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SWAMI VIVEKANAND UNIVERSITY, SIRONJA,SAGAR (M.P.)

SYLLABUS

For

M.TECH.CIVIL ENGG.HIGHWAY ENGG.

I SEMESTER

Swami Vivekanand University, Sironja Sagar2012-2013

Swami Vivekanand University Sagar (M.P.)Scheme of Examination

First Semester- Master of Technology/Master of Engineering ( Highway Engg. )S.No. Subject

CodeSubject Name Periods per

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1. MVHE-101

Highwayinfrastructuredesign

3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

2. MVHE-102

Urbantransportationplanning

3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

3. MVHE-103

Traffic engineering 3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

4. MVHE-104

Pavementanalysisand design

3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

5. MVHE-105

Bridge engineering 3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

6. MVHE-106

Concretetechnology

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Highway Lab-I - - 6 6 - - - 90 60 150

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Concretetechnology

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABADM.Tech. (Highway Engineering)

COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

I YEAR I SEMESTERCode Group Subject L P Credits

Highway Infrastructure Engineering 3 0 3Urban Transportation Planning 3 0 3Traffic Engineering 3 0 3Pavement Analysis & Design 3 0 3

Elective -I Applied StatisticsProject ManagementBridge Engineering

3 0 3

Elective -II Remote Sensing & Global PositioningSystemsGround Improvement TechniquesConcrete Technology

3 0 3

Lab Highway Engineering Lab – I 0 3 2Seminar - - 2

Total Credits (6 Theory + 1 Lab.) 22

M.Tech Highway Engineering Semester - I

HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN

1. Highway Cross Section Elements and Geometric Design Of Highways: FunctionalClassification of Highway System; Design Controls – Topography, Driver characteristics,Vehicle Characteristics, Traffic, Capacity and Level of Service, Design Speed. Objectivesof Geometric Design. Carriageway, Shoulders, Formation, Right of way; Kerbs, footpaths, Medians- design specifications; Pavement Surface characteristics – SkidResistance, factors affecting Skid resistance, Measurement of Skid Resistance; RoadRoughness, measurement of Road roughness; Camber, Objectives of Camber, designstandards.

2. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment: Objectives of horizontal curves; Super elevation– Need for Super elevation; Method of computing super elevation; Minimum Radius ofCurve; Methods of attainment of super elevation; Extra widening on Curves; TransitionCurves – Objectives and Design. Gradients – Types of Gradients, Design Standards;Vertical Curves – Summit Curves, Valley Curves and Design criteria for Vertical Curves;Combination of Vertical and Horizontal Curves – Grade Compensation; Sight Distances– Stopping Sight Distance, Overtaking Sight Distance and Intermediate Sight Distance;Importance of Sight Distances for Horizontal and Vertical Curves.

3. Intersection Design: Types of Intersections; Design Principles for Intersections;Design of At-grade Intersections – Channelisation, Objectives; Traffic Islands andDesign standards; Rotary Intersection – Concept, Advantages and Disadvantages; Gradeseparated Interchanges – Types, warrants and Design standards.

4. Traffic Signs and Road Markings : Types of Road Signs; Guidelines for theprovision of Road Signs; Cautionary Signs, Regulatory Signs, Information Signs –Design standards; Road markings – Objectives of Road Markings; Types of RoadMarkings; Role of Road markings in Road Safety and Traffic Regulation; Specificationfor Road Markings. Highway Appurtenances – Delineators, Traffic Impact Attenuators,Safety Barriers.

5. Miscellaneous Elements: Requirements of Pedestrians; Pedestrian facilities on UrbanRoads; Cycle Tracks – Guidelines and Design standards; Bus bays – Types and Guidelines; Design of On-street and Off street Parking facilities – Guidelines for lay outDesign.

------------References:1. Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, L.R.Kadiyali and N.B.Lal, Khanna

Publications2. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, L.R.Kadiyali, Khanna Publications3. Highway Engineering, C.E.G.Justo and S.K.Khanna, Nem Chand and Brothers.4. IRC Codes for Signs, Markings and Mixed Traffic Control in Urban Areas.


URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

1. Urban Transportation Problem Travel Demand: Urban Issues, TravelCharacteristics, Evolution of Planning Process, Supply and Demand – Systemsapproach. Travel Demand: Trends, Overall Planning process, Long term Vs Short termplanning, Demand Function, Independent Variables, Travel Attributes, Assumptions inDemand Estimation, Sequential, and Simultaneous Approaches, Aggregate andDisaggregate Techniques.

2. Data Collection And Inventories: Collection of data – Organisation of surveys andAnalysis, Study Area, Zoning, Types and Sources of Data, Road Side Interviews, HomeInterview Surveys, Commercial Vehicle Surveys, Sampling Techniques, ExpansionFactors, Accuracy Checks, Use of Secondary Sources, Economic data – Income –Population – Employment – Vehicle Owner Ship.

3. Four Stage Demand Forecasting : UTPS Approach, Trip Generation Analysis: ZonalModels, Category Analysis, Household Models, Trip Attraction models, CommercialTrip Rates. Trip Distribution: Growth Factor Methods, Gravity Models, OpportunityModels, Time Function Iteration Models.

4. Mode Choice and Traffic Assignment : Mode Choice Behaviour, Competing Modes,Mode Split Curves, Models and Probabilistic Approaches. Traffic Assignment: BasicElements of Transport Networks, Coding, Route Properties, Path Building Criteria,Skimming Tree, All-or-Nothing Assignment, Capacity Restraint Techniques,Reallocation of Assigned Volumes, Equilibrium Assignment, Diversion Curves.

5. Plan Preparation And Evaluation: Travel Forecasts to Evaluate AlternativeImprovements, Impacts of New Development on Transportation Facilities. Master plans,Selection of Corridor, Corridor Identification, Corridor deficiency Analysis

References:

1. Introduction to Transportation Planning – M.J.Bruton; Hutchinson of London Ltd.2. Introduction to Urban System Planning - B.G.Hutchinson; Mc Graw Hill.3. Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning - Kadiyali L.R., Khanna Publishers4. Lecture notes on UTP - Prof. S. Raghavachari , R.E.C.Warangal.


TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

1. Traffic Characteristics Measurement And Analysis:Basic traffic Characteristics - Speed, Volume and Concentration. Relationship betweenFlow, Speed and Concentration. Traffic Measurement and Analysis - Volume Studies -Objectives, Methods; Speed studies – Objectives, Definition of Spot Speed, time meanspeed and space mean speed; Methods of conducting speed studies; Presentation of speedstudy data; Head ways and Gaps; Critical Gap; Gap acceptance studies.

2. Highway Capacity And Level Of Service:Basic definitions related to capacity; Level of service concept; Factors affecting capacityand level of service; Computation of capacity and level of service for two lane highways,Multilane highways and free ways.

3. Parking Analysis And Traffic Safety :Types of parking facilities – On-street parking and Off-street Parking facilities; Parkingstudies and analysis- Parking Inventory Study, Parking Usage Study By Patrolling,Questionnaire Survey, Cordon Surveys; Evaluation of parking parameters; Parkingaccumulation, Parking Load, Parking Turnover, Parking Index, Parking Volume. TrafficSafety -Accident studies and analysis; Causes of accidents - The Road, The vehicle, Theroad user and the Environment; Engineering, Enforcement and Education measures forthe prevention of accidents.

4. Traffic Control, Regulation Signal Coordination:Traffic Signals –Types of Signals; Principles of Phasing; Timing Diagram; Design ofIsolated Traffic Signal by Webster method, Warrants for signalization. SignalCoordination - Signal Co-ordination methods, Simultaneous, Alternate, Simpleprogression and Flexible progression Systems.

5. Traffic And Environment:Detrimental effects of Traffic on Environment , Air pollution; Noise Pollution;Measures to curtail environmental degradation due to traffic.

References:1. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning – L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers.2. Traffic Engineering - Theory & Practice - Louis J.Pignataro, Prentice Hall Publication.3. Principles of Highways Engineering and Traffic Analysis - Fred Mannering & Walter

Kilareski, John Wiley & Sons Publication.4. Transportation Engineering - An Introduction - C.Jotin Khisty, Prentice Hall

Publication5. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering - C.S.Papacostas, Prentice Hall India.6. I.T.E. Traffic Engineering Hand Book.

M.Tech Highway Engineering Semester – I

PAVEMENT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

1. Factors Affecting Pavement Design: Variables Considered in Pavement Design,Types of Pavements, Functions of Individual Layers, Classification of Axle Types ofRigid Chassis and Articulated Commercial Vehicles, Legal Axle and Gross Weights onSingle and Multiple Units, Tire Pressure, Contact Pressure, EAL and ESWL Concepts,Traffic Analysis: ADT, AADT, Truck Factor, Growth Factor, Lane, DirectionalDistributions & Vehicle Damage Factors, Effect of Transient & Moving Loads.

2. Stresses in Flexible and Rigid Pavements: Vehicle-Pavement Interaction: Transient,Random & Damping Vibrations, Steady State of Vibration, Experiments on Vibration,Stress Inducing Factors in Flexible and Rigid pavements. Stress In Flexible Pavements-Visco-Elastic Theory and Assumptions, Layered Systems Concepts, Stress Solutions forOne, Two and Three Layered Systems, Fundamental Design Concepts. Stresses In RigidPavements - Westergaard’s Theory and Assumptions, Stresses due to Curling, Stressesand Deflections due to Loading, Frictional Stresses, Stresses in Dowel Bars & Tie Bars

3. Material Characteristics: CBR and Modulus of Subgrade Reaction of Soil, Mineralaggregates – Blending of aggregates, binders, polymer and rubber modified bitumen,Resilient, Diametral Resilient and Complex (Dynamic) Moduli of Bituminous Mixes,Permanent Deformation Parameters and other Properties, Effects and Methods ofStabilisation and Use of Geo Synthetics.

4. Design Of Flexible and Rigid Pavements: Flexible Pavement Design Concepts,Asphalt Institute’s Methods with HMA and other Base Combinations, AASHTO, IRCMethods. Design Of Rigid Pavements - Calibrated Mechanistic Design Process, PCA,AASHTO & IRC Specifications, Introduction to Prestressed and ContinuouslyReinforced Cement Concrete Pavement Design, Rigid Pavement Design for Low VolumeRural Roads.

5. Design Of Overlays: Types & Design of Overlays: AI’s Principal ComponentAnalysis & IRC Methods of Overlay Design, Importance of Profile Correction Course.

References:

1. Design of Functional Pavements, Nai C. Yang, McGraw Hill Publications2. Concrete Pavements, AF Stock, Elsevier, Applied Science Publishers3. Principles of Pavement Design, Yoder.J. & Witzorac Mathew, W. John Wiley & Sons

Inc4. Pavement Analysis & Design, Yang H. Huang, Prentice Hall Inc.5. Pavement and Surfacings for Highway & Airports, Micheal Sargious, Applied

Science Publishers Limited.6. IRC Codes for Flexible and Rigid Pavements design


APPLIED STATISTICS(ELECTIVE - I)

1. Introduction & Sampling Techniques:Frequency distribution; Mean; Standard deviation; Standard error, Skewness;Kurtosis; Definitions and Applications; Simple random sampling; Stratifiedsampling; Systematic sampling; Sample Size determination; Applications inTraffic Engineering,

2. Statistical Distributions and Probability :Binomial, Poisson, Exponential and Normal distributions; Fitting of distributions;Mean and variance; Chi-square test of goodness-of-fit; Applications in TrafficEngineering.Probability - Laws of Probability; Conditional probability andIndependent events; Laws of expectation.

3. Regression And Correlation:Linear regression and correlation; Multiple correlation; Multiple correlationcoefficient; Standard error of estimate; Analysis of Variance; Curvilinearregression; Applications in Transportation Engineering.

4. Multi Variate Data Analysis and Exact Sampling Distributions :Types of data; Basic vectors and matrices; Simple estimate of centroid, Standarddeviation, Dispersion, Variance and covariance; Correlation matrices; Principalcomponent analysis; Time series analysis. Exact Sampling Distributions - Chi-square distribution; Students T-distribution; Snedectors F-distribution.

