SEMESTER - VIII
ELECTIVE – IV
CE2041 Bridge Structures
CE2042 Storage Structures
CE2043 Design of Plate and Shell Structures
CE2044 Tall Buildings
CE2045 Prefabricated structures
CE2046 Wind Engineering
ELECTIVE – V
CE2047 Computer Aided Design of Structures
CE2048 Industrial Structures
CE2049 Smart Structures and smart Materials
CE2050 Finite Element Techniques
CE2071 Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures
CE 2041 BRIDGE STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student shall be able to choose appropriate bridge structure and
design it for given site conditions.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Design of through type steel highway bridges for IRC loading - Design of stringers, cross girders
and main girders - Design of deck type steel highway bridges for IRC loading - Design of main
girders
UNIT II STEEL BRIDGES
Design of pratt type truss girder highway bridges - Design of top chord, bottom chord, web
members - Effect of repeated loading - Design of plate girder railway bridges for railway loading
- Wind effects - Design of web and flange plates - Vertical and horizontal stiffeners.
UNIT III REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES
Design of solid slab bridges for IRC loading - Design of kerb - Design of tee beam bridges -
Design of panel and cantilever for IRC loadin
UNIT IV REINFORCED CONCRETE GIRDER BRIDGES
Design of tee beam - Courbon's theory - Pigeaud's curves - Design of balanced cantilever
bridges - Deck slab - Main girder - Design of cantilever - Design of articulation.
UNIT V PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES
Design of prestressed concrete bridges - Preliminary dimensions - Flexural and torsional
parameters - Courbon's theory - Distribution coefficient by exact analysis - Design of girder
section - Maximum and minimum prestressing forces - Eccentricity - Live load and dead load
shear forces - cable zone in girder –Check for stresses at various sections - Check for diagonal
tension - Diaphragms - End block - Short term and long term deflections.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Johnson Victor D., “Essentials of Bridge Engineering”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.,
New Delhi, 1990.
2. Rajagopalan, N.Bridge Superstructure, Alpha Science International, 2006
REFERENCES
1. Phatak D.R., “Bridge Engineering”, Satya Prakashan, New Delhi, 1990.
2. Ponnuswamy S., “Bridge Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996.
CE 2042 STORAGE STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this course is to impart the principles involved in designing structures
which have to store different types of materials. The student at the end of the course shall be
able to design concrete and steel material retaining structures.
UNIT I STEEL WATER TANKS
Design of rectangular riveted steel water tank – Tee covers – Plates – Stays –Longitudinal and
transverse beams – Design of staging – Base plates – Foundation and anchor bolts – Design of
pressed steel water tank – Design of stays – Joints – Design of hemispherical bottom water tank
– side plates – Bottom plates – joints – Ring girder – Design of staging and foundation
.
UNIT II CONCRETE WATER TANKS
Design of Circular tanks – Hinged and fixed at the base – IS method of calculating shear forces
and moments – Hoop tension – Design of intze tank – Dome – Ring girders – Conical dome –
Staging – Bracings – Raft foundation – Design of rectangular tanks – Approximate methods and
IS methods – Design of under ground tanks – Design of base slab and side wall – Check for
uplift.
UNIT III STEEL BUNKERS AND SILOS
Design of square bunker – Jansen’s and Airy’s theories – IS Codal provisions – Design of side
plates – Stiffeners – Hooper – Longitudinal beams – Design of cylindrical silo – Side plates –
Ring girder – stiffeners.
UNIT IV CONCRETE BUNKERS AND SILOS
Design of square bunker – Side Walls – Hopper bottom – Top and bottom edge beams –
Design of cylindrical silo – Wall portion – Design of conical hopper – Ring beam at junction
UNIT V PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WATER TANKS
Principles of circular prestressing – Design of prestressed concrete circular water tanks
TEXT BOOKS
1. Rajagopalan K., Storage Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Krishna Raju N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 1998.
CE 2043 DESIGN OF PLATE AND SHELL STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student shall understand the rudimentary principles involved in the
analysis and design of plates and shells.
UNIT I THIN PLATES WITH SMALL DEFLECTION
Laterally loaded thin plates – governing differential equations – Simply supported and fixed
boundary conditions
UNIT II RECTANGULAR PLATES
Simply supported rectangular plates – Navier’s solution and Levy’s method.
UNIT III THIN SHELLS
Classification of shells-structural actions – membrane theory
UNIT IV ANALYSIS OF SHELLS
Analysis of spherical dome – cylindrical shells – folded plates
UNIT V DESIGN OF SHELLS
Design of spherical dome – cylindrical shells – folded plates
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bairagi N K, A text book of Plate Analysis, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
2. G.S. Ramaswamy, Design and Construction of Shell Structures, CBS Plublishers,
New Delhi, 1996
3. S. Timoshenko & S. Woinowsky – Krieger, “Theory of Plates and Shells”, McGraw Hill
Book Company
REFERENCES
1. Szilard R, Theory and analysis of plates, Prentice Hall Inc, 1995
2. Chatterjee B. K., Theory and Design of Concrete Shells, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi, 1998
3. Billington D. P., Thin Shell Concrete Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
CE 2044 TALL BUILDINGS
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student should have understood the problems associated with
large heights of structures with respect to loads (wind and earthquake and deflections of the
structure). He should know the rudimentary principles of designing tall buildings as per the
existing course.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
The Tall Building in the Urban Context - The Tall Building and its Support Structure -
Development of High Rise Building Structures - General Planning Considerations. Dead Loads -
Live Loads-Construction Loads -Snow, Rain, and Ice Loads - Wind Loads-Seismic Loading –
Water and Earth Pressure Loads - Loads - Loads Due to Restrained Volume Changes of
Material - Impact and Dynamic Loads - Blast Loads -Combination of Loads.
