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Third Year B.Tech.Civil Engineering

Charotar University of Science & Technology

Faculty of Technology & Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Theory Practical Total Internal External Internal External

CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CHARUSAT)Revised TEACHING & EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR B TECH PROGRAMME IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Sem Course Title

Teaching Scheme

Course Code Credit

Contact Hours

Examination Scheme

Theory PracticalTotal

CL315 Basic Transportation Systems 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL302.01 Structural Analysis-II 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL303.01 Geotechnical Engineering-I 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL312 Environmental Engineering-I 3 2 5 4 30 70 25 25 150

CL313 Hydrology & Ground Water Hydraulics 3 2 5 4 30 70 25 25 150

CS 301.01 Professional Communication-I 0 2 2 1 25 25 50

Professional Society Activity / Competitive Exam Preparation

2

Assignment Practice 2

Student Counselling 2

36 24 800

CL316 Highway Engineering 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL307.01 Structural Analysis-III 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL308.01 Geotechnical Engineering-II 4 2 6 5 30 70 25 25 150

CL305.01 Environmental Engineering-II 3 2 5 4 30 70 25 25 150

CL314 Water Resources Engineering & Management 3 2 5 4 30 70 25 25 150

CS 302.01 Professional Communication-II 0 2 2 1 25 25 50

Professional Society Activity / Competitive Exam Preparation

2

Assignment Practice 2

Student Counselling 2

36 24 800

Sem- 5

Sem- 6

CONTENT

Semester 5

Sr No Subject Code Name of Subject Page No

1 CL315 Basic Transportation Systems 01-06

2 CL302.01 Structural Analysis-II 07-10

3 CL303.01 Geotechnical Engineering-I 11-16

4 CL312 Environmental Engineering-I 17-20

5 CL313 Hydrology & Ground Water Hydraulics 21-25

Semester 6

Sr No Subject Code Name of Subject Page No

1 CL316 Highway Engineering 26-30

2 CL307.01 Structural Analysis-III 31-34

3 CL308.01 Geotechnical Engineering-II 35-39

4 CL305.01 Environmental Engineering-II 40-44

5 CL314 Water Resources Engineering & Management 45-50

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CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 315: BASIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM B TECH 5TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

Credits and Hours: Teaching Scheme Theory Practical Total Credit

Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150

A. Objective of the Course:

• To understand the aspects of design, construction and maintenance of railway

tracks for the safe and efficient movement of public and goods. The subject

incorporates various technologies involved in the field of railway engineering.

• To have an overall knowledge of the design and construction of airport, docks,

harbours and ports as a whole. To understand the different components of airports,

docks and harbours and also the functions of it.

B. Outline of the Course: Sr. No. Title of the Unit Minimum

Number of Hours

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

1 Introduction to Highway Engineering 04

RAILWAY ENGINEERING

2 Introduction to Railway Engineering 02

3 Railway Track, Fittings, Fixtures & Track Construction 07

4 Geometric Design 07

5 Points, Crossings, Stations & Yards 07

6 Signalling System 03

AIRPORT ENGINEERING

7 Air Transport & Airport Characteristics 07

8 Airport Planning & Air Traffic Control 07

9 Runway & Taxiway Design 08

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DOCKS, PORTS & HARBOUR ENGINEERING

10 Harbour Planning & Natural Phenomena 03 11 Marine Structures, Docks & Locks 02 12 Port Amenities & Navigation Aids 03

Total hours (Theory): 60

Total hours (Lab): 30

Total hours: 90

C. Detailed Syllabus: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

1 Introduction to Highway Engineering 03 Hours 05%

1.1 Role of transportation in national development

1.2 Different modes of transportation

1.3 Characteristics of different modes of transportation

1.4 Importance of transportation

RAILWAY ENGINEERING

2 Introduction to Railway Engineering 02 Hours 03%

2.1 Classification of Indian railways

2.2 Modern trends in Indian railways

2.3 Globalization in railways, MAGLEV, TUBE, METRO

3 Railway Track, Fittings, Fixtures & Track

Construction

07 Hours 12%

3.1 The permanent way

3.2 Capacity of railway track

3.3 Gauges - types, need of uniform gauge

3.4 Railway track cross sections

3.5 Dogspikes

3.6 Fishplates & fishbolts

3.7 Chair

3.8 Preparation of sub-grade

3.9 Plate laying

3.10 Laying of ballast on track

3.11 Laying of switches & crossings

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3.12 Relaying of track

4 Geometric Design 07 Hours 12%

4.1 Track geometrics

4.2 Gradients

4.3 Curves

4.4 Superelevation

5 Points, Crossings, Stations & Yards 06 Hours 10%

5.1 Turnout

5.2 Points or switches

5.3 Track junctions

5.4 Inspection of points & crossings

5.5 Classification of railway stations

5.6 Station yards

6 Signaling System 03 Hours 05%

6.1 Systems of signaling

6.2 Classification of signals

6.3 Methods of interlocking

6.4 Mechanical devices for interlocking

AIRPORT ENGINEERING

7 Air Transport & Airport Characteristics 07 Hours 12%

7.1 General

7.2 Advantages / disadvantages of air transport

7.3 Structure & organization of air transport

7.4 International airports authority of India

7.5 Airports authority of India

7.6 Airport components & layout

7.7 Classification of flying activity

7.8 Aircraft characteristics

8 Airport Planning & Air Traffic Control 07 Hours 12%

8.1 Airport master plan

8.2 Airport site selection

8.3 Surveys

8.4 Estimation of future air traffic needs

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8.5 Need of air traffic control

8.6 Air traffic control aids

9 Runway & Taxiway Design 08 Hours 13%

9.1 Runway orientation

9.2 Windrose diagram

9.3 Basic runway length

9.4 Factors controlling taxiway layout

9.5 Geometric design of taxiway

DOCKS, PORTS & HARBOUR ENGINEERING

10 Harbour Planning & Natural Phenomena 04 Hours 06%

10.1 Harbour components

10.2 Ship characteristics

10.3 Characteristics of good harbour

10.4 Principles of harbour planning

10.5 Site selection criteria and layout of harbour

10.6 Wind, wave tides & currents – phenomena & their generation characteristics & effects on marine structures

10.7 Silting

10.8 Erosion and littoral drift

11 Marine Structures, Docks and Locks 03 Hours 05%

11.1 Breakwater - functions

11.2 Types of breakwater

11.3 Wharves

11.4 Quays, jetties, piers, pier heads, dolphin, fenders, mooring

accessories- functions

11.5 Tidal basin, wet dock - purposes

11.6 Repair docks - graving docks

11.7 Floating docks

12 Port Amenities & Navigation Aids 03 Hours 05%

12.1 Ferry

12.2 Transfer bridges

12.3 Transit sheds, ware houses, Cold storage

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12.4 Aprons, cargo handling equipments

12.5 Purpose and general description

12.6 Channel and entrance demarcation

12.7 Buoys, beacons, light house electronic communication

D. Instructional Method and Pedagogy:

• At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be

discussed.

• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP

etc.

• Attendance is compulsory in lectures and laboratory which carries 10 Marks

weightage.

• Two internal exams will be conducted and average of the same will be converted to

equivalent of 15 Marks as a part of internal theory evaluation.

• Assignments/Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar will be conducted which carries 5

Marks as a part of internal theory evaluation.

• The course includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build an

appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.

• Experiments/Tutorials related to course content will be carried out in the laboratory.

E. Students Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this course

• The students will have a basic idea about the available transportation systems.

• The students will get a diverse knowledge of railway engineering practices

applicable to Indian Conditions.

• The students will learn to understand the practical aspects of railway engineering

along with the construction & maintenance applications.

• Also understand the different phenomena regarding the airports as well as the

different components of aircraft.

• The students will get thorough knowledge of harbours and docks, how it is

constructed and which are the different parts of it and functions of each component.

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F. Recommended Study Material: Text Books:

1. Rangwala, S.C., Airport Engineering, Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Anand.

2. Saxena, S.C. and Arora, Railway Engineering, Dhanpatray Publishers, New Delhi.

3. Saxena, S.C., Airport Planning & Design, CBS Publishers, New Delhi.

4. Srinavasan, R., Harbour, Docks and Tunnel Engineering, Charotar Publishing

House Pvt. Ltd., Anand.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.cphbooks.com/html/40ae.htm

2. http://as.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471527556.html

3. http://cphbooks.com/html/38re.htm

4. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=Bs_Y9RV05wwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=R

ailway+engineering&source=bl&ots=Hnws-Ku3zY&sig=nql0Xqu7zM6q-

B71HNuWLkNbCk0&hl=en&ei=9B_qTNflK43CvQPesNDCCA&sa=X&oi=book

_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 302.01: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-II

B TECH 5TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Credits and Hours:

Teaching Scheme Theory Practical Total Credit

Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150

A. Objective of the Course: The main objectives of the course are

• To learn and practice the analysis process to be involved in designing various

structural components used in professional structural engineering.

• To prepare the students to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to

develop a solution.

• To make students recognize the different structural systems and their range of

applications.


Number of Hours

1 Strain Energy 04

2 Energy Principles 10

3 Fixed and Continuous Beam 08

4 Consistent Deformation 06

5 Influence Line for Indeterminate Structure 10

6 Cables and Suspension Bridges 06

7 Beams Curved in Plan 06

8 Matrix Method of Structural Analysis 10

Total Hours (Theory): 60

Total Hours (Lab): 30

Total Hours: 90

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Strain Energy 04 Hours 07%

1.1 Elastic strain energy: Introduction

1.2 Resilience

2 Energy Principles 10 Hours 17%

2.1 Strain energy: Introduction

2.2 Strain energy stored in linear elastic systems

2.3 Castigliano’s theorems

2.4 Computation of displacements of statically determinate

beams, and frames by unit load method

2.5 Analysis of indeterminate structures-beams, trusses and

frames

3 Fixed and Continuous Beam 08 Hours 13%

3.1 Statically determinate and indeterminate structures

3.2 Degree of static indeterminacy

3.3 Advantages and disadvantages of indeterminate structures

3.4 Computation of fixed-end actions for various types of loads

and secondary effects

3.5 Analysis of propped cantilever beams.

4 Consistent Deformation 06 Hours 10%

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Statically indeterminate beams

5 Influence Line for Indeterminate Structure 10 Hours 17%

5.1 Muller-Breslau’s principle

5.2 Steps for obtaining I.L. for reaction and internal forces in

propped cantilever and continuous beam

5.3 Qualitative I.L. for rigid jointed structures having higher

degree of statically indeterminacy.

6 Cables and Suspension Bridges 06 Hours 10%

6.1 Introduction: Cables and cable bridge

6.2 General cable theorem

6.3 Cable under uniformly distributed loads

6.4 Suspension bridge

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6.5 Suspension bridge with three-hinged stiffening girder

7 Beams Curved in Plan 06 Hours 10%

7.1 Uses of curved beam

7.2 Types of internal forces

7.3 Analysis of curved beam fixed at ends for point load,

uniformly distributed load

7.4 Analysis of closed circular beam supported symmetrically

8 Matrix Method of Structural Analysis 10 Hours 17%

8.1 Introduction to flexibility and stiffness method

8.2 Flexibility and stiffness coefficient

8.3 Application of flexibility and stiffness method systems

approach to analysis of beams, plane frame and plane truss



discussed.


etc.


weightage.



• Assignment/Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar will be conducted which carries 5




• Minimum 7 tutorials which include solution of minimum 5 numerical under each

head will be carried out in laboratory.

E. Students Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of structure and various

methods of Analysis.

• Students recognize the role of professional societies in developing new structural

software and updating current knowledge.

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• Students are able to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to develop a

solution.

• Students recognize the need for technical updating on a continuing basis, since the

course emphasizes on the changing nature of software.


1. Junarkar, S.B. and Shah, H.J., Mechanics of Structures Vol. – II, Charotar

Publishing House.

2. Negi, L.S. and Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

3. Vazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, N.M., Analysis of Structures, Khanna Publishers.

4. Weaver William and Gere James, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, CBS

Publishers.

Reference Books:

1. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, CBS Publishers.

2. Hibbler, R.C., Mechanics of Materials, Pearson Education.

3. Wang, C.K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

4. Reddy, C.S., Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

5. Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

6. Devdas Menon., Structural Analysis, Narosa Publishers.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses.php?branch=Civil

2. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?courseId=1053

3. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-

contents/IITDelhi/Mechanics%20Of%20Solids/index.htm


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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 303.01: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-I B TECH 5TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)


Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150


• To make students aware of various type of soil with their basic index properties and

classifications.