5. Tests Of Significance & Confidence Interval – I & II:Large sample and small sample tests; Tests for single mean, Means of twosamples, Proportions, two variances, two observed correlation coefficients, pairedT-tests, Applications. Tests Of Significance & Confidence Interval – II -Intervalsfor mean, variance and regression coefficients; Applications in TrafficEngineering problems.

References:

1. Basic Statistics - Simpson and Kafks; Oxford and IBH Calcutta, 1969.2. Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics – Gupta, S.C and Kapoor,

K.V.Sultanchand.3. Multivariate Data Analysis –Cootey W.W & Cohens P.R;John Wiley &Sons.


PROJECT MANAGEMENTELECTIVE - I

1. Introduction to Project Management: A systems Approach, Systems Theory andConcepts, Organisation, Management Functions, Overview of Management Objectives,Tools and Techniques, Project Management – Processes and Organisational Structures –Team Management – Project Manager as a Team Leader – Leadership Qualities, PMIS

2. Construction Cost and Value Engineering: Types of Estimates, Implementation ofCost Controls, Project Cost Forecasting, Cost Optimisation and Resources Planning -Value Engineering, Techniques for Project Selection, Break-Even Analysis, CostModelling, Energy Modelling, Life Cycle Cost Approach.

3. Contract Management Safety in Construction Industry : Tendering andContracting, Laws of Contracts, subcontracts, Potential Problems, Post ContractProblems, Documents, Conditions, Arbitration, Special Features of InternationalContracts. Quality Management and Safety in Construction Industry - Quality control bystatistical methods, sampling plan, control charts, ISO 14000, Safety Measures, SafetyProgrammes, Safety Awareness and Implementation of Safety Plan – Compensation.

4. Project Scheduling and Analysis Methods : CPM, PERT, Linear programming,queuing concept, simulation, bidding models, game theory.

5. Human Resource Management and Construction Management Practices : ManPower Planning – Training – Motivation – Industrial Relations – Welfare Measures –MIS – Components and Structure – Personal Management. Resource Management andInventory - Basic concepts, labour requirements & productivity, non-productiveactivities, site productivity, equipment and material management, inventory control.Construction Management Practices - Implementation of Procedures and Practices –International Experiences – Case Studies – Examples.

References:

1. Herold Kerzner - Project Management - A systems approach to Planning, Schedulingand Controlling. CBS Publishers and Distributors.

2. K.Waker A Teraih and Jose M.Grevarn; Fundamentals of Construction Managementand Organisations.

3. Anghel Patterson - Construction Cost Engineering Handbook - Marcel Dekken Inc.4. Dell Isola - Value Engineering in Construction Industry, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.,5. Choudhary, S. Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Ltd.,6. Raina UK, Construction management Practices, Tata Mc Grawhill Publishing

Company Ltd.Sengupta B and Guha H, Construction Management and Planning, Tata McGraw-HillPublishing Company Limited, New Delhi.


BRIDGE ENGINEERING(ELECTIVE - I)

1. Concrete Bridges: Introduction-Types of Bridges-Economic span length-Types

of loading-Dead load-live load-Impact Effect-Centrifugal force-wind loads-

Lateral loads-Longitudinal forces-Sesmic loads- Frictioal resistance of expansion

bearings-Secondary Stresses-Temperature Effect-Erection Forces and effects-

Width of raodway and footway-General Design Requirements.

2. Solid slab, Girder Bridges & Continuous Bridges: Introduction-Method of

Design. Girder Bridges - Introduction-Method of Design-Courbon's Theory.

Continuous Bridges - Introduction- Span lengths- Analysis of Continuous

bridges-Decking of Girders with constant Moment of Inertia-Continuous bridges

with variable Moment of Inertia-Method of Analysis -Girders with Parabolic

Soffit-Method of plotting Influence lines-Girders with Straight Haunches-Design

steps for Continuous Bridges.

3. Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridges: Basic principals- Method of Pre-srtessing-

Pretensioning and Post-tensioning- Comparision-Freyssinet Method-Magnel-

Blanet System-Lee-Mc call system-Basic Assumptions-Losses in Prestress-

Equation based on Initial and final stress conditions-Cable Zone- Design of

selections-Condition of first crack- Ultimate load design-Shear-Vertical

Prestressing-Diagonal Tension in I-section-End Block-Magnel's method-

Emperical Method-General Design requirements-Mild steel reinforcement in

prestessed concrete member-Concrete cover and spacing of pre-stressing steel-

Slender beams-Composite Section-Propped-Design of Propped Composite

Section-Unproped composite section-Two-stage Prestressing-Shrinking stresses-

General Design requirements for Road Bridges.

4. Analysis of Bridge Decks: Harmonic analysis and folded plate theory-Grillage

analogy- Finite strip method and FEM.

5. Sub-srtucture of bridges: Substructure- Beds block-Piers- Pier Dimensions-

Design loads for piers- Abutments- Design loads for Abutments.

REFERENCES:

1. Design of Concrete Bridges by M.G.Aswani, V.N.Vazirani and M.M.Ratwani.2. Bridge Deck Behaviour by E.C.Hambly.3. Concrete Bridge Design and Practice by V.K.Raina.


REMOTE SENSING & GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMSELECTIVE - II

1. Remote Sensing Technology :Basic Principles – Introduction , Electromagnetic and its properties, interaction withEarth surface materials, recent developments in Remote sensing, Social and legalimplications of Remote Sensing, status of Remote Sensing. - Remote Sensing Platforms& Sensors - Introduction, Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments, satelliteremote sensing system – a brief over view , other remote sensing satellites.

2. Pre-Processing and Enhancement Techniques for Remotely Sensed Data:Introduction, cosmetic operation; Geometric connection and registration, atmosphericcorrection. Enhancement Technique - Introduction, human visual system, contrastenhancement; Pseudo color enhancement.

3. Image Transforms:Introduction, arithmetic operations, empirically based image transforms, Principalcomponent analysis , Multiple discriminant analysis etc.

4. Filtering Technique Classification:Low-pass (smoothing filters) High pass (sharpening) filters, edge detection, frequencydomain filters, geometrical basis, classification, Unsupervised and supervisedclassification, classification accuracy.

