BRANCH

CIVIL ENGINEERING

SPECIALISATION
COMPUTER AIDED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
 SCHEME
SEMESTER I
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
r. Sessional Exam
Hrs/Week
Sl. Course (internal) ESE Total Credits
No Number Subject Sub.
. L T T P TA CT Total
Analytical Methods
1 MCE101
in Engineering 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

Advanced Design of
2 MCE 102 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Concrete Structures

3 MCE 103 Structural Dynamics

4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

4 MCE 104 Theory of Elasticity

4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
5 MCE 105 Elective - I 2 2 0 25 25 50 100 150 3

6 MCE 106 Elective-II 2 2 0 25 25 50 100 150 3

Computer
7 MCE107 - 0 4 25 25 50 100 150 2
Application Lab

8 MCE108 Seminar-I - 0 2 50 - 50 0 50 1

Total 20 4 6 400 700 1100 25

TA – Teachers’ Assessment (Quizzes, attendance, group discussion, tutorials,
seminar, field visit etc)
CT – Class Test; Minimum two to be conducted by the institute
ESE – End Semester Exam will have to be conducted by the institute through
concerned affiliating University.
L –Lecture, T-Tutorial, P-Practical

MCE 105. Elective I

MCE 105.1 Advanced Analysis of Structures
MCE 105.2 Advanced Steel Structures
MCE 105.3 Structural Optimization
MCE 105.4 Experimental Stress Analysis
MCE 106. Elective II
MCE 106.1 Prestressed Concrete
MCE 106.2 Design of Substructures
MCE 106.3 Design of Offshore Structures
MCE 106.4 Advanced Concrete Technology

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 SEMESTER II
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Sessional Exam
Hrs/Week
(internal)
Sl. Course ESE Credits
Total
No. Number Subject Sub.
L T P TA CT
Total
T

Numerical
1 MCE 201 Methods in
4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Engineering
Finite Element
2 MCE 202
Analysis 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Bridge
3 MCE 203
Engineering 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Theory of Plates
4 MCE 204 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
and Shells
Elective-III
5 MCE 205 2 2 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
Elective-IV
6 MCE 206 2 2 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
Structural Engg.
7 MCE 207 - - 4 25 25 50 100 150 2
Design Studio
8 MCE 208 Seminar-II - - 2 50 - 50 0 50 1

Total 20 4 6 400 700 1100 25

MCE 205. Elective III
MCE 205.1 Earthquake Resistant Design
MCE 205.2 Structural Reliability
MCE 205.3 Computer Aided Design
MCE 205.4 Theory of Plasticity

MCE 206. Elective IV

MCE 206.1 Structural Stability
MCE 206.2 Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures
MCE 206.3 Engineering Fracture Mechanics
MCE 206.4 Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Structures

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 SEMESTER III
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Sessional Exam
Sl. Hrs/Week
Course (internal) ESE Total Credits
No **
Number Subject Sub (ORAL )
.
L T T P TA* CT Total

Industrial
1 MCE 301 0 0 20 50 0 50 100 150 10
Training

2 Thesis - Phase I 10

SEMESTER IV
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Sessional Exam
Hrs/Week Thesis
(internal)
Sl. Course Evaluati Total Credits
No Number Subject Sub on and
C ****
L T P TA*** Total Viva
T
T

Thesis
1 MCE 401 0 6 30 200 0 100 300 300 20
Master’s
Comprehens- Nil
2 MCE 402 ive Viva 100 100

Total
400 20
Total
Grand total marks of all four semesters 2750 credits=80
* TA- based on technical report submitted together with a presentation at the end of
the industrial training.
** Industrial Training evaluation will be conducted at end of the third semester for
Industrial Training by a panel of examiners, with at least one external examiner,
constituted by the university.
*** 50%of the marks to be awarded by the project guide and the remaining 50% to be
awarded by a panel of examiners, including project guide, constituted by the
department.
**** Thesis evaluation and Viva-voce will be conducted at end of the fourth semester
by a panel of examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the
university.

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COMPUTER AIDED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

COURSE SYLLABI

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FIRST SEMESTER

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MCE 101
ANALYTICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

Module I

Differential equations: Linear differential equations–homogeneous equations–boundary

value problems–Cauchy–Euler equations–factoring the operator–nonhomogeneous
equations–variation of parameters

Module II

Partial differential equations: Ordinary differential equations in more than two

variables – first order P.D.E–integral surface passing through a given curve–surfaces
orthogonal to given system–compatible systems of first order P.D.E–charpits method–
solution satisfying the given conditions–P.D.E second order in physics–linear P .D.E with
constant coefficients

Module III

Boundary value problems: elementary solutions of Laplace equations, wave equations,

series solution of these equations in two dimensions–related problems in engineering.

Module IV

Numerical solutions of P.D.E: classification of second order equation– finite difference

approximations to partial derivatives– solution of Laplace equation by finite difference
method–solution of one dimensional wave equations.

References: –

1. Michael D Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Pearson education.

2. Ian Sneddon, Elements of Partial Differential Equations, McGraw Hill,
International Editions.
3. B.S Grewal, Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science, Khanna
Publications.
4. P Kandasamy, Numerical Methods, S Chand and company.
5. S.Arumugam,A. Thangapandi Issac Numerical methods, Scitech.
6. George.F. Simmons, Differential Equations with applications and historical notes,
TMH Edition

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MCE 102

ADVANCED DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Module I

Yield line method of analysis of slabs – Characteristic features of yield lines– virtual
work method – equilibrium method Strip method of analysis of slabs–Design of grid
floor –Approximate method– Rigorous method.

Module II

Design of continuous beams– Redistribution of moments– Design of frames– Bunkers

and silos – Airy’s theory– Janssen’s theory.