• To make the students aware about the behavior of soil under compaction,

consolidation, seepage and shearing forces.

B. Outline of the Course:

Sr. No. Title of the Unit Minimum Number of

Hours 1 Introduction 02

2 Origin & Evolution of Soil 03

3 Index Properties & Plasticity Characteristics 10

4 Particle Size Analysis 06

5 Soil Structure & Classification 06

6 Permeability & Seepage 06

7 Compaction 07

8 Shear Strength 10

9 Consolidation 10



Total Hours: 90

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Introduction 02 Hours 03%

1.1 Brief history, past studies, need for soil engineering studies

1.2 Soil as an engineering materials

1.3 Scope and limitation of geo-technical engineering in civil

engineering

2 Origin & Evolution of Soil 03 Hours 05%

2.1 Geological cycle, physical and chemical agencies for soil

2.2 Formation-residual, transported, cumulose, alluvial, marine

and lacustrine, loess and colluvial soils

2.3 General characteristics of different types of soils

2.4 Overview of different types of soils in Gujarat / India

3 Index Properties & Plasticity Characteristics 10 Hours 17%

3.1 Constituent of soil, phase diagram, water density and unit

weight

3.2 Specific gravity, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation,

air voids, air content, zero air void curve, specific surface

3.3 Inter-relationships of above properties

3.4 Plasticity characteristics: Liquid limit, Plastic limit,

shrinkage limit and its determination

3.5 Different indices, field moisture equivalent, activity,

sensitivity & thixotropy of soil

4 Particle Size Analysis 06 Hours 10%

4.1 Size and nomenclature of soil particles as per BIS, sieve

analysis, sedimentation analysis

4.2 Particle size distribution curve and it’s uses

5 Soil Structure & Classification 06 Hours 10%

5.1 Soil Structure, shape of the particles, texture and structure of

the soil

5.2 Types of the structure, properties, conditions for the

formation of different structures

5.3 Soil classification based on origin constituents, classification

based on a structure, need for engineering classification, field

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classification and related practice, grain size distribution and

consistency limit, other systems of classification,

measurements of grain size distribution and consistency limit

5.4 Free water and held water, structural water and absorbed

water, capillary water, total stress, neutral stress and effective

stress

6 Permeability & Seepage 06 Hours 10%

6.1 Darcy’s law and its range of validity, co-efficiency of

permeability, seepage velocity

6.2 Factors influencing permeability co-efficient, applicability to

stratified deposits, concepts of effective stress, quick sand

phenomenon, seepage pressure and piping

6.3 Introduction of flow net, tests for determination of

coefficient of permeability in field and laboratory

7 Compaction 07 Hours 12%

7.1

Process definition, theory of compaction, factors influencing

compaction

7.2 Field compaction, control of compaction in embankment,

effect of compaction in engineering, properties, relative

density

7.3 Laboratory compaction test, quality control tests (Core

Cutter and sand replacement, nuclear and proctor

penetrometer), determination of relative density

8 Shear Strength 10 Hours 17%

8.1 Mohr strength theory, Mohr-coulomb’s strength theory

8.2 Direct shear test, Triaxial compression test, unconfined

compression test, vane shear test

8.3 Shear test based on drainage condition

9 Consolidation 10 Hours 17%

9.1 Compressibility of soil, definitions and mechanism of

consolidation, spring analogy, void ratio and effective stress

relation

9.2 Assumptions and Terzaghi’s one dimensional consolidation

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theoretical equation

9.3 Time factor, one dimensional consolidation test, laboratory

and theoretical time curves, determination of pre-

consolidation pressure

9.4 Consolidation settlement, rate of settlement for uniform

pressure increment in a clay layer, introduction to secondary

compression



discussed.


etc.


weightage.








E. Students Learning Outcomes: On successfully completion of the course

• Students will learn to evaluate soil properties by performing various experiments.

• Students will develop skills to relate soil properties to workout theoretical soil

strength with confidence.

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1. Arora, K.R., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Standard Publicaiton, New

Delhi.

2. Punamia, B.C., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering; Laxmi Publication Pvt.

Ltd., Delhi.

3. Murthy, V.N.S., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Sai Kripa Technical

Consultants, Bangalore.

4. Shroff, A. V., Shah D. L., Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, Oxford &

IBH, Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Singh Alam, Soil Engineering, Agion Publishers, Jodhpur.

2. Purshottam Raj, Geotechnical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.

3. Purushothama, P. Raj, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Pearson

Education.

4. Singh, Alam, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, CBS Publishers &

Distributors, New Delhi.

5. Taylor, D.W., Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics, Asia Publishing House, Mumbai.

6. Ranjan Gopal and Rao, A.S.R., Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, New Age

International Prv. Ltd.

7. Braja Das, M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Web Materials:

1. http://edudel.nic.in

2. http://bis.org.in/other/quake.htm

3. http://www.thepeninsulaneighborhood.com/ThePlan.html

4. http://www.historytution.com/indus_valley_civilization/town_planning.html

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Experiment

No. Name of Experiment

1 Moisture Content by Oven-drying Method

2 Specific Gravity by Pycnometer Method

3 Sieve Analysis

4 Hydrometer Analysis

5 Liquid Limit & Plastic Limit Tests

6 Shrinkage Limit Test

7 Proctor Compaction Test

8 Relative Density

9 In Situ Density by Core Cutter Method

10 In Situ Density by Sand Replacement Method

11 Permeability Test: Variable Head

12 Consolidation Test

13 Direct Shear Test

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 312: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-I B TECH 5th SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)


Hours/week 3 2 5 4

Marks 100 50 150


• To make the students familiar with the basic principles and skills related to

environmental engineering that are expected to be common knowledge for every

civil engineer to maintain healthy environment and well being of natural resources.

• To provide students with sufficient background knowledge in environmental

engineering that they can pursue further study and work, including water chemistry,

sanitary engineering and drinking water treatment.

• To conduct experiments in order to critically analyze and interpret environmental

data and thus understanding professional and ethical responsibility.


