M.

Tech-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(AY 2023-24 onwards)

Course Structure

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Course
Structure
(AY 2023-24 onwards)

Semester I
Sl. Course Course Code Course Name Hours per Credit % Mark
Theory/ week
No Type
Practical
L T P C CA ESA
T 1. PCC MSE23501T Continuum Mechanics 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 2. PCC MSE23502T Structural Dynamics 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 3. PCC MSE23503T Advanced Structural Analysis 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 4. OEC -- Open Elective 3 0 0 3 40 60
MSE23504T
T 5. MC Research Methodology 2 0 0 2 40 60
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T 6. AC Audit Course – I 2 0 0 0 - 100
Total 16 3 0 17
Semester II
Sl. Course Course Code Course Name Hours per Credit % Mark
Theory/ week
No Type
Practical
L T P C CA ESA
T 1. PCC MSE23505T Advanced Concrete Technology 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 2. PCC MSE23506T Advanced Structural Design 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 3. PCC MSE23507T Earthquake Engineering 3 1 0 4 40 60
P 4. PCC MSE23508P Structural Engineering Lab -I 0 0 4 2 40 60
T 5. PEC -- Professional Elective – I 3 0 0 3 40 60
T 6. AC -- Audit Course - II 2 0 0 0 - 100
Total 14 3 4 17
Semester III
Sl. Course Course Code Course Name Hours per Credit % Mark
Theory/ week
No Type
Practical
L T P C CA ESA
T 1. PEC -- Professional Elective - II 3 1 0 4 40 60
T 2. PEC -- Professional Elective - III 3 1 0 4 40 60
MSE23509P
P 3. PCC Structural Engineering Lab -II 0 0 4 2 40 60
MSE23510R
R 4. PROJ Dissertation Phase – I 0 0 16 8 40 60
Total 6 2 20 18
Semester IV
Sl. Course Course Code Course Name Hours per Credit Mark
Theory/ week
No Type
Practical
L T P C IA EA
R 1. PROJ MSE23511R Dissertation Phase – II 0 0 32 16 40 60
Total 0 0 32 16

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Professional Elective – I
Sl.No. Course Type Code Course
1. PEC MSE23521T Numerical Methods in Structural Engineering
2. PEC MSE23522T Statistical Method
3. PEC MSE23523T Theory of Stability of Structures
Professional Elective – II
Sl.No. Course Type Code Course
1. PEC MSE23524T Plates, Shells and Elastic Stability
2. PEC MSE23525T Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Structures
3. PEC MSE23526T Design of Bridges and Flyover
Professional Elective – III
Sl.No Course Type Code Course
.
1. PEC MSE23527T Advanced Design of Foundation
2. PEC MSE23528T Finite Element Analysis
3. PEC MSE23529T Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
Open Elective
Sl.No Course Type Code Course
.
1. OEC TFE23531T Operation Research Technique
MSE23531T
2. OEC Industrial safety
MSE23532T
3. OEC Cost Management of Engineering Projects

Audit Course – I
Sl.No Course Type Code Course
.
MEN23581T
1. AC English for Research paper writing
MSE23581T
2. AC Disaster Management
MCS23581T
3. AC Business Analytics

Audit Course – II
Sl.No Course Type Code Course
.
MEN23582T
1. AC Digital Humanities
MPO23582T
2. AC Constitution of India
TFE23582T
3. AC Pedagogy Studies

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L T P C
MSE23501T Continuum Mechanics 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Mechanics of Solids during under graduation
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concepts of the theory of continuous medium.
2. To obtain knowledge on various concepts of theory of elasticity and plasticity.
3. To study the energy principles and various methods of analysis.
4. To understand the basic concepts of stability and torsion.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. analyze the stresses and strains for two dimensional and three dimensional elements,
2. understand the equilibrium and compatibility condition in Cartesian and Polar coordinates,
3. understand the concept of plasticity and energy principles,
4. solve the problems on torsion of bars with different cross-sections.
Module:1 Basic concepts of the theory of continuous media 10 hours
Introduction to tensor algebra; theory of stresses; infinitesimal and finite strains; strain-displacement
relationships; compatibility; stress-strain relationships.
Module:2 Boundary value problem in elasticity 8 hours
Plane stress and plane strain case; stress function approaches; plane problems in Cartesian and polar
coordinates; bending of a beam; thick cylinder under pressure.
Module:3 Concept of Plasticity 8 hours
Elements of plasticity; yield criteria; flow rule and hardening. Plastic stress-strain relationships.
Module:4 Energy Principles and Methods of Analysis 6 hours
Energy principles, variational methods and numerical methods; Introduction to Hamilton’s principles;
Rayleigh-Ritz and Weighted residual methods.
Module:5 Introduction of Stability and Torsion 6 hours
Introduction to stability, stability of thin plates; elasto-plastic analysis of torsion and bending problems;
torsion of non-circular sections.
Total Lecture hours 40 hours
Text Book(s)
1. D. S. Chandrasekharaiah and L. Debnath, Continuum Mechanics, Prism Books Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore, 1994.
Reference Books
1. S. Timoshenko and J.N. Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, McGraw Hill Book Company,
International Ed, 1970.
2. J. Chakrabarty, “Theory of Plasticity”, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Butterworth, Heinmann, UK, 2006.
3. Sadhu Singh, "Theory of Elasticity", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi 1988.
4. Ansel. C. Ugural and Saul. K. Fenster, ” Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity,” 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, New Jersy, 2003
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies
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L T P C
MSE23502T STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
1. To know various dynamic forces acting on a building and their response.
2. To obtain knowledge on modes of failure and remedial solutions.
3. To study the analysis procedure for calculating the response of structures.
4. To understand the linear and no-linear behaviour of structures.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the effect of vibration on structures.
2. Identify and Evaluate the response of single storied building subjected to dynamic load.
3. Identify and Evaluate the response of multi-storied building subjected to dynamic load.
4. Understand the effect of nonlinearity in structural response.
5. Conceptualize the importance of structural dynamics in design code provisions.
Module:1 Introduction 6 hours
Sources of Structural vibrations - Dynamic analysis and their importance to structural engineering
problems - Degrees of freedom - D’Alembert’s principle - Lagrange’s equation - Simple harmonic
motion.
Module:2 Single Degree of Freedom System 12 hours
Equations of Motion - Free vibration - Undamped - Damped - Critical damping - Measurement of
damping - Forced vibrations under harmonic, impulse and general loadings - Response spectrum
Generalized SDOF systems: Rigid body distributed mass and stiffness systems - Response of SDOF
system to Harmonic Loading, Periodic loading and Impulse Loading - Transmissibility - Fourier series
- Duhamel’s integral - Numerical integration.
Module:3 Multi Degree of Freedom System 8 hours
Equation of motion - Free vibration - Undamped - Damped - Evaluation of structural property matrices
- Mode shape - Orthogonality relationship - Dynamic properties - modal damping - classical damping -
modal superposition methods - Numerical methods in dynamics: Eigen value analysis, direct
integration scheme - methods of solving eigenvalue problems - Characteristic equation method and
other methods.
Module:4 Continuous Systems 6 hours
Differential equation of motion - Transverse vibration - Axial vibration - Natural frequency and mode
shape of simple beams with different end conditions - Numerical schemes for obtaining frequencies and
mode shapes.
Module:5 Non-linear Numerical Techniques 6 hours
Nonlinear Systems: material and geometric nonlinearity; - Seismic Response of Nonlinear
Systems: Earthquake analysis of multi-storey building frames – time step analysis - Dynamic origin of
Earthquake code provisions. Wilson Theta method - Newmark Beta method –Runge-Kutta method.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Mario Paz and William Leigh (2010), Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computation, Springer.
Reference Books
1. Clough and Penzien (2015), Dynamics of Structures, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New
Delhi.
2. Chopra. A. K. (2011), Dynamics of Structures - Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, London.
3. Roy R.Craig, Jr. Andrew J. Kurdila (2011), Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics, John Wiley
and Sons, London.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies
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L T P C
MSE23503T ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
1. To know matrix method of analysis of structure by stiffness and flexibility method.
2. To obtain knowledge on finite element method.
3. To study the analysis procedure for beam on elastic foundation and non-linear structures.
4. To apply computer applications in structural analysis.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Analyze structural problems with the matrix method.
2. Understand the fundamental principles of Finite Element Method.
3. Evaluate the response of special structure and non-linear structure.
4. Apply computer software in structural analysis.
Module:1 Introduction of Matrix Method of Structural Analysis 8 hours
Static and kinematics indeterminacy of structures; Fundamentals of Flexibility and Stiffness method;
Basic examples of application of Flexibility and Stiffness Method.
Module:2 Direct Stiffness Matrix Method 12 hours
Derivation of local stiffness matrices for prismatic and non-prismatic members, transformation matrices
and global stiffness matrices, assembling, compatibility equation. Application of Matrix Displacement
Method to plane truss, space truss, beams, grids, plane frames and space frames subjected to various
loadings including effects of temperature change and support displacements, Applications of software
in structural analysis.
Module:3 Introduction to Finite Element Method 12 hours
Introduction to principles of Finite Element Method and its application using two/three nodded bar
element, beam element, three/four nodded plane elements.
Module:4 Special Structure 6 hours
Beam on elastic foundation.
Introduction to nonlinear structural analysis: Material and geometric nonlinear problems; incremental
and iterative procedures, Convergence criteria, P-Δ effect, buckling of frames.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Weaver Jr, W., Gere, J. M., & Saunders, H. (1982). Matrix Analysis of Framed Structure.
2. Reddy, J. N. (2019). Introduction to the finite element method. McGraw-Hill Education.
Reference Books
1. Jain, M. K., & Kanchi, M. B. (1993). Matrix methods of structural analysis. New Age
International.
2. Bathe, K. J. (2006). Finite element procedures. Klaus-Jurgen Bathe.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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L T P C
MSE23505T ADVANCE CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Concrete Technology during under graduation
Course Objectives:
1. Understanding of advanced concrete terminology
2. Understanding of the mixed design of concrete, high strength of concrete requirements for
advanced concrete and
3. Understanding to use plasticizers, effect of water cement ratio and super plasticizers used in the
construction works.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the advanced concrete terminology.
2. Understand the mixed design of concrete, high strength of concrete requirements for advanced
concrete.
3. Understand the use of plasticizers, effect of water cement ratio and super plasticizers used in the
construction works.
Module:1 6 hours
Standards – specifications – Ingredients –Cement production - reaction mechanism - Types of Portland
Cement. Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate. Chemical admixtures and mineral admixtures, their
types and mechanism. Rheological behaviour of fresh concrete -Transition zone in concrete.
Mix Design by IS: 10262-2019 - Mix Design by ACI :312 - Other methods of mix design.
Module:2 8 hours
Normal Vibrated Concrete - High volume fly ash concrete -Reactive powder concrete & Oil well
concrete - Ready mix concrete, pervious concrete.
Fiber reinforced concrete – mechanism of Fiber reinforcement, types of Fibers, properties of Fiber
reinforced concrete. High strength concrete- constituents, mix proportioning, properties at fresh and
hardened state. Self compacting concrete – Bacterial Concrete–Light weight concrete - Self curing
concrete - Geopolymer Concrete - their constituents, properties and significance.
Module:3 10 hours
Permeability of concrete. Deterioration of concrete - Factors effecting the durability - Sulphate attack -
Acid attack - Alkali Aggregate reaction – Carbonation - Abrasion Freezing and Thawing - Corrosion of
Rebar - Rapid Chloride penetration test.
Module:4 6 hours
Use of waste materials in concrete- Waste from industry - Recycled aggregates – Sustainability. Green
concrete - Eco-Friendly Concrete.
Module:5 6 hours
Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete by surface hardness techniques, wave propagation
techniques - Rebound hammer – Windsor probe – Ultrasonic pulse velocity.
Total Lecture hours 36 hours
Text Book(s)
1. P. K. Mehta and P. J. M. Monteiro, Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials,
McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed., 2006.
2. J. Newman and B. S. Choo, Advanced Concrete Technology: Processes, Elsevier, Butterworth
Heinemann, 2003.
Reference Books
1. A. M., Neville and J. J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, Pearson Education, 4th Indian
reprint, 2004.
2. M. S. Mamlouk and J. P. Zaniewski, Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers,
Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2nd Ed., 2006.
3. P. C. Aitcin, High Performance Concrete, E &Fn Spon, 1998.
4. E. G. Nawy, Fundamentals of High-Performance Concrete, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2nd
Ed., 2001
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test

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L T P C
MSE23506T ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DESIGN 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC & Steel
Course Objectives:
1. To know design philosophies, P-M and M-phi relationships.
2. To obtain knowledge on strut-and-tie method.
3. To study the analysis procedure for shear walls subjected to lateral loading.
4. To understand the design procedure for water tanks.
5. To learn about stability design, design of beam-columns and fatigue resistant design.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the basic concept of design philosophies, P-M & M-phi relationships.
2. Analyze deep beams and corbels with strut-and-tie method; and also design shear walls for lateral
load.
3. Evaluate and design different types of water tank with IS standard.
4. Apply basic of steel design to design beam-columns and also fatigue resistant design.
Module:1 Brief Introduction 6 hours
Design philosophy, modeling of loads, material characteristics. P-M & M-phi relationships;
compression field theory for shear design.
Module:2 Strut-and-tie method 6 hours
Basic Introduction - Method of formulating strut-and-tie method - Limitations of truss analogy - Design
of deep beam - Design of corbel - Numerical Examples.
Module:3 Design of shear walls 6 hours
Seismic behavior of shear wall - Lateral Forces on shear wall - Design of shear wall - IS provisions for
ductile detailing - Numerical Examples.
Module:4 Water tank design 6 hours
Design principles of underground and elevated water tanks - Detailed design of Rectangular and
Circular elevated water tanks as per IS 3370 - Design of Ring Beam and staging for elevated water
tanks - Numerical Examples.
Module:5 Steel structures 10 hours
Stability design - Torsional buckling (pure, flexural and lateral) - Design of beam-columns - fatigue
resistant design - Indian and AISC Standards; Eurocode - Numerical Examples.
Total Lecture hours 34 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Pillai, S. U., & Menon, D. (2005). Reinforced concrete design 3rd edition.
2. Subramanian, N. (2008). Design of steel structures. Oxford university press.
Reference Books
1. Varghese, P. C. (2009). Advanced reinforced concrete design. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd..
2. Park, R., & Paulay, T. (1991). Reinforced concrete structures. John Wiley & Sons.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY – I L T P C

MSE23508P
3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Concrete Technology.
Course Objectives:
1. To get knowledge about the standard mix and design mix.
2. To familiar about casting, curing and testing of specimens.
3. To evaluate the strength of cube, cylinder and beam specimens.
4. To know about NDT test on concrete specimens.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Cube compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength of the standard mix.
2. Cube compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength of the design mix.
3. Cube compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength of the high strength concrete.
4. Cube compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength of the high performance
concrete.
5. Strength of concrete specimens using Non Destructive Tests.
List of experiments
1. Conducting Cube compressive strength test, split tensile test and flexure test for the standard mix
M20.
2. Conducting Cube compressive strength test, split tensile test and flexure test for the standard mix
M25.
3. Design M30 grade mix and conducting compressive strength test, split tensile test and flexure test.
4. Design M35 grade mix and conducting compressive strength test, split tensile test and flexure test.
5. Design High strength concrete mix and conducting compressive strength test, split tensile test and
flexure test.
6. Design High performance concrete mix and conducting compressive strength test, split tensile test
and flexure test.
7. Evaluating the strength of concrete specimen using rebound hammer.
8. Conducting UPV test on given concrete specimen.
Total Lecture hours
Text Book(s)
1. 1. IS 10262-2019 Guidelines to Concrete mix design.
2. IS-13311 (Part 2):1992 (Reaffirmed- 2013) Non Destructive Testing of Concrete-Methods of
Test (Rebound hammer).
3. IS-13311 (Part 1):1992 (Reaffirmed- 2004) Non Destructive Testing of Concrete-Methods of
Test (UPV).
Reference Books
1. Advanced Concrete Technology, 2nd Edition, Zongjin Li, Xiangming Zhou, Hongyan
Ma, Dongshuai Hou
2. Concrete Technology, 2nd Edition, A.M.Neville , J.J Brooks.
3. IS 456:2000 Plain and reinforced concrete code of practice.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING L T P C
MSE23509P
LABORATORY – II 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC Structures, Design of Steel Structures.
Course Objectives:
1. 1. To get knowledge about the analysis and design software StaadPro.
2. To familiar about the analysis and design software ETab.
3. To know about SAP 2000 software.
Expected Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students are able to know about,
1. CO1: Modules about the analysis and design softwares.
2. CO2: Code of practice used in analysis and design softwares.
3. CO3: Analysis and Design of RCC & Steel structures using STAADPro.
4. CO4: Analysis and Design of RCC & Steel structures using ETABS.
5. CO5: Analysis and Design of RCC & Steel structures using SAP2000.
List of experiments
1. Analysis and design of RCC multi storied building using STAADPro.
2. Analysis and design of RCC multi storied building using ETABS.
3. Analysis and design of RCC multi storied building using SAP2000.
4. Analysis and design of Steel multi storied building using STAADPro.
5. Analysis and design of Steel multi storied building using ETABS.
6. Analysis and design of Steel multi storied building using SAP2000.
Total Lecture hours
Text Book(s)
1. IS 456 (2000): Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice
2. IS 800 (2007): General Construction in Steel - Code of Practice
3. Design of Steel Structures 1 and 2 (NPTEL web material) by Sathish Kumar and Shantha Kumar
(IITM)
Reference Books
1. 1. RCC Design by B.C Punamia and Ashok Kumar Jain, Lakshmi Publications.
2. Reinforced Concrete Design by Devdas Menon. McGraw Hill Educations.
3. Design of Steel Structures by A.S. Arya and J.L. Ajmani. Nem Chand Piblishers.
4. Design of Steel Structures by L.S. Negi. Tata McGraw-Hill.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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L T P C
MSE23507T EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: SE01PC02: Structural Dynamics
Course Objectives:
1. To study the basic concepts of engineering seismology and ground motion characteristics.
2. To understand the strength and capacity design principles of earthquake resistant design.
3. To study linear and nonlinear earthquake analysis.
4. To study the behavior of various types of buildings under static and dynamic forces.
5. To study the geotechnical aspect of earthquake engineering
6. To study the retrofitting and strengthening techniques.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify the characteristics of seismic waves and its measures.
2. Understand the principles of earthquake resistant design and response spectrum.
3. Analyze and design the various types of structures under static and dynamic loading conditions.
Module:1 Seismology and Earthquake 6 hours
Internal structure of the earth, continental drift and plate tectonics, Faults, Elastic rebound theory,
seismic waves and characteristics, earthquake size, Magnitude and Intensity, Ground Motions, Site
effects, Sensors, strong ground motion, seismic zoning map of India, Seismic hazard assessment.
Module:2 Response spectrum and Earthquake analysis 8 hours
Construction, Characteristics, Design Response spectrum, Idealization of structures, Response
spectrum analysis, Torsionally coupled systems, Frequency domain analysis, Time domain analysis,
Determination of design lateral forces as per IS: 1893-2016 – equivalent static force and dynamic
analysis procedure. Effect of infill stiffness on analysis of frames – Equivalent diagonal strut.
Module:3 Nonlinear Earthquake analysis 8 hours
Force-deformation relationships, Equation of motion, Controlling parameters, Ductility demand,
Allowable ductility;
Module:4 Earthquake resistant design of R.C. buildings 6 hours
Earthquake and vibration effects on structure, identification of seismic damages in buildings, effect of
structural irregularities on the performance of buildings during earthquakes and seismic resistant
building architecture, ductility based design, Detailing provisions, Codal Provisions, Concepts of
passive controls
Module:5 Modelling, Analysis and Design of Structures 6 hours
Seismic analysis and design of RC structures using software - static and dynamic methods – equivalent
static, response spectrum and time history methods, Retrofitting and strengthening of Buildings and
Bridges
Module:6 Geotechnical aspects 6 hours
Dynamic properties of soil, dynamic earth pressures, Liquefaction and ground improvement techniques
Total Lecture hours 40 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande., (2010), Earthquake resistant design of structures,
Prentice-Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Clough and Penzien (2015), Dynamics of Structures, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New
Delhi.
2. Chopra. A. K. (2011), Dynamics of Structures - Theory and Applications to Earthquake
Engineering, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, London.
3. Roy R.Craig, Jr. Andrew J. Kurdila (2011), Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics, John Wiley
and Sons, London.
4. T. Paulay and M.S.N. Priestley, Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings,
John Wiley and Sons, 1992.
5. M. N. S. Priestley, F. Seible and G.M. Calvi, Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges, John Wiley
and Sons, 1996.

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6. Mario Paz and William Leigh (2010), Structural Dynamics - Theory and Computation, Springer.
7. D. J. Dowrick, Earthquake Resistant Design for Engineers and Architects, John Wiley and Sons,
1987.
8. IS: 1893:2016 (Part 1), Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures.
9. IS:13920: 2016, Ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismic forces.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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NUMERICAL METHODS IN STRUCTURAL L T P C

MSE23521T
ENGINEERING 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Mathematics
Course Objectives:
1. To obtain knowledge on various numerical methods for direct solution of linear systems.
2. To obtain knowledge on iterative solution techniques for direct solution of linear systems.
3. To understand the concept of eigen values and their applications.
4. To obtain knowledge on the concept and application of partial differential equations and methods of
finite differences.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. formulate structural problems using numerical methods,
2. carry out numerical simulations of many structural engineering problems,
3. relate different aspects of the structural engineering aspects in order to have a global picture of the
behavior of a given problem,
4. develop program for solve particular problems in structural systems.
Module:1 Introduction 10 hours
Introduction to Numerical Methods, error in numerical solutions, Order of accuracy; Direct Solution of
Linear systems- Gauss elimination, Gauss Jordan elimination, Pivoting, inaccuracies due to pivoting,
Factorization, Cholesky decomposition, Diagonal dominance, condition number, ill conditioned
matrices, singularity and singular value decomposition.
Module:2 Iterative Solution Techniques 10 hours
Iterative solution of Linear systems- Jacobi iteration, Gauss Seidel iteration, Convergence criteria,
Direct Solution of Non Linear systems- Newton Raphson iterations to find roots of a 1D nonlinear
equation, Newton Iterations, Quasi Newton iterations. Introduction to programming for solving system
of equations (linear and nonlinear).
Module:3 Concept of Eigen Values 6 hours
Properties of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Diagonalization and Numerical techniques to compute
eigenvalues, Vector Iteration, QR algorithm, Jacobi Method.
Module:4 Numerical Integration 6 hours
Introduction, Newton – Cotes formulas, Adaptive Integration, Gaussian Quadrature; Numerical
differentiation- Equally Spaced Data, Taylor Series Approach, Difference Formula, Error Estimation.
Module:5 Partial differential equations and Finite Differences 6 hours
Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic PDEs; Numerical Solution of Boundary Value Problems, Finite
Difference Method, Explicit and Implicit Approaches; Method of Weighted Residuals, Galerkin’s
Method.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. J. B. Scarborough, Numerical Mathematical Analysis, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
2000.
Reference Books
1. K. K. Jain, S. R. K Iyengar and R. K. Jain, Numerical Methods - Problem and Solutions, Wiley
India Pvt. Ltd, 2001.
2. R.W. Hamming, Numerical Methods for Scientist and Engineers, McGraw Hill, 1998.
3. J. H. Mathews and K.D. Fink, Numerical Methods using MATLAB, Pearson Education, 2004.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
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L T P C
MSE23522T STATISTICAL METHOD 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Mathamatics
Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with a framework that will help them choose the appropriate descriptive
methods in various data analysis situations related to Engineering field.
2. To apply estimation and testing methods to make inference and modelling techniques for decision
making.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques.
2. Apply statistical methods like correlation, regression analysis in analysing, interpreting
experimental data and make appropriate decisions using statistical inference.
3. Use statistical methodology and tools in reliability of engineering problems.
Module:1 6 hours
Introduction to statistics and data analysis, Measures of Central Tendency & Measures of Dispersions
and their applications in Civil Engineering; Percentile Ranks and Percentiles.
Module:2 8 hours
Concept of Standardization; Applications of Scatter Plots; Covariance; Correlation Coefficients and
their properties in field data. Correlation and Regression – Rank Correlation– Partial and Multiple
correlation– Multiple regression. Curve Fitting & Least Square Techniques and their use in the
experimental methods in Civil Engineering.
Module:3 10 hours
Introduction to probability and set theory–random variables–Probability mass Function, Conditional
probability and Bayes’ theorem; Discrete and continuous random variables; Probability Density
Functions; Probability Distributions of Single and Multiple Random Variables; Discrete & continuous
distributions.
Module:4 6 hours
Testing of hypothesis – Introduction–Types of errors, critical region, procedure of testing hypothesis,
Large sample tests– Z test for Single Proportion, Difference of Proportion, mean and difference of
means. Small sample tests- Student’s t-test, F-test, chi-square test, goodness of fit, independence of
attributes, Design of Experiments - Analysis of variance – one- and two-way classifications - CRD-
RBD-LSD.
Module:5 6 hours
Expectations and Moments and their applications in Random Vibrations and other fields of Civil
Engineering; Random Processes and their properties; Some important Random Processes and their
applications in Civil Engineering.
Total Lecture hours 36 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, R. E. Walpole, R. H. Myers, S. L. Mayers
and K. Ye, 9th Edition, Pearson Education (2012).
2. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Douglas C. Montgomery, George C. Runger, 6th
Edition, John Wiley & Sons (2016).
Reference Books
1. Reliability Engineering, E. Balagurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill, Tenth reprint 2017
