Syllabus of Diploma (RGPV) III-Year, Civil Engineering

​SEMESTER V 

DESIGN OF STEEL AND RCC STRUCTURES

PAPER CODE : 7380 SUBJECT CODE : 501

Unit – I: Design of Steel Tension and Compression Members (Limit State Method)

• Types of sections used for Tension members.
• Strength of tension member by- yielding of section, rupture of net cross-section and block shear.
• Design of axially loaded single angle and double angle tension members with bolted and welded connections.
• Types of sections used as compression member, Calculation of effective length, Radius of gyration and slenderness ratio, Permissible values of slenderness ratio as per IS 800, Design compressive stress.
• Introduction to built up sections, lacing and battening (Meaning and purpose), Diagrams of single and double lacing and battening system. (No numerical problems).
• Design of axially loaded single and double angle struts connected by bolted and welded connections with gusset plate.

Unit– II: Design of Steel beams (Limit State Method)

• Standard beam sections, Bending stress calculations.
• Design of simple I and channel section.
• Check for shear as per IS 800.

Unit– III: Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams by Limit State Method

• Concept of Limit state, Stress block diagram, Introduction to singly and doubly reinforced sections, IS 456
• Design of singly reinforced beam, concept of under reinforced, over reinforced and balanced section, Simple numerical problem on ultimate moment of resistance and design of beam section
• Design of doubly reinforced sections, stress and strain diagrams, depth of neutral axis, simple numerical problems on ultimate moment of resistance of reinforced beam, Calculation of Ast and Asc.

Unit– IV: Shear, Bond and Development length in Design of RCC member

• Nominal shear stress in RCC section, Design shear strength of concrete, Design of shear reinforcement, Minimum Shear Reinforcement, Provisions of IS 456, forms of shear reinforcement
• Types of bond, Bond stress, check for bond stress, Determination of Development length in tension and compression members and check as per codal provisions, Anchorage value of 900 hook, Lapping of bars.
• Simple numericals on: Shear reinforcement, Adequacy of section for shear.
• Introduction to serviceability limit state check

Unit– V: Design of axially loaded RCC Column

• Definition and classification of column, Limit state of compression members, Effective length of column.
• Provisions of IS 456 for minimum steel, cover, maximum steel, spacing of ties etc.
• Design of axially loaded short column – Square, Rectangular, and Circular only.

ESTIMATING AND COSTING

PAPER CODE : 7381 SUBJECT CODE : 502

Unit – I: Fundamentals of Estimating and Costing 

• Estimating and Costing – Meaning, purpose, Administrative approval, Technical Sanction and Budget provision.
• Types of estimates – Approximate and Detailed estimate.
• Types and Uses of Estimates: Revised estimate, Supplementary estimate, Repair and maintenance estimate, renovation estimate.
• Roles and responsibility of Estimator.
• Checklist of items in load bearing and framed structure.
• Standard formats of Measurement sheet, Abstract sheet, Face sheet.
• Modes of measurement and desired accuracy in measurements for different items of work as per IS:1200.
• Rules for deduction in different category of work as per IS:1200.
• Description / specification of items of building work as per PWD /DSR.

Unit– II: Approximate Estimates  

• Approximate estimate- Definition, Purpose.
• Methods of approximate estimate – Service unit method, Plinth area rate method, Cubical content method, Typical bay method, Approximate quantity method (with simple numericals)
• Approximate estimate for roads, Railways, bridges/culvert, irrigation projects and water supply projects.

Unit– III: Detailed Estimate 

• Detailed Estimate- Definition and Purpose, Data required for detailed estimate – Civil cost, GST, Contingencies, Supervision charges, Agency charges, Procedure for preparation of detailed estimate- Taking out quantities and Abstracting.
• Methods of Detailed Estimate- Unit quantity method and total quantity method (with simple numericals)
• Long wall and Short wall method, Centre line method.
• Bar bending schedule for footing, column, beam, Lintel, chajja and slab elements
• Provisions in detailed estimate: contingencies, work charged establishment, percentage
• charges, water supply and sanitary Charges and electrification charges etc.
• Prime cost, Provisional sum, Provisional quantities, Bill of quantities, Spot items or Site items.

Unit– IV: Estimate for Civil Engineering Works

• Earthwork – Quantities for roads, Embankment and canal by – Mid sectional area method,
• mean sectional area method, Prismoidal and trapezoidal formula method.
• Detailed estimate for septic tank, Community well.
• Use of computer /softwares / programmes for detailed estimate Preparation of Civil Engineering Works.

Unit– V: Rate Analysis

• Rate Analysis: Definition, purpose and importance.
• Lead (Standard and Extra), lift, overhead charges, water charges and contractors’ profit,
• Procedure for rate analysis.
• Task work- Definition, types. Task work of different skilled labour for different items.
• Categories of labours, their daily wages, types and number of labours for different items 
• Transportation charges of materials – Lead and Lift, Hire charges of machineries and equipments.
• Preparing rate analysis of different items of work pertaining to buildings and roads.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

PAPER CODE : 7382 SUBJECT CODE : 511

Unit – I: Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering.

