B.E. in Civil Engineering

Engineering Mathematics III

Semester:

N/A

15MAT31
Semester 3

The objectives of this course is to introduce students to the mostly used analytical and numerical methods in the different engineering fields by making them to learn Fourier series, Fourier transforms and Z-transforms, statistical methods, numerical methods to solve algebraic and transcendental equations, vector integration and calculus of variations.

Engineering Mathematics I

Semester:

N/A

15MAT11
Semester 1

To enable the students to apply the knowledge of Mathematics in various engineering fields by making them to learn the following:

  • nth derivatives of product of two functions and polar curves.
  • Partial derivatives
  • Vector calculus
  • Reduction formulae of integration; To solve First order differential equations.
  • Solution of system of linear equations , quadratic forms.

Engineering Physics

Semester:

N/A

15PHY12/15PHY22
Semester 1/2

The Objective of this course is to make students learn and understand basic concepts and principles of physics to analyse practical engineering problems and apply its solutions effectively and meaningfully. To understand building up of models, design issues, practical oriented skills and problem solving challenges are the great task of the course. To know about shock waves and practical applications is the prime motto to introduce new technology at the initial stage of Engineering.

Elements of Civil Engineering and Mechanics

Semester:

N/A

15CIV13/15CIV3
Semester 1/2

The objectives of this course is to make students to learn basics of Civil Engineering concepts and infrastructure development, solve problems involving Forces, loads and Moments and know their applications in allied subjects. It is a pre-requisite for several courses involving Forces, Moments, Centroids, Moment of inertia and Kinematics.

Computer Aided Engineering Drawing

Semester:

N/A

15CED14/15CED24
Semester 1/2

Engineering drawing is an important tool for all Engineers and for many others professionals. It is the language of Engineers. Engineering Drawing communicates all needed information from the engineer who designed a part to the workers who will manufacture it.

The aim of the subject is to equip students with the fundamentals of Computer Aided Engineering Drawing and to further the ability to communicate information by graphical means.

Basic Electrical Engineering

Semester:

N/A

15ELE15/15ELE25
Semester 1/2

  • Impart a basic knowledge of electrical quantities such as current, voltage, power, energy and frequency to understand the impact of technology in a global and societal context.
  • Provide working knowledge for the analysis of basic DC and AC circuits used in electrical and electronic devices.
  • Develop selection skill to identify the type of generators or motors required for particular application.
  • Highlight the importance of transformers in transmission and distribution of electric power.
  • Emphasise the effects of electric shock and precautionary measures.
  • Improve the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

Engineering Physics Laboratory

Semester:

N/A

15PHYL17 / 15PHYL27
Semester 1/ 2

  • The Objective of this course is to make the students gain practical knowledge to co-relate with the theoretical studies. To achieve perfectness in experimental skills and the study of practical applications will bring more confidence and ability to develop and fabricate engineering and technical equipment.
  • Design of circuits using new technology and latest components and to develop practical applications of engineering materials and use of principle in the right way to implement the modern technology.

Strength of Materials

Semester:

N/A

15CV32
Semester 3

This course will enable students

  • To understand the basic concepts of the stresses and strains for different materials and strength of structural elements.
  • To know the development of internal forces and resistance mechanism for one dimensional and two dimensional structural elements.
  • To analyse and understand different internal forces and stresses induced due to representative loads on structural elements.
  • To analyse and understand principal stresses due to the combination of two dimensional stresses on an element and failure mechanisms in materials.
  • To evaluate the behaviour of torsional members, columns and struts.

Fluids Mechanics

Semester:

N/A

15CV33
Semester 3

The objectives of this course is to make students to learn:

  • The Fundamental properties of fluids and its applications.
  • Hydrostatic laws and application to practical problem solving.
  • Principles of Kinematics and Hydro-Dynamics for practical applications.
  • Basic design of pipes and pipe networks considering flow, pressure and its losses.
  • The basic flow rate measurements.

Basic Surveying

Semester:

N/A

15CV34
Semester 3

This course will enable students to

  • Understand the basic principles of Surveying.
  • Learn Linear and Angular measurements to arrive at solutions to basic surveying problems.
  • Employ conventional surveying data capturing techniques and process the data for computations.
  • Analyse the obtained spatial data to compute areas and volumes and draw contours to represent 3D data on plane figures.