5. G.P.S.:Introduction, Elements of satellite surveying, e global positioning system, GPS satellites,Adjustment computations, GPS observables, Application of GPS technology in Highwayalignment, Network planning.

References:

1.GPS Satellite Surveys, Alfred Leick , Willey & Sons2. Principles of Remote Sensing , Paul Jumani, ELBS , 1985.3. Computer Processing of Remotely sensed Images An Introduction – Paul M.Mather,John Wiley & Sons 1989.


GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUESELECTIVE - II

1. Introduction to Ground Modification: Need and objectives of Ground Improvement,Classification of Ground Modification Techniques – suitability and feasibility, EmergingTrends in ground improvement.

2. Mechanical and Hydraulics Modifications: Methods of compaction, Shallowcompaction, Deep compaction techniques – Vibro floatation, Blasting, Dynamicconsolidation, pre-compression and compaction piles, Field compaction control.Hydraulic Modification - Methods of dewatering – open sumps and ditches, Well-pointsystem, Electro-osmosis, Vacuum dewatering wells; pre-loading without and with sanddrains, strip drains and rope drains.

3. Physical and Chemical modification: Stabilisation with admixtures like cement,lime, calcium chloride, fly ash and bitumen. Grouting: Categories of grouting, Art ofgrouting, Grout materials, Grouting techniques and control.

4. Reinforced Earth Technology and Soil Confinement Systems: Concept of soilreinforcement, Reinforcing materials, Backfill criteria, Art of reinforced earthtechnology, Design and construction of reinforced earth structures.Soil ConfinementSystems - Concept of confinement, Gabbion walls, Crib walls, Sand bags, Evergreensystems and fabric formwork.

5. Miscellaneous Techniques: Design, Construction and applications of stone columns,lime columns and Cofferdams.

References:

1. Manfred R. Hansmann - Engineering principles of ground modification - Mc. Graw-Hill pub. Co., New York.

2. Robert M. Koerner - Construction and Geotechnical methods in FoundationEngineering – Mc.Graw-Hill Pub. Co., New York.

3. Winterkorn and Fang - Foundation Engineering Hand Book – Van Nostrand ReinholdCo., New York.

4. Aris C. Stamatopoulos & Panaghiotis C. Kotzios – Soil Improvement by Preloading –John Wiley & Sons Inc. Canada.

5. P. Purushothama Rao – Ground Improvement Techniques – Laxmi Publications (P)Limited.


CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY(ELECTIVE II)

1. Cement and Admixtures : Portland cement - chemical composition – Boguescompounds - hydration - structure of hydrated cement - mechanical strength ofcement gel - water held in hydrated cement paste - heat of hydration of cement -influence of compound composition on properties of cement - different types ofcements. Admixtures - Classification – Mineral and chemical admixtures -Classification of mineral admixtures – properties – dosage - uses – Chemicaladmixtures – classification – properties – uses – High range water reducing agents –effect of dosage – multiple dosage of admixtures and their effects – effects ofadmixtures in RMC.

2. Aggregates: Classifications of aggregates - particle shape and texture - bond,strength and other mechanical properties of aggregate - specific gravity, bulk density,porosity, absorption and moisture content of aggregate - bulking of sand - deleterioussubstance in aggregate - soundness of aggregate - alkali-aggregate reaction - thermalproperties - sieve analysis - fineness modulus - grading curves - grading of fine andcoarse aggregates - gap graded aggregate - maximum aggregate size – combined agrading – BIS grading.

3. Fresh Concrete and Hardened Concrete: workability - factors affectingworkability - measurement of workability by different tests - effect of time andtemperature on workability - segregation and bleeding - Mixing of concrete -different types of mixing – vibration of concrete – revibration – setting times of freshconcrete – steps in manufacture of concrete – quality of mixing water. HardenedConcrete - water/cement ratio - Abram's law – Gel space ratio Maturity concept -effective water in mix - nature of strength of concrete - strength in tension andcompression - Griffith's hypothesis - autogenous healing - curing of concrete -influence of temperature on strength - steam curing - testing of hardened concrete –relation between compressive and tensile strength - factors affecting strength - non-destructive testing methods. Durability of concrete - codal provisions.

4. Elasticity, Shrinkage and Creep: Modulus of elasticity – static and dynamicmodulus of elasticity - Poisson's ratio - early volume changes - swelling - shrinkage -mechanism of shrinkage - factors affecting shrinkage - differential shrinkage -moisture movement - creep of concrete - factors influencing creep - relation betweencreep and time - nature of creep - effects of creep in structural concrete – Codalprovisions – Rheology of creep.

5. Concrete Mix Design and Special Concrete Issues : factors in the choice ofconcrete mix proportions – statistical quality control – Acceptance criteria as per IS456-2000 – various mix design methods for normal concrete – BIS method – Roadnote no.4 method, ACI method – High strength concrete mix design – durability

aspects in concrete mix design as per IS 456-2000. Special Concrete - Light weightconcrete – Light weight aggregates – Light weight concrete mix design – Cellularconcrete – Fiber reinforced concrete – Different types of fibres – Factors affectingproperties of F.R.C. – Applications – Polymer concrete – Types of polymer concrete– Properties of polymer concrete – Applications – High Performance Concrete -SelfCompacting concrete – smart concrete.

TEXT BOOKS:1. Properties of Concrete by A.M.Neville, ELBS publications.2. Concrete Technology by M.S.Shetty, S.Chand & Co.

REFERENCES:1. Special Structural concretes by Rajat Siddique, Galgotia Publications.

Design of Concrete Mixes by N.Krishna Raju, CBS Publications.Concrete: MicroStructure by P.K.Mehta, ICI, Chennai.


HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LAB – I.