2. Probability and Statistics, J. L. Devore, 8th Edition, Brooks / Cole, Cengage Learning (2012).
3. Probability and Statistics for Engineers, R. A. Johnson, Miller Freund’s, 8th edition, Prentice
Hall India (2011).
4. Probability, Statistics and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists, Bilal M. Ayyub and Richard H.
McCuen, 3rd edition, CRC press (2011).
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L T P C
MSE23523T THEORY OF STABILITY OF STRUCTURES 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Mathematics
Course Objectives:
1. To know basic concept of structural stability and approaches to stability analysis.
2. To obtain knowledge on stability analysis of beam-column-frames.
3. To study the approximate methods for solving stability problems.
4. To understand the concept of stability of plates, shells and columns.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. understand the concept of structural stability and nonlinear structural behavior,
2. determine and interpret the buckling loads for simple columns and frames,
3. analyze basic structural components and systems that are susceptible to instability,
4. design and evaluate advanced numerical techniques to bucking analysis of structures.
Module:1 Basic Concepts 6 hours
Concept of stability, Structural instability and bifurcation, Basic approaches to stability analysis.
Discrete Systems: Law of minimum potential energy, Concept of dynamics and energy criteria;
Stability of single and multi-degrees of freedom systems, large deflection analysis.
Module:2 Analysis of Columns 8 hours
Governing differential equation and boundary conditions; End-restrained columns; Effect of
imperfection; Eccentrically loaded columns; Large deflection solution of elastic columns.
Module:3 Analysis of Beam-Columns and Frames 10 hours
Behavior of beam-columns; continuous columns and beam columns, single-storey frames, frames with
sway and no-sway, buckling analysis using stiffness and flexibility method.
Module:4 Approximate Methods 6 hours
Solution of boundary value problems; Rayleigh-Ritz Method; Method of weighted residuals;
Eigenvalue problems; Numerical solution of elastically supported columns.
Module:5 Stability of Plates and Buckling of Columns 8 hours
Governing differential equation for rectangular plates, plates with different boundary conditions and
loading conditions; buckling under in-plane shear, post buckling analysis. Buckling snap through and
post-buckling; Inelastic buckling; Torsional buckling, torsional-flexural buckling, lateral-torsional
buckling of symmetric cross-sections.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. W. F. Chen and E. M. Lui (1987), Structural Stability: Theory and implementation, Prentice-Hall.
Reference Books
1. S. P. Timoshenko and J. M. Gere (1961), Theory of Elastic Stability, McGraw-Hill.
2. T. V. Galambos and A. E. Surovek (2008), Structural Stability of Steel: Concepts and applications
for structural engineers, Wiley.
3. Z.P. Bazant and L. Cedolin (1991), Stability of structures, Dover.
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L T P C
MSE23524T PLATES SHELLS AND ELASTIC STABILITY 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the theory of rectangular and circular plates and cylindrical shell bending problems
by different approaches.
2. Students will be able to analyse doubly curved shell structures including domes, hyperbolic,
paraboloid, elliptic and conoidal shells.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course,
1. Students can understand the action of plates and shells in structures
2. Students will be able to articulate plate/shell problems and determine the component responses
3. Students can analyze plate and shell structures using analytical and numerical methods
4. Students can evaluate the elastic plate/shell theories and design structural engineering systems
Module:1 6 hours
Review of Concepts of Elasticity, Classical Plate Theory: Basic Assumptions, Formulations, Boundary
Conditions, Governing Equations.
Module:2 8 hours
Pure Bending of rectangular plates with Various Loadings and Boundary Conditions, Navier’s Solution
for Rectangular Plates, Levy’s Solution, distributed and concentrated load. Circular plates: governing
differential equations in polar coordinate system, annular plate, rotationally symmetric loading,
eccentric concentrated load; simultaneous bending and stretching of thin plates.
Module:3 10 hours
Potential Energy Minimization, Energy Principles and Rayleigh-Ritz Methods, Numerical Integration
Method, Finite Element Analysis of Plates. Introduction to large deflection theory of plates, Plates with
Shear Deformation, Higher Order Plate Bending Theory, Thermal Stresses in Plates
Module:4 6 hours
Shells - geometry and classifications; stress resultants; membrane theory and its applications to shells
of surface of revolutions; membrane theory for cylindrical shell; general theory in bending of
cylindrical shell; simplified method for cylindrical shell.
Module:5 6 hours
Elastic stability of columns - eigenvalue problem; buckling modes and critical load; beam- columns;
beam-columns with elastic restraints; effect of initial curvature; buckling of bar on elastic foundation,
Buckling of frames; inelastic stability; lateral buckling of beams in pure bending. Buckling of thin
plates; rectangular plates under uniaxial and biaxial compression; combined bending and compression;
shear bucking; application of energy methods for calculation of buckling loads and modes.
Total Lecture hours 36 hours
Text Book(s)
1.
Reference Books
1. Timoshenko, S. P. and Krieger, S. W., “Theory of Plates and Shells”, McGrawHill.
2. Szilard, R.,“Theory and Analysis of Plates: Classical and Numerical Methods”, Prentice Hall,
New York
3. Gould, P. L., “Analysis of Shells and Plates”, Springer-Verlag.
4. Bairagi, N. K., “Shell Analysis”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
5. Timishenko, S.P. and Goodier, J. N., “Theory of Elasticity”, McGraw-Hil
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DESIGN OF PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE L T P C

MSE23525T
STRUCTURES 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic aspects of pre-stressed concrete.
2. To identify and interpret the appropriate relevant industry design codes.
3. To get familiar with professional and contemporary issues in the analysis and design of pre-stressed
concrete members.
4. To get familiar with professional and ethical issues and the importance of lifelong learning in
structural engineering.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the basic characteristics of pre-stressed concrete.
2. Evaluate and design members under various loading conditions.
3. Analyze and design beams, its deflection and cable profiles.
4. Apply the concept of prestress to design special structures.
Module:1 Introduction 8 hours
Basic Concept: Definitions; Advantages & Limitations of Prestressing; Types of Prestressing;
Properties of Prestressed members.
Losses in Prestress: Elastic shortening; Pre-tensioned axial members; Pre-tensioned bending members;
Post-tensioned axial members; Post-tensioned bending members.
Module:2 Analysis & Design of Members 8 hours
Analysis of Members: Under axial load - Analysis at transfer, at services loads, at ultimate strength and
analysis of behavior; Under flexure - based on stress concept, force concept and load balancing
concept; stress calculation.
Design of Members: For axial tension and flexure; Choice of sections; Determination of limiting zone;
Detailing requirements; IS Specifications
Module:3 Analysis and Design for Shear and Torsion 6 hours
Analysis for Shear: Stress in an uncracked beam; types of cracks; Modes of failure; Limit state of
collapse for shear; Design steps; Design of transverse reinforcement; Detailing requirement for shear.
Analysis for Torsion: Stresses in an uncracked beam; Components of resistance for pure torsion;
Modes of failure; Effect of prestressing force; Limit state of collapse for torsion; Design of longitudinal
reinforcement and transverse reinforcement; Detailing requirements.
Module:4 Design of Beams & Deflection Calculation 10 hours
Cantilever Beams: Introduction; Analysis; Determination of limiting zone; cable profile
Continuous Beams: Introduction; Analysis; Incorporation of moment due to reactions; Pressure line
due to prestressing force; Cable profiles
Calculation of Deflection: Deflection due to various loads; Total deflection; Calculation of crack width.
Module:5 Special Topics 6 hours
Composite Sections: Introduction; Analysis of composite sections; Design of composite sections
Slabs: One-way & Two-way slab modelling and analysis; Check for shear capacity
Compression members: Introduction; Analysis; Development of interaction diagram; Effect of
prestressing force.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Lin, T. Y., & Burns, N. H. (1981). Design of prestressed concrete structures.
2. Krishna Raju (1981). Pre-stressed Concrete, Tata McGraw-Hill.
Reference Books
1. Rajagopalan, N. (2002). Prestressed concrete. CRC Press.
2. Nawy, E. G. (1996). Prestressed concrete. A fundamental approach.
3. IS: 1343- Code of Practice for Pre-stressed Concrete.
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L T P C
MSE23526T DESIGN OF BRIDGES AND FLYOVER 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concept of design of bridges
2. To analyse box culvert, T beams and deck slab bridge
3. To analyse and design prestressed bridges
4. To design piers and abutments
5. To design pile foundation and bearings.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. To enlist, classify and recommend the structural forms used for bridges.
2. To select different standard loads for road/railway bridges conforming to IRC, MOST, Railway
Ministry codes as per current practice.
3. To design road bridges using different forms and materials, and prepare detailed drawings of the
same.
4. To design various types of bearings.
Module:1 General 6 hours
Introduction, historical review, Engineering and aesthetic requirements in bridge design, Introduction to
bridge codes, economic evaluation of a bridge project, site investigation and planning, types of bridges,
selection of suitable types of bridges.
Module:2 Bridge analysis 8 hours
IRC loadings and introduction to bridge loading worldwide, Analysis of box culverts, solid slab bridges
by IRC/Effective width method, Pigeaud's method, Analysis of girder bridges by Courbon's method
and Grillage method, Introduction to other methods of analysis like Finite element, Finite strip method.
Module:3 Design of bridges and culverts 10 hours
Reinforced concrete bridges: design of deck slab; T-beam bridge; balanced cantilever type; design and
details of articulation.
Prestressed concrete bridges: Pretensioned and post tensioned concrete bridges; analysis of section for
flexure, shear and bond; losses in prestress, deflection of girder;
Module:4 Long span & Special type bridges 6 hours
Analysis & design principles of continuous bridges, arch bridges, integral bridges, cable stayed bridges
and suspension bridges.
Module:5 Design of Sub-Structure 6 hours
Design of piers & abutments: Introduction to wing walls & returns and Reinforced Earth in flyover
approaches.
Design of foundation: Pile, Pile cap and well foundation
Module:6 Design of bearings 4 hours
Types of bearings, design of different type of bearings
Total Lecture hours 40 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Johnson Victor. D., (2012), Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford Publishing Company, New
Delhi
Reference Books
1. Jain and Jai Krishna.,(2007), Plain and reinforced concrete, Vol.2.,Nem Chand Brothers, New
Delhi.
2. Krishna Raju. N., (2014), Design of Bridges, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi
3. Rakshit. K. S., (2010), Design and Construction of Highway Bridges, New central Book Agency,
New Delhi.
4. Standard specifications and code of practice for road bridges, (2005) – IRC section I, II, III and
IV.
5. Ponnuswamy (2008), Bridge Engineering, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Limited
6. Principles and Practices of Bridge Engineering- S P Bindra, Dhanpat Rai Publications

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L T P C
MSC23527T ADVANCE DESIGN OF FOUNDATION 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Design of RCC
Course Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge about the foundation and the effect of foundation on the behavior of
structures.
2. To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to foundation design, which enables to understand
the factors that cause the design of foundation for static and dynamic design of foundation.

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Analyse given soil condition to decide suitability of a particular foundation.
2. Design shallow foundations for structures.
3. Design deep foundations for structures and retaining wall.
Module:1 Shallow foundations 6 hours
Design considerations- factors of safety (including limit state), allowable settlements, location and
depth of foundations. Bearing capacity theories, layered soils, choice of shear strength parameters,
bearing capacity from N-values, static cone tests, plate load tests. Total and differential settlement,
stress distribution, consolidation settlement in clays (with correction factors), immediate settlement.
Settlement in sands from N-values, elastic solutions static cone tests, plate load tests. Design of shallow
foundations, combined footings, strap foundation, mat foundations including floating raft.
Module:2 Pile foundations 8 hours
Types of piles, construction methods, axial capacity and design of single pile & group of piles, dynamic
formulae, static formula, soil mechanics approach. Skin friction and end bearing in sands and clays.
Single and multiple under reamed pile. Negative skin friction, piles subjected to uplift load (including
under reamed piles), pile load tests, pile integrity tests settlement of single piles and group. Influence of
pile cap, influence of pile driving in sand, pull out capacity, laterally loaded piles.
Module:3 Well foundations 10 hours
Different types, components, construction methods, design methods (Terzaghi, IS and IRC
approaches), check for stability, base pressure, side pressure and deflection.
Module:4 Retaining walls 6 hours
Types (types of flexible and rigid earth retention systems: counter fort, gravity, diaphragm walls, sheet
pile walls, soldier piles and lagging). Support systems for flexible retaining walls (struts, anchoring),
construction methods, stability calculations, design of flexible and rigid retaining walls.
Module:5 Sheet pile walls 6 hours
Cantilever and anchored sheet pile walls.
Total Lecture hours 36 hours
Text Book(s)
1.
Reference Books
1. Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics by Gopal Ranjan & A. S. R. Rao
2. Foundation Analysis and Designby J. E. Bowles
3. Pile Foundations in Engineering Practice by Prakash and Sharma
4. Design of Foundation Systems- Principles and Practices by N. P. Kurian
5. Principles of Foundation Engineering by Braja M. Das
6. Foundation Design and Construction by M. J. Tomlinson
7. Advanced Foundation Engineering by V. N. S. Murthy.
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L T P C
MSE23528T FINITE ELEMENT METHOD 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Advanced Structural Analysis
Course Objectives:
1. To know various frameworks of finite element analysis.
2. To obtain knowledge on the procedure to analyze various structures in FEM.
3. To study the basic idea of formulation of FEM in dynamic problems of structures.
4. To learn and apply concept of FEM in structural problems using computer applications.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1.Understand various frameworks for finite element formulation (based on: variational methods,
Galerkin and other weighted residual methods, principle of virtual work) and realize the finite
element discretization.
2. Apply FEM (formulations as well as methodology) for analysis of various types of structure/solid.
3. Evaluate the formulation of FEM for structural dynamics.
4. Analyze & Conceptualize the computer implementations of FEM-algorithms.
Module:1 Introduction 6 hours
Finite element formulations based on: Variational methods, Galerkin method, Virtual displacement;
Fundamentals of discretization and shape functions; Isoparametric formulation; Analysis of truss using
FEM; Analysis of frame using FEM;
Module:2 Plane stress and plane strain problems 8 hours
Basic concepts, derivation of linear strain triangular element, examples, rectangular plane stress
element, isoparametric formulations, numerical integration, stiffness matrix and stress matrix by
Gaussian quadrature, higher order shape functions.
Module:3 Axisymmetric problems 6 hours
Derivation of stiffness matrix, axisymmetric pressure vessels, applications.
Module:4 Three dimensional stress analysis 6 hours
Three dimensional stress and strain, tetrahedral element, isoparametric formulation, examples.
Module:5 Plate bending elements 6 hours
Basic concepts, derivation of plate bending element stiffness matrix, examples.
Module:6 Structural dynamics 6 hours
Dynamics of spring-mass system, eigenvalue and eigenvector problems, computer implementations of
algorithms.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Cook, R. D. (2007). Concepts and applications of finite element analysis. John wiley & sons.
2. Reddy, J. N. (2019). Introduction to the finite element method. McGraw-Hill Education.
Reference Books
1. Rao, S. S. (2017). The finite element method in engineering. Butterworth-heinemann.
2. Zienkiewicz, O. C., Taylor, R. L., & Zhu, J. Z. (2005). The finite element method: its basis and
fundamentals. Elsevier.
3. Hughes, T. J. (2012). The finite element method: linear static and dynamic finite element analysis.
Courier Corporation.
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L T P C
MSE23529T Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Mathematics
Course Objectives:
1. To acquire knowledge and ability to exposure to development, declustering, homogenization of
earthquake catalogues.
2. To acquire knowledge and ability to performance of deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard
analysis.
3. To acquire knowledge and ability to introduction to various methods and approaches of vulnerability
assessment.
4. To acquire knowledge and ability to introduction to various methods and approaches of risk
assessment.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. understand the concept of different components of seismic risk and hazard,
2. carry out deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis,
3. understand the concept of various methods and approaches of vulnerability assessment,
4. understand the concept of various methods and approaches of risk assessment and carry out risk
analysis .
Module:1 Introduction 6 hours
Components of seismic risk, Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability; difference between risk and hazard;
probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard approaches; earthquake sources; estimation of maximum
magnitude; maximum credible earthquake; design basis earthquake.
Module:2 Seismicity Data and Treatment 6 hours
Seismicity catalogues; spatial coverage; temporal coverage; completeness in size and time; cut off
magnitude; foreshocks and aftershocks; declustering of data; homogenization of catalogue; estimation
of maximum probable magnitude; Gutenberg Richter frequency magnitude distribution; return period;
Poissonian model, time dependent Poisson process.
Module:3 Deterministic and Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis 10 hours
Strong motion attenuation relationships; PGA and spectral accelerations, response spectra,
displacement spectra. Deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard methods; Types of earthquake
sources-point, line and areal sources; geological slip rate method; deaggregation; logic tree; hazard
estimation at the bedrock level; probability of exceedance and return periods in earthquake engineering.
Module:4 Seismic Vulnerability of Buildings and Lifelines 8 hours
Empirical, analytical, experimental and hybrid approaches; building typology; intensity scales, use of
intensity scales for estimating seismic vulnerability; HAZUS methodology.
Module:5 Risk Estimation and Post Earthquake Damage Studies 8 hours
Convolution of hazard, vulnerability and exposure to quantify risk; loss ratios, indoor and outdoor
casualty rates; Earthquake damage surveys, questionnaires and data to be collected, handling and
processing of data, classification of damage, estimation of fragility from damage data.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Kramer, S. L., Pearson Education.
Reference Books
1. Earthquake Hazard Analysis, Issues and Insights. Reiter, L. Columbia University Press.
2. Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis. McGuire, Robin K Earthquake Engineering Research
Institute.
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L T P C
TFE23531T Operation Research Techniques 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the basic concepts of Operational Research and linear programming to the students.

Expected Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify and develop operational research models from the verbal description of the real system
2. Understand the mathematical tools that are needed to solve optimisation problems.
3. Develop a report that describes the model and the solving technique, analyse the results and
propose recommendations in language understandable to the decision-making processes
Module:1 6 hours
Definition of operations research, models of operations research, scientific methodology of operations
research, scope of operations research, importance of operations research in decision making, role of
operations management, limitations of OR.
Module:2 6 hours
Linear Programming: Introduction – Mathematical formulation of a problem – Graphical solutions,
standard forms the simplex method for maximization and minimization problems. Method application
to management decisions.
Transportation problem – Introduction – Initial basic feasible solution - NWC method – Least cost
method – Vogel’s method – MODI – moving towards optimality – solution procedure without
degeneracy
Module:3 10 hours
Assignment problem – Algorithm – Hungarian method – simple problems.
Module:4 8 hours
Sequencing and replacement model: Sequencing problem – processing through 2 machines, 3
machine – s jobs and k machines and traveling salesman problem.
Replacement of items that deteriorate gradually – with time, without time, that fails completely –
individual replacement – group replacement.
Module:5 8 hours
Network models and simulation. Network models for project analysis CPM; Network construction and
time analysis; cost time trade off, PERT – problems
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. P. Sankara Iyer, ”Operations Research”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008.
2. A.M. Natarajan, P. Balasubramani, A. Tamilarasi, “Operations Research”, Pearson Education,
2005..
Reference Books
1. J K Sharma., “Operations Research Theory & Applications , 3e”, Macmillan India Ltd, 2007.
2. P. K. Gupta and D. S. Hira, “Operations Research”, S. Chand & co., 2007.
3. J K Sharma., “Operations Research, Problems and Solutions, 3e”, Macmillan India Ltd.
4. N.V.S. Raju, “Operations Research”, HI-TECH, 2002
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L T P C
MSE23531T Industrial Safety 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
1. To give knowledge of various safety management principles, various safety systems, various
machine guarding devices, hazard identification techniques, energy sources, systems & applications
and the need in the present context.
2. Learners will be able to compare different hazard identification tools and choose the most
appropriate based on the nature of industry. It aims to equip students in working with projects and to
take up research work in connected areas
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Describe the theories of accident causation and preventive measures of industrial accidents.
2. Explain about personal protective equipment, its selection, safety performance & indicators and
importance of housekeeping.
3. Explain different issues in construction industries.
4. Describe various hazards associated with different machines and mechanical material handling.
5. Utilise different hazard identification tools in different industries with the knowledge of different
types of chemical hazards.
Module:1 Safety Introduction 5 hours
Need for safety. Safety and productivity. Definitions: Accident, Injury, Unsafe act, Unsafe Condition,
Dangerous Occurrence, Reportable accidents. Theories of accident causation. Safety organization-
objectives, types, functions, Role of management, supervisors, workmen, unions, government and
voluntary agencies in safety. Safety policy. Safety Officer-responsibilities, authority. Safety committee-
need, types, advantages.
Module:2 Personal Protection In Work Environment 7 hours
Personal protection in the work environment, Types of PPEs, Personal protective equipment respiratory
and non-respiratory equipment. Standards related to PPEs.
Monitoring Safety Performance: Frequency rate, severity rate, incidence rate, activity rate.
Housekeeping: Responsibility of management and employees. Advantages of good housekeeping. 5s of
housekeeping.
Work permit system- objectives, hot work and cold work permits. Typical industrial models and
methodology. Entry into confined spaces.
Module:3 Safety Issues In Construction 7 hours
Introduction to construction industry and safety issues in construction Safety in various construction
operations – Excavation and filling – Under-water works – Under-pinning & Shoring – Ladders &
Scaffolds – Tunneling – Blasting – Demolition – Confined space –Temporary Structures.
Familiarization with relevant Indian Standards and the National Building Code provisions on
construction safety. Relevance of ergonomics in construction safety. Ergonomics Hazards -
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Cumulative Trauma Disorders..
Module:4 Safety Hazards In Machines 8 hours
Machinery safeguard-Point-of-Operation, Principle of machine guarding -types of guards and devices.
Safety in turning, and grinding. Welding and Cutting-Safety Precautions of Gas welding and Arc
Welding. Material Handling-Classification-safety consideration- manual and mechanical handling.
Handling assessments and techniques- lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, palletizing and stocking.
Material Handling equipment-operation & maintenance. Maintenance of common elements-wire rope,
chains slings, hooks, clamps. Hearing Conservation Program in Production industries.
Module:5 Hazard Identification and Analysis 8 hours
Hazard and risk, Types of hazards –Classification of Fire, Types of Fire extinguishers, fire explosion
and toxic gas release, Structure of hazard identification and risk assessment. Identification of hazards:
Inventory analysis, Fire and explosion hazard rating of process plants - The Dow Fire and Explosion
Hazard Index, Preliminary hazard analysis, Hazard and Operability study (HAZOP)) – methodology,
criticality analysis, corrective action and follow-up. Control of Chemical Hazards, Hazardous
properties of chemicals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

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Total Lecture hours 35 hours

Text Book(s)
1. R.K Jain (2000) Industrial Safety, Health and Environment management systems, Khanna
Publications.
Reference Books
1. Paul S V (2000), Safety management System and Documentation training Programme
handbook, CBS Publication.
2. Krishnan, N.V. (1997). Safety management in Industry. Jaico Publishing House, New
Delhi..
3. John V. Grimaldi and Rollin H.Simonds. (1989) Safety management. All IndiaTraveller Book
Seller, Delhi.
4. Ronald P. Blake. (1973). Industrial safety. Prentice Hall, NewDelhi.
5. Alan Waring. (1996). Safety management system. Chapman & Hall, England.
6. Vaid, K.N., (1988). Construction safety management. National Institute of Construction
Management and Research, Mumbai.
7. AIChE/CCPS. (1992). Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures. (second edition). Centre for
Chemical Process Safety, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York.
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MSE23532T Cost Management of Engineering Projects 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objectives:
1. To summarize the costing concepts and their role in decision making
2. To infer the project management concepts and their various aspects in selection
3. To interpret costing concepts with project execution
4. To develop knowledge of costing techniques in service sector and various budgetary control
techniques
5. To illustrate with quantitative techniques in cost management
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the costing concepts and project management concepts
2. Interpret costing concepts with project execution.
3. Gain knowledge of costing techniques in service sector and various budgetary control techniques.
4. Become familiar with quantitative techniques in cost management.
Module:1 Introduction to Costing Concepts 6 hours
Objectives of a Costing System; Cost concepts in decision-making; Relevant cost, Differential cost,
Incremental cost and Opportunity cost; Creation of a Database for operational control.’
Module:2 Introduction to Project Management 6 hours
Project: meaning, Different types, why to manage, cost overruns centres, various stages of project
execution: conception to commissioning. Project execution as conglomeration of technical and
nontechnical activities, Detailed Engineering activities, Pre project execution main clearances and
documents, Project team: Role of each member, Importance Project site: Data required with
significance, Project contracts
Module:3 Project Execution and Costing Concepts 10 hours
Project execution Project cost control, Bar charts and Network diagram, Project commissioning:
mechanical and process, Cost Behavior and Profit Planning Marginal Costing; Distinction between
Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing; Break-even Analysis, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis,
Various decision-making problems, Pricing strategies: Pareto Analysis, Target costing, Life Cycle
Costing
Module:4 Costing of Service Sector and Budgetary Control 8 hours
Just-in-time approach, Material Requirement Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Activity Based
Cost Management, Bench Marking; Balanced Score Card and Value-Chain Analysis, Budgetary
Control: Flexible Budgets; Performance budgets; Zero-based budgets.
Module:5 Quantitative Techniques for Cost Management 8 hours
Linear Programming, PERT/CPM, Transportation problems, Assignment problems, Learning Curve
Theory.
Total Lecture hours 38 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Ashish K. Bhattacharya, Principles & Practices of Cost Accounting A. H. Wheeler publisher,
1991.
Reference Books
1. John M. Nicholas, Herman Steyn Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology,
Taylor & Francis, 2 August 2020, ISBN: 9781000092561.
2. Albert Lester ,Project Management, Planning and Control, Elsevier/Butterworth- Heinemann,
2007, ISBN: 9780750669566, 075066956X.
3. Charles T. Horngren and George Foster, Advanced Management Accounting, 1988.
4. Charles T. Horngren et al Cost Accounting a Managerial Emphasis, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2011.
5. Robert S Kaplan Anthony A. Alkinson, Management & Cost Accounting, 2003.
6. Vohra N.D., Quantitative Techniques in Management, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co. Ltd, 2007.
Mode of Assessment: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test

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