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Detailed syllabus of 3rd and 4th Semester as per already approved scheme
rd
3 Semester, [Link]. Civil Engineering Contact hours: 33

Course Course Code Course Name Load Allocated Credits Type of

Category Course
L T P

PCC BTCE-23301 Civil Engineering- Introduction, Societal & Global Impact 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTCE-23302 Building Materials and Construction 3 0 0 3 Theory

PCC BTME-23302 Thermodynamics 3 1 0 4 Theory

PCC BTCE-23303 Engineering Geology 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTME-23303 Strength of Materials-I 3 1 0 4 Theory
PCC BTCE-23304 Surveying and Geomatics 3 1 0 4 Theory
PCC BTME-23305 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTCE-23305 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTME-23306 Strength of Materials Lab 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTCE-23306 Surveying and Geomatics Lab 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTCE-23307 Computer Aided Civil Engineering Lab-I 0 0 2 1 Practical
PST BTIP-23101 Institutional Practical Training* 0 0 0 1 Practical
MC CEMC-I# Constitution of India 1 0 0 0 Theory
Total 22 03 08 29
*The marks will be awarded on the basis of 04 weeks Institutional Training conducted at the end of 2nd semester.
#Final result will be declared as satisfactory/unsatisfactory based upon performance during the presentations on the subject given by
the students. L-Lectures, T-Tutorials/Theory and P-
Practical

4th Semester, [Link]. Civil Engineering Contact hours:

33

Course Course Code Course Name Load Allocated Credits Type of

Category Course
L T P
PCC BTCE-23401 Concrete Technology and Advance Materials 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTCE-23402 Design of Concrete Structures-I 3 1 0 4 Theory
PCC BTCE-23403 Structural Analysis-I 3 1 0 4 Theory
PCC BTCE-23404 Transportation Engineering-I 3 1 0 4 Theory
PCC BTCE-23405 Environmental Science 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTCE-23406 Water Supply Engineering 3 0 0 3 Theory
ESC BTCE-23407 Disaster Management 3 0 0 3 Theory
PCC BTCE-23408 Transportation Engineering Lab 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTCE-23409 Concrete Technology Lab 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTCE-23410 Structural Analysis Lab-I 0 0 2 1 Practical
PCC BTCE-23411 Computer Aided Civil Engineering Lab-I 0 0 2 1 Practical
MC CEMC-I I# Professional Communication 1 0 0 0 Theory
Total 22 03 08 28
#Final result will be declared as satisfactory/unsatisfactory based upon performance during the presentations on the subject given by
students. Note: Students have to undergo survey camp of four (04) weeks at the end of 4th semester.
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THIRD SEMESTER

BTCE-23301 Civil Engineering-Societal and Global Impact

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L T P C
3 0 0 3

Course Objectives: To give an understanding to the students regarding the vast

breadth and numerous areas of engagement available in Civil Engineering and
futuristic visions for Infrastructure development like Smart Cities, Megacities,
Hyper Loop etc.

1. Basic Understanding:
Broad disciplines of Civil Engineering; Importance of Civil Engineering,
Possible scopes for a career.
(4)

2. History of Civil engineering:

Early constructions and developments over time; Ancient monuments & Modern
marvels; Works of Eminent civil engineers.
(3)

3. Overview of National Planning for Construction and Infrastructure

Development:
Position of construction industry vis-à-vis other industries, plan outlays for
construction; current budgets for infrastructure works.
(3)

4. Energy sources:
Introduction to Energy, sustainability & the environment classification of energy
sources, quality and concentration of energy sources; fossil fuel reserves -
estimates, duration; theory of renewability, renewable resources; overview of
global/ India’s energy scenario. Energy generation (Hydro, Solar (Photovoltaic,
Solar Chimney), Wind, Wave, Tidal, Geothermal, Thermal energy, Bio energy )
(4)

5. Energy & Environment:

Energy efficiency and conservation; introduction to clean energy technologies
and its importance in sustainable development; Carbon footprint, Global
warming phenomena.
(5)

6. Energy Construction Projects :

Projects connected with the Energy Sources: bio energy projects Coal mining
technologies, Oil exploration offshore platforms, Underground and under-sea oil
pipelines, solar chimney project, wave energy caissons, coastal installations for
tidal power, wind mill towers; hydro power stations above-ground and
underground along with associated dams, tunnels, penstocks, etc.; Repairs &
Rehabilitation of Structures & Heritage structures.
(8)
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7. Green Technology:
Concept of Green Building and Green Architecture; Green building concepts;
LEED ratings; GRIHA ratings, Energy Audit of Facilities and optimization of
energy consumption. Introduction to Building Systems (HVAC, Acoustics,
Lighting, etc.), Climate control; Energy efficient built environments and LEED
ratings, Recycling, Temperature / Sound control in built environment.
(8)

8. Futuristic visions:
Habitats, Megacities, Smart Cities, Hyper Loop; Water provisioning;
Telecommunication needs (towers, above-ground and underground cabling);
Awareness of various Codes & Standards governing Infrastructure development;
Innovations and methodologies for ensuring Sustainability.
(7)

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:
1. Explain what constitutes Civil Engineering
2. Identify the various areas available to pursue and specialize within the
overall field of Civil Engineering.
3. Describe the various energy resources and energy construction projects.
4. Explain regarding the carbon footprint, global warming phenomena, Concept
of Green Technology for Infrastructure Projects.
5. Explain the futuristic visions for Infrastructure development: Smart Cities,
Megacities, Hyper Loop etc

Text Books:
1. [Link] and Mayur R. Rethaliya, Civil Engineering-Societal and
Global Impact, Atul Prakashan
2. [Link] & Sami Maalouf, Introduction to civil engineering, Pearson
3. Patil, B.S.(1974), Legal Aspects of Building and Engineering Contract.
4. Meena Rao (2006), Fundamental concepts in Law of Contract, 3rd Edn.
Professional Offset.

Reference Books:
1. Chandiramani, Neelima (2000), The Law of Contract: An Outline, 2nd
Edn. Avinash Publications Mumbai.
2. The National Building Code, BIS, (2017).
3. Avtar Singh (2002), Law of Contract, Eastern Book Co.
4. Dutt (1994), Indian Contract Act, Eastern Law House.
5. Relevant IS Code ( latest version)
6. Kwatra G.K.(2005), The Arbitration & Conciliation of Law in India with
case law on UNCITRAL Model Law on Arbitration, Indian Council of
Arbitration.
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BTCE-23302 Building Material and Construction

L T P C
3 0 0 3

Course Objectives: To make the students learn about different materials used for
building construction and their properties, various construction techniques for
building components and knowledge about formwork /scaffoldings etc.

1. Building Stones & Bricks:

Characteristics of a good building stone, Deterioration and preservation of
stones, Artificial stones, Composition of good brick earth, Qualities of good
bricks, Classification of bricks, Tests on bricks, Varieties of fire bricks.
(4)

2. Cement:
Types, uses and composition of cement, raw materials, manufacturing process,
varieties and properties of cement, hydration of cement, testing of cement.
(4)
3. Concrete:
Introduction to concrete, constituents of concrete, batching of materials,
manufacturing process of cement concrete, segregation and bleeding of concrete,
strength of concrete and factors affecting it.
(4)
4. Timber:
Structure of a tree, classification of trees, qualities of good timber, defects in
timber, seasoning of timber, decay of timber, preservation of timber.
(3)

5. Foundation and Walls:

Definition, types of foundation, causes of failures of foundation and remedial
measures, types of wall and thickness considerations, Cavity walls.
(3)

6. Brick and Stone Masonry:

Types of bond & their merits and demerits, Rubble and ashlar joints in stone
masonry, concept of AAC blocks and hollow blocks, their advantages and
disadvantage.
(3)

7. Roofs and Floors:

Classification of roofs and roof trusses, members of roof trusses different roof
covering materials Types of floors used in building & and their suitability,
factors for selecting suitable floor for building.
(6)
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8. Plastering Pointing and Damp Proofing:

Advantages of plastering and painting, methods of plastering, materials and
types, defects in plastering, different types of finishing plastered surface, Causes
of dampness, preventive measures for dampness in buildings.
(3)

9. Stairs and Staircases:

Terms used, Different Types of staircases, proportioning, Dog-legged, half-turn
andquarter turn stairs, classification of staircases based on materials used.
(3)

[Link], Windows, Lintel and Arches:

Terminology, Types of Doors and Windows, Types of Lintel and Arches.
(3)

11. Miscellaneous Construction Activities:

Building services – Plumbing, Electrical, Air conditioning, Acoustics & sound
insulation, Fire protection measures, Lift, Formwork and Scaffolding.
(5)

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:
1. Explain the engineering properties of bricks, cement and concrete.
2. Explain the engineering properties of timber and construction metals.
3. Evaluate the quality of building material through visual inspection or by laboratory
testing.
4. Apply the knowledge to select suitable construction techniques for different
building components.
5. Apply the suitable techniques of damp proofing and fire resistance.

Text Books:

1. B.C. Punmia, ‘Building Construction’ Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

2. Sushil Kumar, ‘Building Construction’, Standard Publishers, Delhi
3. Rangwala – Building materials, Charotar,
4. Bindra SP, Arora KR, ‘Building construction’,Dhanpat Rai Publications.

Reference Books:

1. Varghese, P.C. (2014), Building Materials, PHI learning Pvt Ltd.

2. [Link], ‘Text Book of Engineering Materials’
3. Shetty MS, Concrete Technology.
4. Singh, Parbin, Building materials.
5. Relevant IS Code ( latest version)
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BTME-23302 Thermodynamics

L T P C
3 1 0 4

This Subject is from Mechanical Engineering Department

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BTCE-23303 Engineering Geology

L T P C
3 0 0 3
Course Objectives: To make the students familiarize with geological process
operating on the Earth and the processes of formation of minerals and rocks, their
utility to civil engineering projects and to make the students familiarize with
possible geological hazards.

1. General Geology:
Importance of engineering geology applied to civil engineering practices,
weathering, definition, types and effect, geological works of rivers, wind, glaciers
as agents of erosion, transportation and deposition.
(5)

2. Rocks & Minerals :

Minerals, their identification, igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks,
classification of rocks for engineering purposes, rock quality designation (RQD).
(5)

3. Structural Geology:
Brief idea about stratification, apparent dip, true dip, strikeand
inconformities,folds. Faults & joints: definition, classification relation to
engineering operations. (4)

4. Engineering Projects:
Geological considerations in the engineering projects like tunnels, highways, dams,
reservoirs, foundation.
(4)

[Link] Properties of Rocks and Laboratory Measurement:

Uniaxial compression test, tensile test, permeability test, shear test, size and shape
of specimen. Confining pressure, stress strain curves of typical rocks strength of
intact and fissured rocks, effect of anisotropy, effect of saturation and temperature.
(7)

[Link]-situ determination of Engineering Properties of Rocks :

Necessity of in-situ tests, uniaxial load tests in tunnels and open excavations, cable
test, flat jack test, shear test, pressure tunnel test. Simple methods of determining in
situ stresses, bore hole test.
(5)

7. Improvement in Properties of Rocks:

Pressure grouting for dams and tunnels, rock reinforcement rock bolting.
(4)
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8. Geological hazards:
Geological hazards and environmental impact; Landslides: cause, classification,
zonation and protection; Earthquakes: historical seismicity, classification, interplate
and intraplate earthquakes, effect on ground structures, magnitude and intensity
scales, seismic zonation; Land subsidence; Snow avalanches; Rock bursts;
Mapping, monitoring and management of geological hazards.
(8)

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:

1. Identify the basic concepts of geological processes and their importance

in civilengineering
2. Identify rocks and minerals.
3. Describe the importance of geological structures in civil engineering
projects.
4. Identify the site characterization and how to collect, analyze, and report
geologic data using standards in engineering practice regarding geological
hazards

Text Books:

1. Engineering and General Geology, Parbin Singh, 8th Edition, S.K Kataria
& Sons.
2. Mineralogy, Dana, Wiley Eastern Limited.
3. Structural Geology, Billing, M.P., Prentice Hall.
4. Engineering Geology, Parbin Singh, Katsons books

Reference Books:

1. Engineering Geology, Hries and Watson, John Viley.

2. Geology for Engineering, Tirifethen Van, Nebard.
3. Petrology, Tyrrell, B.L., N.D.
4. Geology for Engineers, [Link], Mahindra, Chd., Sons, New York
5. Relevant IS Code ( latest version)
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BTME-23303 Strength of Materials –I

L T P C
3 1 0 4

This Subject is from Mechanical Engineering Department

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BTCE-23304 Surveying and Geomatics

L T P C
3 1 0 4

Course Objectives: To understand the various methods and techniques of

surveying for computation of angles, distances and levels for a given area. To
understand the modern concepts related to aerial survey, GIS and GPS and remote
sensing.

1. