M.tech (se & ndm) w.e.f. 2009 10 batch

GITAM UNIVERSITY(Declared as Deemed to be University U/S 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

REGULATIONS & SYLLABUS

OF

M.Tech.

(Structural Engineering & Natural DisasterManagement)

(w.e.f 2008 -09 admitted batch)

Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda

VISAKHAPATNAM – 530 045

Website: www.gitam.edu

REGULATIONS

(W.e.f. 2008-09 admitted batch)

1.0 ADMISSIONS

1.1 Admissions into M.Tech. (Structural Engineering & Natural Disaster Management) programme ofGITAM University are governed by GITAM University admission regulations.

2.0 ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

2.1 A pass in B E / B Tech / AMIE or equivalent in Civil Engineering

2.2 Admissions into M.Tech will be based on the following:

(i) Score obtained in GAT (PG), if conducted(ii) Performance in Qualifying Examination / Interview.

The actual weightage to be given to the above items will be decided by the authorities before thecommencement of the academic year. Candidates with valid GATE score shall be exempted fromappearing for GAT (PG).

3.0 STRUCTURE OF THE M.TECH. PROGRAMME

3.1 The Programme of instruction consists of :

(i) A core programme imparting to the student specialization of engineering branchconcerned.

1. An elective programme enabling the students to take up a group of departmentalcourses

of interest to him/her.

2. Carry out a technical project approved by the Department and submit a report.

3.2 Each academic year consists of two semesters. Every branch of the M.Tech programme has acurriculum and course content (syllabi) for the subjects recommended by the Board of Studiesconcerned and approved by Academic Council.

3.3 Project Dissertation has to be submitted by each student individually.

4.0 CREDIT BASED SYSTEM

4.1 The course content of individual subjects - theory as well as practicals – is expressed in terms ofa specified number of credits. The number of credits assigned to a subject depends on thenumber of contact hours (lectures & tutorials) per week.

4.2 In general, credits are assigned to the subjects based on the following contact hours per weekper semester.

One credit for each Lecture hour.

One credit for two hours of Practicals.

Two credits for three (or more) hours of Practicals.

4.3 The curriculum of M.Tech programme is designed to have a total of 70 -85 credits for the awardof M.Tech degree. A student is deemed to have successfully completed a particular semester’sprogramme of study when he / she earns all the credits of that semester i.e., he / she has no ‘F’grade in any subject of that semester.

5.0 MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction (including examinations and project reports) shall be English.

6.0 REGISTRATION

Every student, has to register himself/herself for each semester individually at the time specified by theCollege / University.

7.0 CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS

7.1 The assessment of the student’s performance in each course will be based on continuousinternal evaluation and semester-end examination. The marks for each of the component ofassessment are fixed as shown in the Table 2.:

Table 2: Assessment Procedure

S.No. Component ofassessment

Marks allotted Type ofAssessment

Scheme of Examination

1 Theory

40 Continuousevaluation

(i) Two mid semesterexaminations shall beconducted for 10 marks each.

(ii) Two quizzes shall beconducted for 5 marks each.

(iii) 5 marks are allotted forassignments.

(iv) 5 marks are allotted forattendance

60

Semester-endexamination

The semester-end examinationin theory subjects will be for amaximum of 60 marks.

Total

100

2 Practicals 100

Continuousevaluation

(i) 40 marks are allotted forrecord work and regularperformance of the student inthe lab.

(ii) One examination for amaximum of 20 marks shall beconducted by the teacherhandling the lab course at themiddle of the semester

(iii) One examination for amaximum of 40 marks shall beconducted at the end of thesemester (as scheduled by theHead of the Departmentconcerned).

3 Project work 100 Project evaluation

(i) 50 marks are allotted forcontinuous evaluation of theproject work throughout thesemester by the guide.

(ii) 50 marks are allotted for thepresentation of the projectwork & viva-voce at the end ofthe semester.*

* Head of the Department concerned shall appoint two examiners for conduct of the examination.

8.0 REAPPEARANCE

8.1 A Student, who has secured ‘F’ Grade in any theory course / Practicals of any semester shallhave to reappear for the semester end examination of that course / Practicals along with his /her juniors.

8.2 A student who has secured ‘F’ Grade in Project work shall have to improve his report andreappear for viva – voce Examination of project work at the time of special examination to beconducted in the summer vacation after the last academic year.

9.0 SPECIAL EXAMINATION

9.1 A student who has completed the stipulated period of study for the degree programmeconcerned and still having failure grade (‘F’) in not more than 5 courses ( Theory / Practicals),may be permitted to appear for the special examination, which shall be conducted in thesummer vacation at the end of the last academic year.

9.2 A student having ‘F’ Grade in more than 5 courses ( Theory/practicals ) shall not be permitted toappear for the special examination.

10.0 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 A student, whose attendance is less than 75% in all the courses put together in any semester willnot be permitted to attend the end - semester examination and he/she will not be allowed toregister for subsequent semester of study. He /She has to repeat the semester along with his /her juniors.

10.2 However, the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the Principal / Director of theUniversity college / Institute may condone the shortage of attendance to the students whoseattendance is between 66% and 74% on genuine medical grounds and on payment of prescribedfee.

