M.Tech.

Structural Engineering
2016-2018

SYLLABUS
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION

Department of Civil Engineering

 VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department will be an internationally recognized centre for value based learning,
research and consultancy in Civil Engineering and will produce competent Civil Engineers
having commitment to national development.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. To impart high quality Civil Engineering education through competent faculty, modern
labs and facilities.
2. To engage in R & D activities and to provide state–of–the–art consultancy services
addressing Civil Engineering challenges of the society.
3. To nurture social purpose in Civil engineers through collaborations.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Civil Engineering graduates are expected to attain the following program educational
objectives (PEOs) 3-5 years after Post-Graduation. Our Post Graduates will be professionals
who will be able to
1. Deliver competent services in the field of Structural Engg., with a knowledge of the
principles of engineering and the theories of science that underlie them;
2. Continue their professional development, nurture research attitude, and life-long learning
with scientific temperament;
3. Exercise leadership quality and professional integrity, with a commitment to the societal
needs and sustainable development.
 GRADUATES ATTRIBUTES

1. Scholarship of knowledge
Acquire in depth knowledge of specific discipline or professional area, including wider and
global perspective, with an ability to discriminate, evaluate, analyse and synthesize existing
and new knowledge and integration of the same for enhancement of knowledge.
2. Critical thinking
Analyze complex engineering problems critically; apply independent judgment for
synthesizing information to make intellectual and/or creative advances for conducting
research in a wider theoretical, practical and policy context.
3. Problem solving
Think laterally and originally, conceptualize and solve engineering problems, evaluate a wide
range of potential solutions for those problems and arrive at feasible, optimal solutions after
considering public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental factors in the core
areas of expertise.

4. Research skill
Extract information pertinent to unfamiliar problems through literature survey and
experiments, apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools, design, conduct
experiments, analyze and interpret data, demonstrate higher order skill and view things in a
broader perspective, contribute individually/in group to the development of
scientific/technological knowledge in one or more domains of engineering.
5. Usage of modern tools
Create, select, learn and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and
IT tools, including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.

6. Collaborative and multidisciplinary work

Possess knowledge and understanding of group dynamic, recognize opportunities and
contribute positively ton collaborative- multidisciplinary scientific research, demonstrate a
capacity a capacity for self-management and teamwork, decision making based on open-
mindedness, objectivity and rational analysis in order to achieve common goals and further
the learning of themselves as well as others.

7. Project management and finance

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and
apply the same to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, manage projects
efficiently in respective disciplines and multidisciplinary environments after consideration of
economical; and financial factors.

8. Communication
Communicate with the engineering community, and with society at large, regarding complex
engineering activities confidently and effectively such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation by adhering to appropriate standards, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

9. Life – long learning

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in life – long learning
independently, with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and
competence continuously.

10. Ethical practices and social responsibility

Acquire professional and intellectual integrity, professional code of conduct, ethics of
research and scholarship, consideration of the impact of research outcomes on professional
practices and an understanding of responsibility to contribute to the community for
sustainable development of society.

11. Independent and reflective learning

Observe and examine critically the outcomes of one’s actions and make corrective measures
subsequently, and learn from mistakes without depending on external feedback.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES for PG (Structures)

Post Graduates from the Dept of Civil Engineering will be able to:
1. Acquire in-depth knowledge in structural Engineering with an understanding to evaluate,
analyze, synthesize and integrate the fundamental and contemporary knowledge.
2. Synthesize the acquired knowledge to critically analyze complex Structural Engineering
problems and capable of carrying out research in chosen field of interest.
3. Conceptualize and solve Structural Engineering problems to arrive at feasible and optimal
solutions through a multidimensional thinking process.
4. Have an inclination for research and abilities to design and plan research programmes.
5. Use the modern tools to explore its techniques and capabilities to model complex
Structural Engineering systems.
6. Carryout collaborative- multidisciplinary scientific research with an understanding of
group dynamics team work and decision making to achieve the objectives in a rational
approach.
7. Apply the principles of engineering, management and financial to carryout structural
engineering and multidisciplinary projects.
8. Prepare reports, technical papers with an effective documentation and presentation of
ideas and research outcomes.
9. Engage in independent and lifelong learning in the context of rapid technological
advances.
10. Practice professional ethics and integrity while discharging the responsibilities in the
society.
11. Engage in independent and reflective learning as a corrective measure to learn from ones
mistakes.
 SCHEME OF TEACHING

I SEMESTER- M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

Scheme of Teaching and Examination
(Autonomous Scheme)
Teaching Hrs/
Subject Week
Sl.No Subject Credits
Code
L T P
1 AMA0401 Applied Engineering Mathematics 4 0 0 4
Structural Dynamics And
2 MSE0516 4 2 0 5
Earthquake Engineering
3 MSE0517 Advanced Design of RCC Structures 4 0 2 5
4 MSE0518 Theory of Elasticity 4 2 0 5
5 MSE0509 (Elective – I) 4 2 0 5
6 MSE0514 (Elective - II) 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 29

Teaching Hrs /Week 34

II SEMESTER- M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

Scheme of Teaching and Examination
(Autonomous Scheme)
Teaching Hrs/
Subject
Sl.No Subject Week Credits
Code
L T P
1 MSE0513 Safety of Structures 4 2 0 5
2 MSE0505 Design of Steel Structures 4 2 0 5
3 MSE0506 Finite Element Analysis 4 0 2 5
Analysis and Design of Shell
4 MSE0401 4 0 0 4
Structures
5 MSE0507 (Elective – III) 4 2 0 5
6 MSE0515 (Elective – IV) 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 29
Teaching Hrs /Week 34
 III SEMESTER- M.Tech (Structural Engineering)
Scheme of Teaching and Examination
(Autonomous Scheme)
Teaching Hrs/
Subject
Subject Week
Sl.No Credits
Code
L T P
MSE0402/ Industrial Training / Design
1 _ _ _ 4
MSE0403 Studio
2 MSE0801 Major Project – Phase 1 _ _ _ 8
3 MSE0201 Seminar -- -- -- 2
Total Credits 14

*Students has to do either Industrial Training or Design Studio

IV SEMESTER- M.Tech. (Structural Engineering)

Scheme of Teaching and Examination
(Autonomous Scheme)
Teaching Hrs/
Subject
Week
Sl.No Subject Code Credits
L T P

_
1 MSE2801 Major Project – Phase 2 0 0 28
Total Credits 28
 LIST OF ELECTIVES

Teaching Hrs/
Sl.No Subject Code Subject Week Credits
L T P
Repair , Rehabilitation and
1 MSE0507 4 2 0 5
maintenance of Structures
MSE0508 5
2 Advanced Bridge Engineering 4 2 0
Analysis & Design of Sub 5
3 MSE0509 4 2 0
Structures
5
4 Prefabricated Structures 4 2 0
5
5 Stability of Structures 4 2 0
MSE0512 5
6 Structural Optimization 4 2 0
MSE0514 5
7 Fire Resistance of Structures 4 2 0

8 MSE0515 Design of Storage Structures 4 2 0 5

TOTAL CREDITS TO EARNED BY A STUDENT

Core Courses 38

Elective Courses 20

Seminars /Industrial
06
Training/ Design Studio
Major Project 36
TOTAL 100
SYLLABUS
I Semester
 I SEMESTER M.TECH

(COMMON TO HYDRAULICS, STRUCTURES, POWER SYSTEMS, CAID)

APPLIED MATHEMATICS (4:0:0)

Sub Code: AEM0401 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/Week: 4+0+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 03 Max.: 100 Marks

Course outcomes
On successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Compute the extremals of functionals and solve standard variational problems.
2. Solve linear homogeneous partial differential equations with constant and variable
coefficients.
3. Apply numerical techniques to solve heat, wave and Laplace equations.
4. Use optimization techniques to solve Linear Programming problems.
5. Explain the homomorphism of vector spaces and construct orthonormal basis of an inner
product space, and
6. Use the concept of analytic functions, poles, residues and Cauchy’s theorems to compute
complex line integrals.

Unit-I
Calculus of Variation
Variation of a function and a functional. Extremal of a functional, variation problems, Euler’s
equation, Standard variational problems including geodesics, minimal surface of revolution,
Brachistochrone problems, Isoperimetric problems. Functionals of second order
derivatives 9 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: hanging chain problem

Unit-II
Partial Differential Equations - I
Solution of linear homogeneous PDE with constant and variable coefficients. 9 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Cauchy’s partial differential equation

Unit –III
Partial Differential Equations - II
Numerical solution of PDE – Parabolic, Elliptic equations 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Hyperbolic equations.

Unit-IV
Linear Programming
Standard form of LPP, Graphical method. Simplex method, Big-M method,
Duality. 9Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Degeneracy in simplex method
Unit-V
Linear Algebra
Vectors & vector spaces. Inner product, Length/Norm. Orthogonality, orthogonal projections,
orthogonal bases, Gram-Schmidt process. Least square problems.
Linear transformations, Kernel, Range. Matrix of linear transformation, Inverse linear
transformation 9 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Applications

Unit-VI:
Complex Variables
Basic concepts of analytical functions, Complex line integral, Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s
integral formula. Laurent series expansion poles and residues, Cauchy’s residue
theorem. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Problems on Laurent series expansion

Reference Books
1. “Higher Engineering Mathematics – Dr. B.S. Grewal, 42nd edition, Khanna
publication.
2. “Advance Engineering Mathematics” – H. K. Dass, 17th edition, Chand publication.
3. “Higher Engineering Mathematics” – Dr. B.V. Ramana, 5th edition, Tata Mc Graw-
Hill.
4. “Linear Algebra” – Larson & Falvo (Cengage learning), 6th edition.
5. “Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computation”–M.K. Jain, S.R.K.
Iyengar, R.K. Jain, 4th edition, New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers.
 I SEMESTER- M.Tech. (Structural Engg.)
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0516 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic principles of dynamics.
2. Analyze lumped mass systems for their dynamic behavior.
3. Understand the concept of Earthquake Resistant Design of RC structures, and
4. Analyze RC frame structures for seismic loads by Equivalent lateral force method