1. Test on soil – i) Soil Consistency test, Sieve Analysisii) CBR test

iii) Compaction of Soiliv) Standard Proctor test

2. Test on Aggregate – i) Shape testii) Impact and crushing tests on aggregate

iii) Abrasion and Attrition testiv) Soundness test

3. Tests on Bitumens – i) Viscosity, Penetration, Ductility testsii) Flash and fire point tests

iii) Rolling thin film test, Bitumen extraction tests

4. Test on Bitumen & Concrete mix – i) Design of Cement Concrete Mix for Highwayii) Marshal Stability Mix Design


SYLLABUS

Swami Vivekanand University, Sironja Sagar2013-2014

For

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Second Semester- Master of Technology/Master of Engineering(Highway Engg. )

S.No.Subject

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ationL T P

1.MVHE-201

Low cost roads3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

2.MVHE-202

Bituminous ConcreteRoad construction 3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

3.MVHE-203

Highway Construction &Quality Control

3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

4.MVHE-204

Remote Sensing & GPS3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

5.MVHE-205

Ground Improvement &Techniques

3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

6.MVHE-206

Tunnel Engineering3 1 4 70 20 10 100

7.MVHE-207

Highway Lab-II - - 6 6 - - - 90 60 150

8.MVHE-208

SEMINAR 2 2 50 50

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3.MVHE-203


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5.MVHE-205


3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

6.MVHE-206


7.MVHE-207

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SEMINAR 2 2 50 50

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Low cost roads3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

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3.MVHE-203


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4.MVHE-204


5.MVHE-205


3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

6.MVHE-206


7.MVHE-207

Highway Lab-II - - 6 6 - - - 90 60 150

8.MVHE-208

SEMINAR 2 2 50 50

Total 18 6 08 32 420 120 60 90 110 800


MVHE-201

HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING

UNIT-I:Highway Cross Section Elements and Geometric Design of Highways: FunctionalClassification of Highway System; Design Controls – Topography, Drivercharacteristics, VehicleCharacteristics, Traffic, Capacity and Level of Service, Design Speed. Objectives ofGeometricDesign. Carriageway, Shoulders, Formation, Right of way; Kerbs, foot paths, Medians-designSpecifications; Pavement Surface characteristics – Skid Resistance, factors affectingSkidResistance, Measurement of Skid Resistance; Road Roughness, measurement of RoadRoughness; Camber, Objectives of Camber, design standards.

UNIT-II:Horizontal and Vertical Alignment: Objectives of horizontal curves; Super elevation –Need forSuper elevation; Method of computing super elevation; Minimum Radius of Curve;Methods ofAttainment of super elevation; Extra widening on Curves; Transition Curves –Objectives andDesign. Gradients – Types of Gradients, Design Standards; Vertical Curves – SummitCurves,Valley Curves and Design criteria for Vertical Curves; Combination of Vertical andHorizontalCurves – Grade Compensation; Sight Distances – Stopping Sight Distance, OvertakingSightDistance and Intermediate Sight Distance; Importance of Sight Distances for Horizontaland Vertical Curves.

UNIT-III:Intersection Design: Types of Intersections; Design Principles for Intersections;Design of at gradeIntersections – Channelization, Objectives; Traffic Islands and Design standards; RotaryIntersection – Concept and Design, Advantages and Disadvantages; Grade separatedInterchanges – Types, warrants and Design standards.

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Swami Vivekanand University,Sironja Sagar (M.P.)

Traffic Signs and Road Markings: Types of Road Signs; Guidelines for the provisionof RoadSigns; Cautionary Signs, Regulatory Signs, Information Signs – Design standards;RoadMarkings – Objectives of Road Markings; Types of Road Markings; Role of Roadmarkings inRoad Safety and Traffic Regulation; Specification for Road Markings. HighwayAppurtenances –Delineators, Traffic Impact Attenuators, Safety Barriers.

UNIT-IV:

UNIT-VMiscellaneous Elements: Requirements of Pedestrians; Pedestrian facilities on UrbanRoads;Cycle Tracks – Guidelines and Design standards; Bus bays – Types and Guide lines;Design ofOn-street and off street Parking facilities – Guidelines for lay out Design.REFERENCES:1. Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, L.R.Kadiyali and N.B.Lal, KhannaPublications2. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, L.R.Kadiyali, Khanna Publications3. Highway Engineering, C.E.G.Justo and S.K.Khanna, Nem Chand and Brothers.4. IRC Codes for Signs, Markings and Mixed Traffic Control in Urban Areas.

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MVHE-202PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

UNIT-1Introduction: components of pavement management systems, pavement maintenancemeasures, planning investment, research management.

Pavement Performance Evaluation: general concepts, serviceability, pavement distresssurvey systems, performance evaluation

UNIT-2Pavement Performance Prediction: concepts, modeling techniques, structural conditiondeterioration models, mechanistic and empirical models, HDM and other models,comparison of different deterioration models. Functional condition deterioration models,unevenness prediction models and other models, comparison. Modeling in rehabilitationbudget planning, case studies, Problems.

UNIT-3Ranking and Optimization Methodologies: Recent developments, sample size selection,economic optimization of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.

UNIT-4Design alternatives and Selection: Design objectives and constraints, basic structuralresponse models, physical design inputs, alternate pavement design strategies andeconomic evaluation, reliability concepts in pavement engineering, life cycles costing,analysis of alternate pavement strategies based on distress and performance, casestudies and Problems.

UNIT-5Expert systems and Pavement Management: role of computers in pavementmanagement, applications of expert systems for managing pavements, expert systemfor pavement evaluation and rehabilitation, knowledge – based expert systems, casestudies.Implementation of Pavement Management Systems.

REFERENCE BOOKS:1. Ralph Hass, Ronald Hudson and Zanieswki, “Modern Pavement management”-Krieger Publications.2. Ronald Hudson, Ralph Haas and Waheed Uddin, „Infrastructure Management - McGraw Hill3. Proceedings of North American Conference on Managing Pavement.

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MVHE-203

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY CONTROL

Unit -IComponents of road and pavement structure including sub-grade, drainage system,functions, requirements and sequence of construction operations Plants and equipmentfor production of materials - crushers, mixers, bituminous mixing plants, cementconcrete mixers – various types, advantages and choice.

Unit- IIDrainage – Assessment of drainage requirements for the road and design of variouscomponents, drainage materials, Construction of surface and subsurface drainagesystem and design of filter materials for roads. Drainage for urban roads.