UNIT II THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE PLANE
Dispersion of Vertical Forces- Dispersion of Lateral Forces - Optimum Ground Level Space -
Shear Wall Arrangement - Behaviour of Shear Walls under Lateral Loading. The Floor Structure
or Horizontal Building Plane Floor Framing Systems-Horizontal Bracing- Composite Floor
Systems The High - Rise Building as related to assemblage Kits Skeleton Frame Systems -
Load Bearing Wall Panel Systems - Panel – Frame Systems - Multistory Box Systems.
UNIT III COMMON HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURES AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR
UNDER LOAD
The Bearing Wall Structure- The Shear Core Structure - Rigid Frame Systems- The Wall -
Beam Structure: Interspatial and Staggered Truss Systems - Frame - Shear Wall Building
Systems - Flat Slab Building Structures - Shear Truss - Frame Interaction System with Rigid -
Belt Trusses - Tubular Systems-Composite Buildings - Comparison of High - Rise Structural
Systems Other Design Approaches Controlling Building Drift Efficient Building Forms - The
Counteracting Force or Dynamic Response.
UNIT IV APPROXIMATE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
Approximate Analysis of Bearing Wall Buildings The Cross Wall Structure - The Long Wall
Structure The Rigid Frame Structure Approximate Analysis for Vertical Loading - Approximate
Analysis for Lateral Loading - Approximate Design of Rigid Frame Buildings-Lateral Deformation
of Rigid Frame Buildings The Rigid Frame - Shear Wall Structure - The Vierendeel Structure -
The Hollow Tube Structure.
UNIT V OTHER HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURE
Deep - Beam Systems -High-Rise Suspension Systems - Pneumatic High -Rise Buildings -
Space Frame Applied to High - Rise Buildings - Capsule Architecture.
TEXT BOOKS
1. WOLFGANG SCHUELLER " High - rise building Structures", John Wiley and Sons,
New York 1976.
2. Bryan Stafford Smith and Alex Coull, " Tall Building Structures ", Analysis and Design,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1991.
REFERENCES
1. COULL, A. and SMITH, STAFFORD, B. " Tall Buildings ", Pergamon Press, London,
1997.
2. LinT.Y. and Burry D.Stotes, " Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and
Engineers ", John Wiley, 1994.
3. Lynn S.Beedle, Advances in Tall Buildings, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi,
1996.
4. Taranath.B.S., Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings, Mc Graw Hill,1998.
CE 2045 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student shall be able to appreciate modular construction,
industrialised construction and shall be able to design some of the prefabricated elements and
also have the knowledge of the construction methods using these elements.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Need for prefabrication – Principles – Materials – Modular coordination – Standarization –
Systems – Production – Transportation – Erection.
UNIT II PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS
Behaviour of structural components – Large panel constructions – Construction of roof and floor
slabs – Wall panels – Columns – Shear walls
UNIT III DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Disuniting of structures- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used –
Problems in design because of joint flexibility – Allowance for joint deformation.
UNIT IV JOINT IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Joints for different structural connections – Dimensions and detailing – Design of expansion
joints
UNIT V DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS
Progressive collapse – Code provisions – Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal
effects such as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., - Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse.
TEXT BOOKS
1. CBRI, Building materials and components, India, 1990
2. Gerostiza C.Z., Hendrikson C. and Rehat D.R., Knowledge based process planning for
construction and manufacturing, Academic Press Inc., 1994
REFERENCES
1. Koncz T., Manual of precast concrete construction, Vols. I, II and III, Bauverlag, GMBH,
1971.
2. Structural design manual, Precast concrete connection details, Society for the studies in
the use of precast concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 1978.
CE 2046 WIND ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student should be able to appreciate the forces generated on
structures due to normal wind as well as gusts. He should also be able to analyse the dynamic
effects created by these wind forces.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Terminology – Wind Data – Gust factor and its determination - Wind speed variation with height
– Shape factor – Aspect ratio – Drag and lift.
UNIT II EFFECT OF WIND ON STRUCTURES
Static effect – Dynamic effect – Interference effects (concept only) – Rigid structure –
Aeroelastic structure (concept only).
UNIT III EFFECT ON TYPICAL STRUCTURES
Tail buildings – Low rise buildings – Roof and cladding – Chimneys, towers and bridges.
UNIT IV APPLICATION TO DESIGN
Design forces on multistorey building, towers and roof trusses.
UNIT V INTRODUCTION TO WIND TUNNEL
Types of models (Principles only) – Basic considerations – Examples of tests and their use.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Peter Sachs, “Wind Forces in Engineering, Pergamon Press, New York, 1992.
2. Lawson T.V., Wind Effects on Buildings, Vols. I and II, Applied Science and Publishers,
London, 1993.
REFERENCES
1. Devenport A.G., “Wind Loads on Structures”, Division of Building Research, Ottowa,
1990.
2. Wind Force on Structures – Course Notes, Building Technology Centre, Anna University,
1995.
CE 2047 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF STRUCTURE
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this programme is to train the student in the use of computers and
creating a computer code as well as using commercially available software for the design of
Civil Engineering structures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware and software requirements -Design process - Applications
and benefits
UNIT II COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Graphic primitives - Transformations -Wire frame modeling and solid modeling -Graphic
standards –Drafting packages
UNIT III STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Fundamentals of finite element analysis - Principles of structural analysis -Analysis packages
and applications.
UNIT IV DESIGN AND OPTIMISATION
Principles of design of steel and RC Structures -Applications to simple design problems –
Optimisation techniques - Algorithms - Linear Programming – Simplex method
UNIT V EXPERT SYSTEMS
Introduction to artificial intelligence - Knowledge based expert systems -Rules and decision
tables –Inference mechanisms - Simple applications.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Groover M.P. and Zimmers E.W. Jr., “CAD/CAM, Computer Aided Design and
Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 1993.
2. Krishnamoorthy C.S.Rajeev S., “Computer Aided Design”, Narosa Publishing House,
New Delhi, 1993
REFERENCES
1. Harrison H.B., “Structural Analysis and Design”, Part I and II Pergamon Press, Oxford,
1990.