Unit -I
Introduction
Dynamic loads, D'Alembert's principle, degrees of freedom, springs in series and parallel,
simple harmonic motion. 3 Hrs

Unit -II
Single Degree of Freedom System
Undamped and viscous damped free vibration systems, Natural frequency of physical
systems using Energy method and Newtons laws of motion, Response to harmonic loading,
response to ground motion and vibration isolation, Transmissibility, Response to periodic
loading, concept of response spectrum, Response to impulse loadings – Numerical evaluation
of Duhamel’s integral. 15 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Concept of Coloumb damping, Free vibration of SDOF with
Coloumb damping

Unit -III
Multi Degree of Freedom System
Free undamped and damped vibration of Two degree of freedom system, Free vibration
analysis of MDOF system, Normal mode, orthogonality condition, Eigen value and Eigen
vector analysis of MDOF, Forced vibration analysis of MDOF
Self learning Exercise: Concept of Rayleigh –Ritz method for analysis of MDOF, Stodola-
Vianello method for modal analysis of MDOF 12 Hrs

Unit -IV
Earthquake Engineering
Introduction, Cause, Earthquake waves Intensity, Magnitude, Earthquake Parameters,
Seismographs and strong motion devices, Accelerogram and Seismogram, Ground motion
parameters – Amplitude and frequency content, strong motion duration, Influence of ground
conditions on earthquake ground motion. 12 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Concept of Response Spectrum analysis

Unit -V
Earthquake Resistant Design
Earthquake resistant design philosophy, Architectural aspects of earthquake resistant
structures- Plan irregularity and vertical irregularity. Seismic methods of analysis as per IS
codal provisions - Equivalent lateral force method and Dynamic analysis, Base Isolation-
Active and Passive control methods.
10 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Concept of Earthquake resistant Design for Masonry structures.

Text Books
1. Mukyopadhyaya, “Vibration and Structural Dynamics”- Oxford &IBH – 1990.
2. Mario Paz “Structural Dynamics” CBSPD, 1987
3. Duggal S. K., “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, Oxford University
Press.New Delhi, 2014.
4. IS: 1893 – 2002 “Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, BIS, New
Delhi.

Reference Books
1. Clough R.W. and Penzin J "Dynamics of structures" II Editon, Mcgraw Hill Civil
Engineering series, 1993
2. Anil K. Chopra – “Dynamics of Structures” – Theory and application to Earthquake
Engineering, Prentice Hall India, 1995.
3. David J. Downik, “Earthquake Resistant Design” John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
4. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, “Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
 ADVANCED DESIGN OF RCC STRUCTURES (4:0:2)

Sub Code: MSE0517 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+0+2 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Design of special structural elements of RC and
2. Design of Multi-storey buildings.

Unit –I
Design of RC Deep Beams and Corbels
Introduction, Minimum thickness, Steps of Designing, Design by IS456 method, Checking
for Local Failures, Detailing, Design of corbel, Analysis for design forces, Determination of
reinforcement 12 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Design of deep beams by BS code method

Unit –II
Design of Beams Curved in Plan
Introduction, Circular beam symmetrically supported, Semi-circular beam supported on three
equally spaced columns 6 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Curved beams fixed at ends

Unit –III
Design of Domes
Introduction, Stresses in domes, Formulae for forces in spherical domes, Design of a
spherical dome
4 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Design of conical domes

Unit –IV
Redistribution of Moments in RC beams
Introduction, Redistribution of moments in a fixed beam, Position of points of contra
flexures, conditions for moment redistribution, Final shape of redistributed bending moment
diagram, Moment redistribution for a two span continuous beam, Advantages and
disadvantages of moment redistribution, Modification of clear distance between bars in
beams ( for limiting crack width) with redistribution.
12 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: ACI conditions for redistribution of negative moments
Unit –V
Design of Multi-Storey Buildings
Introduction, Example frame, Structural layout, Estimation of loads, Load combinations,
Analysis, Design of elements of frames, Use of computer software for analysis and design,
Design example. 12 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Detailing of structural elements

Unit –VI
Formwork
Introduction, Requirements of good formwork, Materials for forms, choice of formwork,
Loads on formwork, Permissible stresses for timber, Design of formwork, Shuttering for
columns, Shuttering for slabs and beams, Erection of Formwork, Action prior to and during
concreting, Striking of forms 6 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Recent trends in formwork

Students will conduct following in laboratory

1. Flexural and shear test on RC beams (under reinforced sections and doubly reinforced
sections)
2. NDT on RC members
3. Analysis of Multi-storey frames by STAAD. Pro

Text Book
1. Dr. H. J. Shah, “Reinforced Concrete”, Vol-1 and Vol-2, Charotar, 8th Edition – 2009
and 6th Edition – 2012 respectively.