Number of Hours

1 Introduction to Environmental Engineering. 04

2 Water Supply & Distribution 12

3 Water Quality & Treatment 25

4 House Drainage 04



Total hours: 75

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 04 Hours 08%

1.1 Environmental systems overview

1.2 Environmental ethics and role of environmental engineer

2 Water Supply & Distribution 12 Hours 27%

2.1 Development of water supply–historical review, need for

protected water supplies, objectives of water supply system

2.2 Water requirements, sources of water, estimating requirements,

design periods and population estimates, factors affecting per

capita consumption

2.3 Intakes: Design criteria, types

2.4 Water distribution system: Definition, general requirements,

classification of water distribution system, hydraulic

considerations, basic requirements of capacity and pressure,

hydraulic design, materials of construction and appurtenances for

water distribution system, fire hydrants, house connections,

distribution reservoirs

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Pumping: Necessity, pump types and characteristics, selection,

cavitation

3 Water Quality & Treatment 25 Hours 56%

3.1 Drinking water quality criteria: Purpose and beneficial uses of

water examination and impurities in water

3.2 Indian standards for drinking water, water borne diseases and

control

3.3 Water treatment processes and design of water treatment plant

units

4 House Drainage 04 Hours 09%

4.1 Principles of house drainage, pipes & traps, classification of

traps, nahni traps, gulley traps, interception traps, grease traps,

sanitary fittings, system of plumbing, house drainage plan

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discussed.


etc.


weightage.







• Minimum 10 experiments shall be there in the laboratory related to course contents.

• Minimum 5 tutorials which includes solution of numericals.

E. Students Learning Outcomes: On the completion of the course one will be able:

• To list out various activities engineers are engaged in and be able to discuss the

importance of environmental considerations in all engineering endeavors.

• To describe the key technologies used to reduce impact of human activities on

environment, changes in technology and design that can minimize environmental

degradation.

• To learn the fundamental components of water treatment systems and quantifiably

describe their working.


1. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engg. Vol. – I & II , Khanna Publications.

2. Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous, Environmental Engg, Tata Mcgraw Hill.

Reference Books:

1. Birdie, G.S., Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpatrai & Co.

2. Dix, H.M., Environmental Pollution, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.

3. Mackenzie L. Davis, David, A. Cornwell, Introduction to Environmental

Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill Publication.

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4. Punmia, B.C., Environmental Engg. Vol. - I & II, Laxmi Publications.

5. Chaterjee, A.K., Environmental Engg, Khanna Publishers.

6. Harrison, R.M., Pollution Control, Springer Us/rsc.

7. Water Supply and Treatment, Manual, Ministry of Works and Housing, New Delhi.

8. Sanitary Engg. and Sewage Treatment, Manual, Ministry of Works & Housing,

New Delhi.

9. Steel, E.W. and McGhee, T.J., Water Supply & Sewerage, McGraw-Hill College.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.epa.gov

2. http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in

3. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in

4. http://www.filtersource.com

5. https://dgserver.dgsnd.gov.in

6. www.nesc.wvu.edu



(A) Analysis of Water Quality Parameters

1 Determination of pH, Turbidity, Colour for a given Water Sample

2 Determination of Acidity for Water

3 Determination of Alkalinity for Water

4 Determination of Hardness

5 Determination of Residual Chorine

6 Determination of Total Dissolved Solids through Measurement of

Electrical Conductivity

7 Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen in a given Water Sample

8 Determination of Most Probable Number

9 Determination of Optimum Dose of Coagulant by Jar Test

(B) Design / Analysis Problems on Water Treatment Unit &

Distribution System

(C) Visit to a Water Treatment Plant and to Prepare a Report on the

Same

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 313: HYDROLOGY & GROUND WATER HYDRAULICS

B TECH 5TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)


Hours/week 3 2 5 4

Marks 100 50 150

A. Objective of the Course: The objectives of the course are:

• To study occurrence movement and distribution of water that is a prime resource for

development of a civilization.

• To know diverse methods of collecting the hydrological information, which is

essential, to understand surface and ground water hydrology.

• To know the basic principles and movement of ground water and properties of ground

water flow.


Number of Hours

1 Introduction 02

2 Surface Water Hydrology 18

3 Ground Water Hydrology 10

4 Well Hydraulics 08

5 Ground Water Recharge 04

6 Salt Water Intrusion 03



Total hours: 75

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Introduction 02 Hours 04%

1.1 Role of hydrology in Water Resources Projects

1.2 Hydrologic cycle and it’s components

2 Surface Water Hydrology 18 Hours 40%

2.1 Precipitation: Types, forms, measurement, estimation of

missing data, mean rainfall computation

2.2 Evaporation: Process, factors affecting, measurement –

analytical methods & evaporimeters

2.3 Evapotranspiration: Transpiration, evapotranspiration,

factors affecting, measurement – field methods

2.4 Infiltration: Process, infiltration rate, infiltration capacity,

infiltration indices, measurement - infiltrometers

2.5 Runoff: Types, factors affecting, estimating volume of runoff

(yield) – rainfall runoff correlation & empirical equations

2.6 Hydrograph: Factors affecting, components, unit

hydrograph, S-Hydrograph, computation of flood

2.7 Flood: Definition, estimation – rational, empirical, Gumble’s

method & flood frequency studies, SPF, PMF

3 Ground Water Hydrology 10 Hours 22%

3.1 Occurrence and movement of groundwater

3.2 Darcy’s law, governing ground water flow equations

3.3 Factors governing ground water flow

3.4 Types of aquifers, porosity, specific yield, specific retention,

storage coefficient, permeability, hydraulic conductivity,

hydraulic transmissibility

3.5 Conjunctive use and it’s necessity

3.6 Ground Water Geophysical Investigation: Surface

techniques – electrical resistivity, seismic refraction &

reflection, remote sensing; Subsurface techniques – electrical

resistivity logging, radioactive logging, water level

measurement

4 Well Hydraulics 08 Hours 17%

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4.1 Types of water wells - open & tube well, image well

4.2 Pumping tests methods - Theis, Jacob & Chow

4.3 Steady & unsteady radial flow

4.4 Well losses, well efficiency, well maintenance

5 Ground Water Recharge 04 Hours 10%

5.1 Needs of ground water recharge

5.2 Natural & artificial ground water recharge

5.3 Artificial ground water recharge methods

5.4 Rain water harvesting

6 Salt Water Intrusion 03 Hours 07%

6.1 Occurrence, causes of saline water intrusion

6.2 Concept of fresh-saline water interface, Ghyben-Herzberg

relation

6.3 Upconing of saline water

6.4 Control of saline water intrusion



discussed.


etc.


weightage.