Unit- IIIRoad construction equipment – different types of excavators, graders, soil compactors /rollers, pavers and other equipment for construction of different pavement layers – theiruses and choice Problem on equipment usage charges; Pre-construction surveys andmarking on ground - Specifications and steps for the construction of road formation inembankment and cut, construction steps for granular sub-base, quality control tests.

Unit- IVDifferent types of granular base course – WMM, CRM, WBM; specifications,construction method and quality control tests. Different types of bituminous layers forbinder and surface courses; their specifications (as per IRC and MORTH); constructionmethod and quality control tests. Different types of sub-base and base course forcement concrete (CC) pavement and construction method. Construction of cementconcrete (PQC) pavements joints quality control during construction. Constructiondetails of interlocking concrete block pavements

Unit- VPrinciple of construction planning, application of CPM and PERT (Problems notincluded) Road maintenance works – day to day and periodic maintenance works ofvarious components of road works and road furniture. Preparation of existing pavement– 33 patching, profile correction, Special measures to deal with reflection cracks inpavement layers, slipperiness of surface, etc. Special problems in construction &maintenance of hill roads, land slide, causes, investigation, and preventive and remedialmeasures,Text Books:1. Peurifoy, R.L., and Clifford,JS “Construction Planning Equipment and Method”-McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc.2. Sharma S.C., “Construction Equipment and its Management”- Khanna Publishers

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3. Freddy L Roberts, Prithvi S Kandhal et al, “Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, mixture designand construction”- (2nd Edition), National Asphalt Pavement Association Research andEducation Foundation, Maryland, USA

Reference:1. National Asphalt Pavement Association “Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Hand book”- 5100Forbes Boulevard, Lanhm, Mary Land, USA2. “Hand Book on Cement Concrete Roads”- Cement Manufacturers Association, NewDelhi3. MoRTH “Specifications for Roads and Bridge Works”- 2001,fourth revision, IndianRoads Congress4. MoRTH “Manual for Construction and Supervision of Bituminous Works”- 2001,Indian Roads Congress5. MoRTH “Manual for Maintenance of Roads”- 1989, Indian Roads Congress6. IRC: 42-1994, IRC:15-2002, IRC SP :11-1988, , 55-2001, 57-2001,58-2001, IRC 19-1977, 27-1967, 29-1988, 34-1970, 36-1970,48-1972,61-1976, 63-1976, 68-1976, 81-1997,82-1982, 84-1983,93-1985, 94-1986, 95-1987, 98-1997, 105-1988

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MVHE-204

REMOTE SENSING & GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

UNIT-1Remote Sensing Technology :Basic Principles - Introduction , Electromagnetic and its properties, interaction with Earthsurface materials, recent developments in Remote sensing, Social and legal implications ofRemote Sensing, status of Remote Sensing. - Remote Sensing Platforms & Sensors -Introduction, Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments, satellite remote sensingsystem - a brief over view , other remote sensing satellites.

UNIT-2Pre-Processing and Enhancement Techniques for Remotely Sensed Data:Introduction, cosmetic operation; Geometric connection and registration, atmosphericcorrection. Enhancement Technique - Introduction, human visual system, contrastenhancement; Pseudo color enhancement.

UNIT-3Image Transforms:Introduction, arithmetic operations, empirically based image transforms, Principal componentanalysis, Multiple discriminant analysis etc.

UNIT-4Filtering Technique Classification:Low-pass (smoothing filters) High pass (sharpening) filters, edge detection, frequency domainfilters, geometrical basis, classification, Unsupervised and supervised classification,classification accuracy.

UNIT-5G.P.S.:Introduction, Elements of satellite surveying, e global positioning system, GPS satellites,Adjustment computations, GPS observables, Application of GPS technology in Highwayalignment, Network planning.

References:

1.GPS Satellite Surveys, Alfred Leick , Willey & Sons2.Principles of Remote Sensing , Paul Jumani, ELBS , 1985.Computer Processing of Remotely sensed Images an Introduction - Paul M.Mather,John Wiley & Sons 1989.

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MVHE-205GROUND IMPROVEMENT& TECHNIQUES

UNIT-1Introduction to Ground Modification: Need and objectives of Ground Improvement,Classification of Ground Modification Techniques - suitability and feasibility, EmergingTrends in ground improvement.

UNIT-2Mechanical and Hydraulics Modifications: Methods of compaction, Shallow compaction,Deep compaction techniques - Vibro floatation, Blasting, Dynamic consolidation, pre-compression and compaction piles, Field compaction control. Hydraulic Modification -Methods of dewatering - open sumps and ditches, Well-point system, Electro-osmosis,Vacuum dewatering wells; pre-loading without and with sand drains, strip drains andrope drains.

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Physical and Chemical modification: Stabilisation with admixtures like cement, lime, calciumchloride, fly ash and bitumen. Grouting: Categories of grouting, Art of grouting, Groutmaterials, Grouting techniques and control.

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Reinforced Earth Technology and Soil Confinement Systems: Concept of soil reinforcement,Reinforcing materials, Backfill criteria, Art of reinforced earth technology, Design andconstruction of reinforced earth structures.Soil Confinement Systems - Concept of confinement,Gabbion walls, Crib walls, Sand bags, Evergreen systems and fabric formwork.

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Miscellaneous Techniques: Design, Construction and applications of stone columns, limecolumns and Cofferdams.

References:

1. Manfred R. Hansmann - Engineering principles of ground modification - Mc. Graw- Hill pub. Co.,New York.

2. Robert M. Koerner - Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering - Mc.Graw-Hill Pub. Co., New York.

3. Winterkorn and Fang - Foundation Engineering Hand Book - Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York.4. Aris C. Stamatopoulos & Panaghiotis C. Kotzios - Soil Improvement by Preloading - John Wiley &

Sons Inc. Canada.P. Purushothama Rao - Ground Improvement Techniques - Laxmi Publications (P) Limited.

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MVHE-206

ADVANCED MODELLING TECHNIQUES IN HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

UNIT-IIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Significance of AI in TransportationEngineering and uses of AI for solution of Transportation Engineering problems.Comparison between statistical methods and various AI techniques.