Reference Books
1. P.C Varghese “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design” -. Prentice Hall of India –
2004.
2. N. Krishna Raju “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design”, 2nd edition, CBS Publishers
and Distributors.- 2009.
3. M.L.Gambhir, “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, PHI Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,
2008
4. IS456, SP16, SP34
 THEORY OF ELASTICITY (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0518 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyze stresses and strains in 2D & 3D problems.
2. Solve two dimensional, three dimensional and axis symmetric problems, and
3. Solve beam problems using basic concepts of structural behavior.

Unit -I
Analysis of stresses
Introduction, stress, components of stress at a point in Cartesian coordinates (2D & 3D), plane
stress problems, equilibrium equations, stresses on inclined plane, principal stresses, maximum
shear stress, stress invariants hydrostatic and deviatioric stresses, octahedral stresses, stress
boundary conditions. Stress components (2D & 3D) in polar coordinates, differential
equations. 10Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Stress Concentration

Unit -II
Analysis of strain
Strain, components of strain at a point in Cartesian coordinate’s, plane strain problems, strain
transformation, principal and octahedral strain. 10 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Strain Components in Polar Coordinate System.

Unit -III
Stress strain relations and compatibility equations
Generalized Hooke’s law, constitutive equations, lame’s constants, compliance matrix, Saint
vaint’s principle of superposition, compatibility equations for 3 dimensional elements in
Cartesian coordinates, compatibility equations for plane stress and plane strain problems in
terms of stress components, Naviers equations, boundary value problem, stress compatibility
equations in polar coordinate system. 10 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Constitutive Relations in Polar Coordinate System.

Unit -IV
Two - Dimensional Problems in Cartesian and Polar Coordinates
Biharmonic equation in Cartesian coordinates, Airys stress functions, polynomials, as stress
functions. Stress functions for plane stress and plane strain, bending of cantilever and simply
supported beams. Biharmonic equations in polar coordinates.
Axisymmetric problems, thick walled cylinder subjected to internal and external
pressures. 10 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Rotating Disks.
Unit -V
Bending of beams
Introduction, Stresses and deflection of straight beams subjected to unsymmetrical bending,
Definition of shear centre, Shear centre for unsymmetrical sections, 6 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Deflection of curved beams.

Unit -VI
Thin Sections and curved beams
Shear stresses in thin walled sections, bending of curved beams (Winkler-Bach
formula) 6 Hrs
Self learning Exercise: Winkler’s hypothesis & finite length

Text Books
1. L.S. Srinath “Advanced Mechanics of Solids”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co ltd.,
New Delhi - 1999.
2. Mohammed Ameen “ Computational Elasticity” Narosa Publishing House – 2008.

Reference Books
1. Dr. P.N.Chandra Mouli “ Continuum Mechanics” Yes D ee Publications - 2014
2. Timoshenko and Goodier “Theory of elasticity”-, McGraw Hill Book Company, III
Edition, 1983.
3. S.Valliappan “Continuum Mechanics fundamentals”-, Oxford and IBH – 1981.
4. Xi Lu, “Theory of Elasticity”, John Wiley
5. Chen W.P and Hendry D.J, “Plasticity for Structural Engineers”, Springer Verlag –
2007.
SYLLABUS
II Semester
 II SEMESTER- M.Tech. (Structural Engg.)
SAFETY OF STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0513 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
On Completion of this course the students will be able to:
1. Understand the concepts involved in structural safety.
2. Analyze a structure and compute its inherent safety level, and
3. Design a structure so as to comply with a target safety level.

Unit – I
Concepts of Structural safety, Basic Statistics and Probability theory
Principles of safety in design, Basic statistics- Graphical representation and data reduction
techniques- Histogram, frequency polygon, Measures of central tendency- grouped and
ungrouped data, measures of dispersion, measures of asymmetry. Curve Fitting and
Correlation, Random events-Sample space and events, Venn diagram and event space,
Measures of probability-interpretation, probability axioms, addition rule, multiplication rule,
conditional probability, probability tree diagram, statistical independence, total probability
theorem and Baye’s theorem., probability density function, Mathematical expectation.
Probability Distributions, Discrete distributions- Binomial and poison distributions,
Continuous distributions- Normal, Log normal distributions.
15 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Probability mass function

Unit – II
Probability Distributions for Resistance and Loads
Statistics of Properties of concrete, steel, Statistics of strength of bricks and mortar, Selection
of probabilistic model, probabilistic analysis of loads-dead loads, live loads, wind loads.
15 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: probabilistic analysis of structural steel

Unit –III
Reliability Analysis and simulation Techniques
Measures of reliability-factor of safety, safety margin, reliability index, performance function
and limiting state. Reliability Methods-First Order Second Moment Method (FOSM), Point
Estimate Method (PEM), and Advanced First Order Second Moment Method (Hasofer-
Lind’s method).Simulation Techniques: Monte Carlo simulation- Statistical experiments,
sample size and accuracy, Generation of random numbers- random numbers with standard
uniform distribution, continuous random variables. 12 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Importance sampling techniques.
Unit – IV
Reliability Based Design
Determination of partial safety factors, safety checking formats – LRFD format, CEB format,
processes in reliability based design, IS Code provisions 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Concepts of system reliability

Text Book
1. Ranganathan, R. “Structural Reliability Analysis and design”- Jaico publishing house,
Mumbai, India – 1999.

