Abhi PYQ

7th Semester Syllabus

Civil Engineering with Computer Application

Credits Table

Course Title L T P Credits
Professional Practice, Law & Ethics [119701] 2 0 0 2
Program Elective-II [1197XX] 3 0 0 3
Program Elective-III [1197XX] 3 0 0 3
Open Elective-I [1007XX] 3 0 0 3
Summer Entrepreneurship-III [100707P] 0 0 0 8
Project-I [100709P] 0 0 0 6
TOTAL 25

Theory Subjects

Practical / Project

Professional Practice, Law & Ethics [119701]

  • Unit 1.0 (5 hrs): 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 (3 hrs): 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 (6 hrs): 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 subcontracts; 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 (6 hrs): 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 commercial arbitration
    • Arbitration agreements - essential and kinds, validity, reference and 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 (3 hrs): 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 (5 hrs): 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

Text/Reference Books:

  1. B.S. Patil, Legal Aspects of Building and Engineering Contracts, 1974.
  2. The National Building Code, BIS, 2017
  3. RERA Act, 2017
  4. Meena Rao (2006), Fundamental concepts in Law of Contract, 3rd Edn. Professional Offset
  5. Neelima Chandiramani (2000), The Law of Contract: An Outline, 2nd Edn. Avinash Publications Mumbai
  6. Avtarsingh (2002), Law of Contract, Eastern Book Co.
  7. Dutt (1994), Indian Contract Act, Eastern Law House
  8. Anson W.R. (1979), Law of Contract, Oxford University Press
  9. Kwatra G.K. (2005), The Arbitration & Conciliation of Law in India with case law on UNCITRAL Model Law on Arbitration, Indian Council of Arbitration
  10. Wadhera (2004), Intellectual Property Rights, Universal Law Publishing Co.
  11. T. Ramappa (2010), Intellectual Property Rights Law in India, Asia Law House
  12. Bare text (2005), Right to Information Act
  13. O.P. Malhotra, Law of Industrial Disputes, N.M. Tripathi Publishers
  14. K.M. Desai (1946), The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act
  15. Rustamji R.F., Introduction to the Law of Industrial Disputes, Asia Publishing House
  16. Vee, Charles & Skitmore, Martin (2003) Professional Ethics in the Construction Industry, Engineering Construction and Architectural management, Vol.10, Iss2,pp 117-127, MCB UP Ltd
  17. American Society of Civil Engineers (2011) ASCE Code of Ethics - Principles Study and Application
  18. Ethics in Engineering- M.W.Martin& R.Schinzinger, McGraw-Hill
  19. Engineering Ethics, National Institute for Engineering Ethics, USA

Computer Application in Construction Engineering and Management [119702]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Introduction to Computer Applications and Project Planning
    • Overview: Role of computers in the modern construction industry; impact of information technology
    • Fundamentals: Computer basics, hardware/software, operating systems overview as relevant to construction applications
    • Project Management Fundamentals: Introduction to project phases, stakeholders, and management functions (planning, scheduling, cost, quality, safety)
    • Scheduling Techniques: Manual methods of bar charts and Network diagrams (CPM/PERT) as a basis for computer application
    • Software Introduction: Overview of common construction management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Project Planning and Scheduling Software
    • Software Application: Detailed exposure to planning and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
    • Key Functions: Creating project networks, defining activities, assigning durations, estimating activity times, and identifying the critical path
    • Outputs and Analysis: Generating Gantt charts, network diagrams, and reports
    • Optimization: Calculating floats, analyzing project duration, and understanding time-cost trade-offs
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Resource Management and Cost Estimation
    • Resource Planning: Resource identification, allocation, leveling, and management using software tools
    • Cost Estimation: Principles of cost estimation and control; use of spreadsheets and dedicated software for quantity take-off and cost estimation
    • Financial Management: Introduction to construction accounting, cost control techniques, and management information systems (MIS)
    • Earned Value Management: Using software to track and control project costs and performance
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Specialized Software Applications in Construction
    • Building Information Modeling (BIM): Fundamentals of BIM, creating building information models, and its role in project management
    • Structural and Design Software: Overview and application of software like STAAD Pro or similar for structural analysis and design simulation
    • CAD Applications: Use of Computer-Aided Design in construction documentation and planning
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Legal and Risk Management, Data & Systems
    • Contract and Legal Aspects: Understanding the legal implications of contracts in the construction context, aided by information systems
    • Risk Management: Application of software in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks
    • Database Management: Fundamentals of databases in managing large-scale construction data sets; data management in a networked environment
    • Emerging Technologies: Introduction to advanced topics like geographic information systems (GIS), GPS, and automation in construction
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Case Studies and Lab Exercises
    • Integrated Project Exercise: Hands-on application of learned software for a complete case study project (planning, scheduling, resource, cost, and BIM modeling)
    • Software Integration: Understanding data exchange and integration between different software platforms
    • Evaluation: Analyzing various project scenarios, updating project plans based on progress, and generating comprehensive reports for decision-making