• Traffic engineering- Definition, objects, scope
• Relationship between speed, volume and density of traffic
• Road user’s characteristics-physical, mental, emotional factors.
• Vehicular characteristics-width, length, height, weight, speed, efficiency of breaks.
• Road characteristics – gradient, curve of a road, design speed, friction between road and tyre surface.
• Reaction time – factors affecting reaction time. PIEV Theory.

Unit– II: Traffic Studies

• Traffic volume count data- representation and analysis of data.
• Necessity of Origin and Destination study and its methods.
• Speed studies – Spot speed studies, and its presentation.
• Need and method of parking study.

Unit– III: Road Signs and Traffic Markings

• Traffic control devices –definition, necessity, types.
• Road signs – definition, objects of road signs.
• Classification as per IRC: 67-Mandatory or Regulatory, Cautionary or warning, informatory signs, Location of cautionary or warning sign in urban and non-urban areas, Points to be considered while designing and erecting road signs.
• Traffic markings- definition, classification, carriage way, kerb, object marking and reflector markers.

Unit– IV: Traffic Signals and Traffic Islands

• Traffic signals- Definition, Types, Traffic control signals, pedestrian signals.
• Types of traffic control signals – Fixed time, manually operated, traffic actuated signals and location of signals.
• Compute signal time by fix time cycle, Webster’s and IRC method and sketch timing diagram for each phase.
• Traffic islands –Definition, advantages and disadvantages of providing islands. • Types of traffic islands – rotary or central, channelizing or Refuge Island.
• Road intersections or junctions – Definition, Types of road intersection.
• Intersection at grade- Types, basic requirements of good intersection at grade.
• Grade separated intersection- advantages and disadvantages, types – flyovers-partial and full Cloverleaf pattern, Diamond intersection, Trumpet type, underpass.

Unit– V: Road Accident Studies and Arboriculture

• Road Accidents-Definition, types and causes for collision and non-collision accidents.
• Measures to prevent road accidents.
• Collision and condition diagram.
• Street lighting –definition, necessity, types-luminaire, foot candle, lumen, factors affecting their utilization and maintenance.
• Arboriculture- definition, objectives, factors affecting selection of type of trees.
• Maintenance of trees-protection and care of road side trees.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

PAPER CODE : 7383 SUBJECT CODE : 512 

Unit – I: Introduction

• Definition of solid waste, different solid waste – domestic Waste, commercial waste, industrial waste, market waste, agricultural waste, biomedical waste, E-waste, hazardous waste, institutional waste, etc.
• Sources of solid waste, Classification of solid waste – hazardous and non- hazardous waste.
• Physical and chemical characteristics of municipal solid waste.

Unit– II: Storage, Collection and Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste

• Collection, segregation, storage and transportation of solid waste.
• Tools and Equipment-Litter Bin, Broom, Shovels, Handcarts, Mechanical road sweepers, Community bin – like movable and stationary bin.
• Transportation vehicles with their working capacity -Animal carts, Auto vehicles, Tractors or Trailers, Trucks, Dumpers, Compactor vehicles. Transfer station- meaning, necessity, location.
• Role of rag pickers and their utility for society.

Unit– III: Composting of Solid Waste

• Concept of composting of waste, Principles of composting process. Factors affecting the composting process.
• Methods of composting – Manual Composting – Bangalore method, Indore Method, Mechanical Composting – Dano Process, Vermi composting.

Unit-IV: Techniques for Disposal of Solid Waste

• Solid waste management techniques – solid waste management hierarchy, waste prevention and waste reduction techniques
• Land filling technique, Factors to be considered for site selection, Land filling methods-Area method, Trench method and Ramp method, Leachate and its control, Biogas from landfill, Advantages and disadvantages of landfill method, Recycling of municipal solid waste
• Incineration of waste: Introduction of incineration process, Types of incinerators – Flash, Multiple chamber Incinerators, Products of incineration process with their use, Pyrolysis of waste – Definition, Methods

Unit– V: Biomedical and E-waste management

• Definition of Bio medical Waste.
• Sources and generation of Biomedical Waste and its classification
• Bio medical waste Management technologies.
• Definition, varieties and ill effects of E- waste,
• Recycling and disposal of E- waste.

PAVEMENT DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE PAPER CODE : 7384,  SUBJECT CODE : 521

Unit – I: Basics of pavement Design

• Types of pavement – Flexible, Rigid and Semi Rigid
• Comparison of Rigid and flexible pavement according to Design precision, life maintenance, initial cost, stages of construction, availability of materials, surface characteristic, penetration of water in the pavement, utility location, glare and night visibility.
• Functions and characteristics of pavement.
• Factors affecting selection of type of pavement.

Unit– II: Fundamentals of pavement design

• Factors affecting pavement design-design wheel load , Traffic factors, Environmental factors, Road geometry and material, Characteristics of soil and Drainage situation.