Module III

Design of special RC elements:– Design of slender columns– RC walls–ordinary and

shear walls–Corbels– Deep beams

Module IV

Design of flat slabs:– Introduction–components–IS Code recommendations–design

methods–design for flexure and shear–moments in columns

References: –

1. Pippard A J S, The Analysis of Engineering Structures, Edward Arnold

PublishersLtd.
2. Krishna Raju N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and
distributers, New Delhi.
3. Krishna Raju., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
4. Punmia,Ashok K Jain,Arun K Jain ,Reinforced Concrete Vol:II.
5. P C Varghese, Limit State Design of concrete structures.
6. Rajagopalan, Design of Storage structures
7. Reynolds Handbook.
8. Relevant IS Codes.
9. Menon & Pillai – Design of R.C.C. Structures

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MCE 103

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Module I

Introduction: Objectives − types of dynamic problems − degree of freedom −

D’ Alemberts Principle − principle of virtual displacement − Hamilton’s principle.
.
Module II

Single Degree of Freedom System– Undamped and damped free and forced
vibrations −critical damping − over damping − under damping − logarithmic decrement .
response to harmonic loading − evaluation of damping − vibration isolation −
transmissibility − response to periodic forces- vibration measuring equipments.

Module III

Multidegree Freedom Systems and Continuous systems: Natural modes −

orthogonality conditions − modal Analysis − free and forced vibration − Free
longitudinal vibration of bars − flexural vibration of beams with different end conditions
− forced vibration.

Module IV

Approximate methods: Rayleigh’s method − Dunkerley’s method − Stodola’s method −

Rayleigh –Ritz method − Matrix method.

References: –

1. Clough & Penzien, Dynamics of Structures.

2. Meirovitch.L, Elements of Vibration Analysis.
3. W.T. Thomson , Vibration Theory and Applications.
4. M.Mukhopadhyay , Vibrations, Dynamics & Structural systems.
5. Paz Mario, Structural Dynamics–“Theory and Computation”.
6. Denhartog, Mechanical vibrations.
7. Timoshenko, Vibration Problems in Engineering.
8. Anil K Chopra, Dynamics of structures, Pearson Education.

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MCE 104
THEORY OF ELASTICITY

Module I
Elasticity
Basic concepts– Body force–Surface traction–Stresses and strains–Three dimensional
stresses and stains–analysis–transformation equations of 3D stresses & strains–principal
stresses & strains–States of stresses & strain–Equilibrium equations–generalised Hooke’s
Law–Compatibility Conditions–Boundary conditions.

Module II

Two dimensional stress–strain problems– Plane stress and plain strain– Analysis–
transformation equations–stress–strain relations–equilibrium equations in Cartesian and
polar co ordinates Airy’s stress function– Biharmonic Equilibrium–St Venant’s
principle–2D problems in Cartesian coordinate–cantilever with concentrated load at free
end– Simply supported With UDL–Cantilever with moment at free end.

Module III

Analysis of axisymmetric problems and Torsion – General equations in polar co

ordinates–Stress distribution symmetric about an axis–Cylinder subjected to external and
internal pressures– Rotating disc as a 2D problem.
Torsion of prismatic bar– General solution–Warping function approaches – St. Venant’s
theory– Membrane analogy– Sand heap analogy– Torsion of Non Circular sections –
Torsion of multi celled thin wall open and closed sections.

Module IV

Plasticity – Introduction to plasticity – General concepts – Stress – Strain curves – Ideal

plastic body – Plastic flow conditions – theories of failure – plastic work – Plastic
potential – Yield criteria – Simple applications – Elasto – plastic analysis for bending and
torsion of bars – Residual stresses.

References: –
1. Timoshenko S P and Goodier J. N, Theory of Elasticity, Tata Mcgraw Hill
International Student Edition.
2. Johnson W and Mellor P. B, Plasticity for mechanical engineers, Van Nostrand
Company Ltd.
3. Sadhu Singh, Theory of elasticity, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
4. Sadhu Singh, Theory of Plasticity, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
5. Srinath L. S, Advanced mechanics of solids, Tata McGraw– Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Arthur P Boresi & Omar M SideBottom, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, John
Wiley & Sons.
7. Sokolnikoff, Mathematical Theory of Elasticity.

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MCE 105.1
ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES (ELECTIVE I)

Module I

Matrix methods- Review of work and energy principles - Classification of structures–

discrete structures–elements–nodes–degrees of freedom–static& kinematic indeterminacy
Stiffness method–coordinate systems–element stiffness matrix

Module II

Element approach– stiffness method – analysis of pin jointed frames (temperature

effect, lack of fit), continuous beams (settlement of supports), rigid jointed frames and
grids.
Module III

Direct stiffness approach – structure stiffness matrix–assembly–equivalent joint load –

incorporation of boundary conditions –solutions–Gauss elimination–matrix inversion–
analysis of pin jointed frames, continuous beams.

Module IV

Flexibility method–Element Flexibility matrix–truss element–beam element–force

transformation matrix – equilibrium–compatibility–analysis of beams & frames (rigid
and pin jointed), grids.

References: –

1. Weaver & Gere, Matrix Analysis of Structures, East West Press.

2. Moshe F Rubinstein– Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures– Prentice Hall,
1969.
3. Meek J.L., Matrix Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1971.
4. Reddy C.S., Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.1996.
5. Smith J.C. Structural Analysis, Macmillian Pub.Co.1985.
6. Rajesekharan & Sankarasubramanian,G., Computational Structural Mechanics,
Prentice Hall of India, 2001.
7. Mukhopadhyay M., Matrix Finite Element Computer and Structural Analysis,
Oxford & IBH, 1984.
8. Wang C.K.& Solomon C.G., Introductory Structural Analysis, McGraw
Hill.1968.
9. Pezemieniecki, J.S, Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill
Co.,1984.
10. Seeli F.B.& Smith J.P., Advanced Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley &Sons,
1993.
11. Norris & Wilbur, Elementary Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill.
12. Damodar Maity, Computer Analysis of Framed Structures, I K International.

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MCE 105.2
ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES (ELECTIVE I)

Module I

Design of members subjected to lateral loads and axial loads – Principles of analysis and
design of Industrial buildings and bents – Crane gantry girders and crane columns –
Bracing of industrial buildings and bents.

