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Civil Engineering — 5th Semester Syllabus

Civil Engineering

Credits Allocation Table (L-T-P Structure)

Course Title	Code	L	T	P	Credits
Structural Design-I	101501	3	0	0	3
Environmental Engineering-I	101502	3	1	0	4
Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing	101503	2	0	0	2
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering	101504	3	0	0	3
Professional Practice, Law & Ethics	101505	3	0	0	0
Disability, Accessibility and Universal Design	101506	3	0	0	0
Open Elective Course-I	1015XX-OE	3	0	0	3
Program Elective-I	1015XX-PE	3	0	0	3
Structural Design-I Lab	101501P	0	0	2	1
Environmental Engineering-I Lab	101502P	0	0	2	1
Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing Lab	101503P	0	0	2	1
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering Lab	101504P	0	0	2	1
Internship-II	104506	0	0	0	4
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	26

Structural Design-I

101501

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Fundamentals of RC Design and the Working Stress Method

This unit introduces the basic material properties of concrete and steel, and the foundational design concepts using the elastic theory.
It covers the traditional working stress method (WSM) and its application to different types of beam sections.
Concepts of Reinforced Concrete: Introduction to RC, stress-strain characteristics of concrete and steel, and the elastic theory.
Working Stress Method: Design philosophy and assumptions of the method.
Singly Reinforced Beam Analysis and Design: Analysis and design of balanced, under- reinforced, and over-reinforced rectangular sections using the WSM.

Unit 2.0: Limit State Method: Principles and Design of Beams

Principles and Design of Beams: This unit transitions to the modern limit state method (LSM) of design.
It explains the core concepts of LSM and applies them to the design of various beam types for flexure, shear, and torsion.
Concepts of Limit State Method: Principles of probability and reliability, characteristic loads and strengths, partial safety factors for loads and materials, and the different limit states of collapse and serviceability.
Design of Beams for Flexure: Design of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced, rectangular, and T-sections.
Design for Shear and Bond: Principles of shear resistance, design of shear reinforcement, and ensuring proper bond and anchorage.
Design for Bending and Torsion: Design of beams subjected to combined bending and Design of Compression Members (Columns): This unit focuses on the design of columns, which are critical elements for supporting axial and bending loads.
It covers short and slender columns under various loading conditions.
Design for Axial Loads: Design of short columns subjected to direct compression.
Design for Uni-axial Bending: Design of columns subjected to combined axial load and uni- axial bending moment as per IS Code methods.
Design for Bi-axial Bending: Design of columns for axial load and bi-axial bending moment.

Unit 3.0: Design of Compression Members (Columns)

Design for Axial Loads: Design of short columns subjected to direct compression
Design for Uni-axial Bending: Design of columns subjected to combined axial load and uni-axial bending moment as per IS Code methods
Design for Bi-axial Bending: Design of columns for axial load and bi-axial bending moment

Unit 4.0: Design of Slabs and Staircases

This unit covers the design of common slab systems and different types of staircases.
It includes the design of one-way and two-way slabs, as well as complex slab systems like flat slabs.
Design of Slabs: Design of one-way and two-way slabs.
Design of Flat Slabs: Design considerations for flat slabs.
Design of Staircases: Design of dog-legged and open-well type staircases.

Unit 5.0: Design of Foundations

This unit addresses the design of various types of concrete foundations for transferring building loads to the supporting soil.
Design of Isolated Footings: Design of square and rectangular isolated footings subjected to axial load and moments.
Design of Combined Foundations: Design of combined footings for supporting multiple columns.

Unit 6.0: Prestressed Concrete

This unit introduces the advanced topic of prestressed concrete.
It covers the fundamental principles, materials, prestressing methods, and the analysis of prestressed members.
Principles of Prestressed Concrete: Basic principles, materials, and methods of prestressing (pre-tensioning and post-tensioning).
Losses in Prestress: Analysis of various types of losses, including elastic shortening, creep, shrinkage, and friction.
Analysis of Prestressed Sections: Analysis of various types of sections (rectangular, T- section, box section, and girders) subjected to prestress and external loads.

