CE 3rd Semester Syllabus

Unit 1Numerical Methods – 1

Solution of polynomial and transcendental equations · Bisection method · Newton-Raphson method · Regula-Falsi method · Finite differences · Relation between operators · Interpolation using Newton's forward and backward difference formulae · Interpolation with unequal intervals · Newton's divided difference · Lagrange's formulae

Unit 2Numerical Methods – 2

Numerical Differentiation · Numerical integration · Trapezoidal rule · Simpson's 1/3rd rule · Simpson's 3/8 rule · Solution of Simultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations by Gauss's Elimination · Gauss's Jordan · Crout's methods · Jacobi's · Gauss-Seidal · Relaxation method

Unit 3Numerical Methods – 3

Ordinary differential equations · Taylor's series · Euler and modified Euler's methods · RungeKutta method of fourth order for solving first and second order equations · Milne's and Adam's predictor-corrector methods · Partial differential equations · Finite difference solution two dimensional Laplace equation · Poisson equation · Implicit and explicit methods for one dimensional heat equation (Bender-Schmidt and Crank-Nicholson methods) · Finite difference explicit method for wave equation

Unit 4Transform Calculus

Laplace Transform · Properties of Laplace Transform · Laplace transform of periodic functions · Finding inverse Laplace transform by different methods · convolution theorem · Evaluation of integrals by Laplace transform · solving ODEs by Laplace Transform method · Fourier transforms

Unit 5Concept of Probability

Probability Mass function · Probability Density Function · Discrete Distribution · Binomial · Poisson's · Continuous Distribution · Normal Distribution · Exponential Distribution

Unit 1Stones, Brick, Mortar and Concrete

Stones – Occurrence, Classification of Rocks, varieties, Characteristics and their testing, uses, quarrying and dressing of stones, Deterioration of Stones, Retardation of Decay of Stones, Preservation of Stones, Artificial Stones. · Brick – Manufacturing, characteristics, Classification and uses, Improved brick from inferior soils, Hand molding brick table, Clay‑fly ash brick table. · Concrete – Ingredients, Grades of Concrete, Concrete Production, Special Concrete.

Unit 2Timber, Glass, Steel and Aluminium

Timber – Important timbers, their engineering properties and uses, defects in timber, seasoning and treatment, need for wood substitutes, Plywood, Particle Board, Fibre Board, Applications of wood and wood products, Plaster Boards, Adhesives, types of Gypsum Board and their uses. · Glass – What is glass, Nature of glass, Structure of glass, Macro molecular structure, Main oxides in glass, Thermal and optical properties, Effect of coating. · Steel – Physical properties of structural steel, Grades of steel. · Aluminium – Properties, Forms, Uses, Advantages.

Unit 3Flooring, Roofing, Plumbing and Sanitary Material

Flooring and Roofing tiles, Types of flooring – Marble, Kota stone, wood etc., Type of roofing, P.V.C. materials, CI, GI, Asbestos pipe, Stone ware pipes.

Unit 4Paints, Enamels and Varnishes

Composition of oil paint, characteristic of an ideal paint, preparation of paint, covering power of paints, Painting – Plastered surfaces, painting wood surfaces, painting metal surfaces; Defects, Effect of weather, enamels, distemper, water wash and colour wash, Varnish, French polish, Wax polish.

Unit 5Miscellaneous Construction Materials

Bitumen, Tar and Asphalt – their characteristics and uses, Ultra Poly Vinyl chloride pipes, Thermal and sound insulating materials, water proofing materials.

Unit 1Surveying & Levelling

Basic Definitions of Surveying · Principles of Surveying · Classification of Surveying · Methods of Linear Measurement (Ranging) · Accessories for Linear Measurement · Chain Surveying · Compass Surveying · Plane Table Surveying · Correction and Errors · Definition of Levelling · Types of Levelling Operations · Principles of Levelling · Problems in Levelling · Computation of Area and Volumes

Unit 2Theodolite Traversing

Types of Theodolite Traversing · Temporary Adjustment · Latitude & Departure · Plotting & Adjustment · Omitted Measurements (EDM) · Trigonometric Levelling

Unit 3Tacheometry

Tachometric Systems and Principles · Stadia System · Uses of Analytic Lens · Tangential System · Subtense System · Instrument Constant · Field Work Reduction · Direct‑Reading Tacheometer · Use of Tacheometry for Traversing and Contouring

Unit 4Curves

Classification and Use of Curves · Elements of Circular Curves · Calculations for Circular Curves · Setting Out Curves by Offsets · Setting Out Curves by Theodolites · Compound Curves · Reverse Curves · Transition Curves · Vertical Curves · Setting Out Curves

Unit 5Hydrographic Survey

Soundings · Methods of Observations for Soundings · Computations and Plotting of Soundings · Principles of Photographic Surveying · Aerial Photography · Tilt and Height Distortions · Setting Out Works