Module II
Analysis and design of steel towers, trestles and masts – Design of industrial stacks –
Self supproting and guyed stacks lined and unlined – Stresses due to wind and
earthquake forces – Design of foundations.

Module III

Introduction – Shape factors – Moment redistribution Static, Kinematic and uniqueness

theorems – Combined mechanisms – Analysis Portal frames. Method of plastic moment
distribution – Connections, moment resisting connections.

Module IV

Design of light gauge sections – Types of cross sections – Local buckling and post
buckling – Design of compression and Tension members – Beams – Deflection of beams
– Combined stresses and connections.
Types of connections, Design of framed beam connections, Seated beam connection,
Unstiffened, Stiffened Seat connections, Continuous beam – to – beam connections and
continuous beam–to–column connection both welded and bolted.

References:–

1. Punmia B.C, Comprehensive Deign of Steel structures, Laxmi publications Ltd, 2000.
2. Arya, A.S, Design of Steel Structures, Newchand & bros, Roorkee, 1982
3. Ram Chandra, Design of Steel Structures II, Standard Book House, Delhi.
4. Dayaratnam, Design of steel structures.
5. Rajagopalan, Design of Storage structures.
6. Baker, Steel skeleton.
7. S.K.Duggal , Design of Steel Structures, McGraw Hill.
8. Lynn S.Beedle, Plastic Analysis of steel frames.
9. Relevant IS Codes.

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MCE 105.3

STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION (ELECTIVE I)

Module I

Introduction –Problem formulation with examples;Single Variable Unconstrained

Optimisation Techniques – Optimality Criteria;Bracketing methods– Unrestricted search,
Exhaustive search;Region Elimination methods:–Interval Halving methods, Dichotomous
search, Fibonacci method, Golden section method;Interpolation methods–Quadratic
Interpolation method, Cubic Interpolation method;Gradient Based methods– Newton–
Raphson method, Secant method, Bisection method.

Module II

Multi Variable Unconstrained Optimisation Techniques – Optimality Criteria;

Unidirectional Search ; Direct Search methods – Random search, Grid search, Univariate
method, Hooke’s and Jeeves’ pattern search method, Powell’s conjugate direction
method, Simplex method; Gradient based methods–Cauchy’s (Steepest descent) method,
Conjugate gradient (Fletcher–Reeves) method, Newton’s method, Variable metric
(DFP)method, BFGS method.

Module III

Constrained Optimisation Techniques;Classical methods – Direct substitution method,

Constrained variation method, method of Lagrange multipliers, Kuhn–Tucker conditions.
Linear programming problem: Standard form, Simplex method; Indirect methods –
Elimination of constraints, Transformation techniques, and Penalty function
method;Direct methods – Zoutendijk’s method of feasible direction, Rosen’s gradient
Projection method.

Module IV

Specialized Optimisation techniques – Dynamic programming, Geometric programming,

Genetic Algorithms.

References:
1. Rao S. S., Engineering Optimisation – Theory and Practice, New Age International.
2. Deb, K., Optimisation for Engineering Design – Algorithms and examples, Prentice
Hall.
3. Kirsch U., Optimum Structural Design, McGraw Hill.
4. Arora J S. Introduction to Optimum Design, McGraw Hill
5. Rajeev S and Krishnamoorthy C. S., Discrete Optimisation of Structures using
Genetic Algorithms, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 5, 1992, 1223–
1250.

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MCE 105.4

EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Module I

Strain measurement: mechanical, optical acoustical strain gauges. Electrical resistance

strain gauges, strain rosettes.

Module II

Measurement of displacements – potentiometers – linear variable differential transformer

(LDVT), Accelero meteres, Measurement of force : Load cells, Electrical resistance
based: Ring type force transducer, pressure transducer

Module III

Photo elasticity – Light and optics as related to photoelasticity, theory of photo elastic
model materials, analysis techniques. Separation and compensation methods.
Introduction to 3– dimensional photoelasticity.

Module IV

Methods of measuring sensitivity like cantilever calibration, determination of ultimate

strength, refrigeration techniques, relaxation techniques, double crack analysis of brittle
coating data–Introduction to moiré fringe techniques of stress analysis.

References:–

1. Dalley and Rilley, Experimental Stress Analysis.

2. P.H. Adams & R.C. Dove, Experimental Stress Analysis and motion
Measurement.
3. M. Hetney, Hand book of experimental stress analysis

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MCE 106.1
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (ELECTIVE II)

Module I
Introduction and Codal Provisions:-Principles of Prestressing – types and systems of
prestressing, need for High Strength materials, Analysis methods losses, deflection
(short–long term), camber, cable layouts. Behaviour under flexure – codal provisions
(IS, ACI), ultimate strength.

Module II
Design Principles for Flexure Shear Bond And End Blocks:-Design of flexural
members, Design for Shear, bond and torsion. Design of End blocks and their importance
Design of tension members – application in the design of prestressed pipes and
prestressed concrete cylindrical water tanks.

Module III
Design of Compression Members:-Design of compression mebers with and without
flexure – its application in the design piles, flagmasts and similar structures.

Module IV
Continuous Beams:-Application of prestressing in continuous beams, concept of linear
transformation, concordant cable profile and cap cables.
Design of Special Structures:-Special structures like prestressed folded plates,
prestressed cylindrical shells.