Environmental Engineering-I

101502

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Water

-Sources of Water and quality issues, water quality requirement for different beneficial uses, Water quality standards, water quality indices, water safety plans, Water Supply systems, Need for planned water supply schemes, Water demand industrial and agricultural water requirements, Components of water supply system;
Transmission of water, Distribution system, Various valves used in W/S systems, service reservoirs and design.

Unit 2.0: Water Treatment

aeration, sedimentation, coagulation flocculation, filtration, disinfection, advanced treatments like adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes.

Unit 3.0: Air – Composition and Properties of Air

7 hrs Air - Composition and properties of air, Quantification of air pollutants, Monitoring of air pollutants, Air pollution- Occupational hazards, Urban air pollution automobile pollution, Chemistry of combustion.

Unit 4.0: Automobile Engines, Air Quality Standards and Control Measures for Air Pollution

7 hrs Automobile engines, quality of fuel, operating conditions and interrelationship.
Air quality standards, Control measures for Air pollution, construction and limitations.

Unit 5.0: Noise – Basic Concept, Measurement and Control Methods

5 hrs Noise- Basic concept, measurement and various control methods.

Unit 6.0: Building Plumbing

8 hrs Building Plumbing-Introduction to various types of home plumbing systems for water supply and waste water disposal, high rise building plumbing, Pressure reducing valves, Break pressure tanks, Storage tanks, Building drainage for high rise buildings, various kinds of fixtures and fittings used.

Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing

101503

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Basic Principles and Methodology of Economics

8 hrs Basic Principles and Methodology of Economics.
Demand/Supply – elasticity –Government Policies and Application.
Theory of the Firm and Market Structure.
Basic Macro-economic Concepts (including GDP/GNP/NI/Disposable Income) and Identities for both closed and open economies.
Aggregate demand and Supply (IS/LM).
Price Indices (WPI/CPI), Interest rates, Direct and Indirect Taxes.
Public Sector Economics –Welfare, Externalities, Labour Market.
Components of Monetary and Financial System, Central Bank –Monetary Aggregates;
Commercial Banks & their functions;
Capital and Debt Markets.
Monetary and Fiscal Policy Tools & their impact on the economy – Inflation and Phillips Curve.

Unit 2.0: Elements of Business/Managerial Economics and Forms of Organizations

7 hrs Elements of Business/Managerial Economics and forms of organizations.
Cost & Cost Control –Techniques, Types of Costs, Lifecycle costs, Budgets, Break even Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Application of Linear Programming.
Investment Analysis – NPV, ROI, IRR, Payback Period, Depreciation, Time value of money (present and future worth of cash flows).
Business Forecasting –Elementary techniques.
Statements – Cash flow, Financial.
Case Study Method.

Unit 3.0: Indian Economy

4 hrs Indian economy - Brief overview of post-independence period – plans.
Post reform Growth, Structure of productive activity.
Issues of Inclusion – Sectors, States/Regions, Groups of people (M/F), Urbanization.
Employment–Informal, Organized, Unorganized, Public, Private.
Challenges and Policy Debates in Monetary, Fiscal, Social, External sectors.

Unit 4.0: Estimation / Measurements for Various Items

9 hrs Estimation / Measurements for various items- Introduction to the process of Estimation;
Use of relevant Indian Standard Specifications for the same, taking out quantities from the given requirements of the work, comparison of different alternatives, Bar bending schedules, Mass haul Diagrams, Estimating Earthwork and Foundations, Estimating Concrete and Masonry, Finishes, Interiors, MEP works;
BIM and quantity take-offs; adding equipment costs; labour costs; rate analysis;
Material survey-Thumb rules for computation of materials requirement for different materials for buildings, percentage breakup of the cost, cost sensitive index,

Unit 5.0: Specifications and Rate Analysis

5 hrs Specifications-Types, requirements and importance, detailed specifications for buildings, roads, minor bridges and industrial structures.
Rate analysis-Purpose, importance and necessity of the same, factors affecting, task work, daily output from different equipment/ productivity.

Unit 6.0: Tender and Preparing Bids

9 hrs Tender- Preparation of tender documents, importance of inviting tenders, contract types, relative merits, prequalification. general and special conditions, termination of contracts, extra work and Changes, penalty and liquidated charges, Settlement of disputes, R.A.
Bill & Final Bill, Payment of advance, insurance, claims, price variation, etc.
Preparing Bids- Bid Price buildup: Material, Labour, Equipment costs, Risks, Direct & Indirect Overheads, Profits;
Bid conditions, alternative specifications;
Alternative Bids.
Bid process management.
Introduction to Acts pertaining to-Minimum wages, Workman's compensation, Contracts, Arbitration, Easement rights.

Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering

101504

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Introduction and Precipitation

5 hrs Introduction - hydrologic cycle, water-budget equation, history of hydrology, world water balance, applications in engineering, sources of data.
Precipitation - forms of precipitation, characteristics of precipitation in India, measurement of precipitation, rain gauge network, mean precipitation over an area, deptharea-duration relationships, maximum intensity/depth- duration-frequency relationship, Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP), rainfall data in India.

Unit 2.0: Abstractions from Precipitation

5 hrs Abstractions from precipitation - evaporation process, evaporimeters, analytical methods of evaporation estimation, reservoir evaporation and methods for its reduction, evapotranspiration, measurement of evapotranspiration, evapotranspiration equations, potential evapotranspiration over India, actual evapotranspiration, interception, depression storage, infiltration, infiltration capacity, measurement of infiltration, modelling infiltration capacity, classification of infiltration capacities, infiltration indices.

Unit 3.0: Runoff

3 hrs Runoff - runoff volume, SCS-CN method of estimating runoff volume, flowduration curve, flow-mass curve, hydrograph, factors affecting runoff hydrograph, components of hydrograph, base flow separation, effective rainfall, unit hydrograph surface water resources of India, environmental flows.

Unit 4.0: Ground Water and Well Hydrology; Water Withdrawals and Uses

6 hrs Ground water and well hydrology - forms of subsurface water, saturated formation, aquifer properties, geologic formations of aquifers, well hydraulics: steady state flow in wells, equilibrium equations for confined and unconfined aquifers, aquifer tests.
Water withdrawals and uses – water for energy production, water for agriculture, water for hydroelectric generation; flood control.
Analysis of surface water supply, Water requirement of crops- Crops and crop seasons in India, cropping pattern, duty and delta;
Quality of irrigation water;
Soil-water relationships, root zone soil water, infiltration, consumptive use, irrigation requirement, frequency of irrigation;
Methods of applying water to the fields: surface, sub- surface, sprinkler and trickle / drip irrigation.

Unit 5.0: Distribution Systems and Design of Channels

4 hrs Distribution systems - canal systems, alignment of canals, canal losses, estimation of design discharge.
Design of channels- rigid boundary channels, alluvial channels, Kennedy’s and Lacey’s theory of regime channels.
Canal outlets: non-modular, semi-modular and modula.r outlets.
Water logging: causes, effects and remedial measures.
Lining of canals, types of

Unit 6.0: Dams and Spillways

Classification, design considerations, estimation and control of seepage, slope protection.
Gravity dams: forces on gravity dams, causes of failure, stress analysis, elementary and practical profile.
Arch and buttress dams.
Spillways: components of spillways, types of gates for spillway crests;
Reservoirs- Types, capacity of reservoirs, yield of reservoir, reservoir regulation, sedimentation, economic height of dam, selection of suitable site.

Professional Practice, Law & Ethics

101505

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Professional Practice

Respective roles of various stakeholders: Government (constituting regulatory bodies and standardization organizations, prescribing norms to ensure safety of the citizens);
Standardization Bodies (ex.
BIS, IRC)(formulating standards of practice); professional bodies (ex.
Institution of Engineers(India), Indian Roads Congress, IIA/ COA, ECI, Local Bodies/ Planning Authorities) (certifying professionals and offering platforms for interaction);
Clients/ owners (role governed by contracts);
Developers (role governed by regulations such as RERA);
Consultants (role governed by bodies such as CEAI);
Contractors (role governed by contracts and regulatory Acts and Standards);
Manufacturers/ Vendors/ Service agencies (role governed by contracts and regulatory Acts and Standards)

Unit 2.0: Professional Ethics

Definition of Ethics, Professional Ethics, Business Ethics, Corporate Ethics, Engineering Ethics, Personal Ethics;
Code of Ethics as defined in the website of Institution of Engineers (India);
Profession, Professionalism, Professional Responsibility, Professional Ethics;
Conflict of Interest, Gift Vs Bribery, Environmental breaches, Negligence, Deficiencies in state-of-the-art;
Vigil Mechanism, Whistleblowing, protected disclosures.

Unit 3.0: General Principles of Contracts Management

Indian Contract Act, 1972 and amendments covering General principles of contracting;
Contract Formation & Law;
Privacy of contract;
Various types of contract and their features;
Valid & Voidable Contracts;
Prime and sub- contracts;
Joint Ventures & Consortium;
Complex contract terminology;
Tenders, Request For Proposals, Bids & Proposals;
Bid Evaluation;
Contract Conditions & Specifications;
Critical /“Red Flag” conditions;
Contract award & Notice To Proceed;
Variations & Changes in Contracts;
Differing site conditions;
Cost escalation;
Delays, Suspensions & Terminations;
Time extensions & Force Majeure;
Delay Analysis;
Liquidated damages & Penalties;
Insurance & Taxation;
Performance and Excusable Non-performance;
Contract documentation;
Contract Notices;
Wrong practices in contracting (Bid shopping, Bid fixing, Cartels);
Reverse auction;
Case Studies;
Build-Own-Operate & variations;
Public- Private Partnerships;
International Commercial Terms;

Unit 4.0: Arbitration, Conciliation and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) System

Arbitration – meaning, scope and types – distinction between laws of 1940 and 1996;
UNCITRAL model law – Arbitration and expert determination;
Extent of judicial intervention;
International interim measures by court;
Arbitration tribunal – appointment, challenge, jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal, powers, grounds of challenge, procedure and court assistance;
Award including Form and content, Grounds for setting aside an award, Enforcement, Appeal and Revision;
Enforcement of foreign awards – New York and Geneva Convention Awards;
Distinction between conciliation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration, confidentiality, resort to judicial proceedings, costs;
Dispute Resolution Boards;
Lok Adalats

Unit 5.0: Engagement of Labour and Labour & Other Construction-related Laws

Role of Labour in Civil Engineering;
Methods of engaging labour- on rolls, labour sub-contract, piece rate work;
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947;
Collective bargaining;
Industrial Employment ( Standing Orders) Act, 1946;
Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923;
Building & Other Construction Workers (regulation of employment and conditions of service) Act (1996) and Rules (1998);
RERA Act 2017, NBC 2017.

Unit 6.0: Law Relating to Intellectual Property

Introduction – meaning of intellectual property, main forms of IP, Copyright, Trademarks, Patents and Designs, Secrets;
Law relating to Copyright in India including Historical evolution of Copy Rights Act, 1957, Meaning of copyright – computer programs, Ownership of copyrights and assignment, Criteria of infringement, Piracy in Internet – Remedies and procedures in India;
Law relating to Patents under Patents Act, 1970 including Concept and historical perspective of patents law in India, Patentable inventions with special reference to biotechnology products, Patent protection for computer programs, Process of obtaining patent – application, examination, opposition and sealing of patents, Patent cooperation treaty and grounds for opposition, Rights and obligations of patentee, Duration of patents – law and policy considerations, Infringement and related remedies;

Disability, Accessibility and Universal Design

101506

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Human Diversity and Inclusion – An Introductory Perspective

An Introductory Perspective Understanding concepts of diversity (may please include all vulnerable groups), inclusion, need and significance, impacts.

Unit 2.0: Understanding Disability – Definitions, Models and Prevalence

Definitions, Models and Prevalence Theory of disability, Various concepts and models, Prevalence

Unit 3.0: Disability Types and Environmental Needs – I and II

9 hrs Disability Types and Environmental Needs - I Disability Classification, functional limitations and key coping strategies in the environment For eg.
Physical, Movement disabilities, Vision Impairments Disability Types and Environmental Needs - II Hearing, Speech, Cognitive, Learning and other disabilities as per the RPWD Act 2016.

Unit 4.0: Environmental Barriers

Introduction & Classification Physical, Social, Institutional Barriers in diverse National and International Contexts Introduction to Harmonized Guidelines, NBC, and other exemplary international codes and guidelines Basics of Accessibility Codes and their review Legislative Policies and Programs UNCRPD, RPWD Act, 2016, SDGs, and urban development programs in Indian context other international and national policies

Unit 5.0: Universal Design Theory – I and II

8 hrs Universal Design Theory – I Evolution from Barrier Free Environment to Universal Design, Definitions, Associated Myths and Concepts, Terminologies and Perspectives Universal Design Theory - II Universal Design Principles (International, Indian, UD goals) Universal Design Case Studies Built Environment Case Studies from Urban Transportation and other contexts like peri urban, rural settings.

Unit 6.0: Universal Design Case Studies

Built Environment Case Studies from Urban Transportation and other contexts like peri urban, rural settings.

Open Elective Course-I

1015XX-OE

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Program Elective-I

1015XX-PE

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Structural Design-I Lab

101501P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Design and drawing of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced rectangular and T-section simply supported and continuous beam.
Design and drawing of one way, two way simply supported and continuous slab system.
Design and drawing of Dog-legged and open wall type staircases.
Design and drawing of columns and foundation.
Design and drawing of Retaining wall. (Cantilever and counterfort)

Prescribed Experiments

Design and drawing of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced rectangular and T-section simply supported and continuous beam.
Design and drawing of one way, two way simply supported and continuous slab system.
Design and drawing of Dog-legged and open wall type staircases.
Design and drawing of columns and foundation.
Design and drawing of Retaining wall. (Cantilever and counterfort)

Environmental Engineering-I Lab

101502P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Physical Characterization of water: Turbidity, Electrical Conductivity, pH
Analysis of solids content of water: Dissolved, Settleable, suspended, total, volatile, inorganic etc.
Alkalinity and acidity, Hardness: total hardness, calcium and magnesium hardness
Analysis of ions: copper, chloride and sulfate
Optimum coagulant dose

Prescribed Experiments

Physical Characterization of water: Turbidity, Electrical Conductivity, pH
Analysis of solids content of water: Dissolved, Settleable, suspended, total, volatile, inorganic etc.
Alkalinity and acidity, Hardness: total hardness, calcium and magnesium hardness
Analysis of ions: copper, chloride and sulfate
Optimum coagulant dose

Engineering Economics, Estimation & Costing Lab

101503P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Deriving an approximate estimate for a multistoried building by approximate methods.
Detailed estimate for the following with the required material survey for the same. a. Ground plus three storied RCC Framed structure building with blockwork walls b. bridge with minimum 2 spans c. factory building d. road work e. cross drainage work f. Ground plus three storied building with load-bearing walls g. Cost of finishes, MEP works for (f) above
Preparation of valuation report in standard Government form.
Assignments on rate analysis, specifications and simple estimates.
Detailed estimate of minor structure.
Preparation of Bar bending schedule.

Prescribed Experiments

Deriving an approximate estimate for a multistoried building by approximate methods.
Detailed estimate for the following with the required material survey for the same. a. Ground plus three storied RCC Framed structure building with blockwork walls b. bridge with minimum 2 spans c. factory building d. road work e. cross drainage work f. Ground plus three storied building with load-bearing walls g. Cost of finishes, MEP works for (f) above
Preparation of valuation report in standard Government form.
Assignments on rate analysis, specifications and simple estimates.
Detailed estimate of minor structure.
Preparation of Bar bending schedule.

Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering Lab

101504P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Introduction to Darcy’s law
Determination of hydraulic conductivity
Steady flow into a well in unconfined aquifer
Steady flow into a well in confined aquifer
Measurement of infiltration using double ring infiltrometer
Rainfall measurement using rain gauge
Evaporation measurement using evaporimeter
Analysis of rainfall data
Analysis of evaporation data

Prescribed Experiments

Introduction to Darcy’s law
Determination of hydraulic conductivity
Steady flow into a well in unconfined aquifer
Steady flow into a well in confined aquifer
Measurement of infiltration using double ring infiltrometer
Rainfall measurement using rain gauge
Evaporation measurement using evaporimeter
Analysis of rainfall data
Analysis of evaporation data

Internship-II

104506

Laboratory Subject • Course Details

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