Course Title: Advanced Training in CAD & Drafting Techniques

Target Group: [Link] Civil Engineering Graduates

Duration: 15 Weeks | Credits: 20
Total Hours: 225 (15 hours/week)

Weekly Class Schedule (15 Weeks × 15 Hours = 225 Hours)

Weekly Hours Component Sub-Category
10 hrs/week Theory Sessions Drafting concepts, CAD software theory, drawing standards, etc.
6 hrs/week Lab Sessions AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp hands-on practice
2 hrs/week Mini Assignments Drafting tasks (weekly submissions)
2 hrs/week Major Project Work Final drafting portfolio

Credit Distribution Table (20 Credits)

Component Total Hours Credits Description
Drafting theory, codes, BIM concepts, drawing
1. Theory 150 hrs (10×15) 10
conventions
2. Lab Practice 90 hrs (6×15) 5 AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp practicals
3. Mini Assignments 30 hrs (2×15) 2 Weekly drawing submissions, layout tasks
4. Final Major Project 30 hrs (2×15) 3 Drafting portfolio + viva

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Civil Drafting & Drawing Standards (Week 1–2)

 Importance of drafting in civil engineering projects
 Types of civil drawings: architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, etc.
 Drawing scales, symbols, notations
 Understanding IS 962, IS 456, and other BIS codes
 Line types, dimensioning, title blocks, legends

MODULE 2: AutoCAD 2D Drafting for Civil Projects (Week 3–5)

 AutoCAD interface, file management, drawing settings
 Drawing tools: lines, circles, polygons, trim, extend, fillet, etc.
 Layer management, text annotation, dimensioning, hatching
 Creating civil drawings: site plan, floor plan, foundation layout
 Plotting and layout setup (A3, A1, PDF export)

MODULE 3: Structural Drafting & Reinforcement Detailing (Week 6–7)

 Column layout plans and schedules
 Beam and slab detailing (one-way & two-way slabs)
 Footing details (isolated, combined, raft)
 Staircase and retaining wall sections
 Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) preparation (Intro + Manual)

MODULE 4: Revit Architecture & BIM Concepts (Week 8–9)

 Introduction to Revit interface and family types
 Modeling walls, slabs, columns, doors, windows
 Levels, grids, sections, and 3D views
 Introduction to BIM concepts and clash detection
 Linking Revit with AutoCAD and quantity estimation

MODULE 5: 3D Modeling & Visualization using SketchUp (Week 10)

 Introduction to SketchUp tools and plugins
 Creating 3D models from 2D drawings
  Site modeling and terrain mapping
 Basic rendering techniques and exporting models

MODULE 6: Drafting for Infrastructure Projects (Week 11)

 Road cross-sections and longitudinal profiles
 Drainage, culvert, and septic tank drawings
 Plot subdivisions and road alignment drafting
 Introduction to Civil 3D (concept only)

MODULE 7: Industry Drafting Standards & Documentation (Week 12)

 National Building Code (NBC) basics
 Standard presentation methods in industry
 Drawing submission formats, numbering, and revision control
 Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and quantity take-off sheets (Excel-based)

MODULE 8: Mini Projects & Case Studies (Week 13)

 Residential layout drafting
 Commercial floor plan with structural framing
 Industry example analysis: metro station plan, bridge section, etc.

MODULE 9: Final Project – Drafting Portfolio (Week 14)

 Full architectural and structural drawing set (individual project)
 Plan, elevation, section, site layout, foundation, and BBS
 Peer and mentor review sessions

MODULE 10: Professional Communication & Site Exposure (Week 15)

 Portfolio compilation and digital presentation
 Technical report writing and drawing documentation
 Mock interview with drafting professionals
 Site visit (virtual or physical): Observational sketching & drafting
 Final viva presentation

Recommended Software
 AutoCAD
 Autodesk Revit (Structure & Architecture)
 SketchUp with V-Ray (Basic)
 MS Excel for BOQ and BBS

Reference Materials
 IS 962: Code of Practice for Architectural and Building Drawings
 IS 456: Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete
 NBC 2016: National Building Code
 AutoCAD Civil Drafting Guide – Autodesk
Contents of Module
Total
UNIT Course Content COURSE Credits THEORY LAB
x15
Fundamentals of Civil Drafting & Drawing
1 BS 2 2 0 30
Standards
2 AutoCAD 2D Drafting for Civil Projects CE 3 2 1 60
3 Structural Drafting & Reinforcement Detailing CE 2 1 1 45
4 Revit Architecture & BIM Concepts ES 2 1 1 45
5 3D Modeling & Visualization using SketchUp ES 1 1 0 15
6 Drafting for Infrastructure Projects CE 2 2 0 30
7 Industry Drafting Standards & Documentation ES 2 2 0 30
8 Mini Projects & Case Studies CE 2 1 1 30
9 Final Project – Drafting Portfolio CE 2 0 2 30
10 Professional Communication & Site Exposure HS 2 1 1 30
Total 20 13 7 345
 Course Title: Structural Design of Buildings