• Minimum 8 experiments will be conducted in the laboratory related to course

contents.

• Field visit related to hydraulic structures will be arranged during the semester.

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E. Students Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this course:

• The students will gain knowledge to carryout planning and development of water

resources with the help of hydrological information.

• They will be able to implement remedial measures to control the ground water

pollution and apply different techniques of ground water recharge to augment the

ground water table.


1. Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

2. Raghunath, H.M., Groundwater, 1987, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Garg, S.P., Groundwater and Tube Wells, 1993, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.

2. Modi, P.N., Irrigation Water Resources and Water Power Engineering, Standard

Book House, New Delhi.

3. Linsley, K., Water Resources Engineering, 1995, Tata McGraw Hill,

4. Raghunath, H.M., Hydrology – Principles, Analysis and Design, 1986, Wiley

Eastern Ltd.

5. Todd, D.K., Groundwater Hydrology, 1993 John Wiley & Sons.

6. Karanth, K.R., Ground Water Assessment Development and Management, Tata

McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

7. Patel, A.S. and Shah, D.L., Water Management – Conservation, Harvesting &

Artificial Recharge, New Age International Publishers.

Web Materials:

1. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/IIT-MADRAS/Hydraulics/index.php

2. http://www.groundwatermanagement.org/module2_000.pps

3. http://www.uiowa.edu/~c012003a/14.%20Groundwater.pdf

4. http://www.ngwa.org/public/gwbasics/index.aspx

5. http://www.authorstream.com/presentation/brod-17752-lect-18-groundwater-

Chapter-11Ground-Water-Hydrologic-Cycle-Global-Distribution-Ground-Topics-

Table-Definitions-Poros-as-News-Reports-ppt-powerpoint/

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Experiment No.

Name of Experiment / Tutorial

Tutorial 1 Role of Hydrology in Water Resources Projects

Tutorial 2 Precipitation & Infiltration

Tutorial 3 Evaporation & Evapotranspiration

Tutorial 4 Runoff

Tutorial 5 Hydrograph & Flood

Tutorial 6 Ground Water Movement & Geophysical Investigation

Tutorial 7 Well Hydraulics

Tutorial 8 Ground Water Recharge

Tutorial 9 Salt Water Intrusion

Tutorial 10 Field Visit / Industrial Visit Report

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 316: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

B TECH 6TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Credits and Hours: Teaching Scheme Theory Practical Total Credit

Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150


• Transport being one of the key infrastructures of a nation, wherein the nation’s

economy is reliant upon how well the nation is served by highways especially, the

eventual aim of this subject is to incorporate psychological perception of learning

and reasoning of engineering aspects of highway field into Engineers in general.

• The subject involves the application of scientific and technological principles of

planning, analysis, design and management to highway engineering.


Number of Hours

1 Highway Introduction, Planning & Development 04

2 Highway Alignment & Surveys 03

3 Highway Geometric Design 10

4 Traffic Engineering 10

5 Highway Construction Materials 05

6 Highway Construction 05

7 Highway Drainage & Maintenance 08

8 Design of Highway Pavements 10

9 Highway Economics & Finance 05



Total Hours: 90

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1. Highway Introduction, Planning & Development 04 Hours 07%

1.1 Role of transportation in national development

1.2 Different modes of transportation

1.3 Characteristics of road transport

1.4 Historical development of roads

1.5 Highway planning in India, IRC

1.6 Twenty year road plans & salient features

1.7 Classification of roads

2 Highway Alignment & Surveys 03 Hours 05%

2.1 General

2.2 Planning and Surveys for highway location

2.3 Highway drawings & reports

2.4 Highway project preparation

3 Highway Geometric Design 10 Hours 17%

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Highway cross section elements

3.3 Sight distance

3.4 Design of horizontal alignment

3.5 Design of vertical alignment

4 Traffic Engineering 10 Hours 17%

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Traffic characteristics

4.3 Traffic studies

4.4 Traffic control & regulation

4.5 Intersection types, warrants and movements

5 Highway Construction Materials 05 Hours 08%

5.1 Subgrade soil

5.2 Stone aggregates

5.3 Bituminous materials

5.4 Cement

5.5 Tests to be performed on each material

6 Highway Construction 05 Hours 08%

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6.1 Construction of earthen roads

6.2 Construction of gravel roads

6.3 Construction of water bound macadam roads

6.4 Construction of bituminous roads

6.5 Construction of cement concrete roads

6.6 Joints in cement concrete pavements

7 Highway Drainage & Maintenance 08 Hours 13%

7.1 Importance of highway drainage

7.2 Surface drainage

7.3 Subsurface drainage

7.4 Drainage of slopes & erosion control

7.5 Pavement failures

7.6 Maintenance techniques

7.7 Strengthening of existing pavements

8 Design of Highway Pavements 10 Hours 17%

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Factors considered in design

8.3 Design of flexible pavement using GI, CBR & IRC methods

8.4 Design of rigid pavement using IRC method

8.5 Design of joints in cement concrete pavement

9 Highway Economics & Finance 05 Hours 08%

9.1 Introduction & Method of Economic Evaluation of highway

projects

9.2 Highway projects administration & finance

9.3 Methods of economic evaluation of highway projects

C. Instructional Method and Pedagogy:


discussed.


etc.


weightage.

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• Field Practical like Traffic Counting, Classification of traffic or spot

speed/Assignment/Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar will be conducted which carries

5 Marks as a part of internal theory evaluation.




D. Students Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this course

• The students will get a diverse knowledge of highway engineering practices applied

to real life problems.

• The students will learn to understand the theories and practical aspects of highway

engineering along with the design and management applications.

E. Recommended Study Material: Text Books:

1. Khanna, S.K. & Justo, C.E.G., Highway Engineering, NemChand & Bros, Roorkee

(U.A).

2. Kadiyali, L.R., Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers, New

Delhi.