Reference Books
1. Ang, A. H. S., and Tang, W. H “Probability concepts in engineering planning and
design”. Volume –I, John Wiley and sons, Inc, New York. 1984.
2. Ang, A. H. S., and Tang, W. H. “Probability concepts in engineering planning and
design”- Volume –II, John Wiley and sons, Inc, New York. 1984.
3. Thoft-christensen, P., and Baker, M., J., “Structural reliability theory and its
applications”- Springer-Verlag, Berlin, NewYork. 1982.
 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0505 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Comprehend the plastic behavior of structural steel.
2. Design microwave towers and transmission towers, light gauge steel structures, and
3. Analyze and design tubular structures Industrial buildings and steel stacks.

Unit -I
Plastic Behaviour of Structural Steel
Introduction, Plastic theory, Plastic hinge concept, Plastic collapse load, conditions of plastic
analysis, Theorem of Plastic collapse, Methods of Plastic analysis 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Plastic design of continuous beams.

Unit -II
Design of Towers
Introduction, Types of towers, Tower configuration, loads, Analysis, Member
selection. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Configuration of towers for power transmission

Unit -III
Design in Light Gauge Steel
Introduction, types of sections, material, local buckling of thin elements stiffened
compression members, multiple stiffened compression elements, compression members,
laterally supported flexural members 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: laterally unsupported flexural members

Unit -IV
Tubular Structures
Introduction, Classification, Advantages and disadvantages, Behaviour of tubular sections,
minimum thickness, combined stresses, connections, Design of truss elements including
purlins,
12 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design of Space truss

Unit -V
Design of Industrial Buildings
Introduction, Selection of roofing and wall material, selection of bay width, structural
framing, purlins, girts and eave strut, plane trusses, floor plates, end bearings, Design of
Gantry girders
 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Concepts of pre-engineered building

Unit -VI
Design of Steel Stacks
Introduction, Proportioning of stack, Codal provisions, Loads on Stacks, Load combinations,
Stresses in Self supporting stacks, Design procedure for self supporting stacks, Guyed steel
stacks, Pull on guy wires 6 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design procedure for guyed steel stacks

Note: Study of this course should be based on IS800-2007

Text Book
1. Duggal S.K, “Limit State Design of Steel Structures”- Tata Mac Graw Hill, New Delhi,
2010.

Reference Books
1. N. Subramanian “Design of Steel Structures”- Oxford, 2008.
2. M.L.Gambir “ Design of Steel Structures” PHI Learning, 2012.
3. Ramachandra “ Limit State of Design of Steel Structures “ Standard Book House -
2012
4. Bureau of Indian Standards, IS800-2007,IS801,IS806,IS1161, IS875,SP6
 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (4:0:0)

Sub Code: MSE0506 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/Week: 4+0+2 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyze trusses, beams and frames using stiffness method.
2. Describe the basic concepts of finite element analysis, and
3. Analyze trusses beams and frames by finite element method.

Unit - I
Introduction
Basic concepts of elasticity, introduction to stiffness method– Element approach for the
analyses of beams, trusses and frames, direct stiffness method for the analysis of trusses.
Self Learning Exercise: Direct stiffness method for the analysis of beam. 10 Hrs

Unit – II
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
General description of finite element method, Basic steps involved in FEM, difference
between FEM and finite difference method.
Discreatisation of structures – Finite elements used for one dimensional, two dimensional and
three dimensional problems. Nodes, element aspect ratio, boundary conditions –numbering of
nodes, mesh refinement, properties of stiffness matrix. 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Banded matrix lagrangian and serendipity family of elements.

Unit – III
Shape functions
Coordinate systems natural and normalized, convergence criterion, compatibility
requirements, geometric invariance shape functions – polynomial displacement functions for
one, wo and three dimensional elements. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Lagrangian interpolation functions.

Unit – IV
Finite element formulation using energy concepts
Energy concepts, theorem of minimum potential energy, principle of virtual work, R-R
method.
8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Variation method and minimization of energy approach for element
formulation.

Unit – V
Finite Element analysis of structural elements using direct method.
Finite Element Method for the analysis of simply supported beams and trusses.
8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Finite element analysis of cantilever beams.

Unit – VI
General topics
Concepts of ISO parametric elements, non-linear techniques, use of standard finite element
packages. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Axi-symetric problems.

Note: Students will analyze (linear) the following using standard Finite Element Software;
1. Masonry Prisms
2. Plain Concrete Beams
3. RCC Beams & Slabs

Text Books
1. Rajasekaran. S, “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”- Wheeler Publishing,
1988.
2. Chandrupatla TR and Belagonda “Finite Element Analysis” Universities Press, 2009.