Engineering Geology

Semester:

N/A

15CV35
Semester 3

This course will enable students

  • To understand the internal structure and composition of the earth.
  • To comprehend the properties, occurrence and uses of minerals in various industries.
  • To learn about geo-morphological agents such as river, wind, sea waves, and their implications in implementing civil engineering projects.
  • To gain knowledge about the structures of the rocks and their considerations in the selection of site for dams, tunnels, bridges and highways.
  • To learn the application of Topographic maps, remote sensing and GIS in Civil engineering practices and natural resource management.

Building Materials and Construction

Semester:

N/A

15CV36
Semester 3

This course will develop a student

  • In recognising the good materials to be used for the construction work.
  • In investigation of soil condition, Deciding and design of suitable foundation for different structures.
  • In supervision of different types of masonry.
  • In selection of materials, design and supervision of suitable type of floor and roof.
  • To gain knowledge about doors, windows, plastering, painting, damp proofing, scaffolding, shoring, underpinning and to take suitable engineering measures.

Basic Surveying Practice

Semester:

N/A

15CVL38
Semester 3

The objectives of this course is to make students to learn:

  • Apply the basic principles of engineering surveying and measurements.
  • Follow effectively field procedures required for a professional surveyor.
  • Use techniques, skills and conventional surveying instruments necessary for engineering practice.

Analysis of Determinate Structures

Semester:

N/A

15CV42
Semester 4

This course will enable students to

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering in calculating slope and deflections
  • Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
  • Analyse structural systems and interpret data
  • Engage in lifelong learning with the advances in Structural Engineering

Applied Hydraulics

Semester:

N/A

15CV43
Semester 4

The objectives of this course is to make students to learn:

  • Principles of dimensional analysis to design hydraulic models and Design of various models.
  • Design the open channels of various cross sections including design of economical sections.
  • Energy concepts of fluid in open channel, Energy dissipation, Water surface profiles at different conditions.
  • The working principles of the hydraulic machines for the given data and analyzing the performance of Turbines for various design data.

Concrete Technology

Semester:

N/A

15CV44
Semester 4

This course will enable students to:

  • Recognize the importance of material characteristics and their contributions to strength development in Concrete
  • Proportion ingredients of Concrete to arrive at most desirable mechanical properties of Concrete.
  • Ascertain and measure engineering properties of concrete in fresh and hardened state which meet the requirement of real time structures.

Basic Geo-technical Engineering

Semester:

N/A

15CV45
Semester 4

This course will enable students:

  • To appreciate basic concepts of soil mechanics as an integral part in the knowledge of civil engineering. Also to become familiar broadly with geotechnical engineering problems such as, foundation engineering, flow of water through soil medium and terminologies associated with geotechnical engineering.
  • To know the basic engineering properties and the mechanical behaviour of different types of soil. This includes strength-deformation characteristics under shearing stresses. Also consolidation properties of clayey soils.
  • To determine the improvement in mechanical behaviour by densification of soil deposits using compaction.
  • To know how the properties of soils that can be measured in the lab

Advanced Surveying

Semester:

N/A

15CV46
Semester 4

This course will enable students to:

  • Apply geometric principles to arrive at solutions to surveying problems.
  • Analyze spatial data using appropriate computational and analytical techniques.
  • Design proper types of curves for deviating type of alignments.
  • Use the concepts of advanced data capturing methods necessary for engineering practice.

Engineering Geology Laboratory

Semester:

N/A

15CVL48
Semester 4

This course will enable students:

  • Identify the minerals and rocks based on their inherent properties and uses in civil engineering.
  • Interpret the geological maps related to civil engineering projects.
  • Learn the dip and strike, borehole problems, thickness of geological formation related to foundation, tunnels, reservoirs and mining.
  • Understand subsurface geological conditions through a geophysical techniques and watershed management.
  • Visit the civil engineering projects like dams, reservoirs, tunnels, quarry sites etc.

Engineering Mathematics IV

Semester:

N/A

15MAT41
Semester 4

This course will enable students to:

  • Formulate, solve and analyze engineering problems.
  • Apply numerical methods to solve ordinary differential equations.
  • Apply finite difference method to solve partial differential equations.
  • Perform complex analysis.
  • Interpret use of sampling theory.
  • Apply joint probability distribution and stochastic process.