Ce CSD 2

Module Specifications
M. Tech. Programme

Course: Civil Structural Design
Department: Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Technology
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
University House, New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bangalore 560 054
www.msruas.ac.in

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Module Specifications: Modern Construction Technologies and Materials
Module Title Modern Construction Technologies and Materials
Module Code CVE501
Course Construction Engineering and Management
Department Civil Engineering
Faculty Engineering and Technology

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with various construction materials and technologies adopted in the
construction of different components of Civil Engineering structures. Students will be
taught the importance and applications of construction materials as well asidentification,
selection and planning of construction equipments. The various techniques and
technologies and their applications in the construction of substructures, superstructures
and special structures as well as in the rehabilitation, strengthening, demolition and
dismantling of Civil Engineering structures will be discussed.
2. Module Size and Credits:

Number of credits 05

Total hours of class room and laboratory
interaction during the module
90 in 5 weeks
Department responsible Civil Engineering

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Assignment : 50% Weight
Component -2:
Examination : 50% Weight

Pass requirement
A student is required to score a minimum of
40% in each of the components and an
overall 40% for successful completion of a
module and earning the credits.
Attendance requirement
85% attendance is mandatory to be eligible
for examination and assignment submission



II. Teaching , Learning and Assessment
1. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After undergoing this module students will be able to:

1. Identify the different types of materials used for constructions and explain their
properties and applications
2. Identify and describe common equipments and technologies adopted in Civil
Engineering projects
3. Explain the rehabilitation and strengthening techniques and demolition and
dismantling procedures adopted for existing structures
4. Compare and contrast different equipments and construction techniques adopted in
the construction of substructures, superstructures and special structures
5. Evaluate the selection, planning and operating costs of various equipments and
analyze the same
2. Module Contents

Modern Construction Materials:
Cement-grade of cement, manufacture of cement, aggregates, manufacturing of concrete,
batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compaction of concrete, curing and finishing,
quality of concrete, testing of fresh and hardened concrete; Types of steel and their
properties, advantages of new alloy steels- properties and advantages of aluminium and its
products, types of coatings and coatings to reinforcement, application of coatings; Types of
plastics, properties and manufacturing processes, advantages of reinforced polymers,
types of FRP, FRP on different structural elements and application of FRP;
Types of non-weathering materials and its uses; Types of flooring and faade materials and
its applications; Types and properties of water proofing compounds; Construction
chemicals- sealants, engineering grouts, mortars, admixtures and adhesives; Smart and
intelligent materials- types and differences between smart and intelligent materials,
special features, case studies showing the applications of smart and intelligent materials.
Construction Equipment and Management:
Identification, selection and planning of equipment, equipment management and
maintenance, equipment operating cost and cost control of equipment, depreciation
analysis, replacement of equipment and its analysis, safety management;
Earthwork Equipment- fundamentals of earthwork operations, earthmoving operations;
Types of earthwork equipment- tractors- motor graders- scrapers- front end waders-
dozers- excavators- rippers- loaders- trucks and hauling equipment, compacting
equipment, finishing equipment; Equipment for excavating, dredging and trenching,
dragline and clamshells; Tunneling- drilling, blasting equipments; Foundation and pile
driving equipment; Erection equipments- cranes; Types of pumps used in construction,
equipment for dewatering and grouting;
Materials handling equipment-forklifts and related equipment, portable material bins,


material handling conveyors, material handling cranes, industrial trucks; Concrete plants-
aggregate production, different crushers, feeders, screening equipment, handling
equipment, batching and mixing equipment, pumping equipment, ready-mix concrete
equipment- concrete pouring equipment; Asphalt plant, asphalt pavers, asphalt
compacting equipment; Precast flat panel system, 3D volumetric construction; precast
foundations; fabrication of pre-cast and prestressed components; reinforcing steel-
bending, placing, splicing and spacing, tendons.
Substructure Construction:
Box jacking, pipe jacking; Under water construction of basement; Tunneling techniques;
piling techniques; Driving well and caisson; Sinking cofferdam; Cable anchoring and
grouting; Driving diaphragm walls, sheet piles; Laying operations for built-up offshore
system, shoring for deep cutting; Large reservoir construction with membranes and earth
system, well points; Dewatering and stand by plant equipment for underground open
excavation.
Superstructure Construction:
Vacuums dewatering of concrete flooring; Concrete paving technology; Techniques of
construction of continuous concreting operation in tall buildings of various shapes and
varying sections; Launching techniques; Suspended formwork; Erection technique of tall
structures; Large span structures; In-situ prestressing in high rise structures; Post-
tensioning of slab; Aerial transporting, handling, erecting light weight components on tall
structures.
Construction of Special Structures:
Erection of lattice towers and rigging of transmission line structures; Construction
sequence in cooling towers, silos, chimney, sky scrapers; Construction of bow string
bridges, cable stayed bridges; Launching and pushing of box decks; Construction of jetties
and breakwater structures; Construction sequence and methods in domes; Support
structures for heavy equipment and machinery in heavy industries; Erection of articulated
structures and space decks.
Rehabilitation and Strengthening Techniques:
Seismic retrofitting; Strengthening of columns, strengthening of slab, strengthening of
masonry wall; Protection methods of structures; Mud jacking and grouting for foundation,
micro piling and underpinning for strengthening floor and shallow profile; Sub grade
waterproofing; Soil stabilization techniques.
Demolition and Dismantling:
Demolition techniques- demolition by machines, demolition by explosives, advanced
techniques using robotic machines, demolition sequence; Dismantling techniques; Safety
precautions in demolition and dismantling.



3. Module Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and Learning Methods Duration in Hours
Face to Face Lectures 30.00
Demonstrations
20.00
1. Demonstration using Videos X
2. Demonstration using Physical
Models/Systems

3. Demonstration on a Computer
X
Numeracy
15.00
1. Solving Numerical Problems X
Practical Work
5.00
1. Subject Laboratory X
2. Computer Laboratory X
3. Engineering Workshop/Subject
Workshop/Kitchen

4. Clinical Laboratory
5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
10.00
1. Case Study Presentation X
2. Guest Lecture X
3. Industry/Field Visit X
4. Brain Storming Sessions
5. Group Discussions X
6. Discussing Possible Innovations X
Student Presentation, Laboratory Examination, Written
Examination
10.00
Total Duration in Hours( 5 Credits including 1 credit for Practical
Work in 5 Weeks: 4X15 + 1X30=90 Hrs.)
90

4. Method of Assessment
There are two components for assessment in this module:

Component - 1: 50% weight
Assignment (30% weight) followed by a presentation on the assignment (10% weight) and
a laboratory examination (10% weight).
A word processed assignment is to be submitted followed by a presentation by the
student.
* In case there is no laboratory examination, the assignment (40% weight) followed by a
presentation on the assignment (10% weight) - applicable only for those modules where it
is not possible to have laboratory examination



Component - 2 : 50% weight
Written Examination (50% weight).

The assessment questions are set to test the learning outcomes. In each component a
certain learning outcomes are assessed. The following table illustrates the focus of learning
outcome in each component assessed:

Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4 5

Component-1 (Assignment) X X X

Component-2 (Examination) X X X X X

Both components will be moderated by a second examiner.

5. Reassessment

1. If a student fails in any one of the components, it is considered fail and re-registration
to the module is required
2. The maximum number of such opportunities is limited as per the academic regulations
governing this course.

6. Meeting Course Objectives Through Module Objectives

The various skills are directly or indirectly imparted to the students using the teaching and
learning methods as follows:
S.No Curriculum and Capabilities Skills How imparted during the module
1. Knowledge
Class room lectures and laboratory
instructions
2. Understanding
Class room lectures, laboratory instructions
and demonstrations
3. Critical Skills Assignment
4. Analytical Skills Class room, laboratory,assignment
5. Problem Solving Skills Laboratory, assignment
6. Practical Skills Laboratory, assignment
7. Group Work Assignment, laboratory
8. Self Learning Assignment
9. Written Communication Skills Assignment, examination
10. Verbal Communication Skills Presentation
11. Presentation Skills Presentation
12. Behavioral Skills Module
13. Information Management
Assignment, examination, laboratory,
presentation
14. Leadership Skills
Effective management of learning, time
management, achieving the learning
outcomes



III. Module Resources

a. Essential Reading
1. Class Notes
2. Shetty M. S.,(2009) Concrete Technology, S. Chand and Co. Ltd
3. Ashby M.F. and JonesD.R.H.H.,(2005) Engineering Materials 1: An introduction to
Properties, applications and designs, Elsevier Publications
4. Deodhar S.V.,(2010) Construction Equipment and Job Planning, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi
5. Peter H.E.,(2008) Concrete repair and maintenance illustrated, Galgotia Publications
Pvt. Ltd

b. Recommended Reading
1. Aitkens(1999) High Performance Concrete, McGraw Hill
2. Mamlouk M.S. and Zaniewski J.P.,(1999) Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers,
Prentice Hall Inc.
3. Peurifoy R.L., Ledbetter W.B. and Schexnayder C.,(2006) Construction Planning,
Equipment and Methods, McGraw Hill, Singapore
4. Ataev S. S., (1985) Construction Technology, Mir Publishers, Moscow
5. Allen R. T. and Edwards S. C.,(1993) Repair of Concrete Structures, Blakie and Sons, UK
6. Santhakumar A.R.,(1992) Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in
Low Cost Housing, RHDC-NBO Anna University

c. Magazines and Journals
1. ACI Materials Journal, American Concrete Institute
2. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Wiley

d. Websites
1. https://www.concrete.org
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com

e. Other Electronic Resources
1. Electronic resources on the subject area are available at MSRUAS library
IV. Module Organization
Module Code CVE501
Module Title Modern Construction Technologies and Materials
Module Teacher/s Name
Module Teacher Contact Details
Phone: 080- 4906 5555
E-mail:
Module Specifications Approval Date June 2014
Next Module Specifications Review Date: April 2016





Module Specifications: Project Management: Theory and Practice
Module Title Project Management: Theory and Practice
Module Code CVE502
Course Construction Engineering and Management

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with various aspects of construction project management and their
significance. Students will be taught concepts of project formulation, identification,
feasibility studies and risk analysis techniques adopted for construction projects. Various
computer applications and optimisation techniques adopted in construction management
will be discussed. In addition, students will be taught the importance of construction
quality and safety management in construction.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Explain the concepts of construction projects, project management functions, quality
and safety management
2. Identify and explain project management stages and methodologies from concept to
closure
3. Explain the significance and procedures involved in undertaking technical, financial,
economic and ecological analysis for the preparation of feasibility reports of a
construction project
4. Discuss software applications and optimisation techniques and their applications in
project management
5. Apply risk analysis techniques to identify the factors that put a project at risk and to
quantify the likely effect of it on project costs and timescales
2. Module Contents

Project Management:
Construction projects- concepts, project categories, characteristics of projects, project life
cycle phases; Project management function-selection of professional services, construction
contractors, role of a project manager; Legal and regulatory requirements; Changing
environment of construction industry.
Construction Planning:
Project formulation, capital investments, generation and screening of project ideas; Project
identification, preliminary analysis, market, technical, financial, economic and ecological,
prefeasibility report and its clearance; Basic concepts in the development of construction
plans, choice of technology and construction method, organizational structure, project
management tools, defining work tasks, defining precedence relationships among
activities, estimating activity durations, estimating resource requirements for work
activities, coding systems; Project control and review.
Planning Process:
Objectives, types of project plans, resource planning process; Project feasibility reports-
introduction, significance of feasibility report- technical analysis, financial analysis,
economic analysis, ecological analysis, flow diagram for feasibility study of a project;
Detailed project report; Different project clearances required; Analysis of risk, different
methods, selection of a project and risk analysis in practise.
Software Applications:
Overview of IT applications in construction- construction process-computerization in
construction; Introduction to BIM software, application to enhance efficiency during and
post construction phases and facility management, applications like determination of
quantities of items and material inventory, to build a building virtually prior to building it


physically; Introduction to Primavera P6, MS Project, SureTrak - applications in Civil
Engineering projects; Introduction to JDE (JD Edwards)- financial management- application
in tracking and developing the cost reports and issuing the change orders.
Optimization Techniques:
Linear, dynamic and integer programming- branch and bound techniques- application to
production scheduling, equipment replacement, material transportation and work
assignment problems, software applications.
Inventory Models:
Deterministic and probabilistic inventory models- software applications;
Organization and Use of Project Information:
Types of project information, accuracy and use of information, computerized organization
and use of information, organizing information in databases, relational model of
databases, other conceptual models of databases, centralized database management
systems, database and applications programs, information transfer and flow.
Quality Control and Safety during Construction:
Quality and safety concerns in construction, organising for quality and safety; Work and
material specifications, total quality control, quality control by statistical methods,
statistical quality control with sampling by attributes, statistical quality control with
sampling by variables, safety.



Demonstrations
5.00
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
20.00
Practical Work
15.00
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
10.00
2. Guest Lecture X
3. Industry/Field Visit
Examination
10.00
90


student.







Component-2 (Examination) X X x X X


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
management, achieving the learning
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Chitkara K.K.,(1998) Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and
Control, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi
3. Choudhury S.,(2004) Project Management, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi
4. Paulson B.R.,(1995) Computer Applications in Construction, McGraw Hill
5. Rao S. S.,(2000) Engineering Optimisation: Theory and Practice, New Age International
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

1. Hendrickson C. and Au T.(2000), Project Management for Construction Fundamental
Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders, Prentice Hall, Pittsburgh
2. Gould F. E. and Joyce N.(2008), Construction Project Management, Pearson Prentice
Hall
3. Vohra N.D.,(1990), Quantitative Techniques in Management, Tata McGraw-Hill
Company Ltd, New Delhi
4. Taha H.A.,(1997), Operations Research: An Introduction, Prentice - Hall of India, New
Delhi
5. CameronI and Raman R.,(2005), Process Systems Risk Management Elsevier Academic
Press
6. Raina V.K., (2005), Construction Management Practice, Tata McGraw Hill publishing
co. Ltd.

1. Risk Analysis- an international journal, Society for Risk Analysis
2. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Wiley

d. Websites
1. https://www.sciencedirect.com

Module Code CVE502
Module Title Project Management: Theory and Practice
Phone: 080- 4906 5555
E-mail:





Module Specifications: Finite Element Analysis of Civil Structures
Module Title Finite Element Analysis of Civil Structures
Module Code CVE503
Course Civil Structural Design

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module is intended to prepare students to solve structural problems using
finiteelement methods. Basic procedure, meshing, Interpolation models, shape function
and theory of isoparametric elements will be discussed. Application and formulation of
finite element methodology to solve one dimensional, two dimensional, three
dimensionalelements and Jacobian matrix will be taught.Students will be trained to use
FEM packages to solve complex problems and to develop computer algorithms, flow
charts, simple computer program for the analysis of 2D structures. This subject also deals
with the finite element formulation of axisymmetric element and its applications.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Describe basic concepts, background review, theory of elasticity, energy concepts,
equilibrium and energy methods for analyzing structures
2. Recognize the scope for finite element analysis in civil structural design
3. Explain the concepts of discretisation and element formulation for finite element
analysis
4. Generatemeshing, Interpolation models, shape function and Lagranges shape
functions in generalized and natural coordinates
5. Discuss finite element modeling and analysis of 1D, 2D,3D elements and axisymmetric
problems
6. Solve complex engineering problems using finite element packages
2. Module Contents

Introduction FEA:
Basic concepts, background review, theory of elasticity, energy concepts, equilibrium and
energy methods for analyzing structures.
Matrix displacement formulation, introduction to direct stiffness method, local and global
co-ordinate system, transformation of variables, transformation of the member
displacement matrix, transformation of the member force matrix, transformation of the
member stiffness matrix, transformation of the stiffness matrix of the member of a truss,
transformation of the stiffness matrix of the member of the rigid frame, overall stiffness
matrix, boundary conditions, computation of internal forces. Analysis of trusses and
continuous beams by direct stiffness method.
Approximate method of structural analysis, Raleigh - Ritz Method, Galerkins method
application in structural analysis, finite difference method and finite element method.
Principles of finite element method, finite element procedure, engineering applications of
finite element method, advantages and disadvantages.
Eulers Lagranges equations of bar, beams, principal of a minimum potential energy,
principle of virtual work, principle of Varians, variation method and minimization of
energy approach of element formulation.
Basic Procedure:
Discretization process, types of elements 1D, 2D and 3D elements, simplex, complex and
multiplex elements, size of the elements, location of nodes, node numbering scheme, half
bandwidth, properties of stiffness matrix, preprocessing, post processing.
Finite elements used for one, two & three dimensional problems,element aspect ratio,
mesh refinement vs. higher order elements,numbering of nodes to minimize band width.


Meshing:
Higher order elements, p and h methods of mesh refinement, ill conditioned elements,
discretization errors, auto and adaptive mesh generation techniques, error evaluation.
Interpolation models:
Selection of the order of the interpolation polynomial, convergence requirements, 2d
Pascal triangle, nodal displacement parameters, convergence criterion, compatibility
requirements, geometric invariance.
Shape function:
Polynomial form of interpolation functions- linear, quadratic and cubic, linear interpolation
polynomials in terms of global coordinates of bar, triangular (2D simplex) elements.
Linear interpolation polynomials in terms of local coordinates of bar, triangular (2D
simplex) elements, CST element.Lagranges shape functions in generalized and natural
coordinates, serendipity family of elements, and Hermitian polynomials.
Theory of isoparametric elements:
Isoparametric, sub-parametric and super- parametric elements, characteristics of
isoparametric elements, validity of isoparametric elements, numerical integration,
Jacobian transformation matrix.
1- D element formulation and its applications:
Mathematical modeling of 1-D element for characteristics evaluation, extraction of shape
functions in natural and global co-ordinates for higher order bar elements.
Derivation of element stiffness matrices and load vectors, under axial loading,
concentrated and distributed loads for bar element.
Solution of bars, stepped bars, plane trusses for displacements, reactions and stresses by
using elimination approach, penalty approach.Derivation of element stiffness matrices and
load vectors for concentrated and distributed loads for beam element.
Application of FEM to analysis of continuous beams and frames, stiffness of truss
members, analysis of truss, and stiffness of beam members, grid members, and finite
element analysis of continuous beam, plane frame, grid and space frame.
2-D element formulation and applications:
Plane -stress and plane-strain problems, formulation of triangular element and its higher
orders, constant strain triangle, linear strain triangle, isoparametric formulation for
triangular elements, stiffness matrices.
Formulation of quadratic elements, rectangular elements and higher order elements,
isoparametric formulation, stiffness matrices quadrilateral elements.


Computation of Jacobian matrix, consistent load vector, stresses and strains for 2D
elements.Need for mesh quality checks and their effect on analysis, computer algorithms,
flow charts, simple computer program for the analysis of 2D structures.
3-D element formulation and applications:
Finite element formulation, hexahedral elements and higher order elements, element
stiffness, force terms, stress calculations, problems on modeling.
Axisymmetric cases:
Finite element formulation of axisymmetric element, derivation of the stiffness matrix,
stress calculations, finite element formulation for 3 dimensional elements, applications of
axisymmetric elements.



Demonstrations
12.00
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
15.00
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
14.00
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.





Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6




5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
management, achiving the learning
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. J.F. Abel and Desai.C.S. , Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Affiliated East
West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
3. S S Bhavikatti,(2010) Finite Element Analysis, New age international Pvt. Ltd.
4. C.S. Krishnamoorthy,(2011) Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill
5. K. J. Bathe,(2007) Finite Element Procedures, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, India
6. Daryl L. Logan,(2014) A First Course In the Finite Element Method, University of
WisconsinPlatteville
7. M. Asghar Bhatti, (2013) Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications, Wiely
India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
8. M. Asghar Bhatti, (2013) Advanced topics in Finite Element Analysis of structures, Wiely
India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
9. Ferreira A.J.M., (2014),MATLAB codes for FEM analysis, Springer International Edition

1. D. Maity,(2007) Computer Analysis of Framed Structures, I. K. International Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
2. Erik G. Thompson,(2004) Introduction to the Finite Element Method: Theory,
Programming and Applications, John Wiley
3. H. C. Martin and G. F. Carey,(1979) Introduction to Finite Element Analysis - Theory and
Application, NewYork, McGraw-Hill
4. Irving H. Shames, Clive L. Dym,(1995) Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural
Mechanics; New Age International
5. David V. Hutton,(2003) Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, McGraw-Hill

1. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-Structural Engineering Researh Centre, CSIR
Campus, Chennai
2. ACI Structural Journal, ACI Structural Journal merican Concrete Institute ,38800 Country
Club Dr.Farmington Hills, MI48331-34349 USA

d. Websites
1. http://www.sciencedirect.com

Module Code CVE503
Module Title Finite Element Analysis of Civil Structures
Module Teacher Contact Details Phone: 080-4906 5555


E-mail:



Module Specifications: Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
Module Title Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
Module Code CSD501

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with analysis of stresses, analysis of strains, stress-strain relations, two
dimensional problems in cartesian coordinate system,two dimensional problems in polar
coordinate system and torsion of prismatic bars. Introduction to plasticity, plastic
behaviour under plane stress conditions, plastic behaviour of bar structures and theorems
of limit analysis are discussed. Students are taught the concepts of elasticity, plasticity,
Airy's stress function and their applications in structural design. Students are also taught to
develop MATLAB programs to predict material behaviour under various loading conditions.

Number of credits T05

90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Describe the concepts of stress tensor, Mohr's circle, stress invariants, equilibrium
equations, stress at a point in cartesian and polar coordinates
2. Describe the concepts of strain tensors, strain transformation, principal strains, strain
invariants, octahedral strains, equations of compatibility and strain rosettes
3. Explain stress-strain relations, two dimensional problems in cartesian coordinate
system and two dimensional problems in polar coordinate system
4. Explain plastic behaviour under plane stress conditions, plastic behaviour of bar
structures and theorems of limit analysis
5. Solve simple plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and torsion problems
6. Develop mathematical models to predict structural behaviour under various loading
conditions
7. Validate stress analysis and strain anaysis for given loading and boundary condition
using software packages
2. Module Contents

Introduction: Introduction to the general theory of elasticity, assumptions and applications
of linear elasticity.
Analysis of Stress: Stress tensors, two-dimensional state of stress at a point, principal
stresses in two dimensions, Cauchy's stress principle, direction cosines, stress components
on an arbitrary plane with stress transformation.
Principal stresses in three dimensions, stress invariants, equilibrium equations, octahedral
stresses, Mohr's stress circle, construction of Mohr Circle for two and three dimensional
stress systems.
Equilibrium equations in polar coordinates for two-dimensional state of stresses. General
state of stress in three-dimensions in cylindrical coordinate system. Numerical examples in
all the above topics.
Analysis of Strain: Types of strain, strain tensors, strain transformation. Principal strains,
strain invariants, octahedral strains, Mohr's Circle for Strain, equations of compatibility for
strain, strain rosettes. Numerical examples.
Stress-Strain Relations: Generalised Hooke's law, transformation of compatibility
conditions from strain components to stress components.Strain energy in an elastic body,
St. Venant's principle, uniqueness theorem.
Two Dimensional Problems in Cartesian Coordinate System : Plane stress and plane strain
problems, Airys Stress function, stress function for plane stress and plane strain cases,
solution of two-dimensional problems with different loading conditions by the use of
polynomials. Numerical examples.
Two Dimensional Problems in Polar Coordinate System: Strain-displacement relations,


compatibility equation, stress- strain relations, stress function and bi-harmonic equation-
Numerical examples.
Axisymmetric problems, thick-walled cylinders, rotating disks of uniform thickness, stress
concentration, effect of circular holes on stress distribution in plates. Winkler's - Bach
theory, stresses in closed rings. Numerical examples.
Torsion of Prismatic Bars: General solution of the torsion problem, stress function, torsion
of circular and elliptic cross sections.Prandtl's membrane analogy, torsion of thin walled
and multiple cell closed sections. Numerical examples.
Introduction to Plasticity: Introduction, nonlinear stress-strain behavior, theories of failure,
physical assumptions, criterion of yielding, strain-hardening postulates, rule of plastic flow.
Plastic stress strain relationship,elastic plastic problems in bending torsion and thick
cylinder.
Framework of Plastic Constitutive Relations: Plastic behaviour in simple tension,
generalisation of results in simple tension, yield surfaces, uniqueness and stability
postulates, convexity of yield surface and normality rule, limit surfaces.
Initial Yield Surfaces for Polycrystalline Metals: Summary of general form of plastic
constitutive equations, hydrostatic stress states and plastic volume change in metals, shear
stress on a plane, the Tresca initial yield condition, consequences of isotropy.
Plastic Behaviour under Plane Stress Conditions: Initial and subsequent yield surfaces in
tension-torsion, the isotropic hardening model, the kinematic hardening model, yield
surfaces made of two or more yield functions, piecewise linear yield surfaces, elastic
perfectly plastic materials.
Plastic Behaviour of Bar Structures: Behaviour of a three bar truss, behaviour of a beam in
pure bending, simply supported beam subjected to a central point load, fixed beams of an
elastic perfectly plastic material, combined bending and axial force.
The Theorems of Limit Analysis: Introduction, theorems of limit analysis, alternative
statement of the limit theorems, the specific dissipation function.
Limit Analysis in Plane Stress and Plane Strain: Discontinuities in stress and velocity fields,
the Tresca yield condition in plane stress and plane strain, symmetrical internal and
external notches in a rectangular bar, the punch problem in plane strain, remarks on
friction.
Limit Analysis as a Programming Problem: Restatement of limit theorems, application to
trusses and beams, use of finite elements in programming problem, incremental methods
of determining limit load.



Face to Face Lectures 30
Demonstrations
3
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
30
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
8.00
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.





Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Component-1 (Assignment) X X X X



5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Timoshenko, Goodier,(2010) Theory of Elasticity, McGraw-Hill
3. Sadhu Singh,(2003) Theory of Elasticity, Khanna Publishers
4. T.G. Sitharam, L.GovindaRaju,(2004) Applied Elasticity, Interline Publishers, Bangalore

1. Srinath L.S.,(2010) Advanced Mechanics of Solids, 10th print, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing company, New Delhi
2. Chenn W.P and Hendry D.J,(2007) Plasticity for Structural Engineers, Springer Verlag
3. Valliappan C,(1981) Continuum Mechanics Fundamentals, Oxford IBH Publishing Co. Ltd.
4. Sadhu Singh,(2000) Applied Stress Analysis, Khanna Publishers

1. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR
Campaus, Chennai
2. ACIStructural Journal, ACI Structural Journalmerican Concrete Institute ,38800 Country

d. Websites
2. http://www.concrete.org

Module Code CSD501
Module Title Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
Phone: 080-4906 5555
E-mail:
Next Module Specifications Review Date: Apr 2016



Module Specifications: Advanced Structural Mechanics
Module Title Advanced Structural Mechanics
Module Code CSD502

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with the flexibility method, stiffness method, theories of failure, curved
beams, shear centre and non symmetrical bending of straight beams. Beams on elastic
foundation, structures subjected to out of plane loading, method of tension co-efficient,
stress concentrationsand energy methods will be discussed. Students are taught the
principles of mechanics of materials applicable for designingstructural components.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Describe the concept of stiffness and flexibility method, theories of failure, shear
centre, unsymmetrical bending and beams on elastic foundation
2. Explain circumferential stresses and radial stresses in curved beams
3. Locate the shear centre for singly symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections
4. Analyse curved beams, beam subjected to out of plane loading or unsymmetrical
bending, and beams on elastic foundation
5. Discuss stress analysis at various cross section in curved beams
6. Validate FEA tools for analysis of structures
2. Module Contents

Matrix Methods of Analysis:
Static and kinematic indeterminacy, concepts of stiffness andflexibility. Introduction to
flexibility and stiffness methods, development of element flexibility and element stiffness
matrices for truss, beam and grid elements.
Force-transformation matrix, development of global flexibility matrix for continuous
beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames
Displacement-transformation matrix, development of global stiffness matrix for
continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames
Analysis of continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames by flexibility method
and stiffness method (number of unknowns should not be more than three).
Theories of failure:
Theories of failure and their applications, Griffith theory of brittle fracture, application of
Griffith Theory, Irwin-Orowan modification of Griffith theory, assessment of effect of
dynamic Loading.
Curved Beams:
Introduction, circumferential stress in a curved beam, radial stresses in curved beams,
correction for circumferential stresses in curved beams having I, T, or similar cross
sections, deflections of curved beams, statically indeterminate curved beams, closed ring
subjected to a concentrated load.
Shear Center for Thin-Wall Beam Cross Sections:
Definition of shear center in bending,approximations employed for shear in thin-wall beam
cross sections, shear flow in thin-walled beam cross sections, shear center for singly
symmetric and unsymmetrical sections.


Nonsymmetrical Bending of Straight Beams:
Symmetrical and nonsymmetrical bending, bending stresses in beams subjected to
nonsymmetrical bending, deflections of straight beams subjected to nonsymmetrical
bending.
Structures subjected to out of plane loading:
Analysis of simple bents, frames, grids and beams circular in plan cantilever beams,
semicircular continuous beams with three equally spaced supports, circular beams with
different number of equally spaced supports.
Beams on Elastic Foundations:
General theory, Infinite beam subjected to concentrated load, boundary conditions,
Infinite beam subjected to a distributed load segment, semi-infinite beam with different
end conditions subjected to concentrated load and moment at its end - short beams.
Stress Concentrations:
Basic concepts, nature of stress concentration problems. Stress concentration factors,
experimental techniques, stress gradients due to concentrated load, the stationary crack,
crack propagation, stress intensity factor, effective stress concentration factors and
applications.
Miscellaneous methods:
Energy Methods,energy theorems, use of energy theories for calculating deflections,
twists, solution to torsion (non-circular) problems
Method of Tension Co-efficient: General principles, analysis of three-dimensional trusses
and frames.



Demonstrations
12.00
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
15.00
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
14.00
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.









5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. S.Rajasekaran, (2001) Computational Structural Mechanics, PHI, New Delhi
3. C.S. Reddy,(2001) Basic Structural Analysis, TMH, New Delhi
4. James M. Gere, S.P. Thimoshenko,(2000) Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Second
edition, CBS Publiations, New Delhi

1. F.W.Beaufait et al.,(1970) Computer methods of Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall
2. W.Weaver and J.H.Gere,(1980) Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, Van Nastran
3. H.Karde Stuncer,(1974) Elementary Matrix Analysis of Structures, McGraw Hill
4. Arthur P. Boresi and Omar M. Sidebottom,(1985)Advanced Mechanics of Materials,
Fourth Edition, John Wiley & Sons

Campus, Chennai

d. Websites

Module Code CSD502
Module Title Advanced Structural Mechanics
Phone: 080-4906 5555
E-mail:



Module Specifications: Structural Dynamics and Stability Analysis
Module Title Structural Dynamics and Stability Analysis
Module Code CSD503

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This subject deals with the fundamentals of structural dynamics and stability analysis of
structures. Students will be taught Single Degree of Freedom(SDoF)System, Multi Degree
of Freedom(MDoF) System and continuous system subjected to dynamic loads. Students
will betrained to identify, formulate and solve free and forced vibration of structural
systems. Stability investigation of beam-column, frame, plates and shells will be discussed.
In addition critical load analysis for member buckling, lateral buckiling and local bucklingof
different structural elements will be dealt.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Identify and describe SDoF and MDoF system
2. Explain forced vibration analysis using modal superposition method and elastic
buckling of plates and shells
3. Formulate and solve free and forced vibrations response of structural systems
4. Discuss stability investigation for beam-column, frame, plates and shell structures
5. Discuss numerical evaluation of dynamic response of SDoF systems and earthquake
response of SDoF systems
6. Model dynamic loads and obtain the performance of the SDoF and MDoF system
7. Derive equation of motion for free vibration, forced vibration and flexural vibration of
beams
8. Validate MATLAB and FEA packages for dynamic and stability analysis of simple
structures
2. Module Contents

Introduction:
Degrees of freedom, springs in parallel and in series. Newtons laws of motion, free body
diagrams. DAlemberts principle, principle of virtual displacement and energy principles,
variational approach, solution of the differential equation of motion, frequency and period,
amplitude of motion, types of damping.
Dynamics of Single DegreeofFreedom Structures:Free vibration analysis of undamped
single degree of freedom system, free vibration analysis of damped single degree of
freedom system,critically damped system, overdamped system, underdamped system,
logarithmic decrement.
Forced vibration: Harmonic and periodic loadings, dynamic response functions, force
transmission and vibration isolation, SDOF response to arbitrary functions. Response of
SDOF system to harmonic loading, undamped & damped harmonic excitation, evaluation
of damping at resonance, bandwidth method (Half power) to evaluate damping, response
to support motion, force transmitted to the foundation, seismic instruments.
Response to General Dynamic Loading, Impulsive loading and Duhamels integral,
numerical evaluation of Duhamels integral.
Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response of SDOF Systems:Time domain analysis-finite
difference methods,frequency domain analysis-basic methodology.
Earthquake Response of SDOF Systems:Earthquake excitation, response history and
construction of response spectra,response spectrum characteristics, tripartite plot, and
design spectrum.
Free Vibration Response of MDOF Systems: Undamped systems, natural modes and their
properties,numerical solution for the eigenvalue problem,solution of free vibration


response for undamped systems,free vibration analysis of systems with damping.
Dynamic Analysis of Linear MDOF Systems:Introduction, modal analysis, response-history
for earthquake excitations using modal analysis, response spectrum analysis for peak
responses, concept of Caughey damping as a general type of proportional damping.
Generalized Single Degree of Freedom Systems:Basic concepts, mass-spring system,
lumped mass systems,systems with distributed mass and elasticity, Rayleighs method,
shape function selection.
Introduction to Dynamics of Continuous Systems:Equations of motions for axial vibration
of a beam,equations of motion for flexural vibration of a beam,free vibration analysis,
Introduction to forced vibration analysis using modal superposition method.
Applications of FEM:Application of finite element method for dynamic analysis of pin and
rigid jointed plane frames.
Stability Analysis of Structures:
Introduction, buckling of columns, concepts of stability, methods of neutral equilibrium,
Euler column, Eigen value problem,axially loaded column,eccentrically loaded column.
Energy principle, Raleigh Ritz method, Galerkin method,numerical methods.
Buckling of Columns:Stability criteria by different approaches, governing differential
equation, analysis for various boundary conditions, inelastic buckling of columns.
Lateral Buckling of Beams:Differential equation for lateral buckling, lateral stability of
different types of beams.
Beam -Columns and Frames:Magnification factors for forces and displacements in beam
columns subjected to different types of loads, buckling of simple frames.
Elastic Buckling of Plates and Shells:Equilibrium approach and energy approach for buckling
of plates, post buckling behaviour of plates, failure of cylindrical shells. Buckling of simply
supported rectangular plate subjected to uniaxial load and biaxial load. Energy method
Finite difference method.
Applications of FEM:Application of finite element method for elastic stability problems



Demonstrations
6
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
21
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
14
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.





Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Component-1 (Assignment) X X X X X

Component-2 (Examination) X X X X X X X


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Mario Paz,(2007) Structural Dynamics-Theory and Computation, CBS Publishers
3. Mukyopadhyaya,(2008) Vibration and Structural Dynamics, Oxford & IBH
4. Timoshenko S,(2011) Vibration Problems in Engineering, Van Nostrad Co
5. Timoshenko, Gere,(2010)Theory of Elastic Stability, McGraw Hill, New Delhi
6. Gambhir,(2004) Stability Analysis and Design of Structures, springer, New York

1. Anil K Chopra,(2007) Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall of India
2. Chajes,(1974)Principles of structural stability theory, Prentice Hall, Englewood cliffs,
New Jersey
3. Iyengar, N.G.R. (1988), Structural stability of columns and plates, East-west Press,New
Delhi
4. Aswini Kumar,(1986) Stability Theory of structures, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi

1. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research centre, CSIR
Campus, Chennai

d. Websites

Module Code CSD503
Module Title Structural Dynamics and Stability Analysis
Phone: 080- 4906 5555
E-mail:



Module Specifications: Plates, Shells and Composites
Module Title Plates, Shells and Composites
Module Code CSD504

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This subject deals with the bending of plates, laterally loaded rectangular plates,
classification of shell structures, general theory of cylindrical shells, composites and smart
materials. Students are taught the concepts of bending of rectangular plates, bending of
circular plates, Navier's solution for SS plate subjected to various loads, general theory of
cylindrical shells and macromechanical failure theories of composites. Analysis and design
of spherical domes, water tanks, shell roofs and laminated structural elements will be
discussed. Students are also taught to analyse the stress-strain relations, load deformation
relation, bending and vibration of laminated plates. FEM applications to plates and shells
are taught in class and as well as in laboratory.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Identify and describe plate, shell and composite structures
2. Discuss the classical theories of plates, shells and composites
3. Solve simply supported plates subjected to various loads and boundary conditions
4. Analyse and design folded plates
5. Analyse and design spherical domes, water tanks, barrel vaults, hyperbolic paraboloid
roofs and laminated structural elements
6. Analyse and design plates, shells and composite structures by using standard FEA
packages
2. Module Contents

Plates:
Introduction,slope and curvature of slightly bent plates, relations between bending
moments and curvature in pure bending of plates, strain energy in pure
bending,differential equation for cylindrical bending of plates, differential equation for
symmetrical bending of laterally loaded circular plates, uniformly loaded circular plates
with and without central cutouts, with two different boundary conditions (simply
supported and clamped). Centrally loaded clamped circular plate,circular plate on elastic
foundation.
Laterally loaded rectangular plates: Differential equation of the deflection surface,
boundary conditions,simply supported rectangular plates subjected to harmonic loading.
Naviers solution for SS plate subjected to udl, patch udl, point load and hydrostatic
pressure. Bending of rectangular simply supported plate subjected to a distributed
moments at a pair of opposite edges, numerical examples.
Bending of rectangular plates subjected to udl (i) two opposite edges simply supported and
the other two edges clamped, (ii) three edges simply supported and one edge built-in and
(iii) all edges built-in. Bending of rectangular plates subjected to uniformly varying lateral
load (i) all edges built-in and (ii) three edges simply supported and one edge built-in.
Design and detailing of folded plates with numerical examples.
Shells:
Classification of shells,properties of curves,polynomial equations,cylindrical shell.
Membrane Theory,beam theory, arch analysis,north light shells. Shells in the form of a
surface of revolution and loaded un-symmetrically with respect to their axes, spherical
dome, conical shells, cylindrical shells, elliptic paraboloid, hyperbolic parabolod and
conoids.
General theory of cylindrical shells : Circular cylindrical shell loaded symmetrically with
respect to its axis, particular cases of symmetrical deformations of circular cylindrical


shells, cylindrical tanks of uniform wall thickness.
Analysis &design of spherical domes with and without lanterns at top, water tanks, barrel
vaults and hyperbolic paraboloid roofs. Construction of concrete shell roofs and folded
plates.
FEM for plates and shells: Finite element analysis of thin plate,thick plate and skew plate
using triangular CST elements, rectangular elements and finite element analysis of shell.
Composite:
Introduction, definition, classification and characteristics of composite materials,
advantages and limitations. Minimum & critical volume fraction, compliance & stiffness
matrices, coupling,homogeneity and heterogeneity, isotropy, orthotropy and anisotropy.
Characteristics and configurations of lamina, laminate, micromechanics and
macromechanics. Constituent materials and properties,elastic behavior of unidirectional
lamina.
Anisotropic, separately orthotropic and transversely isotropic materials, stress-strain
relations for thin lamina, transformation of stress and strain, transformation of elastic
parameters, analysis of simple laminated structural elements ply-stress and strain,
strength of unidirectional lamina.
Macromechanical failure theories: Maximum stress theory, maximum strain theory,
deviatoric strain energy theory (Tsai-Hill), Interactive tensor polynomial theory (Tsai-Wu).
Elastic behavior of multidirectional laminates: Basic assumptions, stress-strain relations,
load deformation relations, symmetric and balanced laminates, laminate engineering
properties.
Bending and vibration of laminated plates: Governing equations, deflection of simply
supported rectangular symmetric angle-ply, specially orthotropic, anti-symmetric cross-ply
laminates.
Recent advances: Functionally graded materials, smart materials.



Demonstrations
12.00
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
15.00
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
14.00
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.









5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Timoshenko, Krieger,(2001) Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw Hill, International Book
Company
3. S S Bhavikatti,(2012) Theory of plates and shells, New age international Pvt. Ltd.
4. Chandrashekara K,(2000) Theory of Plates, University Press
5. Chatterjee B.K.,(1986) Theory and Design of Concrete Shell Roofs, CBS Publications and
Distributiors,New Delhi

1. Ugural A C,(2011) Stress in Plates and shells, McGraw-Hill International Book Company
2. Ramaswamy G.S.,(1986)Design and Constructions of Concrete Shell Roofs, CBS
Publishers and Distributors , New Delhi
3. M. Mukhopadhya,(2009) Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures, Universities
Press
4. Robart M.Jones,(1998)Mechanics of Composite Materials, McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
5. Bhagwan D Agarvalm, Lawrence J Brutman,(2006) Analysis and Performance of Fiber
Composites, John Willy and Sons

1. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Cetre, CSIR
Campus, Chennai

d. Websites

Module Code CSD504
Module Title Plates, Shells and Composites
Phone: 080-4906 5555
E-mail:





Module Specifications: Advanced Design of R.C.C. and Metal Structures
Module Title Advanced Design of R.C.C. and Metal Structures
Module Code CSD505

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with the design philosophies and procedures for Reinforced Concrete
(RC) and Steel structures. Student are exposed to various concepts and practices used in
design of flat slabs, chimneys, deep beams, grid floors, bunkers and overhead tanks.
Students are taughtthe seismic design philosophy, codal provisions and their application
on different type of structures. Analysis and design of steel towers, storage structures,tall
structures, industrial structures, light gauge steel and alluminum structures are also dealt.
Students are also taughtto analyze and design RCC and steel structures using various
software packages.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Describe the design philosophies and procedures for RC and Steel structures
2. Explain the design principles of structures for round tubular sections
3. Illustrate codal provisions and their application on different types of structures
4. Model and analyze the RCC structures like flat slab, chimneys, deep beams, grid floors,
bunkers, silos and water tanks
5. Model and analyze the steel structures like transmission tower, light gauge steel
structure, industrial building and aluminum structure
6. Validate of FEA packages for analysis and design of RCC & Steel structures
2. Module Contents

RC Structures:
The nature of concrete, stress-strain relationships of concrete, stress block parameters.
Failure criteria for concrete, behavior of concrete flexural members, general equations for
calculation of moment capacities at ultimate limit state and at limit state of local damage,
flexural rigidity, calculation of deflection, redistribution of moments, design examples.
Analysis and design of flat slabs, chimneys, bunkers, silosand overhead water tanks
Design of reinforced concrete deep beams:
Introduction,minimum thickness, steps of designing deep beams,design by IS 456,design
according to British practice, ACI procedure for design of deep beams, checking for local
failures,detailing of deep beams.
Approximate analysis of grid floors:
Introduction,analysis of flat grid floors, analysis of rectangular grid floors by Timoshenkos
plate theory,analysis of grid by stiffness matrix method,analysis of grid floors by equating
joint deflections,comparison of methods of analysis,detailing of steel in flat grids.
Earthquake resistant design:
Introduction to engineering seismology, seismic design philosophy, determination of
design lateral forces, equivalent lateral force procedure, dynamic analysis procedure.
Earthquake resistant analysis and design of RC, Steeland masonry buildings.
Metal Structures:
Introduction,plastic methods of analysis and design, plastic behavior under static and
cyclic loading, static, kinematic and uniqueness theorems, shape factors, moment
redistribution,analysis of single and two bay portal frames,plastic design with LRFD
concepts, LRFD with elastic analysis,current and future design philosophies.


Design of connections:
Bolted connections,failure modes of a joint,high strength bolts, HSFG bolts,seat angle and
web angle connections, moment resistant connections, semi rigid connections,design of
framed beam connection, continuous beam to beam connection. Welded
connections,stiffened beam seat connection,moment resistant joint
Tubular connections,parameters of an in plane joint,hotspots,welds in tubular
joints,curved weld length at intersection of tubes, SHS and RHS tubes, design parameters,
advance types of welded connections.
Design of storage structures and tall structures:
Design of liquid retaining structures, silos, bunkers, chimneys and transmission towers.
Design of light gauge steel structures:
Introduction,types of cross sections,materials,local and post buckling of thin
elements,stiffened and multiple stiffened compression elements,tension members,beams
and deflection of beams,combined stresses and connections.
Design of industrial buildings:
Design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial loads,sway and non-sway frames,
bracings and bents,rigid frame joints,knees for rectangular frames and pitched roofs, knees
with curved flanges,valley joints, rigid joints in multistorey buildings,vierendeel girders.
Design of aluminum structures:
Introduction,stress-strain relationship,permissible stresses,tension members,compression
members,laced and battened columns, beams, local buckling of elements of
compression,riveted and bolted connections.
Design principles of structures with round tubular sections: Introduction, round tubular
section, permissible stresses, compression members, tension members, beams and roof
trusses.



Demonstrations
5
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
30
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
6
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.









5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Varghese P C,(2008) Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design Practice, Hall of India,
Neevpeth
3. Krisna Raju,(2008) Advanced R C Design, CBSRD,Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd, New Delhi
4. S S Bhavikatti,(2008)Advanced RCC Design, New age international pvt. Ltd.
5. Gaylord,(2010) Design of Steel Structures, McGraw Hill, New York
6. Dayarathnam,(1999) Design of Steel Structures, Wheeler Pub

1. Fintel,(2004) Handbook of Concrete Engineering, Van Nostrand
2. Punmia,(2006) Reinforced concrete structures Vol. 1 and 2, Standard Publications
3. Dr.Punmia.B.C, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain,(1998) Comprehensive RCC Design
4. Wie-Wen Yu., (2010) Cold-Formed Steel Structures, McGraw Hill Book Company
5. SP : 6(5) : ISI Handbook for Structural Engineers - Cold Formed light gauge
steelstructures
6. SP : 6(6) : Application of plastic theory in design of steel structures
7. IS : 801 : Code of Practice for use of Cold-Formed light gauge steel structural

1. Journal of Structural Engineering, CSIR-Structural Engineering Reseach Centre, CSIR
campus, Chennai

d. Websites
2. http://www.concrete.com

Module Code CSD505
Module Title Advanced Design of R.C.C. and Metal Structures
Phone: 080- 4906 5555
E-mail:





Module Specifications: Forensics, Rehabilitation and Structural Health Monitoring
Module Title Forensics, Rehabilitation and Structural Health Monitoring
Module Code CSD506

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module is intended to provide an indepth knowledge about causes of structural
failures of buildings, bridges and other constructed facilities. Students will be exposed
tonew ideas of structural health monitoring of the structures subjected to dynamic loads.
Students will be trained to develop safe and cost-effective approaches for repair and
rehabilitation of structures and infrastructure. Students aretaught to perform forensic
investigations, issue reports and provide expert testimony during depositions and trials.


90 in 5 weeks

Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:

Pass requirement




1. Identify and describe the causes of structural failures of buildings, bridges and other
constructed facilities
2. Conduct forensic investigations, issue reports and provide expert testimony during
depositions and trials
3. Design and build specialized, custom hardware and software solutions for clients in
critical locations of the structures
4. Develop safe and cost-effective approaches for repair and rehabilitation of structures
5. Compare and contrast different failures and recommend code standards and practices
to avoid failures in the future
2. Module Contents

Forensics and Rehabilitation:
Failure of Structures, review of the construction theory, performance problems,
responsibility and accountability, case studies, learning from failures, causes of distress in
structural members, design and material deficiencies, over loading .
Diagnosis and Assessment of Distress:Visual inspection, non- destructive tests, ultrasonic
pulse velocity method, rebound hammer technique, ASTM classifications, pullout tests,
Bremor test, Windsor probe test, crack detection techniques, case studies, single and
multistorey buildings, fibreoptic method for prediction of structural weakness
Environmental Problems and Natural Hazards: Effect of corrosive, chemical and marine
environment, pollution and carbonation problems, durability of RCC structures, damage
due to earthquakes and flood, strengthening of buildings, provisions of BIS 1893 and 4326
Modern Techniques of Retrofitting: Structural first aid after a disaster, guniting, jacketing,
use of chemicals in repair, application of polymers, ferrocement and fiber concretes as
rehabilitation materials, rust eliminators and polymer coating for rebars, foamed concrete,
mortar repair for cracks, shoring and underpinning, strengthening by pre-stressing.
Structural Health Monitoring:
Review of Structural Modelling and Finite Element Models: Modelling for damage and
collapse behaviour of structures, finite element modelling, theoretical prediction of
structural failures.
Review of Signals, Systems and Data Acquisition Systems:Frequency and time domain
representation of systems, Fourier/Laplace transforms, modelling from frequency
response measurements, D/A and A/D converters, programming methods for data
acquisition systems.
Sensors for Health Monitoring Systems: Acoustic emission sensors, ultrasonic sensors,
piezoceramic sensors and actuators, fibre optic sensors and laser shearography


techniques, imaging techniques.
Health Monitoring/Diagnostic Techniques: Vibration signature analysis, modal analysis,
neural network-based classification techniques.
Integrated Health Monitoring Systems: Intelligent Health Monitoring Techniques, neural
network classification techniques, extraction of features from measurements, training and
simulation techniques, connectionist algorithms for anomaly detection, multiple damage
detection, and case studies.
Information Technology for Health Monitoring:Information gathering, signal analysis,
information storage, archival, retrieval, security; wireless communication, telemetry, real
time remote monitoring, network protocols, data analysis and interpretation.
Project Based Health Monitoring Techniques: Health monitoring techniques based on case
studies, practical aspects of testing large bridges for structural assessment, optimal
placement of sensors, structural integrity of aging multistorey buildings, condition
monitoring of other types of structures.
Case studies:Buildings- heritage buildings- high rise buildings, water tanks,bridges and
other structures.



Demonstrations
12
Models/Systems

X
Numeracy
9.00
Practical Work
15
Workshop/Kitchen

5. Hospital
6. Model Studio
Others
14.00
2. Guest Lecture X
Examination
10.00
90


student.







Component-2 (Examination) X X X X


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
presentation
outcomes




1. Class Notes
2. Philip W. (1994) Industrial sensors and applications for condition monitoring, MEP
3. Armer G S T. (2001)Monitoring and assessment of structures, Spon, London
4. Wu Z. S. and M. Abe, (2003) Structural health monitoring and inteligent
infrastructure,SHM and Intelligent Infrastructure, 99111, Balkema

1. Raikar, R.N., (1997) Learning from failures Deficiencies in Design, Construction and
Service R&D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan
2. Dovkaminetzky, (2001) Design and Construction Failures, Galgotia Publication, New
Delhi
3. Jacob Feld, Kenneth L Carper,(2008) Structural Failures, Wiley, Europe
4. Shen-En Chen, R. Janardhanam, C. Natarajan, Ryan Schmidt, (2010) Ino-U.S. Forensic
Practices - Investigation Techniques and Technology, ASCE, U.S.A.
5. C. Natarajan, R. Janardhanam, Shen-En Chen, Ryan Schmidt (2010), Ino-U.S. Forensic
Practices - Investigation Techniques and Technology, NIT, Tiruchirappalli
6. Gary L. Lewis ,(2003) Guidelines for Forensic Engineering Practice, ASCE, U.S.A.
7. Norbert J. Delatte Jr.(2009) Beyond Failure Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers,
ASCE, U.S.A.

Campus, Chennai

d. Websites

Module Code CSD506
Module Title Forensics, Rehabilitation and Structural Health Monitoring
Phone: 080- 4906 5555
E-mail: rajashekharswamy.ce.et@msruas.ac.in




Module Specifications: Principles of Management and Soft Skills Development
Module Title Principles of Management and Soft Skills Development
Module Code FET501

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with the principles of management and soft skill development in
professional career planning. The students are taught the theories of management,
organizational theory and practice of management from both conceptual and pragmatic
perspectives. The role of communication, organizational design, mentoring, ethical issues,
and social responsibility in successful managerial career is also emphasized. This module
will impart the students the diverse range of skills such as communication, strategic
planning, self awareness, analytical, problem solving, leadership and team building.
Module will enhance the human potential and capability of student to be flexible and
positive to change to meet the professional as well as career challenges.

45 in 3 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Describe the value, scope, role, function and leadership of effective managers for
organizational success and goal setting.
2. Explain the five traditional management functions: planning, organizing, staffing,
leading and controlling.
3. Apply the principles of management to formulate a project definition, identification,
and classification of task, task allocation, cost and time estimation, project planning
and execution with detailed scheduling, review and monitoring of the project
development process.
4. Demonstrate how planning, organizing and leading are supported by team building,
mentoring communication, presentation and ethical behavior.
5. Explain the need and importance of soft skill to build, develop and manage teams.
6. Demonstrate the concepts of soft skill and personality development through co-
operative participation, active team work, leadership quality and managerial skills,
enhanced communication skills, appreciative and accommodative behavior, sense of
optimism and organized efforts with critical thinking during the course of execution of
the project.
2. Module Contents

Principles of Management:
Introduction to Management: Management and Management Careers, The History of
Management, The Increasingly Dynamic Environment; New Challenges for Managers,
Managers versus Leaders.
Project Management: Introduction, definitions, Task Classification, Cost and Time
Estimation, Project Planning and control, Check sheet and Work sheet.
Planning: Organizational Objectives, Fundamentals of Planning, Decision Making, Strategic
Planning, Planning and Planning Tools, Rational & Moral Decision Making.
Organizing: Fundamentals of Organizing, Responsibility, Authority and Delegation,
Managing Human Resources, Managers and Human Resource Management; Strategic
Human Resource Planning, Organizational Change, Introduction to Organizational
Behavior, Organizational climate and culture.
Influencing: Fundamentals of Influencing and Communication, Leadership, Motivation,
Groups and Corporate Culture, Toward Explaining and Predicting Behavior; Personality;
Understanding Group Behavior; Teams and TQM ; Individual & Group Decision Making:


Emerging Approaches to Leadership.
Controlling: Principles of Controlling, Production Management and Control, Information,
Operations Controls, Understanding Communication Processes, Conflict Management.
Accounting and Finance Management: Accounting Rules and concepts, Financial
Statement, Ratio Analysis, Managerial Accounting, business Structures, Cash Flow,
Capital Budgeting, Dividend Growth Model and Policy.
Statistics for Managers: Fundamentals, grouped data and histogram, correlation and
regression.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics, Intellectual Property Rights.

Soft Skills and Personality Development
Communicative Skill (Oral and Writing)
Ability to:
Deliver Idea Clearly. Effectively and Confidently, Practice active listening skill and respond,
Present clearly and confidently to the audience, Adopt non oral skills and Use technology
during presentation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Ability to:
Identify and Analyze problems in difficult scenario, justifiable Evaluation and look for
alternatives, Expand and improve thinking skills (Explanation, Analysis and
Discussion),Think beyond the obvious and critically about value issues, Think in time to
forecast and plan, Arrive at valued conclusion, Separate number, quantity, quality and
values
Leadership Skill:
Ability to:
Acquire the essential knowhow of leadership, Lead an enterprise termed Project,
Supervise members of a group, be a versatile team member and leader
Team Work:
Ability to:
Build support, interact and work effectively with others, Understand to play alternatively
the roles of leader and member, Recognize and value others attitude, behavior and
belief/sentiment, Contribute to the planning and coordinate group work, Respond to the
decision of the group
Behavioral Skill:


Ability to:
Develop Social Grace, Express Appreciation, Use manners with when and where context,
Develop attitude of Friendliness and Optimism
Marketing Skill:
Ability to:
Assess self Potential, Analyze the needs and demands of a defined task, Project and market
the self potential to authenticate the capabilities, Enhance Interview Skills
Entrepreneurship Skill:
Ability to:
Identify job opportunities, Propose Business Opportunity, Develop self employment skill,
Build, explore and seek business opportunities and job
Life- Long Learning and Information Management Skill:
Ability to:
Garner resources to find and manage information, Receive new ideas, Develop an inquiring
mind and seek knowledge, Adopt best practices for sound decisions
Ethics, Moral and Professional Skill:
Ability to:
Practice Ethical Attitudes, Exhibit Societal Responsibility, Grasp the environmental and
cultural aspects professionally



Topics Teaching methods Hours
Principles of Management Face to Face Lectures 12.00
Group Discussions involving students 3.00
Video Demonstrations 5.00
Soft Skills and Personality Development Face to Face lectures 8.00
Role play and Video Demonstrations 4.00
Tests/Examinations/presentations 10.00
Total 45.00


Assignment (40% weight)
A word processed assignment is to be submitted and assignment will be only on Principles
of Management.

There will be two parts in the examination each containing 30% weight, 1
st
part is on
Principles of Management and the 2
nd
part is on Soft skill and Personality development.


Component-1 (Assignment) X X


5. Reassessment





1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
12. Behavioural Skills Module
presentation
outcomes


1. Class Notes
2.

1. Robert N. Lussier. (2008) Management Fundamentals, 4th Edition, Southwestern
College Publishing, Thomson Learning.
2. Stephen Robbins and Mary Coulter. (2004) Management, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall.
3. Gareth R. Jones and Jennifer M. George. (2007) Contemporary Management,5th
Edition, McGraw-Hill.
4. Kinicki and Williams Irwin. (2008) Management, McGraw Hill.
5. J.A.F. Stoner, Freeman R. E and Daniel R Gilbert. (2004) Management, 6th Edition,
Pearson Education.
6. Fraidoon Mazda. (2000) Engineering Management, Addison Wesley.

1.


d. Websites
1.

1.
Module Code FET501
Module Title Principles of Management and Soft Skills Development
Phone:
E-mail:

Module Specifications Approval Date April 2014
Next Module Specifications Review Date: March 2016



Module Specifications: Research Methodology
Module Title Research Methodology
Module Code FET502

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module deals with the principles of research, research methodology and significant
phases of research. Students are taught the significant role of Literature Review in a
research cycle and the expectations from good literature review as well as procedure for
systematic literature review. The essential aspects of technical communication to develop
desirable writing skills for the preparation of research document including research paper
as well as the skills for an effective presentation are also discussed. The module also
emphasizes the desirable close knit relation between innovation and concept of out of the
box thinking. Students will get an insight into the privilege, honour and the associated
responsibilities of a researcher

45 in 3 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Describe the value, scope, relevance and mandatory steps of research as well as
principles of effective research
2. Demonstrate the application and utility of the Systematic approach and out of box
thinking concepts for research to be effective
3. Demonstrate the procedures outlined for a systematic Literature Review
4. Analyze and prepare well structured research proposal and research paper invoking
clearly outlined principles
5. Identify and apply the essential skills desirable for an effective technical presentation
2. Module Contents

Foundations of Research Definitions of Research, Mandatory Steps in Research, Types
of Research, Relevance of Research for Innovation and Technology Development, Effective
Research and Self Discipline.
Out Of the Box Thinking and Systematic approach in Research Transformation to
Impossible Thinking, Convergent and Divergent Thinking, Generation, Evaluation and
Selection of Ideas.
Literature Review Importance of Literature Review, Constituents of Good Literature
Review, Strategies for Literature Search, Referencing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
Academic Standards and Ethics
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
Research Proposal Structure of a Good Research Proposal, Getting Started, Tips for
Compilation of Good Research Proposal.
Technical Communication - Research Paper for Publication- Significance of Problem
Statement and its scope, Formulation of Hypothesis, Adequacy of Methodology,
Significance of Presentation and Discussion of Results, Relevance and Importance of
references.
Effective Presentation Preparation, Templates, Balance between Good Design and Good
Content, Planning and Sequencing, PAMPERS (Projection, Articulation, Modulation,
Punctuation, Enunciation, Repetition and Speed) rule, PEOPLE (Position & Gestures, Eye
Contact, Orientation, Proximation, Looks & Appearance, and Expressions & Emotion) rule,
4Ps Rule (Plan, Prepare, Practice and Present), Essentials of Effectiveness, Effective
Pausing and Inclusive Answering.



Foundations of Research Face to Face Lectures 5.00
Out Of the Box Thinking and Systematic
approach in Research
Face to Face lectures 3.00
Literature Review Face to Face lectures 6.00
Research Proposal Face to Face lectures 4.00
Technical Communication Face to Face lectures 6.00
Effective Presentation Face to Face lectures 3.00
Case study Guest lecture 3.00
Seminar 0.00
Total 45.00


Assignment (40% weight) followed by a presentation on the assignment (10% weight)
student.




Component-2 (Examination) X X X


5. Reassessment




1. Knowledge
instructions
2. Understanding
and demonstrations
12. Behavioural Skills Module
presentation
outcomes


1. Class Notes
2. Booth W. C, Colomb and G.G Williams. (2005) The Craft of Research, Chicago University
Press
3. Willium M.K and Trochim. (2003)Research Methods, 2nd Edition, Biztantra Publications
4. Jonathan Grix. (2004) The Foundation of Research, Palgrave Study Guides

1. Wisker Gina. (2001) The Post Graduate Research Handbook, Palgrave
2. Rugg G. and Petre M. (2004) The Unwritten Rules of Ph.D research, Open University
Press


1.

d. Websites
1.

1.
Module Code FET502
Module Title Research Methodology
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Industry Internship
Module Title Industry Internship
Module Code FET503

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student experience an industrial or business
environment. The student will visit various departments of an industry/business and
observe the activities in each department for a certain duration of time and try to relate
his/her experience with the theory practiced back at the faculty. The student should
develop a report and make a presentation on his/her experience at the industry/business.

Minimum number of Internship hours
150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Internship report: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Presentation : 50% Weight
Pass requirement
for presentation and report submission




1. Describe the organization structure of the industry/business
2. Identify Business objectives of the organization
3. Describe the various departments of the organization and their activities and
responsibilities to meet the business objectives
4. Discuss the limitations and new opportuinites for growth of the organization
5. Express the education and skill requirement of graduates to pursue their career in
industry
2. Module Contents

Industry Internship in the relevant organization

Industry Internship

Field work 150.00
Report writing 30.00
Presentation preparations 30.00
Evaluation of Report and Presentations 15.00
Total 225.00


Report submitted on internship will be evaluated by a committee of examiners consisting
not less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the
Head of the Department.

Presentation on Internship to a committee of examiners consisting not less than 3
members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the Head of the
Department. (50% weight).





5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge Internship
2. Understanding Internship
3. Critical Skills Internship
4. Analytical Skills Internship
5. Problem Solving Skills Internship
6. Practical Skills Internship
7. Group Work Internship
8. Self Learning Internship
9. Written Communication Skills Report
12. Behavioural Skills Interaction with staff of the organization
13. Information Management Report
outcomes


1. Organization website
2. Discussions with Managers/Mentor/Supervisor of different departments of the
organization
Module Code FET503


Module Title Industry Internship
Module Mentors Name
Module Mentor Contact Details
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Seminar
Module Title Seminar
Module Code FET504

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student deliver a seminar based on his/her original
study on a contemparory topic of his/her area of study. The student is required to choose a
topic of interest, make personal visits to sites for survey and collection of data for analysis
and interpretation and to draw meaningful conclusions. The student should author a paper
and make a presentation on his/her findings.

150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Paper: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Choose a contemporary topic in his/her area of study for research
2. Collect relevant data by visiting organizations/sites of interest for research
3. Analyse the data and draw conclusions
4. Write and present a paper based on research findings
2. Module Contents

Selection of topic for research
Critical review on the chosen topic
Collection of relevant data
Presentation and Analysis of data
Interpretation of data

Seminar

Research work 150.00
Authoring a paper 40.00
Total 225.00


Paper submitted will be evaluated by a committee of examiners consisting not less than 3
Department.

Presentation to a committee of examiners consisting not less than 3 members appointed
by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the Head of the Department.



Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge Reading and Research
2. Understanding Reading and Research
3. Critical Skills Review on Seminar topic
4. Analytical Skills Research
5. Problem Solving Skills Research
6. Practical Skills Research
7. Group Work
8. Self Learning Reading and Research
9. Written Communication Skills Paper writing
12. Behavioural Skills Interactions
13. Information Management Paper writing
outcomes


1. Research Papers
2. Visits to sites relevant to research


Module Code FET504
Module Title Seminar
Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Training
Module Title Training
Module Code FET505

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student undergo training in an area of his/her interest
to develop proficiency. The student will choose a topic for training and undergo training in
a professional setup. The student should develop a report and make a presentation on
his/her training undergone.

150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Training report: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Apply tools and techniques proficiently in the area of the training undergone for
efficient execution of the stated objective
2. Module Contents

Same as the training content

Training

Training 150.00
Total 225.00


Report submitted on training will be evaluated by a committee of examiners consisting not
less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the Head of
the Department.

Presentation on training to a committee of examiners consisting not less than 3 members
appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the Head of the Department.


Intended Learning Outcome 1
Component-1 (Assignment) X

Component-2 (Examination) X

5. Reassessment




1. Knowledge Training
2. Understanding Training
3. Critical Skills Training
4. Analytical Skills Training
5. Problem Solving Skills Training
6. Practical Skills Training
7. Group Work Training
8. Self Learning Training
12. Behavioural Skills Interaction with staff of the organization
outcomes


1. Training manual
2. Discussions with Managers/Mentor/Supervisor related to training
Module Code FET505
Module Title Training
Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Student Competition
Module Title Student Competition
Module Code FET506

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student to take part in a technical competition
approved by the department/faculty. A student is required to meet the competition
objectives through research, development, exhibition and presentation. The student
should develop a report and make a presentation about his/her work for the competition.

150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Competition report: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Identify competition objectives and prepare to meet the challenges
2. Demonstrate his/her competition skills
2. Module Contents

Research and prepare to meet the competition objectives

Student Competition

Preparation for competition and taking part in
competition
150.00
Total 225.00


Report submitted on competition will be evaluated by a committee of examiners
consisting not less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation
with the Head of the Department.

Presentation on competition to a committee of examiners consisting not less than 3
Department.


Intended Learning Outcome 1 2

Component-2 (Examination) X X


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge Preparation for the Competition
2. Understanding Preparation for the Competition
3. Critical Skills Preparation for the Competition
4. Analytical Skills Preparation for the Competition
5. Problem Solving Skills Preparation for the Competition
6. Practical Skills Preparation for the Competition
7. Group Work Preparation for the Competition
8. Self Learning Preparation for the Competition
12. Behavioural Skills
Interaction with staff relevant to the
competition
outcomes


1. Competition objectives and regulations
2. Discussions with Mentor and Organizers of the competition
Module Code FET506
Module Title Student Competition
Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:






Module Specifications: Visit to Industries and Exhibition
Module Title Visit to Industries and Exhibition
Module Code FET507

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student aware of the developments that are
happening in the technologies and product development in his/her area of study.The
student is required to visit atleast 5 industries to understand the various technologies and
processes that are involved or adopted in making a product and visit exhibitions to know
the various types of products and options availaible in his/her area of study. The student
should develop a report and make a presentation on his/her experience of visiting
industries and exhibitions.

150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Visit report: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




1. Describe the various technologies and processes used in developing a product
2. Discuss the various product options available for performing a given task
2. Module Contents

Visit to Industries
Visit to International Exhibitions

Vist to Industries and Exhibition

Field work 150.00
Total 225.00


Report submitted on visit to industries and exhibition will be evaluated by a committee of
examiners consisting not less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in
consultation with the Head of the Department.

Presentation on visit to industries and exhibition to a committee of examiners consisting
not less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the
Head of the Department.





5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge Visit to Industries and Exhibition
2. Understanding Visit to Industries and Exhibition
3. Critical Skills Visit to Industries and Exhibition
4. Analytical Skills Visit to Industries and Exhibition
5. Problem Solving Skills Visit to Industries and Exhibition
6. Practical Skills Visit to Industries and Exhibition
7. Group Work
8. Self Learning Visit to Industries and Exhibition
12. Behavioural Skills Interaction with industry and exhibitors
outcomes


1. Industry websites
2. Exhibitors' brouchers
Module Code FET507
Module Title Visit to Industries and Exhibition
Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:






Module Specifications: Teaching and Training
Module Title Teaching and Training
Module Code FET508

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student experience teaching and training at any
educational/training institute approved by the department. A student is required to
develop teaching or training content on a module and deliver the same to a group of
students of an institute. The student is required to submit teaching/training notes along
with student feedback and make a presentation on his/her experience to a team of
examiners of the faculty.

150 in 5 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Teaching notes and feedback analysis:
50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement



After undergoing this module student will be able to:

1. Develop teaching/training notes as per the module content to meet the learning
outcomes
2. Conduct lectures/training to a group of students
3. Analyze student feedback to initiate corrective actions in his/her teaching/training
4. Assess students
2. Module Contents

Intended learning objectives
Teaching/Training content
Teaching/Training notes
Assessment methodology

Teaching and Training

Teaching and Training 150.00
Total 225.00


Report submitted on teaching and training will be evaluated by a committee of examiners
consisting not less than 3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation
with the Head of the Department.

Presentation on teaching and training to a committee of examiners consisting not less than
3 members appointed by the Academic Registrar in consultation with the Head of the
Department.



Intended Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4


5. Reassessment



1. Knowledge Teaching and Training
2. Understanding Teaching and Training
3. Critical Skills Teaching and Training
4. Analytical Skills Teaching and Training
5. Problem Solving Skills Teaching and Training
6. Practical Skills Teaching and Training
7. Group Work Teaching and Training
8. Self Learning Teaching and Training
10. Verbal Communication Skills Teaching and Presentation
11. Presentation Skills Teaching and Presentation
12. Behavioural Skills
Interaction with staff and students of the
organization
13. Information Management Report and Lecture notes development
outcomes


1. Books on Effective teaching and training methodologies



Module Code FET508
Module Title Teaching and Training
Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Group Project
Module Title Group Project
Module Code CSD599

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module is intended to apply and synergise the learning outcomes of M.Tech. in Civil
Structural Design course through a group project. The group project will focus on the
application of appropriate tools and techniques for Civil Structural Design and the use of
relevant university resources for definition and execution of the project. The group project
will enable the students to apply the theoretical and practical aspects of Theory of
Elasticity and Plasticity, Advanced Structural Mechanics, Structural Dynamics and Stability
Analysis, Advanced Design of R.C.C. and Metal Structures, Plates, Shells and
Composites,Forensics, Rehabilitation and Structural Health Monitoring as well as project
management techniques taught during the course. This module will enable the students to
gain practical experience of working in a project mode, requiring interactions with the
domain specialist to meet the technical challenges of the project undertaken. The
significant feature of the project will be the demonstration of its applicability and
quantification of benefits.

Total hours of class room and
laboratory interaction during the
module
400 in 10 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Presentations and Exhibition : 50% Weight
Component -2:
Project Report : 50% Weight
Pass requirement
A student is required to score a minimum of 40%
in each of the components and an overall 40%
for successful completion of a module and
earning the credits.
85% attendance is mandatory to be eligible for
presentation and report submission



1. Work in a team and undertake a project in the area of Civil Structural Design
2. Apply Civil Structural Design methodologies and reconfigurable techniques for
executing project
3. Apply appropriate research methodology while formulating a project
4. Define Specifications, Synthesize, Analyse, Develop and Evaluate a project
5. Develop a video which explains the project, exhibit, make a presentation and
document the work
2. Module Contents

Need for undertaking a project, design specifications, design, analysis, design evaulation
and presentation
Project Management
Costing, Finance Management, Procurement, Project Development, Testing, Project
Evaluation, Exhibition, Presentation
Team building, Team work, Leadership skills




Critical Review, Problem Formulation
and stating Objectives

Reading Journal papers , books and
other relevant materials and problem
formulation
240.00
Presentation to Reviewers 40.00
System Design Group work with supervisors guidance 200.00
System Modelling, Simulation and
Analysis
Group work with supervisors guidance 320.00
Model Building, Instrumentation,
Testing and Evaluation
Group work with supervisors guidance 320.00
Verification/Validation Group work with supervisors guidance 160.00
Drawing Conclusions Group work with supervisors guidance 80.00
Video creation, Presentation
,Thesis/Report Writing and Viva Voce
Presentation and Viva voce - Group 40.00
Thesis/Report writing - Group 120.00
Project Exhibition and Video creation -
Group
80.00
Tests/Examinations/Presentations 15.00
Total 1615.00
Note: The above time calculation is for a group of 4 students and can be modified depending on the
number of students. The project chosen should justify the time allotted.

Presentations and Exhibition

Project Report




5. Reassessment




1. Knowledge Group Project work
2. Understanding Group Project work
3. Critical Skills Group Project work
4. Analytical Skills Group Project work
5. Problem Solving Skills Group Project work
6. Practical Skills Group Project work
7. Group Work Group Project work
8. Self Learning Group Project work
9. Written Communication Skills Report writing
12. Behavioural Skills Group Project work
13. Information Management Group Project work
outcomes


1. Assigned reading relevant to the group project.
Module Code CSD599
Module Title Group Project
Module Supervisors Name Alloted on project basis
Module Supervisors Contact Details
Phone: 080-4906 5555
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Individual Project
Module Title Individual Project
Module Code CSD600

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

This module is intended to give an insight to the students on application of principles of
research methodology, preparation of research project proposal, research project
management, execution of research project and effective technical communication and
presentation. It also emphasizes the need and the relevance of a structured approach to
identify a research topic and undertake research. This module provides an opportunity for
students to apply theories and techniques learnt during course work. It invloves in-depth
work in the chosen area of study.

Total hours of class room and
laboratory interaction during the
module
1000 in 26 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Presentations and Viva voce : 50% Weight
Component -2:
Project Thesis : 50% Weight
Pass requirement
A student is required to score a minimum of 40%
in each of the components and an overall 40%
for successful completion of a module and
earning the credits.
85% attendance is mandatory to be eligible for
presentation and report submission



1.Critically review scholarly literature collected from various sources for the project
purpose and formulate a research problem
2.Prepare and present a research proposal
3.Conduct research to achieve research objectives
4.Propose new ideas/methodologies or procedures for further improvement of the
research undertaken
5.Create research document and write research papers for publications
6.Defend the research findings in front of scholarly audience
2. Module Contents

The module will cover the following:
Research Methodology
Information search, retrieval and review
Project definition and project planning
Use of conceptual models and frameworks
Problem solving and Evaluation
Interpretations and drawing conclusions
Proposing ideas or methods for further work
Thesis writing
Oral presentation
Authoring Research paper




Information search, retrieval and
review, Project definition and
project planning
Reading Journal papers , books and
other relevant materials and problem
formulation
200.00
Presentation to Reviewers 40.00
Use of conceptual models and
frameworks
Individual work with supervisors
guidance
150.00
Problem solving and Evaluation Individual work with supervisors
guidance
150.00
Interpretations and drawing
conclusions
guidance
150.00
Proposing ideas or methods for
further work
guidance
100.00
Presentation ,Thesis/Report
Writing and Viva Voce, Authoring
Research paper
Presentation and Viva voce 30.00
Thesis/Report writing, Authoring
research paper
150.00
Video creation 15.00
Total 1000.00


Presentations (Pre, Interim and Final with Viva-Voce and submission of research paper)

Project Thesis (will be moderated by a second examiner)


Component-1 (Assignment) X X X X X X

Component-2 (Examination) X X X X X X

5. Reassessment


2. The maximum number of such opportunities are limited as per the academic
regulations governing this course.


1. Knowledge Individual Project work
2. Understanding Individual Project work
3. Critical Skills Individual Project work
4. Analytical Skills Individual Project work
5. Problem Solving Skills Individual Project work
6. Practical Skills Individual Project work
7. Group Work Individual Project work
8. Self Learning Individual Project work
9. Written Communication Skills Report writing
12. Behavioural Skills Individual Project work
13. Information Management Individual Project work
outcomes


1. Lecture Sessions on individual project, Thesis Preparation delivered by the concerned
Head of Dept.
Module Code CSD600
Module Title Individual Project
Project Supervisors Name
Project Supervisors Contact Details
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Conference Publication
Module Title Conference Publication
Module Code FET509

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student submit and present a research paper in a
conference based on his/her research work during his/her course. The student is required
to carryout original research, author a conference paper and present it. The student is also
required to submit the paper to a conference approved by the department and make a
presentation to the examiners in the faculty.

120 in 4 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Paper: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




2. Write a conference paper based on research and present in the conference
2. Module Contents


Conference Publication

Authoring and Presentation of paper 70.00
Total 215.00


Department.






5. Reassessment



3. Critical Skills Literature Review
7. Group Work
outcomes


1. Research Papers
Module Code FET509
Module Title Conference Publication


Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:




Module Specifications: Journal Publication
Module Title Journal Publication
Module Code FET510

I. Module Summary

1. Aim and Summary

The aim of this module is to make a student submit a research paper to a journal based on
his/her research work during the course. The student is required to carryout original
research, author a journal paper for publication. The student is also required to submit the
research paper to a journal approved by the department and make a presentation to the
examiners in the faculty.

120 in 4 weeks
Module marks
Total Marks : 100
Component -1:
Paper: 50% Weight
Component -2:
Pass requirement




2. Write a research paper based on research and publish in a journal
2. Module Contents


Journal Paper

Authoring and Publication of paper 70.00
Total 215.00


Department.






5. Reassessment



3. Critical Skills Literature Review
7. Group Work
outcomes


1. Research Papers
Module Code FET510
Module Title Journal Publication


Module Mentors Name
Phone:
E-mail:


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