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Computer Applications in Construction by Boyd Paulson
  2. Computer-Based Construction Project Management by Palmer
  3. Construction Management by James B. Fullman
  4. Construction Project Management by Frederick E. Gould and Nancy E. Joyce
  5. Innovations in Construction Engineering and Management (various editors/publishers, focusing on recent technologies)
  6. Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach by Roger S. Pressman (for general software principles)
  7. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling by Harold Kerzner
  8. Specific software user manuals and tutorials (e.g., for Primavera P6, MS Project, Revit, STAAD.Pro)

Internet of Things [119703]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to IoT
    • Architectural Overview, Design principles and needed capabilities
    • IoT Applications, Sensing, Actuation, Basics of Networking
    • M2M and IoT Technology Fundamentals- Devices and gateways, Data management, Business processes in IoT
    • Everything as a Service (XaaS), Role of Cloud in IoT, Security aspects in IoT
  • Unit 2.0: Elements of IoT
    • Hardware Components - Computing (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), Communication, Sensing, Actuation, I/O interfaces
    • Software Components- Programming API's (using Python/Node.js/Arduino) for Communication
    • Protocols- MQTT, ZigBee, Bluetooth, CoAP, UDP, TCP
  • Unit 3.0: Networking and Protocols for IoT
    • IPv4, IPv6, IP addressing in IoT Protocol Stack: Application, Transport, Network, Link layers
    • Application Layer Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, HTTP/HTTPS
    • Transport and Network Layer: TCP/UDP, 6LoWPAN
    • Data formats: JSON, XML
  • Unit 4.0: IoT Application Development
    • Solution framework for IoT applications- Implementation of Device integration, Data acquisition and integration
    • Device data storage- Unstructured data storage on cloud/local server
    • Authentication, authorization of devices
  • Unit 5.0: IoT Security & Application Development
    • Threats (DDoS, spoofing), encryption (AES), authentication (OAuth, JWT)
    • Device integration, Data acquisition, Storage Analytics
    • Certificate-based security, role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Unit 6.0: IoT Case Studies
    • IoT case studies and mini projects based on Industrial automation, Transportation, Agriculture, Healthcare, Home Automation

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Vijay Madisetti, Arshdeep Bahga, Internet of Things, "A Hands-on Approach", University Press
  2. Dr. SRN Reddy, Rachit Thukral and Manasi Mishra, "Introduction to Internet of Things: A practical Approach", ETI Labs
  3. Pethuru Raj and Anupama C. Raman, "The Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies, Platforms, and Use Cases", CRC Press
  4. Jeeva Jose, "Internet of Things", Khanna Publishing House, Delhi
  5. Adrian McEwen, "Designing the Internet of Things", Wiley
  6. Raj Kamal, "Internet of Things: Architecture and Design", McGraw Hill
  7. Cuno Pfister, "Getting Started with the Internet of Things", O Reilly Media

Optimization Techniques [119704]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Introduction to Optimization Techniques
    • Overview of optimization problems- unconstrained vs. constrained, Single variable vs multivariable Optimization
    • Types of optimizations - linear, nonlinear, discrete, continuous
    • Linear Programming: Formulation of linear programming problems, Graphical method for solving LP problems, Simplex method and its applications, Two Phase method
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Convex Functions
    • Definition and Basic Properties, First-order and Second-order Conditions, Epigraph and Sublevel Sets
    • Concave Functions, Definition and Basic Properties, First-order and Second-order Conditions, Hypograph and Superlevel Sets
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Hessian Matrix and Eigenvalues
    • Computation of Hessian Matrix, Eigenvalues and Definiteness, Using Eigenvalues to Determine Convexity or Concavity
    • Bordered Hessian Matrix- Second-order Conditions for Constrained Optimization
    • convex optimization problems, Quadratic Programming
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Introduction to nonlinear optimization problems
    • Types of nonlinear programming problems
    • Single variable optimization: Unimodal Function, Elimination Methods- Unrestricted search, Exhaustive Search
    • Multivariable optimization with no constraints, Multivariable Optimization with Equality Constraints, Multivariable Optimization with Inequality constraints
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Unconstrained Optimization Techniques
    • Introduction, Direct Search Methods, Random Search Methods
    • Indirect search (Descent) methods, Gradient of a function, Steepest Descent(Cauchy) Method, Newton's Method
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Modern Methods of Optimization
    • Introduction, Genetic Algorithms- Use case, Simulated Annealing- Use case
    • Particle Swarm Optimization- Use case, Ant Colony Optimization- Use case
    • Optimization of Fuzzy Systems- Use case, Neural-Network-Based Optimization- Use case