11.0 GRADING SYSTEM

11.1 Based on the student performance during a given semester, a final letter grade will be awardedat the end of the semester in each course. The letter grades and the corresponding grade pointsare as given in Table 3.

Table 3: Grades & Grade Points

11.2 A student who earns a minimum of 5 grade points (C grade) in a course is declared to havesuccessfully completed the course, and is deemed to have earned the credits assigned to thatcourse. However, a minimum of 24 marks is to be secured at the semester end examination oftheory courses in order to pass in the theory course

12.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE

12.1 A Grade Point Average (GPA) for the semester will be calculated according to the formula:

C

GxCGPA

Where

C = number of credits for the course,

G = grade points obtained by the student in the course.

12.2 Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is awarded to those candidates who pass in all thesubjects of the semester.

12.3 To arrive at Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), a similar formula is used considering thestudent’s performance in all the courses taken in all the semesters completed up to theparticular point of time.

Grade Grade points Absolute Marks

O 10 90 and above

A+ 9 80 – 89

A 8 70 – 79

B+ 7 60 – 69

B 6 50 – 59

C 5 40 – 49

F Failed, 0 Less than 40

12.4 The requirement of CGPA for a student to be declared to have passed on successful completionof the M.Tech programme and for the declaration of the class is as shown in Table 4.

Table 4: CGPA required for award of Degree

Distinction ≥ 8.0*

First Class ≥ 7.0

Second Class ≥ 6.0

Pass ≥ 5.0

* In addition to the required CGPA of 8.0, the student must have necessarily passed all the courses of everysemester in first attempt.

13.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF THE M.TECH DEGREE

13.1 Duration of the programme:

A student is ordinarily expected to complete the M Tech. programme in four semesters of twoyears. However a student may complete the programme in not more than four years includingstudy period.

13.2 However the above regulation may be relaxed by the Vice Chancellor in individual cases forcogent and sufficient reasons.

13.3 Project dissertation shall the submitted on or before the last day of the course. However, it canbe extended up to a period of 6 months maximum, with the written permission of the Head ofthe Department concerned.

13.4 A student shall be eligible for award of the M.Tech degree if he / she fulfils all the followingconditions.

a) Registered and successfully completed all the courses and projects.

b) Successfully acquired the minimum required credits as specified in the

curriculum corresponding to the branch of his/her study within the stipulated time.

c) Has no dues to the Institute, hostels, Libraries, NCC / NSS etc, and

d) No disciplinary action is pending against him / her.

13.5 The degree shall be awarded after approval by the Academic Council.

RULES

1. With regard to the conduct of the end-semester examination in any of the practical courses of theprogramme, the Head of the Department concerned shall appoint one examiner from the department notconnected with the conduct of regular laboratory work, in addition to the teacher who handled thelaboratory work during the semester.

2. In respect of all theory examinations, the paper setting shall be done by an external paper setter having aminimum of three years of teaching experience. The panel of paper setters for each course is to beprepared by the Board of Studies of the department concerned and approved by the Academic Council.The paper setters are to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor on the basis of recommendation of Directorof Evaluation / Controller of Examinations.

3. The theory papers of end-semester examination will be evaluated by two examiners. The examiners maybe internal or external. The average of the two evaluations shall be considered for the award of grade inthat course.

4. If the difference of marks awarded by the two examiners of theory course exceeds 12 marks, the paperwill have to be referred to third examiner for evaluation. The average of the two nearest evaluations ofthe three shall be considered for the award of the grade in that course.

5. Panel of examiners of evaluation for each course is to be prepared by the Board of Studies of thedepartment concerned and approved by the Academic Council.

6. The examiner for evaluation should possess post graduate qualification and a minimum of three yearsteaching experience.

7. The appointment of examiners for evaluation of theory papers will be done by the Vice Chancellor on thebasis of recommendation of Director of Evaluation / Controller of Examinations from a panel ofexaminers approved by the Academic Council.

8. Project work shall be evaluated by two examiners at the semester end examination. One examiner shallbe internal and the other be external. The Vice Chancellor can permit appointment of second examinerto be internal when an external examiner is not available.

9. The attendance marks ( maximum 5) shall be allotted as follows :

Percentage ofAttendance

Marks

76% to 80% 181% to 85% 286% to 90% 391% to 95% 496% to 100% 5

SYLLABUS

M.Tech. (SE&NDM)

Programme Code: EPRSE200800

I SEMESTER

Course Code Name of the Course Credits

Scheme ofInstruction


L P Total Sem endexamMarks

ContinuousEvaluation

Marks

TOTAL

EPRSE 101 Theory of Elasticity 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 102 Advanced ReinforcedConcrete Design

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 103 Finite Element Methods ofAnalysis

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 104 Structural Dynamics 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 111 *Computer Applications inStructural Engg.,

2 4 4 100 100

EPRSE 112 *Bridge Engineering 2 4 4 100 100

TOTAL 20 16 8 24 240 360 600

II SEMESTER






Marks TOTAL

EPRSE 201 Stability of Structures 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 202 Structural Reliability 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 203 Earthquake Engineering 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 204 Disaster Management 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 211 *Repairs, Renovation andRehabilitation ofStructures

2 4 4 - 100 100

EPRSE 212 *Theory of Plates andShells

2 4 4 - 100 100

TOTAL 20 16 8 24 240 360 600

* Viva-voce shall be conducted at the end of the semester based on the project report submitted by thestudent

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - III SEMESTER


Scheme of Instruction Scheme of Examination

L P Total Sem endExamMarks


Marks

TOTAL

EPRSE 301 Foundations forDynamic Loading

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 302 Hydraulic and MarineStructures

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE

321-324

Elective (Any one ofthe following)

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 311 **Project Phase-I 8 50 50 100

TOTAL 20 12 - 12 230 170 400

**Project shall be initiated and problem must be defined (Supported by Literature Survey) withevaluation and presentation in the third semester.

Electives:

EPRSE 321: Environmental Impact Analysis

EPRSE 322: Advanced design of Structures

EPRSE 323: Fire Resistant Design of Structures

EPRSE 324: Wind Analysis and Design of Tall Structures

IV SEMESTER

Course Code

Name of the Course Credits




Marks

TOTAL

EPRSE 411 ***Project Phase-II 18 50 50 100

TOTAL 18 - 50 50 100

***Final Project/ Dissertation for the problem defined in previous semester shall be completed andreport submission and presentation with evaluation shall be done in the fourth semester.

Total credits: 78

SYLLABUS

M.Tech. (SE&NDM)

Programme Code: EPRSE200800

I SEMESTER






Marks

TOTAL

EPRSE 101 Theory of Elasticity 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 102 Advanced ReinforcedConcrete Design

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 103 Finite Element Methods ofAnalysis

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 104 Structural Dynamics 4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 111 *Computer Applications inStructural Engineering

2 4 4 100 100

EPRSE 112 *Bridge Engineering 2 4 4 100 100

TOTAL 20 16 8 24 240 360 600

* Viva-voce shall be conducted at the end of the semester based on the project report submitted

by the student






Marks

TOTAL

EPRSE 301 Foundations forDynamic Loading

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 302 Hydraulic and MarineStructures

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE

321-324

Elective (Any one ofthe following)

4 4 - 4 60 40 100

EPRSE 311 **Project Phase-I 8 50 50 100

TOTAL 20 12 - 12 230 170 400

**Project shall be initiated and problem must be defined (Supported by Literature Survey) withevaluation and presentation in the third semester.

Electives:

EPRSE 321: Environmental Impact Analysis

EPRSE 322: Advanced design of Structures

EPRSE 323: Fire Resistant Design of Structures

EPRSE 324: Wind Analysis and Design of Tall Structures

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - I SEMESTER

EPRSE 101: THEORY OF ELASTICITY

UNIT-I :

Plane stress and plane strain: Components of stress, strain, Hookes law, Stress and Strain at a point,Plane stress, Plane strain, Equations of equilibrium, Boundary conditions, Compatibility equations, stressfoundation.

UNIT-II:

Two Dimensional Problems in Rectangular Coordinates: Solution by polynomials, Saint Venant’sprinciple determination of displacements, Bending of cantilever loaded at the end, Bending of a beamsubjected to uniform load.

UNIT-III:

Two Dimensional Problem in Polar Coordinates: General equations of equilibrium, stress function andequation of compatibility with zero body forces. Analysis of thick cylindrical shells with symmetricalloading about the axis, Pure bending of curved bars, Strain components in polar coordinates, Rotatingdisks.

UNIT –IV:

Three Dimensional State of Stress: Differential equations of equilibrium – Boundary conditions ofcompatibility – Displacements – Equations of equilibrium in terms of displacements – Principle ofsuperposition – Uniqueness of solution.

Analysis of Stress and Strain in Three Dimensions. Introduction - Principal stresses - Determination ofprincipal stress – Stress invariants – Maximum shearing stress & strain at a point.

UNIT-V:

Torsion: Torsion of straight bars – St. Venant solution; Stress function; Warp function – Elliptic crosssection – Membrane analogy torsion of bar of narrow rectangular cross section.

Photoelasticity: Polarisation – Polarizer, Analyser, Photoelastic law, Fringes Circular polariscope,Determination of principal stresses.

BOOKS:

1. “Theory of Elasticity” by Timoshenko & Goodier, McGraw Hill Company.

2. “Applied Elasticity” by C.T.Wang.

3. “Advanced Strength of Materials” by Denhorteg.


EPRSE 102: ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN

UNIT-I:

Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs: Introduction, Short-term deflection of beams andslabs, deflection due to imposed loads, short-term deflection of beams due to applied loads, Calculationof deflection by IS 456. Estimation of Crack width in Reinforced Concrete Members: Introduction,Factors affecting crack width in beams, Calculation of crack width, simple empirical method, estimationof crack width in beams by IS 456, Shrinkage and thermal cracking.

UNIT-II:

Approximation Analysis of Grid Floors: Introduction, Analysis of flat grid floors, Analysis of rectangulargrid floors by Timoshenk’s plate theory, Analysis of grid by stiffness matrix method, analysis of gridfloors by equating joint deflections, comparison of methods of analysis, detailing of steel in flat grids.

UNIT-III:

Design of Reinforced Concrete Members for Fire Resistance: Introduction, ISO 834 standard heatingconditions, grading or classifications, effect of high temperature on steel and concrete, effect of hightemperatures on different types of structural members, fire resistance by structural detailing fromtabulated data, analytical determination of the ultimate bending moment, capacity of reinforcedconcrete beams under fire, other considerations.

UNIT-IV:

Earthquake Forces and Structural Responses: Introduction, Bureau of Indian Standards for earthquakedesign, Earthquake magnitude and intensity, Historical development, Basic seismic coefficient andseismic zone factors, determination of design forces, Choice of method for multi-storeyed buildings,Difference between wind and earthquake forces, Partial safety factors for design, Distribution of seismicforces, Analysis of structures other than buildings.

UNIT-V:

Ductile detailing, Increased values of seismic effect for vertical and horizontal projections, Proposedchanges in IS 1893 (Fifth revision). Ductile Detailing of Frames for Seismic Forces: Introduction, General

principles, Factors that increase ductility, Specifications for material for ductility, ductile detailing ofbeams – Requirements.

REFERENCES:

1. “Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design” by P.C.Varghese, Prentice Hall of India

2. “Reinforced Concrete”, Ashok.K. Jain, Nem Chand & Bors.

3. “Reinforced Concrete” by Park & Paulay

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - I SEMESTEREPRSE 103: FINITE ELEMENT METHODS OF ANALYSIS:

UNIT-I:

Introduction: A brief history of FEM, Need of the method, Review of basic principles of solid mechanics– principles, equations of equilibrium, boundary conditions, compatibility, strain – displacementrelations, constitutive relationship.

UNIT-II:

Theory relating to the formation of FEM: Coordinate system (local & global); Basic components – Asingle element, Derivation of stiffness matrix, Assembly of Stiffness, matrix boundary conditions – Allwith reference to trusses under axial forces.

UNIT-III:

Concept of element; various element shapes, Triangular element, discretisation of a structure, Meshrefinement vs higher order element; inter connections at nodes of displacement models on interelement compatibility.

UNIT-IV:

Three Dimensional Analysis: Various elements used; tetrahedron, hexahedron

UNIT-V:

Requirements on Representation of element behaviour functions, Polynomial series, Isoparametricpresentation and its formulation.

BOOKS:

1. “The Finite Element Method in Engineering Science” by P.Zienkiewiez, McGraw Hill, 1971.

2. “The Finite Element Analysis Fundamentals” by Richard H.Gallagher, Prentice Hall 1975.

3. “Introduction to the FEM” by Desai C.S and Abbels, J.F Van Nostrand, 1972.

4. “Finite Element Method for Engineers” by Reger, T.Fenuer, The Macmillan Ltd.,London,1975

5. “Fundamental of Finite Element Techniques for Structural Engineers” by Drabbia, C.A.and Conner,

J.J., John Wiley and Sons, 1971.

6. “Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis” by Klaus Jurgen and Edward, L., Wilson, Prentice

Hall of India, New Delhi, 1978.


EPRSE 104: STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

UNIT-I:

One-degree systems: Undamped systems; various forcing functions damped systems; response topulsating force; support motion.

UNIT-II:

Lumped mass multi-degree systems: Direct determination of natural frequencies; characteristic shapesStodola-Vianelle method; Modified Rayleigh-Ritz method; Lagrange’s equation model analysis of multidegree systems; multistorey rigid frames subjected to lateral loads; damping in multi degree systems.

UNIT-III:

Structures with distributed mass and load; single span beams; normal modes of vibration; forcedvibration of beams, Beams, with variable cross-section and mass.

UNIT-IV:

Approximate design methods; Idealized system; transformation factors; dynamic reaction responsecalculations; Design example (RC beam, steel beam, RC slab), Approximate design of multi degreesystems.

UNIT-V:

Matrix Approach: Coordinates and Lumped masses, Consistent mass matrix, Undamped force vibrationof a system with one degree freedom, response of single degree freedom undamped system, viscousdamped vibration of a single degree freedom system, Undamped vibration of multi degree freedomsystem, Orthogonality of natural nodes, normal coordinates.

BOOKS:

1. “Structural Dynamics” by John M. Biggs.

2. “Structural Analysis” by A. Ghali & A.M. Neville.


EPRSE 111: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Computer Oriented Methods In Structural Analysis: Stiffness Method: Developing a Computer Programfor the analysis of Grid Floors by using Stiffness Method.

Flexibility Method: Developing a Computer Program for the analysis of Portal Frames by using FlexibleMethod.

Finite Difference Method (FDM): Determination of deflections of plates by using FDM, & Determinationof Natural Frequency in a Beam.

Finite Element Method: Discussion of engineering problems to demonstrate the versatility of finiteelement method. Coordinate system (local & global) definition of stiffness matrix for a truss elementand a beam element, element assembly into global stiffness matrix, Boundary conditions.

Soft Ware Applications In Structural Engineering (by Using STAAD, STRAP, STRUDS etc.,):

Analysis of Reinforced Concrete (RCC) & Steel Structures.

Analysis of Plane and Space Truss and Frames subjected to Gravity and lateral loads

Determination of Natural Frequency of a Beam

Dynamic Analysis (Response Spectrum ) of Plane Frames

Analysis of Water Tanks by Using Plate Elements

Design Of Reinforced Concrete Members: Design, Detailing and Estimation of Beams, Slabs, Columnsand Foundations Shear Wall Design

Design Of Steel Members: Design of Truss Members, Design of Beams and Columns.

REFERENCES:

1. “The Finite Element Method” by Zienkiewicz, O.C., McGraw Hill Publications, London.

2. “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis: by Cook, R.D.

3. Reference Manual for STADD, STRAP, STRUDS, ANAYS, NISA, etc.

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - I SEMESTEREPRSE 112: BRIDGE ENGINEEREING

Loading Standards.

Design of Balanced Cantilever Bridge.

Design of Bow String Girder Bridge.

Design of prestressed concrete girder and box girder bridges considering only primary torsion, design ofend block.

Bridge Bearing: Types of bearings, Electrometric bearing.

Piers, Abutments, Wing walls factors effecting and stability, Well foundations, design of well,construction, open sinking of wells, plugging, sand filling and casting of well cap.

REFERENCES :

1. Essentials of Bridge Engineering by D. Johnson Victor.

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - II SEMESTER

EPRSE 201: STABILITY OF STRUCTURES

UNIT-I:

Buckling of Columns: Method of neutral equilibrium, Critical load of the Euler column, Linear columntheory - An Eigen value problem, Effective length concept, Higher order differential equation forcolumns initially bent columns, effect of shear stress on buckling, eccentrically loaded columns, beamcolumns (Beam columns with concentrated lateral load, distributed, load end moment), Inelasticbuckling of columns, Double modulus theory, Tangent modulus theory, Shanley theory of inelasticcolumn behaviour.

UNIT –II :

Approximate methods of analysis: Conservation of energy principles; calculation of critical loads usingapproximate deflection curve; Principle of stationery potential energy, Raleigh – Ritz method, Bucklingload of column with variable cross section, Galerkin’s method; Calculation of critical load by finitedifferences, Unevenly spaced pivot points, Matrix stiffness method; effect of axial load on bendingstiffness – slope deflection equations, Buckling of column loaded along the length using energymethods.

UNIT-III:

Buckling of Frames: Modes of Bucking, Critical load of simple frame using neutral equilibrium, Slopedeflection equations and matrix analysis.

Lateral buckling of cantilever and simply supported beams of rectangular and I-sections and use ofenergy method and finite differences.

UNIT-IV:

Buckling of Plates: Differential equation, Strain energy of bending, Critical load, Finite differenceapproach inelastic buckling of plates.

UNIT-V:

Matrix approach for Frames: Criterion for determination of critical loads, Stiffness influence coefficientsfor members without axial load, derivation of stability functions, Problem involving Non-sways,Modified stiffness of beams, frames with sway, Multi-bar frames.

REFERENCES:

1. “Principles of Structural Stability Theory” by Alexander Chajes.

2. “Theory of Elastic Stability” by Timoshenko and Gere.


EPRSE 202: STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY

UNIT–I:

Concepts of Structural Safety: General, Design methods. Basic Statistics: Introduction, Data reduction,Histograms, Sample correlation. Probability Theory: Introduction, Random events, Random variables,Functions of random variables, Moments and expectation, common probability distribution, Extremaldistribution.

UNIT-II:

Resistance Distributions and Parameters: Introduction, Statistics of properties of concrete. Statisticsof properties of steel, Statistics of strength of bricks and mortar, dimensional variations, characterizationof variables, Allowable stresses based on specified reliability.

Probabilities Analysis of Loads: Gravity loads, wind load.

UNIT-III:

Basic Structural Reliability: Introduction, Computation of Structural reliability. Monte Carlo Study ofStructural Safety: General, Monte Carlo method, Applications.

UNIT-IV:

Level 2 Reliability Methods: Introduction, Basic variables and failure surface, First-order second-moment methods (FOSM).

UNIT-V:

Reliability Based Design: Introduction, Determination of partial safety factors, Safety checking formats,Development of reliability based design criteria, Optimal safety factors, Summary of results of study forIndian standard – RCC Design.

Reliability of Structural Systems: Preliminary concepts as applied to simple structures.

REFERENCES:

1. “Structural Reliability Analysis and Design” By Ranganatham, R.

2. “Structural Reliability” by Melchers, R.E.

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - II SEMESTEREPRSE 203: EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

UNIT-I:

Earthquakes, Epicenter, Hypocenter and earthquake waves, Measurement of ground motion, SeismicRegions, Intensity and Isoseismals of an earthquake, Magnitude and energy of an earthquake,Consequences of earthquakes, Seismic zoning.

UNIT-II:

Earthquake Response of Linear Systems: Earthquake excitation, Equation of motion, Responsequantities, Response history, Response spectrum concept, Deformation, Pseudo-velocity, and Pseudo-acceleration, Response spectra, Peak structural response from the response spectrum, Responsespectrum characteristics, Elastic design spectrum, comparison of design and response spectra,Distinction between design and response spectra, velocity and acceleration response spectra, Appendix6: EI Centro, 1940 ground motion.

UNIT-III:

Earthquake Analysis of Linear Systems:

Part-A: Response history analysis, Modal analysis, Multistorey buildings with symmetric plan.Multistorey buildings with unsymmetric plan, Torsional response of symmetric plan builds, responseanalysis for multiple support excitation, structural idealization and earthquake response.

Part-B: Response Spectrum Analysis: Peak response from earthquake response spectrum, Multistoreybuildings with symmetric plan, Multistorey buildings with unsymmetric plan.

Earthquake Response of Linear Elastic Buildings: Systems analysed, Design spectrum and responsequantities, Influence of T1 and p on response, Modal contribution factors, Influence of T1 on higher-mode response,. Influence of p on higher-mode response, Heightwise variation of higher-moderesponse, How many modes to include.

UNIT-IV:

Aseismic Design of Structure: Design data and philosophy of design, Seismic coefficients. Permissibleincrease in stresses and load factors, Multistorey buildings, Base shear, fundamental period of buildings,distribution of forces along the height, Dynamic analysis, Effective weight. Miscellaneousconsiderations. Earthquake resistant construction of buildings, Ductility provisions in reinforcedconcrete construction. Water towers, introduction. Behaviour under earthquake loads. Design

features, Water tower as a rigid jointed space frame, Hydrodynamic pressures in tanks, Stack likestructures,

UNIT-V:

Introduction. Fundamental period of vibration, Seismic coefficient, Dynamic bending moment. Sheardiagram, Bridges, Introduction, Seismic force, Live load, Super structure, substructure. Hydrodynamicpressures on dams, Introduction, Zanger’s method, vertical component of reservoir load, Concrete ormasonry gravity dams Introduction, Natural period of vibration, Virtual mass, Dynamic displacementsand acceleration, Dynamic shears moments, Geometric method of stress analysis, Earth and rock filldams, Introduction, Fundamental period of vibration, Stability of slope, Retaining walls, Introduction,Active and passive pressure due to fill, point of application, Earth pressure due to uniform surcharge,effect of saturation.

BOOKS:

1. “Elements of Earthquake Engineering” by Jaikrishna and Chandraseskaran, Saritha Prakasham,

Meerut.

2. “Dynamics of Structures, Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering” by Anil K. Chopra,

Prentice Hall of India.


EPRSE 204 – DISASTER MANAGEMENT

UNIT-I:

Concept of Disaster Management. Types of Disasters. Disaster mitigating agencies and theirorganizational structure at different levels.

UNIT-II:

Overview of Disaster situations in India: Vulnerability of profile of India and Vulnerability mappingincluding disaster – pone areas, communities, places. Disaster preparedness – ways and means; skillsand strategies; rescue, relief reconstruction and rehabilitation. Case Studies: Lessons and Experiencesfrom Various Important Disasters in India

UNIT-III:

Seismic vulnerability of urban areas. Seismic response of R.C frame buildings with soft first storey.Preparedness for natural disasters in urban areas. Urban earthquake disaster risk management. Usingrisks-time charts to plan for the future. Lateral strength of masonry walls. A numerical model for postearthquake fire response of structures.

UNIT-IV:

Landslide hazards zonation mapping and geo-environmental problems associated with the occurrence oflandslides. A statistical approach to study landslides. Landslide casual factors in urban areas. Roads andlandslide hazards in Himalaya. The use of electrical resistivity method in the study of landslide. Studies inrock-mass classification and landslide management in a part of Garhwal-Himalaya, India.

UNIT-V:

Cyclone resistant house for coastal areas. Disaster resistant construction role of insurance sector.Response of buried steel pipelines carrying water subjected to earthquake ground motion. Preparednessand planning for an urban earthquake disaster. Urban settlements and natural hazards. Role ofknowledge based expert system in hazard scenario.

BOOK:

1. “Natural Hazards in the Urban Habitat” by Iyengar, C.B.R.I., Tata McGraw Hill.

2. “Natural Disaster Management”, Jon Ingleton (Ed), Tulor Rose, 1999.

3. “Disaster Management”, R.B.Singh (Ed),Rawat Publications, 2000.

4. “Anthropology of Disaster Management”, Sachindra Narayan, Gyan Publishing House, 2000.

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - II SEMESTEREPRSE 211 – REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

1. Materials: Construction chemicals, Mineral admixtures, Composites, fibre reinforced concrete, Highperformance concrete, polymer-impregnated concrete.

2. Techniques to test the existing strengths: Destructive and Non destructive tests on concrete.3. Repairs of Multistorey structures: Cracks in concrete, possible damages to the structural elements

beams, slab, column, footing etc., Repairing techniques like Jackchu, Grouting, external prestressing,use of chemical admixtures, repairs to the fire damaged structure.

4. Repairs to masonry structures & Temples: Damages to masonry structures – repairing techniques,Damages to temples – repairing techniques.

5. Foundation problems: Settlement of soil – Repairs, Sinking of piles – repairs.6. Corrosion of reinforcement: Preventive measures – coatings – use of SBR modified cementitious

mortar, Epoxy resin mortar, Acrylic modified cementitious mortar, flowing concrete.7. Temporary structures: Need for temporary structures under any Hazard, various temporary

structures, Case studies8. Case studies: Atleast 10 case studies.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Renovation of Structures – by Perkins.

2. Repairs of Fire Damaged Structures – R.Jagadish

3. Forensic Engineering – R.N. Raikar.

4. Deterioration, Maintenance and Repair of Structures by Johnson (McGraw Hill).

5. Concrete Structures: Repair, water proofing and protection, by Philip H. Perkins Applied Sciencespublications Ltd., London. pp 302.

6. Durability of concrete Structures: Investigation, repair, Protection Edited by Geoffmangs,E & FN SPON, An Imprint of Chapman & Hall. pp270.

7. Structural Failure by Tomoss Weirzbicki, Norman Jones, Wiley interscience pp 551.

8. Deterioration, Maintenance and Repair of Structures by Johnson (McGraw Hill) pp 375.

9. Design and Construction Failures Lessons from Forensic Investigation by Dov Kaminetzky, McGrawHill, pp 600.


EPRSE 212: THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

UNIT-I:

Bending of Long Rectangular Plates to a Cylindrical Surface: Differential equation for cylindrical bendingof plates – Uniformly loaded rectangular plates with simple supported edges and with built in edges.

UNIT-II:

Pure bending of plates slopes – Curvatures of bent plates – Relations between bending moments andcurvature – Particular cases – Strain energy in pure bending – Limitations. Symmetrical bending ofcircular plates: Differential equation – Boundary conditions.

UNIT-III:

Simply supported rectangular plates under sinusoidal loading – Naviers solution and its application toconcentrated load – Levy’s solution for uniformly distributed load or hydrostatic pressure .

UNIT-IV:

Membrane analysis: a) Shells of revolution (axi-symmetrical loading), Spherical shells, Conical Shells,Elliptical shell of revolution. Torus, Hyperboloid of revolution of one sheet, shells of uniform strengthmembrance deformation. b) Membrane analysis of shells of translation, circular cylinder, Directrix,Parabola, Cycloid, Catenary and Membrane deformations.

UNIT-V:

Bending analysis of cylindrical shell: Beam method, Schorer method

TEXT BOOK:

1. “Theory of Plates and Shells” by Timeshenko, S and Wernewsky-Kriegar.

REFERENCES:

1. “Stresses in Shells” by Flugge.

2. “Design of Shells and Construction” by Ramaswamy, G.S.

M.Tech. (SE&NDM) - III SEMESTEREPRSE 301: FOUNDATIONS FOR DYNAMIC LOADING

UNIT-I:

Elements of Soil Dynamics: Free and forced vibrations with and without damping for single degree offreedom, Natural frequency of foundation soil system – Barken, Pressure bulb concept, Pauw’s analogyand Vibration isolation.

UNIT-II:

Wave Propagation: Waves in elastic half space, Elements of seismic methods, steady state vibrations,Influence of soil condition on shaking intensity and associated structural damage and land slides.

UNIT-III:

Elastic Properties of Soil: Field and laboratory methods, Stress strain characteristics of soil underdynamic loads, Damping properties, Bearing capacity of soil under dynamic loads by pseudo staticanalysis.

UNIT-IV:

Liquefaction and Ground Improvement: Mechanism, Laboratory methods, evolution of liquefaction inthe field, Factors affecting liquefaction, Anti liquefaction measures, Ground improvement in cohesionless soils – dynamic compaction, Vibroflotation, blasting, Compaction piles and Grouting.

UNIT-V:

Foundations: Foundation types, Design Principles, Special foundations for high speed machines andearthquake zones.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. “Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations” by Swami Saran

2. “Soil Dynamics” by Shamsher Prakash

3. “Hand Book of Machine Foundations” by Srinivasulu, P. and Vydyanathan

4. “Foundation Dynamics”by Jumkies

5. “Principles of Ground Improvement Techniques by Hansemen.

REFERENCES:

1. “Dynamics of Bases and Foundations” by Barken

2. “Vibration of soil and foundation” by Richart

3. Relevant IS Codes

4. “Foundations Engineering Hand Book” by Nayak, N.V

5. Foundation Engineering Hand Book


EPRSE 302: HYDRAULIC AND MARINE STRUCTURES

UNIT-I:

Gravity Dams and Spillways: Force acting on gravity dams and spillways including earthquake effects, 2-D stress Analysis, and Stress distribution around openings in a gravity dam.

UNIT-II:

Earth and Rock Fill Dams: Seepage analysis for homogeneous dams and zoned dams, Stability analysisfor an earth dam by slip circle analysis – Ordinary method of slices, Bishop’s Method and Spencer’smethod, including earthquake effects.

UNIT-III:

Floods: Flood routing in reservoirs and rivers, Dam break/ breach analysis, Flood control.

UNIT-IV:

Waves, Tides and storm Surges: Linear wave theory, higher order wave theories, wave prediction, Waveshoaling, Refraction, Diffraction, Reflection, Braking and Run-up. Tidal characteristics, Tide prediction,Storm surge computation.