References:–
1. B.Lewicki, Building with Large Prefabricates, Elsevier Publishing Company,
Amsterdam/London/ New York, 1966.
2. Koncz. T., Manual of Precast Concrete Construction, Vol. I II and III Bauverlag,
GMBH, 1971.
3. Structural Design Manual, Precast Concrete Connection Details, Society for the studies
in the use of Precast Concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag,1978.
4. Lasslo Mokk, Prefabricated Concrete for Industrial and Public Sectors, Akademiai
Kiado, Budapest, 1968
5. Murashev. V., Sigalov. E.,and Bailov. V., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures,
Mir Publishers, 1968
6. CBRI, Building materials and Components, 1990, India.
7. Gerostiza. C.Z., Hendrikson, C., Rehat D. R., Knowledge Based Process Planning for
Construction and Manufacturing, Academic Press, Inc.,1989.
8. Warszawski, A., Industrialisation and Robotics in Building – A managerial approach,
Harper & Row, 1990.
9. N.Krishnaraju Prestressed Concrete, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company 3rd Ed.
..(1985)
10. Lynn.S.Beedle, Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures

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MCE 106.2
DESIGN OF SUBSTRUCTURES (ELECTIVE II)

Module I

Substructures
Definition and Purpose – Design principles – Design loads – Permissible settlements –
Considerations in seismic design of sub structures.
Raft Foundations
Types of raft – Bearing capacity and settlement of rafts – Beams on elastic foundation –
Methods of design of rafts.

Module II

Pile Foundations
Load capacity of single piles – Static and dynamic formulae – Pile load tests – Cyclic pile
load tests – Laterally loaded piles.
Pile groups – Group Efficiency – Design of pile groups – Settlement of single and pile
groups in clays and sands – Negative skin friction on single and pile groups.

Module III
Pier Foundations
Types of piers and Uses – Allowable bearing capacity – Design and construction of Piers
– Settlement of Piers.
Well Foundations
Types – Construction of Wells – Failures and Remedies – Bearing capacity Design of
well foundations – Lateral stability – sinking of wells.

Module IV
Substructures in Expansive soils
Characteristics of Expansive soils – Foundation problems – Foundation alternatives –
Methods of Foundations – Design and Construction of under reamed piles.

References:

1. J.E.Bowles, Foundation Analysis and Design, Mc. Graw Hill Publishing Co., New
York
2. Tomlinson, Pile Design and Construction Practice, A View Point Publication.
3. Swami Saran, Design of Substructures, Oxford & IBH publishers, New Delhi.
4. W.C. Teng, Foundation Design, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi .
5. Ninan P. Kurian – Modern Foundations.
6. Lamb & Whileman – Soil Mechanics.

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MCE 106.3

DESIGN OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (ELECTIVE II)

Module I

Wave Theories:–Wave generation process, small and finite amplitude wave theories.
Forces of Offshore Structures:–Wind forces, wave forces on vertical, inclined
cylinders, structures – current forces and use of Morison equation.

Module II

Subsea Soil and Offshore Structure Modeling:–Different types of offshore structures,

foundation modeling, structural modeling of fixed offshore structures like jacket &
jackups.

Module III

Analysis of Offshore Structures:–Static method of analysis, foundation analysis and

dynamics of offshore structures – Numerical examples of jacket structures.

Module IV

Design of Offshore Structures:–Design of platforms, helipads, Jacket tower and

mooring cables and pipe lines.

References:

1. Chakrabarti, S.K. Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures, Computational Mechanics

Publications, 1987.
2. Thomas H. Dawson, Offshore Structural Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc Englewood
Cliffs, N.J. 1983
3. API, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore
Platforms, American Petroleum Institute Publication, RP2A, Dalls, Tex.
4. Wiegel, R.L., Oceanographical Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
1964.
5. Brebia, C.A.Walker, S., Dynamic Analysis of Offshore Structures, New–nes
Butterworths, U.K. 1979.
6. Reddy, D.V. and Arockiasamy, M., Offshore Structures, Vol.1, Krieger Publishing
Company, Florida, 1991.

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MCE 106.4
ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (ELECTIVE II)

Module I

Aggregate classification, Testing Aggregates, fibres. Cement, garde of Cement, chemical

composition, Hydration of Cement, Structure of hydrated Cement, Special Cement,
Water, Chemical and Mineral Admixtures.

Module II

Principles of Concrete mix design, methods of Concrete mix design, Design of high
strength and high performance concrete.
Rheological behaviour of fresh Concrete, Properties of fresh and hardened concrete,
Strength, Elastic properties, Creep and Shrinkage, Variability of concrete strength. Non
destructive testing and quality control, Durability, corrosion protection and fire
resistance.

Module III

Modern trends in concrete manufacture and placement techniques, Methods of

transportataion, Placing and curing–extreme whether concreting, Special concreting
methods, Vaccum dewatering of concrete– Under water concreting.

Module IV

Light weight Concrete, Fly–ash Concrete, Fibre reinforced Concrete, Polymer Concrete,
Epoxy resins and screeds for rehabilitation – properties and application – Emerging
trends in replacement of fine aggregates.

References:

1. Krishnaraju, N.,Advanced Concrete Technology, CBS Publishers.

2. Nevile, A. M., Concrete Technology, Prentice Hall, Newyork, 1985.
3. Santhakumar A.R. – Concrete Technology.

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MCE 107

COMPUTER APPLICATION LAB

Application of Structural analysis & design software like NISA, STAAD, drafting
software like AUTOCAD and management software like SURETRACK. The student has
to practice the packages by working out different types of problems.

MCE 108

SEMINAR I
Each student is required to present a technical paper on a subject approved by the
department. The paper should be on a recent advancement/trend in the field of structural
engineering. He/she shall submit a report of the paper presented to the department.

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SECOND SEMESTER

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MCE 201
NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

Module I

Solution of Linear and Non–linear Equations:– Review of Gaussian Elimination and

Cholesky methods – Storage schemes – Substructure concept – submatrix equation
solver. Non linear system of equations: Newton Raphson , modified Newton Raphson
Methods – Alpha constant method.

Module II

Solution Techniques for Eigen Value Problems:– Introduction – Forward iteration,

inverse iteration, Jacobi, Given’s method. Transformation of generalized Eigen value
problem to a standard form – Sturm sequence property – static condensation –
determinant search method – Rayleigh Ritz method – Subspace iteration method.

Module III

Interpolation and integration:– Lagrange – Hermitian and cubic spline methods –

Isoparametric style of interpolation. Numerical Integration –Newton-Cotes quadrature–
Gaussian quadrature – Weights and Gauss points – Application to deflection of beams
and plates .
Module IV

Finite difference technique:– Initial and Boundary value problems of ordinary and
partial differential equations, Finite difference method, Newton’ s Method, Variational
and weighted residual methods.