Unit– III: Design overview of Flexible and Concrete pavement

• Methods of flexible pavement design-Theoretical method, Empirical method with and without soil strength test.
• IRC37 guidelines for design of flexible pavement (overview only)
• Factors affecting design of concrete pavement.
• IRC58 guidelines for design of concrete pavement (overview only)
• Joints-Need, Types, requirements, spacing of joints

Unit– IV: Pavement evaluation

• Definition and purpose of pavement evaluation
• Methods of Pavement evaluation –Visual rating, Pavement serviceability index, Roughness measurements, Benkelman Beam deflection method

Unit-V: Pavement Maintenance

• Types of pavement maintenance – routine, periodic, and special. Need for inspection and maintenance schedule. Causes of pavement failure and remedial measures. Typical flexible and rigid pavement failures
• Types and causes of damages in flexible pavement, surface defects, cracks. Deformations – Rutting, fatigue, settlement and upheaval. Disintegration- loss of aggregate, stripping, pothole. Remedial measures – slurry seal, liquid seal, fog seal, patching, ready mix patch.
• Types of damages to rigid pavement – cracking, spalling, slab rocking, settlement, joint sealant failure. Methods of repair – repair of spalled joints, full depth reconstruction, replacement of dowel bars.

GREEN BUILDING AND ENERGY CONSERVATION

PAPER CODE : 7385 SUBJECT CODE : 522

Unit-I : Introduction to Green Building and Design Features

• Definition of Green Building, Benefits of Green building, Components/features of Green Building, Site selection, Energy Efficiency, Water efficiency, Material Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality.
• Site selection strategies, Landscaping, building form, orientation, building envelope and fenestration, material and construction techniques, roofs, walls, fenestration and shaded finishes, advanced passive heating and cooling techniques, waste reduction during construction

Unit–II : Energy Audit and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Energy Audit: Meaning, Necessity, Procedures, Types, Energy Management Programs
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Introduction, EIA regulations, Steps in environmental impact assessment process, Benefits of EIA, Limitations of EIA, Environmental clearance for the civil engineering projects.

Unit– III : Energy and Energy conservation

• Renewable Energy Resources: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Ocean Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass Energy
• Non-renewable Energy Resources: Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy, Chemical Sources of Energy, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Biofuels.
• Energy conservation: Introduction, Specific objectives, present scenario, Need of energy conservation, LEED India Rating System and Energy Efficiency.

Unit– IV : Green Building

• Introduction: Definition of Green building, Benefits of Green building,
• Principles: Principles and planning of Green building
• Features: Salient features of Green Building, Environmental design (ED) strategies for building construction.
• Process: Improvement in environmental quality in civil structure
• Materials: Green building materials and products- Bamboo, Rice husk ash concrete, plastic bricks, Bagasse particle board, Insulated concrete forms. reuse of waste material-Plastic, rubber, Newspaper wood, Nontoxic paint, Green roofing

Unit-V : Rating System

• Introduction to (LEED) criteria,
• Indian Green Building council (IGBC) Green rating,
• Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. (GRIHA) criteria
• Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit in green Building
• Functions of Government organization working for Energy conservation and Audit(ECA)-
• National Productivity council(NPC)
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• Bureau of Energy efficiency (BEE)

RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PAPER CODE : 7601 SUBJECT CODE : 531

UNIT-I: Introduction

• World Energy Use;
• Reserves of Energy Resources;
• Environmental Aspects of Energy Utilisation;
• Renewable Energy Scenario in India and around the World;
• Potentials; Achievements / Applications;
• Economics of renewable energy systems.

Unit-II: Solar energy

• Solar Radiation;
• Measurements of Solar Radiation;
• Flat Plate and Concentrating Collectors;
• Solar direct Thermal Applications;
• Solar thermal Power Generation Fundamentals of Solar Photo Voltaic Conversion;
• Solar Cells;
• Solar PV Power Generation;
• Solar PV Applications.

Unit-III: Wind Energy

• Wind Data and Energy Estimation;
• Types of Wind Energy Systems;
• Performance; Site Selection;
• Details of Wind Turbine Generator;
• Safety and Environmental Aspects.

Unit-IV: Bio-Energy

• Biomass direct combustion;
• Biomass gasifiers;
• Biogas plants;
• Digesters;
• Ethanol production;
• Bio diesel;
• Cogeneration;
• Biomass Applications.

Unit-V: Other Renewable Energy Sources

• Tidal energy;
• Wave Energy;
• Open and Closed OTEC Cycles;
• Small Hydro-Geothermal Energy;
• Hydrogen and Storage;
• Fuel Cell Systems;
• Hybrid Systems.

INTERNET OF THINGS

PAPER CODE : 7602 SUBJECT CODE : 532

Unit-I : Introduction to Internet of Things 

• Define the term “Internet of Things”
• State the technological trends which have led to IoT.
• Describe the impact of IoT on society.

Unit-II : Design consideration of IoT 

• Enumerate and describe the components of an embedded system.
• Describe the interactions of embedded systems with the physical world.
• Name the core hardware components most commonly used in IoT devices.

Unit-III : Interfacing by IoT devices 

• Describe the interaction between software and hardware in an IoT device.
• Explain the use of networking and basic networking hardware.
• Describe the structure of the Internet.

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