2. Rao S.S., “Optimisation Theory and Applications”, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi,
1977.
3. Richard Forsyth (Ed), “Expert System Principles and Case Studies”, Chapman and Hall,
London, 1989.
CE 2048 INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
This course deals with some of the special aspects with respect to Civil Engineering structures
in industries. At the end of this course the student shall be able to design some of the
structures.
UNIT I PLANNING
Classification of Industries and Industrial structures – General requirements for industries like
cement, chemical and steel plants – Planning and layout of buildings and components.
UNIT II FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Lighting – Ventilation – Acoustics – Fire safety – Guidelines from factories act.
UNIIT III DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Industrial roofs – Crane girders – Mill buildings – Design of Bunkers and Silos
UNIT IV DESIGN OF R.C. STRUCTURES
Silos and bunkers – Chimneys – Principles of folded plates and shell roofs
UNIT V PREFABRICATION
Principles of prefabrication – Prestressed precast roof trusses- Functional requirements for
Precast concrete units
TEXT BOOKS
1. Reinforced Concrete Structural elements – P. Purushothaman.
2. Pasala Dayaratnam – Design of Steel Structure – 1990.
REFERENCES
1. Henn W. Buildings for Industry, vols.I and II, London Hill Books, 1995.
2. Handbook on Functional Requirements of Industrial buildings, SP32 – 1986, Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi 1990.
3. Course Notes on Modern Developments in the Design and Construction of Industrial
Structures, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras, 1982.
4. Koncz, J, Manual of Precast Construction Vol I & II Bauverlay GMBH, 1971.
CE 2049 SMART STRUCTURES AND SMART MATERIALS
OBJECTIVE
This course is designed to give an insight into the latest developments regarding smart
materials and their use in structures. Further, this also deals with structures which can self
adjust their stiffness with load.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Smart Materials and Structures – Instrumented structures functions and
response – Sensing systems – Self diagnosis – Signal processing consideration – Actuation
systems and effectors.
UNIT II MEASURING TECHNIQUES
Strain Measuring Techniques using Electrical strain gauges, Types – Resistance – Capacitance
– Inductance – Wheatstone bridges – Pressure transducers – Load cells – Temperature
Compensation – Strain Rosettes.
UNIT III SENSORS
Sensing Technology – Types of Sensors – Physical Measurement using Piezo Electric Strain
measurement – Inductively Read Transducers – The LVOT – Fiber optic Techniques.
Chemical and Bio-Chemical sensing in structural Assessment – Absorptive chemical sensors –
Spectroscopes – Fibre Optic Chemical Sensing Systems and Distributed measurement.
UNIT IV ACTUATORS
Actuator Techniques – Actuator and actuator materials – Piezoelectric and Electrostrictive
Material – Magnetostructure Material – Shape Memory Alloys – Electro orheological Fluids–
Electro magnetic actuation – Role of actuators and Actuator Materials.
UNIT V SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Data Acquisition and Processing – Signal Processing and Control for Smart Structures –
Sensors as Geometrical Processors – Signal Processing – Control System – Linear and Non-
Linear.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Brain Culshaw – Smart Structure and Materials Artech House – Borton. London-1996.
REFERENCES
1. L. S. Srinath – Experimental Stress Analysis – Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
2. J. W. Dally & W. F. Riley – Experimental Stress Analysis – Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
CE 2050 FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUES
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course the student shall have a basic knowledge of finite element method and
shall be able to analyse linear elastic structures, that he has studied about in core courses,
using finite element method.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION – VARIATIONAL FORMULATION
General field problems in Engineering – Modelling – Discrete and Continuous models –
Characteristics – Difficulties involved in solution – The relevance and place of the finite element
method – Historical comments – Basic concept of FEM, Boundary and initial value problems –
Gradient and divergence theorems – Functionals – Variational calculus Variational formulation
of VBPS. The method of weighted residuals – The Ritz method.
UNIT II FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF ONE DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
One dimensional second order equations – discretisation of domain into elements –
Generalised coordinates approach – derivation of elements equations – assembly of elements
equations – imposition of boundary conditions – solution of equations – Cholesky method – Post
processing – Extension of the method to fourth order equations and their solutions – time
dependant problems and their solutions – example from heat transfer, fluid flow and solid
mechanics.
UNIT III FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TWO DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
Second order equation involving a scalar-valued function – model equation – Variational
formulation – Finite element formulation through generalised coordinates approach – Triangular
elements and quadrilateral elements – convergence criteria for chosen models – Interpolation
functions – Elements matrices and vectors – Assembly of element matrices – boundary
conditions – solution techniques.
UNIT IV ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS AND FORMULATION
Natural coordinates in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions – use of area coordinates for triangular elements
in - 2 dimensional problems – Isoparametric elements in 1,2 and 3 dimensional Largrangean
and serendipity elements – Formulations of elements equations in one and two dimensions -
Numerical integration.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS TO FIELD PROBLEMS IN TWO DIMENSIONALS
Equations of elasticity – plane elasticity problems – axisymmetric problems in elasticity –
Bending of elastic plates – Time dependent problems in elasticity – Heat – transfer in two
dimensions – incompressible fluid flow
TEXT BOOK
1. Chandrupatla, T.R., and Belegundu, A.D., “Introduction to Finite Element in
Engineering”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, India, 2003.
REFERENCES
1. J.N.Reddy, “An Introduction to Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, Intl. Student
Edition, 1985.
2. Zienkiewics, “The finite element method, Basic formulation and linear problems”, Vol.1,
4/e, McGraw-Hill, Book Co.
3. S.S.Rao, “The Finite Element Method in Engineering”, Pergaman Press, 2003.
4. C.S.Desai and J.F.Abel, “Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, Affiliated East West
Press, 1972.
CE 2071 REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
To get the knowledge on quality of concrete, durability aspects, causes of deterioration,
assessment of distressed structures, repairing of structures and demolition procedures.