UNIT-V:

Marine structures: Wave forces on small and large cylinders, Sea walls, Design of break waters andjetties.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. “Engineering for Dams” by Creager,W.P, Justin, J.D and Hinds, J.Vol II, Wiley Eastern Pvt Ltd.,1968

2. “Soil Mechanics” by T.W.Lambe and Witman, R.V., Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1979.

3. “Open Channel Flow” by Hanif Choudhry, M., Prentice Hall of India, 1994.

4. “Mechanics of Wave Forces on Offshore structures”, Turgut Sarpkaya and Michael Isscson, Van

Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1981.

5. “Shore Protection Manual”, U.S.Army Coastal Engineering Research Centre, Vols. I, II & III,

Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington D.C. 1977.


EPRSE 321: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

UNIT-I: Introduction to E.I.A., Definition of E.I.A. and E.I.S., Guidelines for preparation of environmentalimpact statements.

UNIT-II: Elements of Environmental Impacts, Agency activities, Environmental settings, EnvironmentalAttributes: Air, Water, land, Ecology, Noise, Socio-Economics, Culture and Human aspects (Settlements/Rehabilitations)

UNIT-III: Environmental Impacts – Identification, Measurement – Aggregation, Secondary andCumulative impacts. Criteria for selection of methodology, Impact assessment methodologies,Procedure for reviewing environmental impact Statements- Case studies.

UNIT-IV: Environmental impact analysis – Energy production, Impact analysis, Cost-Benefit analysis,Material recycling, Environmental impact mitigation and control measures.

UNIT-V: Environmental Protection Act and Standards, State laws and local Ordinances, Land useplanning, priorities and management, Environmental Audit.

REFERENCES:

1. “Environmental impact analysis by Urban & Jain.

2. “Environmental impact analysis” by Canter, McGraw Hill Publishers.

EPRSE 322: ADVANCED DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

UNIT-I: Folded plate: Whitney method, Simpson Method.

UNIT-II: Shell: Lundgren beam method, Shore method.

UNIT-III: Design of Quay walls

UNIT-IV: Moorings, Breakwaters Simplified.

UNIT-V: Design of transmission towers.

REFERENCES :

1. “Design and Construction of Shells” by Ramaswamy.


EPRSE 323: FIRE RESISTANT DESIGN OF BUILDINGS

UNIT-I: Materials Properties in fire, Classification systems for high temperature concretes. Design ofStructures at normal temperatures – Loads, Structural analysis, Material Properties, Probability offailures. Design of structures under fire conditions – Design equate loads for fire design, structuralanalysis. Design of individual members exposed to fire – Tension members – Compression members –Beams.

UNIT-II: Design structural assemblies exposed to fire – Frames – Redundancy – Disproportionatecollapse – continuity – plastic design.

UNIT-III: Mechanical properties steel at elevated temperatures Components of strain, Thermal strainCreep strain, Stress – related strain

Design of steel buildings exposed to fire – Multi-storey steel framed buildings

UNIT-IV: Concrete structures – behaviour of concrete structures in fire.

Fire resistance ratings, verification methods, Generic ratings Projection system

Mechanical properties of concrete at elevated temperature Test methods, Components of strain,Thermal strain, Stress related strain.

UNIT-V: Design of Concrete members exposed to fire member design, Simply supported slabs andbeams.

REFERENCES:

1. “Fire Safety in Buildings” by Jain, V.K

2. “Structural Design for Fire safety” by Andrew H. Buchanan.


EPRSE 324: WIND ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF TALL STRUCTURES

UNIT-I: Introduction: Basic wind speed, Design wind speed, Design wind pressure, offshore windvelocity, Wind pressures and forces in buildings/ structures. External pressures coefficients for variousroofs, Dynamic effects. Design of Tall Buildings: Analysis of tall building for lateral loads, cantilevermethod, Portal method, Factor method; Design of structures for wind; Computer application in analysis& design.

UNIT-II: Design of shear wall: Introduction, Types of shear walls, behaviour of cantilever walls withrectangular cross section, Flange cantilever shear walls, Moment – Axial load interaction for shear wallsection, Interaction of shear walls and Rigid jointed frames, Shear walls with openings, Coupled shearwalls.

UNIT-III: Design of Steel Towers, Trestles and Masts: Introduction, Loads on towers, Analysis of towers,Masts, Trestles, Stresses in trestles due to vertical loads and horizontal loads, Design of members intowers, Design of foundations.

UNIT-IV: Design of Chimneys (RCC): Introduction, Wind pressure, Stresses in chimney shaft due to selfweight and wind, Stress in horizontal reinforcement due to wind shear, Stresses due to temperaturedifference. Design of RC chimney.

UNIT-V: Design of steel chimneys: Introduction, Types of chimneys, Forces acting on steel chimneys,design of various components, Stability of steel chimney.

BOOKS:

1. Reinforced Concrete Structures – R.Park & T.Paulay

2. Design of Steel Structures vol-II – Ramachandra

3. Reinforced Concrete Structures – Punmia, Jain & Jain

4. Tall Chimneys – S.N. Manohar.