References: –

1. Rajasekaran S, Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering – A practical

approach, AH Wheeler & Co.
2. Bathe K J, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall Inc.
3. James M L, Smith G M, and Wolford J C, Applied Numerical Methods for Digital
computation, Harper and Row Publishers.
4. Krishnamoorthy E V and Sen S K, Computer Based Numerical algorithms,
Afiliated East West Press.
5. Stanton R C, Numerical Methods for Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall of
India.
6. M.K Jain,S.R.K Iyengar,R.K Jain Numerical Methods for Scientific and
Engineering Computation.
7. R.W. Hamming, Numerical methods for scientist and engineers, McGraw Hill,
1998.

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MCE 202
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Module I

Introduction to FEM - Historical development - Idealization of structures -

Mathematical model - General procedure of FEA - Displacement approach.
Energy principles- Variational principles and weighted residual methods.

Module II

Shape functions – Polynomials - Lagrangian and Hermition Interpolation – Generalised

coordinates – Natural coordinates - Compatibility - C0 and C1 elements - Convergence
criteria - Conforming & nonconforming elements – Patch test.

Module III

Stiffness matrix - Bar element - Beam element - Plane stress and plane strain and
axisymmetric problems -Triangular elements - Constant Strain Triangle - Linear Strain
Triangle – Legrangian and Serendipity elements - Isoparametric elements - Numerical
Integration.- Gauss- Quadrature – Computer implementation of finite element method.

Module IV

General plate bending elements - Plate bending theory – Kirchhoff’s theory – Mindlin’s
theory – locking problems - preventive measures – reduced integration – selective
integration-spurious modes.

References: -

1. O C Zienkiewicz,.Finite Element Method, fifth Edition,McGraw Hill, 2002

2. R.D.Cook, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley &
Sons.
3. C.S.Krishnamoorthy ,Finite Element Analysis,Tata McGraw Hill .New
Delhi,1987.
4. S.Rajasekharan, Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, S Chand & Co.
Ltd.1999.
5. T.Kant, Finite Element Methods in Computational Mechanics,Pergamons Press.
6. K.J.Bathe, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis.,Prentice Hall,
7. Mukhopadhyay M.,Matrix Finite Element Computer and Structural
Analysis,Oxford & IBH,1984.
8. Irving H.Shames,Energy &Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics.
9. Desai C.S. & Abel J.F., Introduction to Finite Element Methods, East West Press.

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MCE 203

BRIDGE ENGINEERING

Module I

Planning of bridges:– Investigation for bridges– need for investigation– selection of

site– economical span– subsoil exploration– investigation report– importance for proper
investigation–Design of RCC bridges– IRC loading– types of bridges– components of
bridges– analysis and design of slab bridges and box culvert.

Module II

Design of girder bridges:– T-beam bridges– Analysis and design of deck

slab,longitudinal girders and cross girders–Pigeaud’s method– Courbon’s method–
Morice and Little method– Hendry–Jaegar method– prestressed concrete bridges( simply
supported case only).

Module III

Bearings:– importance of bearings– bearings for slab bridges– bearings for girder
bridges–Design of elastomeric bearings –Joints –Appurtenances.

Module IV

Construction methods:– Inspection and maintenance of bridges–case studies of recently

constructed major bridges–critical studies of failure of major bridges.
Features of suspension bridges and cable stay bridges.

References: –

1. Raina V.K (1991), Concrete Bridge Practice– Analysis, design & economics, Tata
Mc–GrawHill, publishing company, New Delhi.
2. Raina V.K (1988), Concrete Bridge Practice– Construction Maintenance &
Rehabilitation, Tata Mc–GrawHill, publishing company, New Delhi.
3. Victor D.J (19991), Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford & IBH publishing
company, New Delhi.
4. Ponnuswami S (1993), Bridge Engineering, Tata Mc–GrawHill, publishing
company, New Delhi.
5. Krishna Raju N (1996), Design of Bridges, TataMcGrawHill, publishing company,
New Delhi.
6. Relevant IS Codes, and IRC Codes.

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MCE 204
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

Module I

Plates:- Introduction- classification of plates- thin plates and thick plates – assumptions
in the theory of thin plates- Differential equation for cylindrical bending of rectangular
plates.
Pure bending of plates:- slope and curvature of slightly bent plates – relation between
bending moment and curvature in pure bending – stresses acting on a plate inclined to x
and y axes-Particular cases of pure bending of rectangular plates.

Module II

Laterally loaded rectangular plates:- Small deflections of Laterally loaded thin plates-
Differential equation of plates- derivation of fourth order differential equation -Solution
techniques for fourth order differential equation – boundary conditions – simply
supported, built- in and free edges.
Simply Supported rectangular plates under sinusoidal Load:- Navier solution for
simply supported plates subjected to uniformly distributed - Levy’s solution for simply
supported rectangular plates – uniformly distributed and concentrated load.

Module III

Circular plates – polar coordinates – differential equation of symmetrical bending of

laterally loaded circular plates- uniformly loaded circular plates with clamped edges and
simply supported edges– circular plates loaded at the centre.
Module IV

Classical theory of Shells – Structural behaviour of thin shells – Classification of shells –

Singly and doubly curved shells with examples – Membrane theory and bending theory
of doubly curved shells.-equilibrium equations.
Folded plates – Analysis by ASCE Task committee method.

References: -

1. Lloyd Hamilton Donnell, Beams,plates and shells, Mc Graw Hill, New York.
2. S.P Timoshenko, S.W Krieger, Theory of plates and shells, Mc Graw Hill.
3. Owen F Hughes, Ship structural design, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1983.
4. William Muckle, Strength of ship structures, Edqward Arnold Ltd, London, 1967.
5. Gol’oenveizen, Theory of elastic thin shells, Pergaman press, 1961.
6. J Ramachandran, Thin shell theory and problems, Universities press.
7. Krishna Raju N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, CBS Publishers and
distributers, New Delhi.
8. G.S Ramaswamy, Design and Construction of Concrete Shell Roofs, Tata-
McGraw Hill Book Co. Ltd.,.

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MCE 205. 1
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
(ELECTIVE III)
Module I

Seismic Hazards:- Ground shaking, structural hazards, Liquifaction, Lateral spreading,

Land slides, Life line hazards, Tsunamic and Seiche hazards. The Earth And it’s
Interior :- The Circulation, Continental drift, Plate tectonics, Plate boundaries, Faults
and its geometry. The Earthquke :- Elastic rebound theory, Terminology like
hypocentre, epicentre and related distances. Seismic Waves :- Body waves - P- waves
and S- Waves, Surface waves – Love waves and Rayleigh waves. Measuring instruments,
location of earthquakes and its calculation.
Earthquke Size :- Intensity – RF, MMI, JMA and MSK. Comparison of above.
Magnitude – Local magnitude, Calculation ( Numerically and Graphically), Limitations,
Surface wave magnitudes, Moment magnitudes and its Calculation, Saturation of
magnitude scales.

Module II

Earthquke Ground Motion:- Parameters – Amplitude, Frequency and duration.

Calculation of duration.Response Spectra :- Concept, Design Spectra and normalized
spectra, Attenuation and Earthquake Occurance. Concept Of Earthquake Resistant
Design :- Objectives, Design Philosophy, Inertia forces in Structure. Response of
Structures – Effect of deformations in structure, Lateral Strength, Stiffness, Damping and
ductility. Building Configurations :- Size of Building, Horizontal and Vertical layout,
Adjacency of Building, Open-ground storey and soft storey, short columns. Effect of
shear wall on Buildings. Flexible and rigid floor diaphragms, effect of torsion.
Earthquakes in India :- Past earthquakes in India an overview, Behaviour of buildings
and structures during past earthquakes and lessons learnt from that. Seismic Code :-
Provisions of IS: 1893-2002.

Module III
R.C.C for Earthquake Resistant Structures :- How to make buildings ductile ,
Concept of capacity design, Strong Column weak beam, Soft Storey. Ductile design and
detailing of beams and shear walls. Calculation of Base shear and its distribution by using
codel provision. Detailing of columns and Beam joints. Performance of R.C.C. Building.
Study of IS: 13920-1993. Repair :- Methods, Materials and retrofitting techniques.

Module IV

Masonry Buildings:- performance during earthquakes, Methods of improving

performance of
masonry walls, box action, role of horizontal and vertical bands.Reduction Of
Earthquake Effects:- Base Isolation and dampers; Do’s and Don’ts During And after
Earthquake.

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References: -

1. Bruce A. Bolt, Earth quakes, W.H. Freeman and Company, Newyork

2. David A Fanella, Seismic detailing of Concrete Buildings, Portland Cement
Association, Illinois.
3. Repair and Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete, Stone and Brick Masonry
Buildings, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Vienna.
4. Pauly. T and Priestley M.J.N , Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and
Masonry Buildings, John Wiley and sons Inc.
5. Steven L. Kramer, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Pearson Education.
6. Relevant IS Codes, IS: 1893(Part 1)-2002 and IS : 13920-1993, Bureau of Indian
Standards.
7. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, NewDelhi, India.
8. Murthy C. V. R, Earthquake tips, Building Materials and Technology Promotion
Council, NewDelhi, India
9. Anil K Chopra, Dynamics of Structures.

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MCE 205.2

STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY (ELECTIVE III)

ModuleI

Concepts of structural safety:-Basic statistics:-Introduction-data reduction-histograms-

sample correlation.

ModuleII

Probability theory, resistance distribution and parameters:- Introduction- statistics of

properties of concrete and steel, statistics of strength of bricks and mortar, dimensional
variations-characterisation of variables of compressive strength of concrete in structures
and yield strength of concrete in structures and yield strength of steel – allowable stresses
based on specified reliability.

ModuleIII

Probabilistic analysis of loads: - Gravity load-introduction-load as a stochastic process.

Wind load-introduction-wind speed-return period-estimation of lifetime wind speed-
probability model of wind load.
Basic structural reliability: - Introduction-computation of structural reliability. Monte
carlo study of structural safety and applications.

ModuleIV

Level-2 Reliability method: - Introduction-basic variables and failure surface-first order

second moment methods like Hasofer and Linds method-nonnormal distributions-
determination of B for present design-correlated variables.

References:-

1. Nobrert Llyd Enrick, Quality control and reliability, Industrial press New York.
2. A K Govil, Reliability engineering, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Alexander M Mood, Introduction to the theory of statistics, Mc Graw Hill,
Kogakusha Ltd.
4. Ranganathan, Reliability of structures.

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MCE 205.3
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (ELECTIVE III)

Module I

History and overview of CAD– advantages of CAD over manual drafting and design –
hardware requirements – computers and workstation, elements of interactive graphics,
input/out put display, storage devices in CAD, and an overview of CAD software – 2D
Graphics, 3D Graphics.

Module II

Popular CAD packages, Type of structure, Unit systems, structure geometry and Co-
ordinate systems - global co- ordinate system, Local co-ordinate systems –Relationship
between Global and Local co-ordinate systems Edit Input-Command Formats-Text Input.
Graphical Input Generation-“Concurrent” Verifications- Library-Geometry-Generation–
Dimensioning-loading- Analysis.
Module III

Construction activities:- The critical path method- Definitions of terms and symbols-
Steps in critical path scheduling- Developing a critical path schedule - Determining free
float- Determining total cost of project - Manual versus Computer analysis of critical path
methods–Popular packages in Construction Management and MIS.

Module IV

Information types and uses:- General application software’s- Civil engineering packages,
Project management software, advanced structural engineering software’s, Expert
systems for construction.