UNIT I MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STRATEGIES
Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance, importance of Maintenance
various aspects of Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure,
causes of deterioration
UNIT II SERVICEABILITY AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
Quality assurance for concrete construction concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
properties and cracking. - Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, corrosion - design
and construction errors - Effects of cover thickness and cracking
UNIT III MATERIALS FOR REPAIR
Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength
gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro cement, Fibre
reinforced concrete.
UNIT IV TECHNIQUES FOR REPAIR AND DEMOLITION
Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair, foamed concrete, mortar and dry
pack, vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete, Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring
and underpinning. Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant
steels, coatings and cathodic protection. Engineered demolition techniques for dilapidated
structures - case studies.
UNIT V REPAIRS, REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING OF STRUCTURES
Repairs to overcome low member strength, Deflection, Cracking, Chemical disruption,
weathering corrosion, wear, fire, leakage and marine exposure.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, Concrete Structures, Materials,
Maintenance and Repair, Longman Scientific and Technical UK, 1991.
2. R.T.Allen and S.C.Edwards, Repair of Concrete Structures, Blakie and Sons, UK, 1987
REFERENCES
1. M.S.Shetty, Concrete Technology - Theory and Practice, S.Chand and Company, New
Delhi, 1992.
2. Santhakumar, A.R., Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in Low
Cost Housing , "RHDC-NBO" Anna University, July 1992.
3. Raikar, R.N., Learning from failures - Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service -
SEMESTER – VII
ELECTIVE - II
CE2026 Traffic Engineering and Management
CE2027 Housing Planning and Management
CE2028 Ground Water Engineering
CE2029 Management of Irrigation Systems
CE2030 Coastal Zone Management
CE2031 Water Resources Engineering
CE2032 Pavement Engineering
CE2033 Ground Improvement Techniques
GE2073 Contract Laws and Regulations
ELECTIVE – III
CE2034 Introduction to Soil Dynamics and Machine
Foundations
CE2035 Rock Engineering
CE2036 Environmental Impact Assessment of Civil Engineering Projects
CE2037 Industrial Waste Management
CE2038 Air Pollution Management
CE2039 Municipal Solid Waste Management
CE2040 Ecological Engineering
CE 2026 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
The students acquire comprehensive knowledge of traffic surveys and studies such as ‘Volume
Count’, ‘Speed and delay’, ‘Origin and destination’, ‘Parking’, ‘Pedestrian’ and ‘Accident
surveys’. They achieve knowledge on design of ‘at grade’ and ‘grade separated’ intersections.
They also become familiar with various traffic control and traffic management measures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Significance and scope, Characteristics of Vehicles and Road Users, Skid Resistance and
Braking Efficiency (Problems), Components of Traffic Engineering- Road, Traffic and Land Use
Characteristics
UNIT II TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS
Surveys and Analysis - Volume, Capacity, Speed and Delays, Origin and Destination, Parking,
Pedestrian Studies, Accident Studies and Safety Level of Services- Basic principles of Traffic
Flow.
UNIT III TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic signs, Road markings, Design of Traffic signals and Signal co-ordination (Problems),
Traffic control aids and Street furniture, Street Lighting, Computer applications in Signal design
UNIT IV GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF INTERSECTIONS
Conflicts at Intersections, Classification of ‘At Grade Intersections, - Channallised Intersections
- Principles of Intersection Design, Elements of Intersection Design, Rotary design, Grade
Separation and interchanges - Design principles.
UNIT V TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Traffic Management- Transportation System Management (TSM) - Travel Demand
Management (TDM), Traffic Forecasting techniques, Restrictions on turning movements, Oneway
Streets, Traffic Segregation, Traffic Calming, Tidal flow operations, Exclusive Bus Lanes,
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali L R, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Technical
Publications, Delhi, 2000.
2. Khanna K and Justo C E G, Highway Engineering, Khanna Publishers, Roorkee, 2001.
REFERENCES
1. Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications: Guidelines and special publications on
Traffic Planning and Management
2. Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
3. Subhash C.Saxena, A Course in Traffic Planning and Design, Dhanpat Rai Publications,
New Delhi, 1989.
4. Transportation Engineering – An Introduction, C.Jotin Khisty, B.Kent Lall, Prentice Hall
of India Pvt Ltd, 2006.
CE 2027 HOUSING PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the course is to train the students to have a comprehensive knowledge of
planning, design, evaluation, construction and financing of housing projects. The course focuses
on cost effective construction materials and methods. Emphasis has also been given on the
principles of sustainable housing policies and programmes.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING
Definition of Basic Terms – House, Home, Household, Apartments, Multi storeyed Buildings,
Special Buildings, Objectives and Strategies of National Housing Policies, Principle of
Sustainable Housing, Housing Laws at State level, Bye-laws at Urban and Rural Local Bodies –
levels - Development Control Regulations, Institutions for Housing at National, State and Local
levels
UNIT II HOUSING PROGRAMMES
Basic Concepts, Contents and Standards for Housing Programmes - Sites and Services,
Neighborhoods, Open Development Plots, Apartments, Rental Housing, Co-operative Housing,
Slum Housing Programmes, Role of Public, Private and Non-Government Organizations
UNIT III PLANNING AND DESIGN OF HOUSING PROJECTS
Formulation of Housing Projects – Site Analysis, Layout Design, Design of Housing Units
(Design Problems)
UNIT IV CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND COST-EFFECTIVE MATERIALS
New Constructions Techniques – Cost Effective Modern Construction Materials, Building
Centers – Concept, Functions and Performance Evaluation
UNIT V HOUSING FINANCE AND PROJECT APPRAISAL
Appraisal of Housing Projects – Housing Finance, Cost Recovery – Cash Flow Analysis,
Subsidy and Cross Subsidy, Pricing o f Housing Units, Rents, Recovery Pattern (Problems).
TEXT BOOKS
1. Meera Mehta and Dinesh Mehta, Metropolitan Housing Markets, Sage Publications Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
2. Francis Cherunilam and Odeyar D Heggade, Housing in India, Himalaya Publishing
House, Bombay, 1997.
REFERENCES
1. Development Control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area, CMA, Chennai, 2002.
2. UNCHS, National Experiences with Shelter Delivery for the Poorest Groups, UNCHS
(Habitat), Nairobi, 1994.
3. National Housing Policy, 1994, Government of India.
CE 2028 GROUND WATER ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
To understand the distribution of ground water, evaluation of aquifer parameters, solving ground
water equations. Ground water quality and development of ground water methods are dealt.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUND WATER
Introduction – Characteristic of Ground water – Distribution of water - ground water column –
Permeability - Darcy's Law - Types of aquifers - Hydrogeological Cycle – water level
fluctuations.
UNIT II HYDRAULICS OF FLOW
Storage coefficient - Specific field - Heterogeneity and Anisotrophy -Transmissivity - Governing
equations of ground water flow - Steady state flow - Dupuit Forchheimer assumptions - Velocity
potential - Flow nets
UNIT III ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS
Transmissivity and Storativity – Pumping test - Unsteady state flow - Thiess method - Jacob
method - Image well theory – Effect of partial penetrations of wells - Collectors wells.
UNIT IV GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT
Infiltration gallery - Conjunctive use - Artificial recharge Rainwater harvesting - Safe yield -Yield
test – Geophysical methods – Selection of pumps.
UNIT V WATER QUALITY
Ground water chemistry - Origin, movement and quality - Water quality standards - Saltwater
intrusion –Environmental concern
TEXT BOOKS
1. Raghunath H.M., “Ground Water Hydrology”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000.
2. Todd D.K., “Ground Water Hydrology”, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
REFERENCE
1. C Walton, “Ground Water Resource Evaluation”, McGraw-Hill Publications.
CE2029 MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
OBJECTIVE
At the end of the semester, the student shall have a clear concept of irrigation water
management practices of the past, present and future. He/she shall also be able to appreciate
the importance due and duly given to stake holders.
UNIT I IRRIGATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Irrigation systems – Supply and demand of water – Cropping pattern – Crop rotation – Crop
diversification – Estimation of total and peak crop water requirements – Effective and
dependable rainfall – Irrigation efficiencies.
UNIT II IRRIGATION SCHEDULING
Time of irrigation – Critical stages of water need of crops – Criteria for scheduling irrigation –
Frequency and interval of irrigation.
UNIT III MANAGEMENT
Structural and non-structural strategies in water use and management – Conjunctive use of
surface and ground waters – Quality of irrigation water.
UNIT IV OPERATION
Operational plans – Main canals, laterals and field channels – Water control and regulating
structures – Performance indicators – Case study
UNIT V INVOLVEMENT OF STAKE HOLDERS
Farmer’s participation in System operation – Water user’s associations – Farmer councils –
Changing paradigms on irrigation management – Participatory irrigation management
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dilip Kumar Majumdar, “Irrigation Water Management – Principles and Practice”,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2000
2. Hand book on Irrigation Water Requirement, R.T. Gandhi, et. al., Water Management
Division, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi
REFERENCES
1. Hand Book on Irrigation System Operation Practices, Water Resources Management
and Training Project, Technical report No. 33, CWC, New Delhi, 1990
2. Maloney, C. and Raju, K.V., “Managing Irrigation Together”, Practice and Policy in India,
Stage Publication, New Delhi, India, 1994.
CE 2030 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE
At the end of the semester, the student shall be able to understand the coastal processes,
coastal dynamics, impacts of structures like docks, harbours and quays leading to simple
management perspectives along the coastal zone.
UNIT I COASTAL ZONE
Coastal zone – Coastal zone regulations – Beach profile – Surf zone – Off shore – Coastal
waters – Estuaries – Wet lands and Lagoons – Living resources – Non living resources.
UNIT II WAVE DYNAMICS 10
Wave classification – Airy’s Linear Wave theory – Deep water waves – Shallow water waves –
Wave pressure – Wave energy – Wave Decay – Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of waves
– Breaking of waves – Wave force on structures – Vertical – Sloping and stepped barriers –
Force on piles.
UNIT III WAVE FORECASTING AND TIDES
Need for forecasting - SMB and PNJ methods of wave forecasting – Classification of tides –
Darwin’s equilibrium theory of tides – Effects on structures – seiches, Surges and Tsunamis.
UNIT IV COASTAL PROCESSES
Erosion and depositional shore features – Methods of protection – Littoral currents – Coastal
aquifers – Sea water intrusion – Impact of sewage disposal in seas.
UNIT V HARBOURS
Structures near coast – Selection of site – Types and selection of break waters – Need and
mode of dredging – Selection of dredgers – Effect of Mangalore forest.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Richard Sylvester, “Coastal Engineering, Volume I and II”, Elseiner Scientific Publishing
Co., 1999
2. Quinn, A.D., “Design & Construction of Ports and Marine Structures”, McGraw-Hill Book
Co., 1999
REFERENCES
1. Ed. A.T. Ippen, “Coastline Hydrodynamics”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1993
2. Dwivedi, S.N., Natarajan, R and Ramachandran, S., “Coastal Zone Management in
Tamilnadu”.
CE 2031 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
The student is exposed to the different phases in Water Resources viz planning, collection of
relevant data on water resources and also on National Water Policy. Reservoir planning,
management and economic analysis aspects are covered in detail.
UNIT I GENERAL
Water resources survey – Water resources of India and Tamilnadu – Description of water
resources planning – Economics of water resources planning, physical and socio economic data
– National Water Policy – Collection of meteorological and hydrological data for water resources
development.
UNIT II NETWORK DESIGN
Hydrologic measurements – Analysis of hydrologic data – Hydrologic station network – Station
network design – Statistical techniques in network design.