Reference Books
1. Krishnamoorthy C S, “Finite Element Analysis”- Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
2. Bathe K J. “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”- Prentice Hall, 1982.
3. Cook R D, Malkan D S & Plesta M.E, “Concepts and Application of Finite Element
Analysis” - 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007.
4. Shames I H and Dym C J, “Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural
Mechanics”- McGraw Hill, New York, 1985
5. Desai C and Abel J F, “Introduction to the Finite Element Method”- East West Press
Pvt. Ltd., 1972.
 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF SHELL STRUCTURES (4:0:0)

Sub Code: MSE0401 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+0+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Appreciate the generalization & intricacies of theory of elasticity, when the surface
transforms from plane to curved.
2. Appreciate and apply the intricacies & nuances of differential geometry from the
Euclidian geometry in analysis of shells.
3. Using the simplified model of membrane analysis without flexural rigidity arriving and at
simple solution of problem, having Gaussian curvature positive, zero and negative.
4. Making the transition from membrane theory to realistic bending theory, enables the
students to analysis the students to analyze real world shell structures, and
5. Proficient & competitive enough in professional world, so as to be successful in
analyzing, designing supervising and construction of shell structures.

Unit -I
Geometry of shell; shell of revolution and shells of translation. Principal curvature at a point
and Gaussian curvature; synclastic and anticlastic shells. Ruled and unruled surfaces;
developable and non-developable surfaces; typical examples, stress resultants.
4 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Determination of principal curvature for a given surface and
CODDSZI equation.

Unit -II
Equilibrium & strain displacement equations in membrane theory of shells of revolution
under axially symmetric loading for cylindrical spherical and conical shells including barrel
vaults. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Stress resultants in ellpsoid and hyperboloid of revolution (Cooling
towers)

Unit -III
Membrane analysis of shells of translations (cylindrical) under various types of loading;
Analysis of shells of double curvature using Pucher’s stress function elliptical parabolic and
hyperbolic parabolic. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Analyze using single trigonometric series.
Unit -IV
Axially symmetric bending of cylindrical shells, typical application of water tank problems
and cylindrical shells subjected to uniform internal pressure; bending theory of cylindrical
shells. Donnell’s theory and approach to solve for various boundary conditions along the
straight edges. Edge beam theory. 14 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Schorer’s theory for long shells; use of ASCE tables for shells
analysis.

Unit -V
Folded plate behavior, Whitney and Simpsons theory; method analysis of folded plate
roof. 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: NIL

Unit -VI
Design of shell structures; design of rings at the base of shells revolution; design of
cylindrical shell roofs. Multishell and simple shell roofs. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design of edge beams; design of hyperbolic & parabolic roofs.

Text Books
1. K Chandrashekhara, “Analysis of thin concrete shells”, New Age International, 1995.
2. Timoshenko and Krieger, “Theory of plates and shells, McGraw – Hill International
Edition., 1959.

Reference Books
1. P C Verghese, “Design of reinforced concrete shells and folded plates”, PHI, 2010.
2. David P. Billington, “Thin shell concrete structures” McGraw Hill Book Company,
1982.
3. J.B. Gibson “The Design of shell roofs”, E & F.N. Spon Ltd., London, 3rd Edition,
1968.
4. G S Ramaswamy “Design and construction of concrete shell roofs”, CBS publishers
and Distributers, 2005.
5. Wilhelm Flugge, “Stress in shells” Springer – verlag, 1973.
ELECTIVES
 REPAIR REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0507 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Asses existing conditions of buildings.
2. Identify repairs and remedies to be adopted for rehabilitation of buildings, and
3. Find causes of leakages and suggest remedial measures of water proofing.

Unit -I
The Challenge of Renovation / Rehabilitation
Terminology, When to Renovate, Beginning a Renovation Project, Typical Structural
Challenges, Role of Building codes in Renovation, Renovation Provisions of Model Building
Codes 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Renovate or Rebuild?

Unit -II
Investigating Existing Conditions
Why Investigate?, Assessing Building Condition, Material Properties in Steel systems,
Concrete Framing, Load Testing of Concrete Structures, Post-Tensioned Concrete Framing,
Wood Framing, Masonry 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Building Envelope.

Unit -III
Repairing Deteriorated Concrete
Overview, Repairing cracks, Corrosion of Reinforcement and its Effects on concrete,
Patching spalls and Deteriorated Areas, Cathodic – Protection and Electrochemical Chloride
Extraction, Corrosion Inhibitors, Other types of Damage to concrete, Materials for concrete
Repair, Durability of Repairs 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Systematic Maintenance Program.