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Singiresu S. Rao," Engineering Optimization - Theory and Practices", JohnWiley & Sons, 4th Edition, 2009
  2. Operations research, theory and applications: J K Sharma
  3. Convex Optimization: Stephen Boyd, Lieven Vandenberghe
  4. Operations Research Theory, Methods and Applications, S D Sharma, 2020
  5. Introduction to Operations Research, 11th Edition, by Frederick S. Hillier, Gerald J. Lieberman, et al., 2021
  6. Operations Research: An Introduction, 10e by Hamdy A. Taha
  7. Multi-Objective Optimization using Evolutionary Algorithms, Kalyanmoy Deb, ISBN: 978-0-471-87339-6, July 2001

High Performance Computing [119705]

  • Unit 1.0 (6 hrs): Overview of Grid Computing Technology
    • History of Grid Computing, High Performance Computing, Cluster Computing
    • Peer-to-Peer Computing, Internet Computing
  • Unit 2.0 (6 hrs): Grid Computing Model and Protocols
    • Types of Grids: Desktop Grids, Cluster Grids, Data Grids, High-Performance Grids
    • Applications and Architectures of High Performance Grids, High Performance Application Development Environment
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Open Grid Services Architecture
    • Introduction, Requirements, Capabilities, Security Considerations
    • GLOBUS Toolkit
  • Unit 4.0 (8 hrs): Overview of Cluster Computing
    • Cluster Computer and its Architecture, Clusters Classifications
    • Components for Clusters, Cluster Middleware and SSI, Resource Management and Scheduling
    • Programming, Environments and Tools, Cluster Applications, Cluster Systems
  • Unit 5.0 (8 hrs): Beowulf Cluster
    • The Beowulf Model, Application Domains, Beowulf System Architecture
    • Software Practices, Parallel Programming with MPL, Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM)
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Overview of Cloud Computing
    • Types of Cloud, Cyber infrastructure, Service Oriented Architecture
    • Cloud Computing Components: Infrastructure, Storage, Platform, Application, Services, Clients, Cloud Computing Architecture

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Laurence T.Yang, Minyi Guo - High Performance Computing Paradigm and Infrastructure John iley
  2. Ahmar Abbas, Grid Computing: Practical Guide to Technology & Applications, Firewall Media, 2004
  3. Joshy Joseph and Craig Fellenstein, Grid Computing Pearson Education, 2004
  4. lan Foster, et al., The Open Grid Services Architectured, Version 1. (GFD.80). Open Grid Forum, 2006. Page 101 of 140
  5. RajkumarBuyya. High Performance Cluster Computing: Architectures and Systems. PrenticeHall India, 1999

Operation Research [119706]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Features of O.R
    • Modeling in Operations Research, Classification of Models, General Solution Methods for O.R Models
    • Scientific Method in O.R, Methodology of O.R., Applications, Opportunities and Shortcomings of O.R
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Applications of operation research in economics
    • Finance and decision making, Formulation of Mathematical Model of Linear Programming Problem
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Graphical Solution
    • Solution of Linear Programming Problem by Graphical Method, Special Cases: (i) Alternate Optima (ii) Unbounded Solution (iii) Infeasible Solution
    • Simplex Method: Introduction to Simplex Method- Maximization and Minimization, Duality, primal to dual conversion only
  • Unit 4.0 (6 hrs): Game Theory
    • Two-Person Zero sum Games, Some Basic Terms, The Maximin-Minimax Principle, Games without Saddle Points (Mixed Strategies), Graphical solution of \(2 \times \mathrm{n}\) and \(\mathrm{m} \times 2\) Games, algebraic method
    • Queuing Theory: Introduction; Basic Definitions and Notations; Axiomatic Derivation of the Arrival & Departure (Poisson Queue). Pure Birth and Death Models; Poisson Queue Models: \(\mathrm{M} / \mathrm{M} / 1: \infty /\mathrm{FIFO}\) and \(\mathrm{M} / \mathrm{M} / 1: \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{FIFO}\)
  • Unit 5.0 (9 hrs): Resource Access Control, Synchronization & Advanced Topics
    • Schedulability of fixed-priority end-to-end periodic Tasks, Predictability & Validation of dynamic multiprocessor system, Scheduling flexible computations and tasks with temporal distance constraints
  • Unit 6.0 (6 hrs): Shortest Path
    • Dijkstra Algorithm; Floyd Algorithm; Maximal Flow Problem (Ford Fulkerson); PERT- CPM (Cost Analysis, Crashing, Resource Allocation excluded)

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Kanti Swarup, Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan, Operations Research, Sultan Chand: New Delhi, 12th thoroughly revised Ed
  2. Hamdy A. Taha, Operations Research; Pearson, 8th Ed
  3. Fredrick S. Hiller, Gerald J. Liberman, Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw- Hill, 9th Ed
  4. J.K. Sharma, Operations Research Theory & Application, Macmillan, 3rd Ed

Data Analytics [119707]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Data Management
    • Design Data Architecture and manage the data for analysis, understand various sources of Data like Sensors/Signals/GPS etc
    • Data Management, Data Quality(noise, outliers, missing values, duplicate data) and Data Processing & Processing
  • Unit 2.0 (8 hrs): Data Analytics
    • Introduction to Analytics, Introduction to Tools and Environment, Application of Modeling in Business, Databases & Types of Data and Variables, Data Modeling Techniques, Missing Imputations etc. Need for Business Modeling
  • Unit 3.0 (9 hrs): Regression - Concepts
    • Blue property assumptions, Least Square Estimation, Variable Rationalization, and Model Building etc
    • Logistic Regression: Model Theory, Model fit Statistics, Model Construction, Analytics applications to various Business Domains etc
  • Unit 4.0 (5 hrs): Object Segmentation
    • Regression Vs Segmentation - Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, Tree Building - Regression, Classification, Overfitting, Pruning and Complexity, Multiple Decision Trees etc
  • Unit 5.0 (5 hrs): Time Series Methods
    • Arima, Measures of Forecast Accuracy, STL approach, Extract features from generated model as Height, Average Energy etc and Analyze for prediction
  • Unit 6.0 (8 hrs): Data Visualization
    • Pixel-Oriented Visualization Techniques, Geometric Projection Visualization Techniques, Icon-Based Visualization Techniques, Hierarchical Visualization Techniques, Visualizing Complex Data and Relations

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Student's Handbook for Associate Analytics - II, III
  2. Data Mining Concepts and Techniques, Han, Kamber, 3rd Edition, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
  3. Introduction to Data Mining, Tan, Steinbach and Kumar, Addison Wisley, 2006
  4. Data Mining Analysis and Concepts, M. Zaki and W. Meira
  5. Mining of Massive Datasets, Jure Leskovec Stanford Univ. Anand Rajaraman Millway Labs Jeffrey D Ullman Stanford Univ

Design of Structural Systems [119708]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Functional Requirements
    • Defining the purpose of the structure, user needs, architectural constraints, and performance criteria (safety, serviceability)
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Structural Scheme Selection
    • Evaluating alternative structural systems (frame, truss, shell, etc.), material selection (steel, concrete, wood), and overall configuration
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Formulation of Design Criteria
    • Establishing design loads (dead, live, wind, seismic, etc.) based on codes, defining acceptable safety factors, and material properties
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Preliminary Proportioning & Modeling
    • Initial sizing of structural elements (beams, columns, slabs) and creating the structural model for analysis, including computer-aided formulation
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Analysis of Response
    • Application of structural analysis methods (manual and computer-aided) to determine internal forces, stresses, deflections, and stability
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Cost, Value & Optimization
    • Economic analysis of different schemes, value engineering, whole-life costing, and achieving an optimal, safe, and economical final design

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Design of Concrete Structures" by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin, and Charles W. Dolan (Covers design principles and applications)
  2. "Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach" by Ghali, Neville, and Elmasry (For analysis of response)
  3. "Fundamentals of Structural Analysis" by Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang, and Joel L. Lanning (Focuses on analysis methods)
  4. "Structural Engineering Design: A Practice-Oriented Approach" by David A. Fanella and Jack McCormac
  5. "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)" (Example of code for design criteria)
  6. "IS 456: 2000 - Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice" (Indian Standard Code for design)
  7. "Introduction to Structural Analysis & Design" by S. D. Rajan
  8. Manuals for relevant software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro) for computer-aided proportioning and analysis

Structural Dynamics [119709]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
    • Analysis of dynamic response of structures and structural components to transient loads and foundation excitation for SDOF systems
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
    • Analysis of dynamic response for MDOF systems, including formulation of equations of motion and free vibration analysis
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Response to Transient Loads
    • Detailed analysis of structural response to various transient loads using time-history methods
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Response Spectrum Concepts
    • Introduction and application of response spectrum concepts for earthquake engineering and dynamic analysis
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Inelastic Structural Systems
    • Analysis and behavior of simple inelastic structural systems under dynamic loads
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Distributed Mass and Flexibility
    • Introduction to systems with distributed mass and flexibility, and their dynamic analysis

Text/Reference Books:

  1. A.K. Chopra, Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall. (Considered a standard text in the field)
  2. Mario Paz, Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation, Springer
  3. Clough and Penzien, Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill
  4. W.C. Hurty and M.F. Rubinstein, Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall
  5. Anil K. Chopra, Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design, WCB/McGraw-Hill
  6. R.W. Clough and E.L. Wilson, Finite Elements for the Analysis of Structures, Prentice Hall

Construction Equipment & Automation [119710]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Introduction
    • Unique features of construction equipment, Need of construction Equipment, past history
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Construction Equipment
    • Capacity, Feasibility, owning and operating cost and Productivity of Different Equipment: Excavators, Pavers, Plastering machines; Pre-stressing jacks and grouting equipment; Cranes and Hoists, Concrete Batching Plants, etc
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Automation in Construction Industry
    • Need and Benefit of automation: Automation in Canal lining, Automation in Construction of Highway, Automation in concrete technology
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Drones
    • Photogrammetry, Project Monitoring- real time data, aerial mapping, land survey, quantity survey, quality survey, structural health monitoring survey, under water survey
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Robotics in Construction
    • Introduction, Benefits of robots in construction industry with respect to time, cost, quality, safety
    • Use of robots for construction activities like Brick laying, Demolition, Material Handling, Structural steel cutting, Rebar tying/bending, Form work mould making, 3D printing- print complex, layered, parts and objects of homes, buildings, bridges and roads
    • 3D Scanner for surveying and project management
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Introduction to Advanced Technologies
    • Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Construction Planning, Methods and Equipment, R.L. Peurifoy, McGraw Hill, 2011
  2. Construction Project management, Theory & Practice, Kumar Neeraj Jha., Pearson Education India
  3. BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflows By Brad Hardin, Dave McCool, John Wiley & Sons
  4. Construction equipment and its planning and application Mahesh Varma Metropolitan Book Co
  5. Robotics and Automation in Construction, Open access peer-reviewed edited volume
  6. Automation in Construction Management: Automated management of Construction Materials Using RFID Technology, Javad Majrouhi Sardroud, Scholars' Press
  7. Enhancing BIM Methodology with VR Technology, Open access peer

Hydrographic surveying [119711]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Basic & Geodetic Surveying
    • Principles of land surveying, measurements (linear, angular, height), leveling, traversing, triangulation
    • Introduction to Geodesy, Earth models, coordinate systems, and map projections
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Satellite Positioning (GNSS/GPS)
    • Theory and operation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, etc.), differential GPS (DGPS), post-processing, and error sources
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Hydrographic Principles & Methods
    • Introduction to hydrographic surveying applications, planning a survey, methods for depth determination (lead lines to echo sounders), positioning techniques for marine environments, and tidal theory
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Acoustic & Sonar Systems
    • Principles of underwater acoustics, operation and application of single beam echo sounders (SBES), multibeam echo sounders (MBES), and side scan sonar (SSS) for seafloor mapping and object detection
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Acoustic & Sonar Systems (continued)
    • Principles of underwater acoustics, operation and application of single beam echo sounders (SBES), multibeam echo sounders (MBES), and side scan sonar (SSS) for seafloor mapping and object detection
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Remote Sensing & GIS
    • Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, image interpretation, spatial analysis, and their integration with hydrographic data for marine spatial data infrastructure

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Surveying (Vol I, II & III) by B.C. Punnia, Ashok Kumar Jain, and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications
  2. Surveying (Vol I & II) by S.K. Duggal, Tata McGraw Hill Education
  3. Surveying: Theory and Practice by James M. Anderson and Edward M. Mikhail, Tata McGraw Hill
  4. Manual on Hydrography (Publication C-13) by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). This manual is a fundamental reference for standards and practices in hydrography
  5. Hydrographic Surveying: Elementary: For Beginners, Seamen and Others by Samuel Hill Lea
  6. Surveying and Geomatics Engineering: Principles, Technologies, and Applications by Daniel T. Gillins, Michael L. Dennis, Allan Y. Ng, American Society of Civil Engineers
  7. Hydrographic Survey: Principles and Practices: "A Complete Guide to Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications" (specific authors vary by edition)
  8. Engineer Manual EM 1110-2-1003, Hydrographic Surveying by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Industrial Waste water Management [119712]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Fundamentals & Characterization
    • Sources of industrial waste, physical & chemical characteristics, environmental impacts, and regulatory standards
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Preliminary & Primary Treatment
    • Waste minimization strategies, equalization, neutralization, oil-water separation, and primary sedimentation
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Biological Treatment Processes
    • Aerobic & anaerobic treatment kinetics, activated sludge systems, trickling filters, biofilters, ponds, and lagoons
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Physico-Chemical Treatment
    • Coagulation, flocculation, precipitation, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes (RO, UF, NF, etc.), and advanced oxidation
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Industry-Specific & Sludge Management
    • Treatment for key industries (textile, dairy, refinery, etc.), sludge generation, treatment, thickening, dewatering, and disposal
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Reuse, Recycling & ZLD
    • Wastewater reclamation and reuse technologies, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, and related environmental audits and impact assessments

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Metcalf & Eddy (Revised by George Tchobanoglous, Franklin L. Burton, H. David Stensel): Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse [2]. This is a foundational and widely used textbook for all aspects of wastewater management
  2. Sincero, A. P., and G. A. Sincero: Physical and Chemical Treatment of Water and Wastewater [2]. Provides detailed coverage of the principles of physical and chemical processes
  3. Mahajan, S. P.: Pollution Control in Process Industries [2]. Specifically addresses industrial pollution control measures
  4. Arceivala, S. J., and Shyam R. Asolekar: Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control [2]. A classic reference focusing on design and practical applications
  5. Weber Jr., W. J.: Physicochemical Processes for Water Quality Control [2]. Offers in-depth analysis of various treatment processes
  6. Tebbutt, T. H. Y.: Principles of Water Quality Control. Covers fundamental principles of water quality management
  7. Eckenfelder Jr., W. Wesley: Industrial Water Pollution Control. A specialized text for industrial effluent management