UNIT III WATER RESOURCE NEEDS
Consumptive and non-consumptive water use - Estimation of water requirements for irrigation,
for drinking and navigation - Water characteristics and quality – Scope and aims of master plan
- Concept of basin as a unit for development - Water budget and development plan.
UNIT IV RESERVOIR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Reservoir - Single and multipurpose – Multi objective - Fixation of Storage capacity -Strategies
for reservoir operation - Sedimentation of reservoirs - Design flood-levees and flood walls -
Channel improvement.
UNIT V ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Estimation of cost and Evaluation of Benefits - Discount rate - Discounting factors - Discounting
techniques – Computer Applications.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Linsley R.K. and Franzini J.B, “Water Resources Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Inc, 2000.
2. Douglas J.L. and Lee R.R., “Economics of Water Resources Planning”, Tata McGraw-
Hill Inc. 2000.
3. Duggal, K.N. and Soni, J.P., “Elements of Water Resources Engineering”, New Age
International Publishers
REFERENCES
1. Chaturvedi M.C., “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management”, Tata
McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Goodman Alvin S., “Principles of Water Resources Planning”, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
3. Maass et al. Design of Water Resources Systems, Macmillan, 1968.
CE 2032 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
Student gains knowledge on various IRC guidelines for designing flexible and rigid pavements.
Further, he/she will be in a position to assess quality and serviceability conditions of roads.
UNIT I TYPE OF PAVEMENT AND STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON LAYERED SYSTEM
Introduction - Pavement as layered structure - Pavement types - flexible and rigid -Stress and
deflections in pavements under repeated loading
UNIT II DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
Flexible pavement design - Empirical - Semi empirical and theoretical Methods - Design
procedure as per latest IRC guidelines – Design and specification of rural roads
UNIT III DESIGN OF RIGID PAVEMENTS
Cement concrete pavements - Modified Westergard approach - Design procedure as per latest
IRC guidelines - Joints in rigid pavements - Concrete roads and their scope in India.
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UNIT IV PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE
Pavement Evaluation [Condition and evaluation surveys (Surface Appearance, Cracks, Patches
And Pot Holes, Undulations, Ravelling, Roughness, Skid Resistance), Structural Evaluation By
Deflection Measurements, Present Serviceability Index]
Pavement maintenance. [IRC Recommendations Only]
UNIT V STABILISATION OF PAVEMENTS
Stabilisation with special reference to highway pavements - Choice of stabilisers -Testing and
field control –Stabilisation for rural roads in India -use of Geosynthetics (geotextiles & geogrids)
in roads.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kadiyali, L.R., “Principles and Practice of Highway Engineering”, Khanna tech.
Publications, New Delhi, 1989.
2. Wright, P.H., “Highway Engineers”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1996
3. Design and Specification of Rural Roads (Manual), Ministry of rural roads, Government
of India, New Delhi, 2001
REFERENCES
1. Yoder R.J and Witczak M.W., “Principles of Pavement Design”, John Wiley, 1975.
2. Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements, IRC:37 - 2001, The Indian roads
Congress, New Delhi.
3. Guideline for the Design of Rigid Pavements for Highways, IRC:58-1998, The Indian
Roads Congress, New Delhi
CE2033 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES
OBJECTIVE
After this course, the student is expected to identify basic deficiencies of various soil deposits
and he/she be in a position to decide various ways and means of improving the soil and
implementing techniques of improvement.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Role of ground improvement in foundation engineering - methods of ground improvement –
Geotechnical problems in alluvial, laterite and black cotton soils -Selection of suitable ground
improvement techniques based on soil condition.
UNIT II DRAINAGE AND DEWATERING
Drainage techniques - Well points - Vaccum and electroosmotic methods - Seepage analysis for
two dimensional flow-fully and partially penetrating slots in homogenous deposits (Simple cases
only).
UNIT III INSITU TREATMENT OF COHESIONLESS AND COHESIVE SOILS
Insitu densification of cohesionless and consolidation of cohesive soils -Dynamic compaction
and consolidation - Vibrofloation - Sand pile compaction - Preloading with sand drains and fabric
drains – Stone columns – Lime piles - Installation techniques only - relative merits of various
methods and their limitations.
UNIT IV EARTH REINFORCEMENT
Concept of reinforcement - Types of reinforcement material - Applications of reinforced earth –
use of Geotextiles for filtration, drainage and separation in road and other works.
UNIT V GROUT TECHNIQUES
Types of grouts - Grouting equipment and machinery - Injection methods - Grout monitoring –
Stabilisation with cement, lime and chemicals - Stabilisation of expansive soils.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Koerner R.M., “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering”,
McGraw-Hill, 1994.
2. Purushothama Raj, P. “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, New Delhi, 1995
REFERENCES
1. Moseley M.P., Ground Improvement Blockie Academic and Professional, Chapman and
Hall, Glassgow, 1993.