3. Kadiyali, L.R. & Lal, N.B., Principles & Practices of Highway Engineering,

Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Sharma, S.K., Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering, S. Chand

& Co., New Delhi.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.cdeep.iitb.ac.in/nptel/Civil%20Engineering/Transportation%20Engg%2

0I/TOC.htm

Other Materials:

1. IRC – 37 “Guidelines for Design of flexible Pavements”, IRC, New Delhi, 2001.

2. IRC – 67 “Code of Practice for Road Signs”, IRC, New Delhi – 2001.

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3. IRC: 58, 2002: “Guidelines for the Design of Plain Jointed Rigid Pavements for

Highways”, IRC, N. Delhi, December, 2002.

4. IRC:70, 1977: “Guidelines on Regulation and Control of Mixed Traffic in Urban

Areas”

5. IRC:106, 1990: “Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas”

6. Pocket Book

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Experiment


TEST ON SUBGRADE SOIL

1 California Bearing Ratio Test

TESTS ON AGGREGATES

2 Aggregate Crushing Test

3 Aggregate Impact Test

4 Los Angeles Abrasion Test

5 Shape Tests

6 Specific Gravity & Water Absorption Test

TESTS ON BITUMEN

7 Penetration Test

8 Ductility Test

9 Flash & Fire Point Test

10 Softening Point Test

11 Specific Gravity Test

12 Viscosity Test

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 307.01: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-III

B TECH 6TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Credits and Hours:

Teaching Scheme Theory Practical Total Credit

Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150


The main objectives of the course are

• To understand the advanced methods of structural analysis that are essential for an

economical dimensional proportioning of various civil engineering structures.

• To make students familiar with techniques to find analytical solution to a range of

structural engineering problems.


Number of Hours

1 Slope-Deflection Method 10

2 Moment-Distribution Method 10

3 Plastic Theory of Structures 08

4 Column Analogy 06

5 Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures 08

6 Stiffness Method Member Approach 18



Total hours: 90

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Slope-Deflection Method 10 Hours 17%

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Sign convention

1.3 Development of slope-deflection equation

1.4 Analysis of continuous beams

1.5 Analysis of frames with no lateral translation of joints

1.6 Analysis of frames with lateral translation of joints

2 Moment-Distribution Method 10 Hours 17%

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Absolute and relative stiffness of members, carry over factor

(COF), distribution factor (DF)

2.3 Development of method

2.4 Analysis of frames with no lateral translation of joints

2.5 Analysis of frames with lateral translation of joints

2.6 Symmetrical frames

3 Plastic Theory of Structures 08 Hours 13%

3.1 Concept, assumptions, upper and lower bound theorems

3.2 Shape factor for different cross sections

3.3 Collapse load, load factor, plastic modulus of section, plastic

moment of resistance

3.4 Computation of collapse load for fixed beam, continuous

beam and plane frame subjected to various load cases

4 Column Analogy 06 Hours 10%

4.1 introduction

4.2 Sign convention

4.3 Stiffness and carry-over factors for non prismatic members

5 Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures 08 Hours 13%

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Portal method

5.3 Cantilever method

5.4 ACI Method

6 Stiffness Method Member Approach 18 Hours 30%

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6.1 Overview of different stiffness & rotation-transformation

matrices

6.2 Analysis of beams, plane truss and plane frames under

loading & various secondary effects like deformation of

support, prestrain & temperature, composite structures by

member approach

6.3 Symmetry / Anti-symmetry

6.4 Oblique supports and elastic supports



discussed.


etc.


weightage.








• Minimum 7 tutorials which include solution of minimum 5 numerical under each

head will be carried out in laboratory.


• This course will prepare the students to use the advanced methods for structural

analysis.

• The course gives students an understanding of the importance of structural analysis

and the tools available to determine the response of a structural system to external

loads.

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1. Junarkar, S.B. and Shah, H.J., Mechanics of Structures Vol. – II, Charotar

Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Anand.

2. Negi, L.S. and Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

3. Vazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, N.M., Analysis of Structures, Khanna Publishers.

4. Weaver William and Gere James, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, CBS

Publishers.

Reference Books:

1. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, CBS Publishers.

2. Hibbler, R.C., Mechanics of Materials, Pearson Education.

3. Wang, C.K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

4. Reddy, C.S., Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

5. Jangid, R.S., Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses.php?branch=Civil


3. http://www.nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-

contents/IITDelhi/Mechanics%20Of%20Solids/index.htm


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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 308.01: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-II B TECH 6TH SEMESTER (CIVIL ENGINEERING)


Hours/week 4 2 6 5

Marks 100 50 150


• To understand the soil behaviors before and after application of loads.

• To be able to design various foundations.

• To be aware of various reinforced techniques to enhance Soil Bearing Capacity of

poor soils.


Number of Hours

1 Soil Exploration 08

2 Earth Pressure 10

3 Stability of Slopes 10

4 Shallow Foundation 10

5 Deep Foundation 14

6 Stress Distribution 08



Total Hours: 90

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Soil Exploration 08 Hours 13%