UNIT-IIFuzzy-logic: Introduction to Fuzzy-logic, merits and limitations of Fuzzy-logic, crisp sets:types and properties of crisp sets, Partition and covering, Fuzzy sets: membershipfunction, basic fuzzy set operations, Fuzzy Relations, Fuzzy Logic applications inTransportation Engineering.

UNIT-IIIArtificial Neural Networks (ANN): Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), meritsand limitations of ANN, Model of an Artificial Neuron, Neural Network Architectures:Single layer, Multi-layer feed-forward and Recurrent Networks, Learning methods (inBrief), Back-propagation Technique: Single and multi layer feed-forward NeuralNetwork, Back propagation learning, Computations of Input, hidden and output layers,Calculation of error, Training of Neural Network, method of steepest descent andapplications of Back-propagation Learning Algorithm in Transportation Engineering.

UNIT-IVGenetic Algorithms (GA): Basic concepts of Genetic Algorithms (GA), Working Principle,types of Encoding, cross-over, Fitness function, Methods of Reproduction (in brief) andApplications of GA in Transportation Engineering.

UNIT-VExpert Systems (ES): Introduction to Expert Systems (ES), basic concepts of ES andtheir Applications in Transportation Engineering.Text Books:1. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and genetic Algorithms, Synthesis and Applications, byS.2. Rajasekaran and G. A. Vijayalakshmi Pai, Prentice hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,2003.3. Fuzzy Logic With Engineering Applications, Timothy J. Ross, Mcgraw-Hill, 1995.

Reference:1. Artificial Intelligence in Business-Expert System, Harmon P and D. King, John Willey& Sons2. Relevant IRC and TRB publications.

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MVHE-207HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LAB - II

1. Traffic Surveys:i. Traffic Volume Studiesii. Spot Speed Studiesiii. Floating Car Techniqueiv. Headway and Gap-Acceptance Studiesv. Delay Studiesvi. Pedestrian Survey

2. Parking Surveys:i. On-Street Parking Studiesii. Off-Street Parking Studies3. Highway Capacity Estimation4. MX – Roads5. Road Safety Auditing

References:1. Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering, L.R.Kadiyali and N.B.Lal, Khanna,2007.2. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, L.R.Kadiyali, Khanna Publications,

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SYLLABUS

For

M.Tech Highway Engg. III & IV Sem.

Swami Vivekanand University, Sironja Sagar 2013-2014

Swami Vivekanand University Sagar (M.P.)

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Scheme of ExaminationThird Semester- M.E./M.Tech. (HIGHWAY ENGINEERING.)

S.No. SubjectCode

Subject Name Periods perweek

Credits MaximumMarks (TheorySlot)

MaximumMarks(Practical Slot)

TotalMarks

End.Sem.Exam

Tests(Two)

Assignments/Quiz

End.Sem.Practical/Viva

PracticalRecord

L T P

1. MVHE301

Elective I 3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

2. MVHE302

Elective II 3 1 - 4 70 20 10 - - 100

3. MVHE303

Seminar - - 4 4 - - - - 100 100

4. MVHE304

Dissertation Part- I(Literature Review/ProblemFormulation/ Synopsis)

- - 8 8 - - - 120 80 200

Total 6 2 12 20 140 40 20 120 180 500


Elective –I (MVHE- 301)

(A) Applied statisticsElective-II (MVHE- 302)

(A) Project management(B) Construction Equipment & Material management (B) Advanced highway engineering(C) Financial management in construction industries (C) advanced geotechnical engineering


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Scheme of ExaminationFourth Semester- M.E./M.Tech. ( HIGHWAY ENGINEERING.)

S.No.SubjectCode

Subject Name Periods perweek

Credits MaximumMarks(Theory Slot)

MaximumMarks(Practical Slot)

TotalMarks

EndSem.Exam.

Tests(Two)

Assignments/Quiz

EndSem.Practical/Viva

PracticalRecord/Assignment/Quiz/Presentation

L T P

1. MVHE401

Dissertation Part- II - - 20 20 - - - 300 200 500

Total - - 20 20 - - - 300 200 500



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MVHE-301 (A)-Construction Equipment and Material Management ELECTIVE -I

1. Planning and Selection of Construction Equipment :- Advantage of mechanization of Construction industry. Merits ofLabour intensive construction. Planning for construction equipments. Analytical studies, equipment operation. Selection ofconstruction machinery & equipments.

2. Production Estimates, Sizing and Matching :- Cycle time capacity ratings and output of Excavators, Power shovels,drag lines, scrapper, bulldozers, tractor shovels rippers, motor graders etc. Sizing and matching. Capacity ratings and output ofcompactors, aggregate processing plant concrete production plants etc.

3. Economics of Construction Equipment :- Equipment working rates, Investment cost, Depreciation cost, major repair cost.Cost of fuel and lubricants. Cost of labour, servicing and field repairs, overheads. Recommendations of statuatory bodies.

4. System Approach :- Problems of equipment management. Application of CPM in equipment management. Applicationof the assignement model, transportation model and waiting line models in equipment management

5. Material Management :- Materials planning and budgeting. Role and functions at different levels ofmanagement and budgeting variations. Stages of materials management. A.B.C. analysis. Advantages, mechanics purposecautions, limitations and tabular analysis.Purchasing parameters and inter relationships. Time source quantity, price, quality,grading systems. Special purchasing systems. Obsolesence. Scrap disposal.

MVHE-301-(B) Financial Management In Construction Industries ELECTIVE -I1. Personnel Management :- Principle of personnel management. Qualities of a personnel manager. Objective of personnel management.

Personnel policied procedures and programmes. Organizational structure of personnel department. Man power resources. Humanresource planning. Job analysis. Performance standards, work rules. Recruitment and selection process. Tests and interview Inductionorientation and in doctrination. Policies, promotion, demotion, transfers etc. Training of personnels. Need for training.Principles oftraining programmes. Types of training programmes on the job training policy and implementation. Task analysis identification andmethodologies. Evaluation of training and post training follow up. Performance appraisal-rating scales, rankings etc. Managementdevelopment programmes. Wage and salary management. Principles of wages and salary administration. Factors influencing wages.Types of wages and salary structure. Theory of wages. Minimum fair and living wages. Types of wages. Wage incentives. Types ofincentive schemes. Profit sharing features-Fringe benefits general scope. Different types of fringe benefits and awards.