Integrated water resource management [119713]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Engineering Foundations & Surveying
    • Basic sciences, engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, surveying techniques, computational tools
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Hydrology & Water Quality
    • Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, runoff, groundwater flow, water quality parameters, treatment fundamentals
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Hydraulic Structures & Irrigation
    • Design of dams, canals, hydraulic jump, irrigation systems, crop water requirements, soil-water-plant relationships
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Watershed & Environmental Management
    • Soil and water conservation, erosion control, environmental impact assessment (EIA) of water projects, ecological sustainability
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Remote Sensing, GIS & Modelling
    • Principles of RS and GIS, application in water resources planning, numerical modelling techniques for water flow and quality
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): IWRM Planning, Policy & Economics
    • Principles of IWRM, water resource systems planning, optimization models, water law, policy, governance, and economics

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Fluid Mechanics by F. White
  2. Surveying: Theory and Practice by S. K. Duggal
  3. Engineering Hydrology by K. Subramanya
  4. Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by G. S. Birdie & J. S. Birdie
  5. Hydraulic Structures by P. N. Modi & S. M. Seth
  6. Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures by S. K. Garg
  7. Watershed Management by J. V. S. Murty
  8. Remote Sensing and GIS by B. Bhatta
  9. Applied Hydrology and Sedimentology for Disturbed Areas by D. H. Gray & R. B. Sotir
  10. Water Resources Systems Planning and Management by Daniel P. Loucks & Jery R. Stedinger
  11. Water Management: Policies and Practices by C. S. P. Ojha, R. Bhargava, & N. R. Sharma

Basics of computational hydraulics [119714]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Derivation of governing equations
    • For flow and transport in surface and sub-surface (saturated and unsaturated flow)
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Equations for reactive transport
    • Coupled surface and sub-surface flow models
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Basics of finite difference, finite element and finite volume methods
    • Consistency, stability, convergence, order of accuracy, computational efficiency
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Application of numerical methods
    • For solving flow and transport equations, fully coupled and iteratively coupled models
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Model simplification, Parameter estimation
    • Model calibration and validation
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
    • For three-dimensional turbulent flow modeling, Software for sub-surface flow simulation

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Abbott, Michael B., and Panagiotis Zervos. Computational Hydraulics: An Introduction. CRC Press, 2017. (A solid introduction to the principles and applications)
  2. Chaudhry, M. Hanif. Open-Channel Flow. 2nd ed. Springer, 2008. (Includes detailed sections on numerical methods for open channel flow)
  3. Zannetti, Paolo. Air Pollution Modeling: Theories, Computational Methods and Available Software. 3rd ed. CALENVIRO, 2016. (While focused on air pollution, the underlying numerical methods and principles are highly relevant to water flow)
  4. Cunge, Jean A., F. Michael Holly Jr., and Andrew Verwey. Practical Aspects of Computational River Hydraulics. Pitman, 1980. (A classic reference for practical implementation)
  5. Hirsch, Charles. Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: Volume 1: Fundamentals of Numerical Discretization. 2nd ed. Wiley, 2007. (More advanced but provides rigorous detail on numerical methods)
  6. Jha, Arvind Kumar. Computational Hydraulics. Global Vision Publishing House, 2007

Coastal Zone Management and Remote Sensing [119715]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Coastal Environment & Processes
    • Coastal landforms (beaches, mangroves, coral reefs), waves, tides, currents, sediment dynamics, and coastal water properties
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Remote Sensing Principles
    • Electromagnetic spectrum, platforms and sensors (active/passive), data acquisition (satellites like OCEANSAT), image interpretation
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • Principles of GIS, data structures (raster/vector), spatial analysis, map projections, and GIS software applications
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Coastal Engineering & Structures
    • Design of breakwaters, seawalls, groynes, ports and harbors; corrosion in marine environments; coastal protection methods
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): CZM Applications of RS & GIS
    • Mapping coastal ecosystems, monitoring shoreline changes, bathymetric surveys, disaster management (tsunami, cyclone) applications
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
    • ICZM frameworks, legal policies, socioeconomic aspects, community participation, sustainable development, national/international case studies

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Coastal Engineering: An Introduction to Ocean Engineering by R. Sorensen
  2. Introduction to Physical Oceanography by Robert H. Stewart
  3. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by T. Lillesand, R. Kiefer, and J. Chipman
  4. Introduction to Remote Sensing by James B. Campbell
  5. Principles of Geographic Information Systems by Peter A. Burrough and Rachael McDonnell
  6. GIS: A Computing Perspective by M. F. Worboys and M. Duckham
  7. Coastal Engineering by P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth
  8. Coastal Engineering Manual (CEM), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  9. Coastal Zone Management Using Remote Sensing and GIS by P. Ramamohana Rao and P. Suneetha
  10. Remote Sensing Handbook for Tropical Coastal Management, UNESCO
  11. Integrated Management of Coastal Zones by J. R. Clark
  12. Guidelines for Integrated Coastal Zone Management by C. G. Lundin

RS and GIS Application in Civil Engineering [119716]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
    • Basic concepts, elements involved (energy source, atmosphere, ground features, sensors, platforms)
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), atmospheric windows, energy interactions with atmosphere and earth surface features (vegetation, water, soil)
    • Resolutions: spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal
  • Unit 2.0 (7 hrs): Data Acquisition and Interpretation
    • Types of platforms (airborne, spaceborne) and sensors (optical, thermal, microwave)
    • Data products and formats
    • Principles of aerial photography and photogrammetry (types of photographs, scale, stereoscopy, parallax measurement)
    • Visual interpretation techniques and keys
  • Unit 3.0 (7 hrs): Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Principles
    • Introduction to GIS, definitions, components (hardware, software, data, users, procedures)
    • Spatial and non-spatial (attribute) data
    • Types of maps, map projections, and coordinate systems
    • Raster and vector data structures, advantages and disadvantages
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): GIS Data Input, Analysis, and Output
    • Data input methods (digitizing, scanning, GPS data)
    • Data editing and topology creation
    • Spatial analysis methods (retrieval, reclassification, overlay analysis, buffering)
    • Data output (printers, plotters, digital formats)
    • Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) fundamentals
  • Unit 5.0 (7 hrs): Digital Image Processing (DIP)
    • Principles of DIP, pre-processing (radiometric and geometric corrections, image registration)
    • Image enhancement techniques (contrast manipulation, filtering)
    • Image classification (supervised, unsupervised, hybrid) and accuracy assessment
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Applications in Civil Engineering
    • Specific applications in: Water Resources (watershed management, flood monitoring, groundwater assessment, irrigation management)
    • Urban Planning (land use/land cover mapping, site selection, urban sprawl analysis)
    • Transportation (route alignment, traffic management)
    • Disaster Management (drought assessment, environmental impact analysis)

Text/Reference Books:

  1. "Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation" by T.M. Lillesand and R.W. Kiefer
  2. "An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems" by I. Heywood, S. Cornelius, and S. Carver
  3. Additional suggested textbooks include "Remote Sensing and GIS: Principles & Applications" by Dr. Basavaraja Simpi, et al. and "Geomatics Engineering" by Prof. Surbhi Jain and Prof. Mukesh Rai
  4. "Remote Sensing - Principles and Interpretation" by F.F. Sabins Jr.
  5. Other reference books include "Principles of Remote Sensing" by Paul J. Gibson and "Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing" by Arthur Cracknell and Alun Vaughan

Soft Skills and Interpersonal Communication [100728]

  • Unit 1.0 (7 hrs): Self-Discovery and Analysis
    • Self-Analysis: SWOT Analysis, Who am I, Attributes, Importance of Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem
  • Unit 2.0 (3 hrs): Creative and Innovative Thinking
    • Creativity: Out of Box Thinking, Lateral Thinking
  • Unit 3.0 (8 hrs): Attitude and Motivation
    • Attitude: Factors Influencing Attitude, Challenges and Lessons from Attitude, Etiquette
    • Motivation: Factors of Motivation, Self-Talk, Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivators
  • Unit 4.0 (7 hrs): Strategic Goal Setting
    • Goal Setting: Wish List, SMART Goals, Blue Print for Success, Short Term, Long Term, Life Time Goals
  • Unit 5.0 (8 hrs): Effective Time Management
    • Time Management: Value of Time, Diagnosing Time Management, Weekly Planner, To Do List, Prioritizing Work
  • Unit 6.0 (9 hrs): Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
    • Interpersonal Skills: Gratitude - Understanding the relationship between Leadership Networking & Team work. Assessing Interpersonal Skills Situation description of Interpersonal Skill
    • Team Work - Necessity of Team Work Personally, Socially and Educationally

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Soft Skills, 2015, Career Development Centre, Green Pearl Publications
  2. Covey Sean, Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, New York, Fireside Publishers, 1998
  3. Carnegie Dale, How to win Friends and Influence People, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998