1.1 Introduction, boring of holes, sampling of soils

1.2 Standard penetration test, static cone penetration test

1.3 Field vane shear test

1.4 Field plate load test, pile load test, NDT method

2 Earth Pressure 10 Hours 17%

2.1 Introduction, types of lateral earth pressure, lateral earth

pressure at rest

2.2 Rankine’s & Coulomb’s theory for active and passive earth

pressure conditions, Rebhan’s and colmann’s graphical

method

3 Stability of Slopes 10 Hours 17%

3.1 Introduction, types of slope failure, factor of safety

3.2 Slice method, friction circle method, Taylor’s stability

number & other methods of analysis

3.3 Improving stability of slopes, various stability conditions in

an earth dam & canals

4 Shallow Foundation 10 Hours 17 %

4.1 Introduction, bearing capacity of soil, types of failure in

soil, allowable bearing pressure

4.2 Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory, factors affecting

bearing capacity, depth of foundation

4.3 Bearing capacity of foundation subjected to eccentric loads,

settlement-consideration & computation, effect of water-

table

4.4 Ultimate bearing capacity of footing based on SPT and

CPT values, IS code of practice for computing bearing

capacity

5 Deep Foundation 14 Hours 24%

5.1 Introduction, types of piles and installation, necessity of

pile foundation

5.2 Static pile load formulae, load test on piles, dynamic pile

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formulae

5.3 Vertical load bearing capacity of single pile in

cohessionless & cohesive soil, pile subjected to uplift load

5.4 Negative skin friction, group action of piles in

cohessionless & cohesive soil

5.5 Well Foundation: Introduction

5.6 Ground Improvement Techniques: Different methods such

as vibro-compaction, dewatering

5.7 Application of geo-synthesis and reinforced earth

5.8 Sand Drains

6 Stress Distribution 08 Hours 13 %

6.1 Stress strain parameters, geostatic stresses, concentrated

force - Boussinesq’s equations

6.2 Pressure distribution diagram, vertical stress distribution on

horizontal plane, vertical stress distribution on vertical

plane, vertical pressure distribution under uniformly loaded

circular area, line load, strip load & uniformly loaded

rectangular area

6.3 Newmark’s influence charts, Westergard’s analysis

6.4 Contact pressure distribution, limitation of elastic theories



discussed.


etc.


weightage.





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E. Students Learning Outcomes: On successfully completion of term

• Students will learn planning and execution of soil exploration techniques.

• Student will able to work out field soil bearing capacity with appropriate methods

and tools.

• Students will know the various I.S. code criteria for SPT test and results.


1. Arora, K.R., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Standard Publication, New

Delhi.

2. Punamia, B.C., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publication Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Murthy, V.N.S., Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering; Sai Kripa Technical

Consultants, Bangalore.

4. Shroff A. V., Shah D. L., “Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering”, Oxford-

IBH New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Singh Alam, Soil Engineering, Vol. – I and II, Asia Publication House.

2. Fang and Einterkorn, Foundation Engineering Handbook.

3. Peck, Thomson and Thornburn, Foundation Engineering,

4. Shamsher Prakash and Gopal Ranjan, Analysis and Design of Retaining Structures,

Sarita Publications.

5. Nayak, N.B., Foundation Engineering Manual.

6. Sribivasula and Vaidyanathan, Handbook of Machine Foundation, Tata McGraw

Hill Book Co., New Delhi.

Web Materials:

1. http://edudel.nic.in

2. http://bis.org.in/other/quake.htm

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3. http://www.vastu-design.com/india_homes.htm

4. http://www.thepeninsulaneighborhood.com/ThePlan.html

5. http://www.historytution.com/indus_valley_civilization/town_planning.html



1 Determination of Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil

2 Determination of Shear Parameters by Triaxial Test

3 Static Cone Penetration Test

4 Standard Penetration Test

5 Laboratory Vane Shear Test

6 Laboratory Plate Load Test

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 305.01: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-II


Hours/week 3 2 5 4

Marks 100 50 150

A. Objective of the Course: The main objectives of the course are • To make the students familiar with waste management, methods of collection and

possible methods of treatment and its safe disposal without endangering the environment.

• To provide students with sufficient knowledge in fundamental theory and design of conventional wastewater treatment facilities followed by the principles used to design advanced wastewater treatments.

• To Analyze and design waste management systems beginning with an overview of

the causes of environmental degradation and thereby to relate the environmental

engineering practice with global contemporary issues and professional ethics.


Number of Hours

1 Waste Management Overview 04

2 Wastewater Engineering 24

3 Solid Waste Management 05

4 Air Pollution 12



Total Hours: 75

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Waste Management Overview 04 Hours 09%

1.1 Sources of environmental contaminant

1.2 Classification of wastes based on their nature

1.3 Environmental impact of waste generation

1.4 Introduction to material/mass balance

2 Wastewater Engineering 24 Hours 53%

2.1 Terminology used in wastewater engineering

2.2 Sources & classification of domestic & industrial

wastewater

2.3 Domestic wastewater characteristics - physical, chemical,

biological

2.4 Estimating domestic wastewater discharge

2.5 Sewer system, hydraulic design of sewers, sewer

appurtenances, Sewer Pumping Station

2.6 Standards for effluent disposal & receiving water body

2.7 Sewage treatment:

Preliminary and primary treatment: Physical unit

operations - screening, grit chamber, comminutors,

sedimentation, filtration

Secondary treatment:

(i) Biological unit processes - bacterial growth and its

kinetics, its applications to treatment systems, suspended

and attached growth process,

(ii) Aerobic treatments - trickling filter, activated sludge

process, rotating biological contactors (RBC), stabilization

pond and aerated lagoons

(iii) Anaerobic treatments - Upflow Anaerobic Sludge

Blanket (UASB)

Sludge treatment & disposal: anaerobic sludge digestion

Typical sewage treatment plant design

2.8 Introduction to decentralized sewage treatment system:

Septic tank/soak pit, anaerobic baffled reactors,

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Vermifiltration

3 Solid Waste Management 05 Hours 11%

3.1 Importance of solid waste management

3.2 Quantity, composition and characteristics of domestic and

municipal solid waste

3.3 Methods of solid waste collection

3.4 Solid waste treatment – composting, incineration, etc.

4 Air & Noise Pollution 12 Hours 27 %

4.1 Air pollution – historical overview

4.2 Air pollutants – types, sources

4.3 Impacts of air pollution on human & environment and

poverty

4.4 Methods for air pollution control, equipments, safety

4.5 Standards for air quality

4.6 Noise Pollution

D. Instructional Method and Pedagogy: • At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject

will be discussed.

• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board,

OHP etc.


weightage.

• Two internal exams will be conducted and average of the same will be

converted to equivalent of 15 Marks as a part of internal theory evaluation.



• The course includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build

an appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.

• Experiments/Tutorials related to course content will be carried out in the

laboratory. A field visit related to waste water treatment plant will be carried

out for further understanding of subject. Report will be prepared by the

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students for the same


On the completion of the course one will be able:

• To know about the design principles involved in treatment of municipal

wastewater.

• To identify, analyze and select the appropriate physical, chemical, and

biological parameters used for assessing waste characteristics.

• To apply appropriate breadth and depth of skills in identification of

engineering problems designed with realistic constraints and contribute to

sustaining and improving community.

• To improve written communication and design skills by preparing a

preliminary design report detailing the design of a wastewater treatment

plant.