Unit 1Drawing of Building Elements

Various types of footings (open foundation, raft, grillage, pile, well foundation) · Frames of doors and windows · Various types of doors, windows and ventilators · Lintels and arches · Stairs and staircases · Trusses · Flooring · Roofs

Unit 2Building Planning

Classification of buildings · National Building Codes and Rules · Building bye‑laws · Open area and setbacks · FAR terminology · Design and drawing of buildings · Design concepts and philosophies · Sketch plans and working drawings for residential, institutional and commercial buildings · Site plans · Presentation techniques · Pictorial drawings · Perspective and rendering · Model making · Introduction to computer‑aided design and drafting (CAD) · Principles of architectural composition (unity, contrast, etc.) · Principles of planning · Orientation in detailed drawings

Unit 3Building Services

Water supply systems · Sewerage and drainage systems · Sanitary fittings and fixtures · Plumbing systems · Internal drainage principles · External drainage principles · Electrification of buildings · Intelligent building systems · Elevators and escalators – standards and uses · Air‑conditioning systems · Fire‑fighting systems · Building safety and security systems · Ventilation and lighting · Staircase safety · Fire safety measures · Thermal insulation · Acoustics of buildings

Unit 4Principles of Architectural Design

Definition of architecture and factors influencing architectural development · Characteristics and features of architectural styles, historic examples, creative principles · Principles of architectural composition – unity, balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, harmony, accentuation, contrast · Organising principles – symmetry, hierarchy, axis, linear, concentric, radial, asymmetric grouping, primary and secondary masses, role of colour, texture, shapes/forms · Architectural space and mass – visual and emotional effects of geometric forms, space activity, tolerance space · Forms related to materials and structural systems · Elements of architecture – functions (pragmatic utility, circulatory, symbolic, physiological), structure (physical, perceptual), space (positive, negative), aesthetics (visual perception), protection (climate protection), comfort factors

Unit 5Perspective Drawing and Town Planning

Elements of perspective drawing – simple problems, one‑point and two‑point perspectives · Energy‑efficient building design · Master plan concepts, structure plan, detailed town‑planning scheme, action plan · Estimating future needs – planning standards for different land uses · Allocation for commerce, industries, public amenities, open areas · Planning standards for density distributions and density zones · Planning standards for traffic network – road and path standards · Provision for urban growth, growth models, plan implementation · Town‑planning legislation and municipal acts · Planning of controlled development schemes · Urban financing, land acquisition, slum‑clearance schemes · Pollution control aspects

Unit 1Simple Stress and Strains

Concept of elastic body stress and strain · Hooke’s law · Various types of stress and strains · Elastic constants · Stresses in compound bars, composite and tapering bars · Temperature stresses · Complex stress and strains – two‑dimensional and three‑dimensional stress system · Normal and tangential stresses · Principal planes · Principal stresses and strains · Mohr’s circle of stresses

Unit 2Bending and Shearing Stresses

Theory of simple bending · Concept of pure bending and bending stress · Equation of bending · Neutral axis · Section modulus · Differential equation of the elastic curve · Determination of bending stresses in simply supported, cantilever and overhanging beams subjected to point load and uniformly distributed load · Bending stress distribution across beam cross‑section · Shearing stress distribution across beam cross‑section

Unit 3Determination of Slope and Deflection of Beams

Double integration method for slope and deflection · Macaulay’s method · Area‑moment method · Conjugate beam method · Strain energy method · Castiglione’s method · Unit load method

Unit 4Columns and Struts

Theory of columns and slenderness ratio · Direct and bending stresses in short columns · Kern of a section · Buckling and stability analysis · Euler’s buckling load for various end conditions · Rankine’s formula · Eccentric loads and secant formula · Imperfections in columns · Thin pressure vessels: cylinders and spheres · Stress due to internal pressure · Change in diameter and volume of vessels · Theories of failure for pressure vessels

Unit 5Torsion of Shafts

Concept of pure torsion and torsion equation · Determination of shear stress and angle of twist for solid circular shafts · Determination of shear stress and angle of twist for hollow circular shafts · Analysis of combined bending and torsion problems · Unsymmetrical bending: principal moment of inertia and product of inertia · Bending of beams not in a plane of symmetry · Shear center determination · Pure bending of curved beams (rectangular, circular, trapezoidal sections) · Stress distribution and neutral axis in curved beams

Unit 1General Study of ancient monuments e.g. Forts, Bridges, Buildings and various other civil engineering related structures

Overview of ancient monuments including forts, bridges, buildings and related civil engineering structures

Unit 2Environmental practices adopted in construction of historical structure during ancient/medieval period

Study of environmental practices applied in ancient and medieval construction

Unit 3Construction techniques and materials used in historical structures

Investigation of construction techniques and materials employed in historical structures

Unit 4Various planning aspects adopted in historical structures

Analysis of planning aspects in historical civil engineering works

Unit 5Visit of various historical structures and museums to understand history of civil engineering practices

Field visits to historical structures and museums for learning civil engineering history