2. Jones J.E.P., Earth Reinforcement and Soil Structure, Butterworths, 1995.
3. Koerner, R.M., “Design with Geosynthetics”, (3rd Edition) Prentice Hall, New Jersey,
2002
4. Jewell, R.A., “Soil Reinforcement with Geotextiles”, CIRIA special publication, London,
1996
5. Das, B.M., “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, Thomson Books / Cole, 2003.
CE 2034 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATIONS
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this program the, student is expected to assess the dynamic properties of soil and
various design parameters required for the design of machine foundation as well as design of
foundation for various reciprocating machines.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Vibration of elementary systems-vibratory motion-single degree freedom system-free and forced
vibration with and without damping
UNIT II WAVES AND WAVE PROPAGATION
Wave propagation in an elastic homogeneous isotropic medium- Raleigh, shear and
compression waves-waves in elastic half space
UNIT III DYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF SOILS
Elastic properties of soils-coefficient of elastic, uniform and non-uniform compression - sheareffect
of vibration dissipative properties of soils-determination of dynamic properties of soilcodal
provisions
UNIT IV DESIGN PROCEDURES
Design criteria -dynamic loads - simple design procedures for foundations under reciprocating
machines - machines producing impact loads - rotary type machines
UNIT V VIBRATION ISOLATION
Vibration isolation technique-mechanical isolation-foundation isolation-isolation by locationisolation
by barriers- active passive isolation tests.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. S.Prakesh & V.K Puri, Foundation for machines, McGraw-Hill 1993
2. Srinivasulu, P & Vaidyanathan, Hand book of Machine Foundations, McGraw-Hill, 1996
REFERENCES
1. Swamisaran, “Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations”, Galgotia Publications
Pvt. Ltd., 1999
2. Kramar S.L, “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, Prentice Hall International series,
Pearson Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
3. Kameswara Rao, “Dynamics Soil Tests and Applications”, Wheeler Publishing, New
Delhi, 2003
4. Kameswara Rao, “Vibration Analysis and Foundation Dynamics”, Wheeler Publishing,
New Delhi, 1998
5. IS code of Practice for Design and Construction of Machine Foundations, McGraw-Hill,
1996.
6. Moore P.J., “Analysis and Design of Foundation for Vibration”, Oxford and IBH, 1995.
CE 2035 ROCK ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
Student gains the knowledge on the mechanics of rock and its applications in underground
structures and rock slope stability analysis.
UNIT I CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES OF ROCKS
Geological classification – Index properties of rock systems – Classification of rock masses for
engineering purpose.
UNIT II ROCK STRENGTH AND FAILURE CRITERIA
Modes of rock failure – Strength of rock – Laboratory and field measurement of shear, tensile
and compressive strength – Stress strain behaviour in compression – Mohr-coulomb failure
criteria and empirical criteria for failure – Deformability of rock.
UNIT III INITIAL STRESSES AND THEIR MEASUREMENTS
Estimation of initial stresses in rocks – influence of joints and their orientation in distribution of
stresses – technique for measurements of insitu stresses.
UNIT IV APPLICATION OF ROCK MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING
Simple engineering application – Underground openings – Rock slopes – Foundations and
mining subsidence.
UNIT V ROCK BOLTING
Introduction – Rock bolt systems – rock bolt installation techniques – Testing of rock bolts –
Choice of rock bolt based on rock mass condition.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Goodman P.E., “Introduction to Rock Mechanics”, John Wiley and Sons, 1999.
2. Stillborg B., “Professional User Handbook for rock Bolting”, Tran Tech Publications,
1996.
REFERENCES
1. Brow E.T., “Rock Characterisation Testing and Monitoring”, Pergaman Press, 1991.
2. Arogyaswamy R.N.P., “Geotechnical Application in Civil Engineering”, Oxford and IBH,
1991.
3. Hock E. and Bray J., “Rock Slope Engineering, Institute of Mining and Metallurgy”, 1991.
CE 2036 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROJECTS
OBJECTIVE
This subject deals with the various impacts of infrastructure projects on the components of
environment and method of assessing the impact and mitigating the same.
The student is expected to know about the various impacts of development projects on
environment and the mitigating measures.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Impact of development projects under Civil Engineering on environment - Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – EIA capability and limitations –
Legal provisions on EIA
UNIT II METHODOLOGIES
Methods of EIA –Check lists – Matrices – Networks – Cost-benefit analysis – Analysis of
alternatives
UNIT III PREDICTION AND ASSESSMENT
Assessment of Impact on land, water and air, noise, social, cultural flora and fauna;
Mathematical models; public participation – Rapid EIA
UNIT IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Plan for mitigation of adverse impact on environment – options for mitigation of impact on water,
air and land, flora and fauna; Addressing the issues related to the Project Affected People – ISO
14000
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
EIA for infrastructure projects – Bridges – Stadium – Highways – Dams – Multi-storey Buildings
– Water Supply and Drainage Projects
TEXT BOOKS
1. Canter, R.L., “Environmental Impact Assessment”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1996.
2. Shukla, S.K. and Srivastava, P.R., “Concepts in Environmental Impact Analysis”,
Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 1992.
REFERENCES
1. John G. Rau and David C Hooten (Ed)., “Environmental Impact Analysis Handbook”,
McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1990.
2. “Environmental Assessment Source book”, Vol. I, II & III. The World Bank, Washington,
D.C., 1991.
3. Judith Petts, “Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Vol. I & II”, Blackwell
Science, 1999.
CE2037 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Types of industries and industrial pollution – Characteristics of industrial wastes – Population
equivalent – Bioassay studies – effects of industrial effluents on streams, sewer, land, sewage
treatment plants and human health – Environmental legislations related to prevention and
control of industrial effluents and hazardous wastes
UNIT II CLEANER PRODUCTION
Waste management Approach – Waste Audit – Volume and strength reduction – Material and
process modifications – Recycle, reuse and byproduct recovery – Applications.
UNIT III POLLUTION FROM MAJOR INDUSTRIES
Sources, Characteristics, waste treatment flow sheets for selected industries such as Textiles,
Tanneries, Pharmaceuticals, Electroplating industries, Dairy, Sugar, Paper, distilleries, Steel
plants, Refineries, fertilizer, thermal power plants – Wastewater reclamation concepts
UNIT IV TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Equalisation – Neutralisation – Removal of suspended and dissolved organic solids - Chemical
oxidation – Adsorption - Removal of dissolved inorganics – Combined treatment of industrial
and municipal wastes – Residue management – Dewatering - Disposal
UNIT V HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Hazardous wastes - Physico chemical treatment – solidification – incineration – Secure land fills
TEXT BOOKS
1. M.N.Rao & A.K.Dutta, “Wastewater Treatment”, Oxford - IBH Publication, 1995.
2. W .W. Eckenfelder Jr., “Industrial Water Pollution Control”, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
New Delhi, 2000.
REFERENCES
1. T.T.Shen, “Industrial Pollution Prevention”, Springer, 1999.
2. R.L.Stephenson and J.B.Blackburn, Jr., “Industrial Wastewater Systems Hand book”,
Lewis Publisher, New Yark, 1998
3. H.M.Freeman, “Industrial Pollution Prevention Hand Book”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New Delhi,
1995.
4. Bishop, P.L., “Pollution Prevention: Fundamental & Practice”, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
CE 2038 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE
This subject covers the sources, characteristics and effects of air and noise pollution and the
methods of controlling the same. The student is expected to know about source inventory and
control mechanism.
UNIT I SOURCES AND EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTANTS
Classification of air pollutants – Particulates and gaseous pollutants – Sources of air pollution –
Source inventory – Effects of air pollution on human beings, materials, vegetation, animals –
global warming-ozone layer depletion, Sampling and Analysis – Basic Principles of Sampling –
Source and ambient sampling – Analysis of pollutants – Principles.
UNIT II DISPERSION OF POLLUTANTS
Elements of atmosphere – Meteorological factors – Wind roses – Lapse rate - Atmospheric
stability and turbulence – Plume rise – Dispersion of pollutants – Dispersion models –
Applications.
UNIT III AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Concepts of control – Principles and design of control measures – Particulates control by
gravitational, centrifugal, filtration, scrubbing, electrostatic precipitation – Selection criteria for
equipment - gaseous pollutant control by adsorption, absorption, condensation, combustion –
Pollution control for specific major industries.
UNIT IV AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Air quality standards – Air quality monitoring – Preventive measures - Air pollution control efforts
– Zoning – Town planning regulation of new industries – Legislation and enforcement –
Environmental Impact Assessment and Air quality
UNIT V NOISE POLLUTION
Sources of noise pollution – Effects – Assessment - Standards – Control methods – Prevention
TEXT BOOKS
1. Anjaneyulu, D., “Air Pollution and Control Technologies”, Allied Publishers, Mumbai,
2002.
2. Rao, C.S. Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi,
1996.
3. Rao M.N., and Rao H. V. N., Air Pollution Control, Tata-McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996.
REFERENCES
1. W.L.Heumann, Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems, McGraw-Hill, New Yark, 1997.
2. Mahajan S.P., Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, New Delhi, 1991.
3. Peavy S.W., Rowe D.R. and Tchobanoglous G. Environmental Engineering, McGraw
Hill, New Delhi, 1985.
4. Garg, S.K., “Environmental Engineering Vol. II”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
5. Mahajan, S.P., “Pollution Control in Process Industries”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
1991.
CE 2039 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE
This subject covers the various sources and characterisation of municipal solid wastes and the
on-site/off-site processing of the same and the disposal methods. The student is expected to
know about the various effects and disposal options for the municipal solid waste.
UNIT I SOURCES AND TYPES OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES
Sources and types of solid wastes - Quantity – factors affecting generation of solid wastes;
characteristics – methods of sampling and characterization; Effects of improper disposal of solid
wastes – public health effects. Principle of solid waste management – social & economic
aspects; Public awareness; Role of NGOs; Legislation.
UNIT II ON-SITE STORAGE & PROCESSING
On-site storage methods – materials used for containers – on-site segregation of solid wastes –
public health & economic aspects of storage – options under Indian conditions – Critical
Evaluation of Options.
UNIT III COLLECTION AND TRANSFER
Methods of Collection – types of vehicles – Manpower requirement – collection routes; transfer
stations – selection of location, operation & maintenance; options under Indian conditions.
UNIT IV OFF-SITE PROCESSING
Processing techniques and Equipment; Resource recovery from solid wastes – composting,
incineration, Pyrolysis - options under Indian conditions.
UNIT V DISPOSAL
Dumping of solid waste; sanitary land fills – site selection, design and operation of sanitary
landfills – Leachate collection & treatment
TEXT BOOKS
1. George Tchobanoglous et.al., “Integrated Solid Waste Management”, McGraw-Hill
Publishers, 1993.
2. B.Bilitewski, G.HardHe, K.Marek, A.Weissbach, and H.Boeddicker, “Waste
Management”, Springer, 1994.
REFERENCES
1. Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban
Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2000
2. R.E.Landreth and P.A.Rebers, “Municipal Solid Wastes – problems and Solutions”,
Lewis Publishers, 1997.
3. Bhide A.D. and Sundaresan, B.B., “Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries”,
INSDOC, 1993.
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CE 2040 ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
This subject deals with the scope and applications of ecological principles for wastewater
treatment and reuse. The student is expected to be aware of the various effects of
industrialisation on ecology and ecological based waste purification methods.
UNIT I PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS
Scope and applications of Ecological Engineering – Development and evolution of ecosystems
– principles and concepts pertaining to species, populations and community
UNIT II ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Energy flow and nutrient cycling – Food chain and food webs – biological magnification,
diversity and stability, immature and mature systems. Primary productivity – Biochemical cycling
of nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur and carbon dioxide; Habitat ecology - Terrestrial, fresh water,
estuarine and marine habitats.
UNIT III ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING METHODS
Bio monitoring and its role in evaluation of aquatic ecosystem; Rehabilitation of ecosystems
through ecological principles – step cropping, bio-wind screens, Wetlands, ponds, Root Zone
Treatment for wastewater, Reuse of treated wastewater through ecological systems.
UNIT IV ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIALISATION
Ecological effects of exploration, production, extraction, processing, manufacture & transport.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
Case studies of integrated ecological engineering systems
TEXT BOOKS
1. Odum, E.P., “Fundamental of Ecology”, W.B.Sauders, 1990.
2. Kormondy, E.J., “Concepts of Ecology”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1996
REFERENCES
1. Mitch, J.W. and Jorgensen, S.E., Ecological Engineering – An Introduction to
Ecotechnology, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
2. Colinvaux, P., Ecology, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
3. Etnier, C & Guterstam, B., “Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment”, 2nd
Edition, Lewis Publications, London, 1996.