Unit -IV
Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
Method of repair & restoration – patch repair, pressure grouting, guniting shotcreting,
jacketing, replacement, fiber wrapping etc. materials construction chemicals 7 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Repair sequences.
Unit -V
Renovating Steel-Framed Buildings
Steel: The Venerable Material, Past Design Methods and Allowable Stresses for iron and
steel Beams, Early Iron and Steel Columns, Properties of Early Fasteners, Open- Web Joists,
Strengthening Floors, Reinforced Steel Members by Welding, Reinforced Beams by
Composite Action with Concrete, Strengthening Beams Connections, Composite Steel-
Concrete Columns, Openings in Existing Steel Beams, Thermal Prestressing of Steel
Structures 12 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Steel Corrosion: Evaluation and Protection.

Unit -VI
Renovating Masonry
Evolution of masonry design methods, Evaluation of Masonry structure, cracks in masonry,
Masonry repair, Strengthening Masonry structural elements, Repairing Masonry
Arches 9 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Other Masonry renovation tasks.

Text Books
1. Alexander Newman “Structural Renovation of Buildings” –, McGraw Hill, 2009.
2. Raiker R.N, “ Learn for Failure from Deficiencies in design, Construction & service”
–R&D Center (SDCPL)

Reference Book
1. Allen RTL and Edwards, SC, “The Repair of Concrete Structures” Blakie and Sons,
1993.
 ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF SUB STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code : MSE0509 CIE : 50% Marks

Hrs/Week : 4+2+0 SEE : 50% Marks
SEE Hrs : 03 Hrs Max. Marks : 100

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to

1. Design the various types of shallow foundations

2. Design deep foundations such as pile, coisson and well foundations
3. Identify, design and overcome problems of expansive soils
4. Analyse and design foundations for common types of machines
5. Adopt techniques of ground improvement and reinforced earth

Unit-1. Shallow foundations

Introduction. Factors affecting bearing capacity and settlement. Criteria for depth of footings.
Design of spread, combined and strap footings. Types of raft foundation. Design of raft
foudation. Settlement analysis of footings. 12 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Sketching of BM &SF diagrams under footings.

Unit -2. Pile Foundations

Pile capacity based on static & dynamic methods.Capacity based on SPT.Design of pile
groups. Computation of group capacity and group efficiency in different soils. settlment
analysis of individual and group of piles. Negative skin friction. 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Laterally loaded, tension & batter piles

Unit -3. Foundations for Bridges

Introduction, Well foundation. Its advantages. Forces acting on a well foundation. Grip length
and its computation. Sinking of wells. caisson foundations- Types and applications, Bearing
capacity of caissons, computation of sinking effort, thickness of concrete seal, perimeter
shear and buoyancy. 8Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Rectification of tilts and shifts
Unit -4. Foundations on expansive soils
Introduction, Clay minerals and their potential to swell, field and laboratory methods of
identification of expansive soils, swelling potential, common methods of overcoming the
problem. Design of drilled belled piers and under-reamed piles. Computation of factor of
safety against uplift. 6Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Construction of under-reamed pile

Unit-5. Machine foundations

Introduction, types of machines and machine foundation. Degrees of freedom, resonance,
general criteria for design. Basic definitions in theory of vibration , Mass spring system, Free
vibration with and Without damping, forced vibration with damping. Determination of
parameters, Natural frequency. Barken’s method, Design criteria for reciprocating and impact
type of machines, Design of foundation blocks. 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Vibration isolation and control, Collection of relevant codes.

Unit-6. Ground improvement techniques & Reinforced Earth

Necessity for ground improvement, Common methods for cohesive and cohesionless soils
such as –precompression, sand drains, stone columns, vibrofloatation and dynamic
compaction. Basic concept of reinforced earth, design of reinforced earth wall & length of
reinforcement. 6Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Soil stabilization

Text Books:
1. K.R.Arora –Soil Mechanics and foundation Engg. - Standard Publishers
2. C.Venkataramaiah – Geotechnical Engg. - New Age International Publishers (P) Ltd.

Reference books:
1. Bowels J.E- Foundation analysis & design –Mc Graw Hill international Edition
2. P.C.Verghese- Foundation Engg. PHI Learning Pvt.Ltd.
3. Swamisaran –Analysis & Design of sub structures , oxford & IBH Pub. Co.Pvt.Ltd.
4. N.N.Som & S.C.Das – Theory and practice of foundation design – PHI learning
pvt.Ltd
 FIRE RESISTANCE OF STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0514 CIE: 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE: 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Interpret the intentions of code requirements for fire safety.
2. Understand the concepts of fire severity and fire resistance, and
3. Design steel, concrete or timber structures to resist fire exposure

Unit -I
Classification of Buildings and Types of Production Processes
Types of construction and classification of buildings, Main building elements, Requirements
of buildings, Combustibility and fire resistance 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Fire hazard category of production processes.

Unit -II
Calculation of Required Fire Resistance Limit of Building Structures
Initial condition for calculating fire resistance of structures, Duration of fire, Temperature of
fire, Main points on the method of investigating temperature regimes of fires, Results of
experimental investigations on fires, Simulation of temperature regimes of fires,
Determination of fire in residential and public buildings, Determination of fire duration of
fire in industrial buildings and warehouses 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Standardization of fire resistance of structures.