References: -

1. Sujith Kumar Roy & Subrata Chakrabarty, Fundamentals of Structural Analysis,

S Chand $ Company Ltd., New Delhi.
2. B.Sengupta & H. Guha Construction Management and Planning, Tata Mc Graw
Hill Publishing Co. Ltd, New Dehi.
3. R.L Peurifoy, Constuction Planning, Equipment and methods, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd, Kogakusha.
4. Mikell P. Groover & Emroy W Zimmers,Jr, CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design
and Computer Aided Manufacturing
5. Reference Manuals of Packages.
6. L S Sreenath, CPM – PERT.
7. C.S. Krishnamoorthy, S.Rajeev, A Rajaraman, Computer Aided Design –
Software and Analytical Tools, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi

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MCE 205.4
THEORY OF PLASTICITY (ELECTIVE III)

Module I
Preliminaries: Basic equations of theory of elasticity:– Index notation, equations of
equilibrium, constitutive relations for isotropic bodies, strain–displacement relations,
compatibility, displacement and traction boundary conditions, admissibility of
displacement and stress fields, plane stress and plane strain problems.
Framework of plastic constitutive relations:– Plastic behaviour in simple tension,
generalisation of results in simple tension, yield surfaces, uniqueness and stability
postulates, convexity of yield surface and normality rule, limit surfaces.

Module II
Initial yield surfaces for polycrystalline metals:– Summary of general form of plastic
constitutive equations, hydrostatic stress states and plastic volume change in metals,shear
stress on a plane, the von Mises initial yield condition, the Tresca initial yield condition,
consequences of isotropy.
Plastic behaviour under plane stress conditions:– Initial and subsequent yield surfaces
in tension–torsion, the isotropic hardening model, the kinematic hardening model, yield
surfaces made of two or more yield functions, piecewise linear yield surfaces, elastic
perfectly plastic materials.

Module III
Plastic behaviour of bar structures:– Behaviour of a three bar truss, behaviour of a
beam in pure bending, simply supported beam subjected to a central point load, fixed
beams of an elastic perfectly plastic material, combined bending and axial force.
The Theorems of Limit Analysis:– Introduction, theorems of limit analysis, alternative
statement of the limit theorems, the specific dissipation function.

Module IV
Limit analysis in plane stress and plane strain:– Discontinuities in stress and velocity
fields, the Tresca yield condition in plane stress and plane strain, symmetrical internal
and external notches in a rectangular bar, the punch problem in plane strain, remarks on
friction.
Limit analysis as a programming problem:– Restatement of limit theorems,
application to trusses and beams, use of finite elements in programming problem,
incremental methods of determining limit load.

References:–

1. Martin, J.B., Plasticity: Fundamentals and General Results, MIT Press, London.
2. Kachanov, L.M., Fundamentals of the Theory of Plasticity, Mir Publishers, Moscow.
3. Chakrabarty, J, Theory of Plasticity, McGraw Hill, New York.
4. Hill, R., Mathematical Theory of Plasticity, Oxford University Press.
5. Chen, W.F., and Han, D.J., Plasticity for Structural Engineers, Springer Verlag.

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MCE 206.1
STRUCTURAL STABILITY (ELECTIVE IV)

Module I

Introduction to stability analysis:–Stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium–Stability

Criteria. Fourth order Elastica – large deflection of bars differential equation for
generalized bending problems–elastic instability of columns–Euler’s theory–
assumptions–limitations. Energy principles.

Module II

General treatment of column:- Stability problem as an Eigen value problem–various

modes of failure for various end conditions– both ends hinged–both ends fixed–one end
fixed other end free– one end fixed other end hinged–Energy approach–Rayleigh Ritz–
Galarkin’s method– Elastica–large deflection of bars.

Module III

Beam column:–beam column equation–solution of differential equation for various

lateral loads–udl and concentrated loads–Buckling of frames – Energy method –
solutions for various end conditions–bottom fixed– bottom hinged –horizontal
compression members.

Module IV

Stability of plates:– inplane and lateral loads– boundary conditions–critical buckling

pressure–aspect ratio–finite difference method– Introduction to torsional buckling, lateral
buckling and inelastic buckling.
Finite element application to stability analysis– finite element stability analysis–
element stiffness matrix –geometric stiffness matrix–derivation of element stiffness
matrix and geometric stiffness matrix for a beam element.

References: –

1. Ziegler H, Principles of structural stability, Blarsdell, Wallham, Mass, 1963.

2. Thompson J M, G W Hunt, General stability of elastic stability, Wiley,New York.
3. Timoshenko, Gere, Theory of elastic stability, Mc Graw Hill, New York.
4. Don O Brush, B O O Almorth, Buckling of Bars, plates and shells,
5. Cox H L, The buckling of plates and shells, Macmillam, New York, 1963.
6. O C Zienkiewicz ,.Finite Element Method ,fourth Edition,McGraw Hill,
7. R.D.Cook, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis,JohnWiley
&Sons.

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MCE 206.2

ADVANCED THEORY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

(ELECTIVE IV)
Module I

The nature of concrete, stress–strain relationships of concrete, stress–strain relationships

of reinforcing steel, stress block parameters. Failure criteria for concrete.Behaviour of
concrete flexural members, general equations for calculation of moment capacities at
ultimate limit state and at limit state of local damage, flexural rigidity, calculation of
deflection, redistribution of moments, design examples.

Module II
Axially loaded compression members, combined axial load and uniaxial bending.
Interaction diagrams, combined axial load and biaxial bending, slender compression
members, design example using I.S.456–2000.
Module III

Shear cracking of ordinary reinforced concrete members, web reinforcement, design

examples, shear in tapered beams. Development length of reinforcement, anchorage.
Significance of Torsion, Torsional resistance of concrete beams, reinforcement for
torsion, design examples using I.S. 456-2000.

Module IV
General principles of detailing of reinforcement, effective depth, design of main
reinforcement, design of transverse reinforcement, conditions at loads and at supports.

References: –
1. Varghese P.C, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Prentice hall of India.
2. Krishnamurthy, K.T, Gharpure S.C. and A.B. Kulkarni – Limit design of reinforced
concrete structures, Khanna Publishers, 1985.

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MCE 206.3
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS (ELECTIVE IV)

Module I
Introduction:– Significance of fracture mechanics, Griffith energy balance approach,
Irwin’s modification to the Griffith theory, Stress intensity approach, Crack tip plasticity,
Fracture toughness, sub–critical crack growth, Influence of material behaviour, I, II & III
modes, Mixed mode problems. Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM):– Elastic
stress field approach, Mode I elasticstress field equations, Expressions for stresses and
strains in the crack tip region, Finitespecimen width, Superposition of stress intensity
factors (SIF), SIF solutions for wellknown problems such as centre cracked plate, single
edge notched plate and embedded elliptical cracks.

Module II

Crack tip plasticity:– Irwin plastic zone size, Dugdale approach, Shape of plastic zone,
State of stress in the crack tip region, Influence of stress state on fracture behaviour.
Energy Balance Approach:– Griffith energy balance approach, Relations for practical
use,Determination of SIF from compliance, Slow stable crack growth and R–curve
concept,Description of crack resistance.LEFM Testing:– Plane strain and plane stress
fracture toughness testing, Determination of R–curves, Effects of yield strength and
specimen thickness on fracture toughness, Practical use of fracture toughness and R–
curve data.
Module III
Elastic plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM):– Development of EPFM, J–integral,
Crackopening displacement (COD) approach, COD design curve, Relation between J and
COD, Tearing modulus concept, Standard JIc test and COD test. Fatigue Crack
Growth:– Description of fatigue crack growth using stress intensity factor, Effects of
stress ratio and crack tip plasticity – crack closure, Prediction of fatigue crackgrowth
under constant amplitude and variable amplitude loading, Fatigue crack growth from
notches – the short crack problem.

Module IV
Sustained load fracture:– Time–to–failure (TTF) tests, Crack growth rate testing,
Experimental problems, Method of predicting failure of a structural component, Practical
significance of sustained load fracture testing. Practical Problems:– Through cracks
emanating from holes, Corner cracks at holes, Cracks approaching holes, fracture
toughness of weldments, Service failure analysis, applications in pressure vessels,
pipelines and stiffened sheet structures.

References: –
1.Ewalds, H.L. & Wanhill, R.J.H., Fracture Mechanics – Edward Arnold
2.David Broek, Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Sijthoff and Noordhaff,
Alphen Aan Den Rijn, The Netherlands.
3.Analysis of Concrete Structure by Fracture Mechanics, Ed L. Elfgren and S.P. Shah,
Proc of Rilem Workshop, Chapman and Hall, London.

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MCE 206.4
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
(ELECTIVE IV)
Module I
General:– Quality assurance for concrete construction as built concrete properties
strength, permeability, thermal properties and cracking.

Influence on servicebility and durability:–Effects due to climate, temperature,

chemicals, wear and erosion, Design and construction errors, corrosion mechanism,
Effects of cover thickness and cracking, methods of corrosion protection, corrosion
inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings, cathodic protection.

Module II

Maintenance and repair strategies:– Definitions : Maintenance, repair and

rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance importance of Maintenance, Preventive measures
on various aspects Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure,
causes of deterioration , testing techniques.

Module 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.

Module IV

Techniques for repair:– 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.
Examples of repair to structures:– Repairs to overcome low member strength,
Deflection, Cracking, Chemical disruption, weathering wear, fire, leakage, marine
exposure–case studies.

References:-
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.
3. M.S.Shetty, Concrete Technology – Theory and Practice , S.Chand and Company,
New Delhi, 1992.
4. Santhakumar, A.R., " Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in
Low Cost Housing "," RHDC–NBO " Anna University, July, 1992.
5. Raikar, R.N., “Learning from failures – Deficiencies in Design ", Construction and
Service – R & D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan, Bombay, 1987.

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MCE 207

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN STUDIO

Application of software like SAP, ANSYS, STRAP, etc. in modeling, simulation,

analysis, design and drafting of structural components using the concepts given in theory
papers. The student has to practice the packages by working out different types of
problems. The student has to carry out a mini project work which will be evaluated for
internal assessment.

MCE 208

SEMINAR – II

Each student is required to present a technical paper on a subject approved by the

department. The paper should be on a recent advancement/trend in the field of structural
engineering. He / she shall submit a report of the paper presented to the department.

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MCE 301
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
The student shall undergo an industrial training of 12 weeks duration in an
industry / company approved by the institution and under the guidance of a staff member
in the concerned field. At the end of the training he / she has to submit a report on the
work being carried out.

THESIS (PHASE- I)
The thesis (Phase-I) shall consist of research work done by the candidate or a
comprehensive and critical review of any recent development in the subject or a detailed
report of project work consisting of experimentation/numerical work, design and or
development work that the candidate has executed.

In Phase-I of the thesis it is expected that the student should decide a topic of thesis,
which is useful in the field or practical life. It is expected that students should refer
national and international journals, proceedings of national and international seminars.
Emphasis should be given to the introduction to the topic, literature review, and scope of
the proposed work along with some preliminary work / experimentation carried out on
the thesis topic.

Student should submit Phase-I thesis report in two copies covering the content discussed
above and highlighting the features of work to be carried out in part-I of the thesis.
Student should follow standard practice of thesis writing.

The candidate will deliver a talk on the topic and the assessment will be made on the
basis of the term work and talks there on by a panel of internal examiners one of which
will be the internal guide. These examiners should give suggestions in writing to the
student to be incorporated in thesis work Phase-II.

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MCE 401
THESIS

In the fourth semester the student has continue the thesis work and present the
report. At the end of successfully finishing the work he / she has to submit a detailed
report and has to present for a viva–voce.

MCE 402
MASTER’S COMPREHENSIVE VIVA
A comprehensive viva voce examination will be conducted at the end of the
fourth semester by an internal and external examiners appointed by the university to asses
the candidates overall knowledge in the specified field of specialization.

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