1. Garg, S.K., Environmental Engg. Vol. – I & II , Khanna Publications.

2. Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous, Environmental Engg., Tata McGraw Hill, New

Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Birdie, G.S., Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpatrai & Co.

2. Dix, H.M., Environmental Pollution, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.

3. Punmia, B.C., Environmental Engg. Vol. – I & II, Laxmi publications.

4. Chaterjee, A.K., Environmental Engg, Khanna Publishers.

5. Harrison, R.M., Pollution Control, Springer Us/rsc.

6. Water Supply and Treatment, Manual, Ministry of Works and Housing, New Delhi.

7. Sanitary Engg. and Sewage Treatment, Manual, Ministry of Works & Housing,

New Delhi.

8. Steel, E.W. and McGhee, T.J., Water Supply & Sewerage, Tata McGraw Hill, New

Delhi.

Web Materials:

1. http://www.epa.gov

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2. http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in

3. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in

4. http://www.filtersource.com

5. https://dgserver.dgsnd.gov.in

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Experiment No.

Name of Experiment

1 Determination of Solids

2 B.O.D. Test

3 C.O.D. Test

4 MLSS, MLVSS & SVI Tests

5 Ambient Air monitoring

6 Analysis of noise in ambient air

7 Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste

8 Design / Analysis Problems on Sewage Treatment Plant

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CL 314: WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT


Hours/week 3 2 5 4

Marks 100 50 150

A. Objectives of the Course: The objectives of this course are

• To improve knowledge and understanding of water resources.

• To facilitate the optimum use and conservation of water resources.

• To create a vision for the water resources development and management.

• To plan, develop and manage the water resources effectively.

• To ensure optimal utilization of surface water at project level.


Number of Hours

1 Rivers & River Training 06

2 Reservoir 03

3 Reservoir Planning & Regulation 12

4 Planning for Water Resources Development 06

5 Drought & Drought Management 03

6 Flood & Flood Management 05

7 Sediment Transport & Measurement 05

8 Canal Lining 03

9 Hydroelectric Power 02



Total Hours: 75

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C. Detailed Syllabus: 1 Rivers & River Training 06 Hours 13%

1.1 Classification of rivers

1.2 Objectives & classification of river training

1.3 River training methods

1.4 Design of guide bank

2 Reservoir 03 Hours 07%

2.1 Definition, types, site selection factors

2.2 Capacity-elevation and area elevation curves of a reservoir

site, derivation & examples based on topic

2.3 Storage zones

3 Reservoir Planning & Regulation 12 Hours 27%

3.1 Investigations for reservoir planning

3.2 Reservoir capacity: Catchment yield and reservoir yield,

determination of dependable catchment yield of reservoir,

fixing the reservoir capacity for the computed value of the

dependable yield of the reservoir catchment, relation

between the inflow, outflow and storage data for a

reservoir, fixing the reservoir capacity from the annual

inflow and outflow data, mass curve and demand curve

3.3 Demand patterns and optimal operation

3.4 Reservoir losses

3.5 Reservoir sedimentation and control

3.6 Reservoir clearance

4 Planning for Water Resources Development 06 Hours 13%

4.1 Needs of water resources planning

4.2 Purposes of water resources development

4.3 Classification of water resources development projects

4.4 Planning steps - objective statement, data collection,

planning projection, project formulation, project evaluation,

etc.

4.5 Strategies for the future: Planning and Management

5 Drought & Drought Management 03 Hours 07%

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5.1 Definition, types, causes

5.2 Drought protection & mitigation

5.3 Drought management alternatives

6 Flood & Flood Management 05 Hours 11%

6.1 Definition, types, causes, effects

6.2 Flood routing – reservoir (storage) & channel, examples

6.3 Classification of flood control methods, flood control

measures - structural & non-structural

6.4 Flood management activities / initiatives

6.5 Flood forecasting

7 Sediment Transport & Measurement 05 Hours 11%

7.1 Sediment transport, problems faced due to sedimentation

7.2 Bed formation in channels due to sediment transport

7.3 Bed load & it’s measurement

7.4 Suspended load & it’s measurement

8 Canal Lining 03 Hours 07%

8.1 Design of Canal

8.2 Types of lining

8.3 Advantages of lining

8.4 Economics of lining

9 Hydroelectric Power 02 Hours 04%

9.1 Power system & load

9.2 Classification of hydro plants, terms & definitions used in

hydropower, components of hydro-electric scheme



discussed.


etc.


weightage.

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• Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of

each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval. It carries a weightage of 5


• Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar will be conducted which carries 5 Marks as a part of

internal theory evaluation.



• Experiments/Tutorials related to course content will be carried out in the laboratory

E. Students Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this course

• The students will be familiar with concepts of water resources planning.

• The students will be effectively plan, harness, develop and manage the water

resources of the state.

• The students will be aware of different techniques of drought and flood

management.

F. Recommended Study Material:

Text Books:

1. Modi, P.N., Irrigation Water Resources and Water Power Engineering, Standard

Book House, New Delhi.

2. Garg, S.K., Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers,

New Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Punmia, B.C., Pande, B.B. Lal and Jain, A.K., Irrigation and Water Power

Engineering, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

2. Asawa, G.L., Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering, New Age International

Publishers, New Delhi.

3. Singh Bharat, Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering, Nem Chand and Brothers,

Roorkee.

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4. Arora, K.R., Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard

Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.

5. Linsley, R.K. and Franzini, J.E., Water Resources Engineering. McGraw Hill

International.

6. Sharma, R.K., Text book of Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures,

Oxford and IBK Publishing House, New Delhi.

Web Materials:

1. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-

contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Water%20Resource%20Engg/pdf/m1l02.pdf





4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drought

5. http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Da-En/Drought-Management.html









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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Experiment

No.

Name of Experiment / Tutorial

Tutorial 1 Rivers & River Training

Tutorial 2 Reservoir

Tutorial 3 Reservoir Planning & Regulation

Tutorial 4 Planning for Water Resources Development

Tutorial 5 Drought & Drought Management

Tutorial 6 Flood & Flood Management

Tutorial 7 Sediment Transport & Measurement

Tutorial 8 Canal Lining

Tutorial 9 Hydroelectric Power

Tutorial 10 Field Visit / Industrial Visit Report

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