Unit -III
Methods of Testing Structures for Fire Resistance
Problems of testing for fire resistance, Set-up for testing fire resistance, Temperature regime
of the tests, Test pieces of structures, Conditions of loading and supporting of
structures 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Measurements.

Unit -IV
Fire Resistance of Reinforced Concreter Structures
Main aspects of the calculations for fire resistance, Thermo technical part of the calculation
Boundary conditions, Calculation of temperature in plane structures (one- dimensional
temperature field), Calculation of temperature in bar type structures (Two- dimensional
temperature field), Calculation of depth at which a given temperature is reached, Effect of
moisture in concrete on the heating of structures, Thermo physical properties of concrete at
high temperatures ,Statics part of calculations, Change in the strength of reinforcement steel
with increase of temperature, Change in the strength of concrete in compression with increase
in temperature, Coefficients of thermal expansion of reinforcement bars and concrete, Axially
loaded columns, Statically determinate elements subjected to bending stresses
10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Explosive failure of concrete.

Unit -V
Fire Resistance of Steel Columns
General, Cross sections of steel columns and other design data, Methods of protecting steel
columns from heat, Limiting state of steel columns on heating, Heat insulating capacity of
protection and fire resistance limit``s of columns, Calculation of fire resistance of steel
columns, The effect of the form of the cross-section of steel columns and filling of space
between the column shafts and the protection, on the fire resistance of steel columns,
Different stages of thermal deformation of column bars with different types of fire
protection 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Effect of cross-sectional area of the column shaft on fire resistance.

Unit -VI
Protection of Openings of Fire Walls
1. Fire doors-Door specifications in the building standards and regulations
2. Noncombustible doors, Low combustible doors, Doors made of glass-fiber reinforced
plastic
Glass fittings for openings - Specifications of building standards and
regulations 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Hollow glass blocks, reinforced glass, hardened glass

Text Book
1. Andrew H. Buchanan, “Structural Design for Fire Safety” John Wiley & Sons. Ltd –
2001.

Reference Books
1. U.S Bendev Etal, “Fire Resistance of Buildings”- Amerind Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd
2. Andrew H. Buchman “Structural design for fire safety, comprehensive overview of
the fire resistance of building structures”-, John Wiley and sons., 2001.
3. John A. Purkiss “Fire Safety Engineering Design of structures”-, Butterworth
Heinemann, 2009.
 DESIGN OF STORAGE STRUCTURES (4:2:0)

Sub Code: MSE0515 CIE : 50% Marks

Hrs/week: 4+2+0 SEE : 50% Marks
SEE Hrs: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Design the bunkers and silos.
2. Design circular and rectangular water tanks resting on the ground.
3. Design underground water tanks, and
4. Design elevated water tanks with top dome and Intze tanks with staging.

Unit -I
Design of Bunkers and silos
Introduction, Janssen’s theory, Airy’s theory. Design of rectangular bunkers & silos.
Self Learning Exercise: Design of Circular bunkers and silos 12 Hrs

Unit -II
Water tanks – General
Introduction, Design requirements according to IS 3370 6 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Joints in water tanks.

Unit -III
Design of water tanks resting on ground
Design of circular tanks with flexible base, Design of recangular tanks. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise:Design of circular tanks with Rigid joints at base.

Unit -IV
Design of Underground Water Tanks
Introduction, earth pressure on tank walls, uplift pressure on the floor of the tank, design of
rectangular tanks with L/B < 2 10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design of rectangular tanks with L/B > 2.

Unit -V
Design of overhead water tanks -1
Design of flat base slab for elevated circular tanks. 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design of Circular tank with domed bottom and roof.

Unit -VI
Design of overhead water tanks -2
Design of Intze tank 8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Design of conical shaped tank.
Text Books
1. H.J. Shah “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures” Vol – II, Charator Publishers,
6th Edition, 2012.
2. Bhavikatti S.S. “Advanced RCC Design” New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers,
New Delhi, 2006.

Reference Books
1. B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain & Arun Kumar Jain “ Comprehensive RCC Designs”
– Lakshmi Publication, 2005.
2. N. Krishna Raju “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design” – CBS Publishers &
Distributors, New Delhi, 2008.
3. P.C. Varghese “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design” PHI Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2007.
4. M.L. Gambhir” Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures” PHI Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2008.
5. Ashok K. Jain “Reinforced Concrete, Limit State Design” Nem chand & Bros,
Roorkee, 2009.
 MAJOR PROJECT

Sub Code: MSE2801

Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Plan and work out an action plan for completion of a structural engineering problem.
2. Prepare documents in team and make individual presentations.
3. Develop research methodologies and pursue research.

COURSE DESRCRIPTION
The project is offered to the students in order to inculcate research attitude and develop skills.
Major project could be in the form of experimental investigation, computational work, data
collection and its analysis etc. At the end of the major project, a report will be made wherein
the details of the work undertaken, methodology adopted, conclusions drawn are provided.
Evaluation of the major project is done as per the rubrics.