2. Labour Management :- Industrial relations in construction industry. Principles of industrialrelationships. Functional requirements and programme, Industrial disputes, causes of disputes. Types Of


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disputes. Procedures of the settlement of industrial disputes. Implementation mechanism.Trade Unions -Principles of industrial trade unionism. Objectives and functions. Essentials of trade union. Objectives,forms levels and growth of worker's participation in management. Collective bargaining. Principles andmain features of collective bargaining. Different industrial Regulations and labour laws and acts –Industrial Health and Safety. Occupational hazards. Provisions under factory act. Accident and safety atconstruction sites. nature and causes of accident. Safety Programmes and their principles. Factorseffecting accidents etc.

3. Waste Management :- Introduction to waste and waste management, the concept of productivity and itsinter relationship with productivity. Systems concept of waste. Complementarity of waste and resource management. Identification ofconstruction waste material waste, man power waste, energy waste, space waste time waste, equipment waste, capital waste, utilitiesand services waste. Data and information waste.Design of waste reduction in construction. Reduction, Collection, recycling treatmentand disposal of waste in construction systems. Modelling of resources and waste flow in construction systems waste management andcost reduction. Roles of legislation and government.

4. Financial Management :- Managerial Economics & Financial Statement Nature and scope ofmanagerial economics. Economic theories. Demand analysis and fore casting . Elasticities of demand.Cost and production analysis. Pricing decisions, Policies and practices. Break even analysis. Timevalue of money, Economics. Comparisons using time value of money basic of comparisons. Decisionmaking amongst alternatives. Cash flow, discounted cash flow. Cash flow forecasting, Project appraisalthrough financial statements. Statement analysis. Financial ratio analysis, Trend analysis yield. Taxationand inflation, Sinking fund provisions. Risks and uncertainties. Project risk and firm risk. Replacementanalysis. Finances & working capital. Capital budgeting & Performance budgeting.Benefit- cost ratio. Project selection, Control and evaluation, Pre-project and post project evaluation.

5. Capital Generation & Financial Accounting Banking : Financial Institutes like IFCI, IBI,International financing etc.Book keeping process in construction. The acciybtabcy cycle. Journals,ledgers etc. forlabour cost, materials and purchases miscellaneous ledgers and accounting procedures, types of financial statements in Govt.

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MVHE-302(A) APPLIED STATISTICS (ELECTIVE - II)


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1.Introduction & Sampling Techniques:Frequency distribution; Mean; Standard deviation; Standard error, Skewness; Kurtosis; Definitions and Applications; Simple randomsampling; Stratified sampling; Systematic sampling; Sample Size determination; Applications in Traffic Engineering,

2.Statistical Distributions and Probability :Binomial, Poisson, Exponential and Normal distributions; Fitting of distributions; Mean and variance; Chi-square test of goodness-of-fit; Applications in Traffic Engineering.Probability - Laws of Probability; Conditional probability and Independent events; Laws ofexpectation.

3.Regression And Correlation:Linear regression and correlation; Multiple correlation; Multiple correlation coefficient; Standard error of estimate; Analys is ofVariance; Curvilinear regression; Applications in Transportation Engineering.

4.Multi Variate Data Analysis and Exact Sampling Distributions :Types of data; Basic vectors and matrices; Simple estimate of centroid, Standard deviation, Dispersion, Variance and covariance;Correlation matrices; Principal component analysis; Time series analysis. Exact Sampling Distributions - Chi- square distribution;Students T-distribution; Snedectors F-distribution.

5.Tests Of Significance & Confidence Interval -1 & II:Large sample and small sample tests; Tests for single mean, Means of two samples, Proportions, two variances, two observedcorrelation coefficients, paired T-tests, Applications. Tests Of Significance & Confidence Interval - II -Intervals for mean, variance andregression coefficients; Applications in Traffic Engineering problems.

References:

1. Basic Statistics - Simpson and Kafks; Oxford and IBH Calcutta, 1969.2. Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics - Gupta, S.C and Kapoor, K.V.Sultanchand.3. Multivariate Data Analysis -Cootey W.W & Cohens P.R;John Wiley &Sons


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MVHE-302(B) PROJECTMANAGEMENT ELECTIVE -II1.Introduction to Project Management: A systems Approach, Systems Theory and Concepts,Organisation, Management Functions, Overview of Management Objectives, Tools and Techniques,Project Management - Processes and Organisational Structures - Team Management - ProjectManager as a Team Leader - Leadership Qualities, PMIS

2.Construction Cost and Value Engineering: Types of Estimates, Implementation of Cost Controls,Project Cost Forecasting, Cost Optimisation and Resources Planning - Value Engineering, Techniquesfor Project Selection, Break-Even Analysis, Cost Modelling, Energy Modelling, Life Cycle CostApproach.

3.Contract Management Safety in Construction Industry : Tendering and Contracting, Laws ofContracts, subcontracts, Potential Problems, Post Contract Problems, Documents, Conditions,Arbitration, Special Features of International Contracts. Quality Management and Safety inConstruction Industry - Quality control by statistical methods, sampling plan, control charts, ISO 14000,Safety Measures, Safety Programmes, Safety Awareness and Implementation of Safety Plan -Compensation.

4.Project Scheduling and Analysis Methods : CPM, PERT, Linear programming, queuing concept,simulation, bidding models, game theory.

5.Human Resource Management and Construction Management Practices : Man

Power Planning - Training - Motivation - Industrial Relations - Welfare Measures - MIS - Componentsand Structure - Personal Management. Resource Management and Inventory - Basic concepts, labourrequirements & productivity, non-productive activities, site productivity, equipment and materialmanagement, inventory control. Construction Management Practices - Implementation of Proceduresand Practices - International Experiences - Case Studies - Examples.

References:

Herold Kerzner - Project Management - A systems approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling.CBS Publishers and Distributors.

K.Waker A Teraih and Jose M.Grevarn; Fundamentals of Construction Management andOrganisations.

Anghel Patterson - Construction Cost Engineering Handbook - Marcel Dekken Inc.