Credits: 20
Duration: 15 Weeks
Mode: Lectures + Software Lab + Project
Course Objectives:
1. Understand load paths and behaviour of structural systems in buildings.
2. Apply design codes (IS 456, IS 800, IS 875, IS 1893) for safe and efficient design.
3. Design structural elements in both RCC and steel (slabs, beams, columns, stairs, trusses).
4. Use structural analysis and design software (ETABS, SAFE, [Link]).
5. Prepare and present a complete design project with detailed drawings and reports.
Module-wise Syllabus Breakdown:
MODULE 1: Structural Systems & Design Philosophy (Week 1–2)
 Load paths in building frames
 RCC vs. Steel frame systems
 Limit State vs Working Stress Design
 Design loads: IS 875 (Part I–III)
 Load combinations (dead, live, wind, seismic)
 Overview of design workflow (from architectural layout to final detailing)
MODULE 2: RCC Slabs, Beams, and Stairs (Week 3)
 One-way & Two-way slabs (IS 456:2000)
 Singly & doubly reinforced beams
 Continuous beam design
 Dog-legged and Open-well staircase design
 Deflection and crack width checks
MODULE 3: RCC Columns and Footings (Week 4)
 Short and long columns (axial, uniaxial, biaxial loading)
 Isolated and combined footings
 Introduction to raft footing
 Pedestal and punching shear checks
 Use of SP:16 design tables
MODULE 4: Steel Structures – Introduction & Members (Week 5–6)
 Structural steel properties and IS 800:2007
 Tension members and compression members (buckling check)
 Flexural members: beams with/without lateral restraint
 Steel trusses and purlins
 Braced frames and load path in steel structures
MODULE 5: Load Analysis & Framing Concepts (Week 7)
 Load transfer and tributary area method
 Grid layout, orientation of members
 Floor system selection: RCC beam-slab vs flat slab vs steel deck
 Structural planning of RC and steel framed buildings
MODULE 6: Lateral Load Design (Wind & Seismic) (Week 8–9)
 IS 875 (Part III): Wind pressure and load cases
 IS 1893 (Part I): Seismic zones, base shear, response spectra
 Equivalent static method
 Response spectrum method (introduction)
 Shear wall design (RCC) and braced frame design (Steel)
MODULE 7: Structural Software Applications (Week 10–11)
 ETABS: Modeling RCC and steel buildings, load application, design
  SAFE: Footing and raft design
 [Link]: Introduction to steel frame analysis
 Comparative analysis and model validation
 Generation of design reports and drawings
MODULE 8: Special Design Considerations (Week 12)
 Design using high-strength concrete and lightweight steel
 Importance of ductility in RCC and steel
 Expansion joints, serviceability, fire resistance
 Design for tall buildings – RC core and steel perimeter
 Performance-based design concepts\
MODULE 9: Final Structural Design Project (Week 13–15)
 Project Brief: G+4 or G+10 RC/steel/hybrid framed building
 Load calculation and system framing
 Structural modeling using software
 Design and detailing of:
o Slabs, beams, columns (RCC)
o Footings, pedestals (RCC)
o Steel beams, columns, connections (Steel)
o Shear walls or bracing
 Detailing as per SP:34, IS 13920, IS 800
 Final report, drawings, and viva voce
Key References:
 IS 456:2000 – Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code
 IS 800:2007 – General Construction in Steel
 IS 875 (Parts I–III) – Design Loads
 IS 1893:2016 – Earthquake Resistant Design
 SP:16 – RCC Design Aids
 SP:34 – Detailing of RCC
 IS 13920 – Ductile Detailing of RC Structures
Software Tools:
 ETABS
 SAFE
 [Link]
 AutoCAD or Revit for Detailing

Contents of Module
UNIT Course Content COURSE Credits THEORY LAB Total x15
1 Structural Systems & Design Philosophy CE 2 2 0 30
2 RCC Slabs, Beams, and Stairs CE 2 2 0 30
3 RCC Columns and Footings CE 2 2 0 30
4 Steel Structures – Members & Systems CE 2 2 0 30
5 Load Analysis & Framing Concepts CE 1 1 0 15
6 Lateral Load Design (Wind & Seismic) CE 2 2 0 30
Structural Software Applications (ETABS,
7 ES 3 1 2 45
etc.)
8 Special Design Considerations CE 1 1 0 15
9 Final Structural Design Project CE 4 1 3 90
Total 20 14 5 345
Credit Distribution Table (20 Credits)
Component Hours Credits
Theory Sessions (10 hrs × 12 weeks) 120 10
Software Labs (8 hrs × 10 weeks) 80 4
Final Project & Viva
First RCC Buildings (6 x10 Weeks) 60 3
Second Steel Building (6x10 Weeks) 60 3
Total 320 20