Sales and Marketing [100734]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Sales and Marketing
    • Marketing: Definition, importance, and evolution of marketing concepts
    • Sales: Definition, role of sales in a business, and the relationship between sales and marketing
    • Marketing Mix (4Ps): Product, Price, Place (Distribution), and Promotion
    • Consumer Behavior: Understanding consumer motivations, buying decisions, and factors influencing purchasing
  • Unit 2.0: Market Analysis and Strategy
    • Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP): Identifying target markets, developing positioning strategies
    • Market Research: Understanding the purpose of market research, types of research methods, and data analysis
    • Competitive Analysis: Identifying competitors, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and developing competitive strategies
    • Strategic Marketing Planning: Developing marketing plans, setting objectives, and measuring performance
  • Unit 3.0: Sales Management and Techniques
    • Sales Processes and Strategies: Understanding different sales strategies, lead generation, and sales techniques
    • Sales Force Management: Recruiting, training, motivating, and managing sales personnel
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Understanding the importance of CRM, managing customer interactions, and building strong relationships
    • Sales Communication and Negotiation: Developing effective communication skills, negotiation techniques, and closing sales
  • Unit 4.0: Marketing Communication and Promotion
    • Advertising: Understanding different advertising media, campaign planning, and media buying
    • Sales Promotion: Understanding different types of sales promotions, couponing, and loyalty programs
    • Public Relations (PR): Building positive relationships with the public, media relations, and crisis communication
    • Digital Marketing: Understanding online marketing channels, social media marketing, SEO, and email marketing
  • Unit 5.0: Product, Branding, and Pricing Strategies
    • Product and Brand Management: Developing and managing product lines, branding strategies, and brand equity
    • Pricing Strategies: Understanding different pricing methods, pricing objectives, and pricing policies
  • Unit 6.0: Distribution Channels and Ethics in Sales & Marketing
    • Distribution Channels: Understanding different distribution channels, logistics, and supply chain management
    • Ethics in Sales and Marketing: Understanding ethical issues in sales and marketing, and responsible marketing practices

Text/Reference Books:

  1. K.S. Chandrasekar, Marketing Management Text And Cases, Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publication, New Delhi.2010
  2. Govindarajan, Marketing Management Concepts, Cases, Chhallenges And Trends, Prentice Hall Of India, New Delhi. 2009
  3. Philip Kotler, Marketing Management- Analysis Planning And Control, Prentice Hall Of India, New Delhi
  4. Ramaswamy. V S & Namakumari. S, Marketing Management-Planning Implementation And Control, Macmillan Business Books, New Delhi, 2002
  5. Balaram Dogra & Karminder Ghuman, Rural Marketing: Concept & Cases, Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2008
  6. Ravi Shanker, Services Marketing: The Indian Perspective, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2008

Financial Literacy [100746]

  • Unit 1.0 (8 hrs): Basic Financial Concepts- I
    • Personal Financial Goals, Income, Expenses, and Net Worth
    • Budgeting & Cash Flow Management, Saving, Investing
  • Unit 2.0 (5 hrs): Basic Financial Concepts- II
    • Inflation & Interest Rates, Bank Accounts and Payment Methods
    • Credit Management, Debt Management, Insurance
  • Unit 3.0 (9 hrs): Investing
    • Investment option and types, Building a Diversified Portfolio, Risk-Return Trade-off, Informed Investment Decisions
    • Retirement Planning, Social Security and Pensions, Estimating Future Retirement Expenses, Planning for a Comfortable Retirement, Investment Options for Retirement Savings, Planning for Unexpected Events
  • Unit 4.0 (8 hrs): Taxation
    • Filing Taxes and Forms, Tax Laws and Regulations, Minimizing Tax Liability, Making Tax-Effective Investment Decisions
  • Unit 5.0 (5 hrs): Entrepreneurship Support System- I
    • Entrepreneurship education, Achievement Motivation, Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  • Unit 6.0 (7 hrs): Entrepreneurship Support System- II
    • Entrepreneurship Support Eco-System, Business opportunities Identification, Market Survey, Procedure and formalities for Bank Finance

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Exploring Financial Literacy, Judi Deatherage, M. D. Goodheart-Willcox, ISBN-13:9781635637069
  2. The Money Guide by Anushka Rathod, Zebralearn Pvt Ltd, ISBN-13: 978-8196373566
  3. Money Works: The Guide to Financial Literacy, Abhijeet Kolapkar Publisher Penguin Business, ISBN-13: 978-0143461647
  4. Financial Literacy, Prof. Rajni and Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh, JSR Publishing House LLP
  5. Taxmann's Financial Literacy - Equip Yourself with The Knowledge and Skills to Achieve Financial Independence and Make Informed Financial Decisions Confidently, Prof. (Dr.) Amit Kumar Singh. Taxmann Publications Private Limited; ISBN-13: 978-9357785464
  6. Personal Finance: A Treatise on Financial Literacy Prof (Dr.) Kana Sukumaran, Notion Press, ISBN-13: 979-8894463421
  7. The Legacy Of Financial Literacy: Guiding My Child To Financial Success, Jyotinath Ganguly Notion Press, ISBN-13: 978-1637453223

Summer Entrepreneurship-III [100707P]

Practical work / entrepreneurship project as per institute guidelines. The student is expected to engage in entrepreneurial activities or summer internship related to civil engineering and computer applications. Detailed evaluation criteria will be provided by the department.

Project-I [100709P]

Major project / dissertation – part 1. Students are required to carry out a comprehensive project under faculty guidance, demonstrating application of civil engineering with computer application concepts. The project may involve design, analysis, software development, or experimental work. Detailed project guidelines and evaluation scheme will be provided by the department.

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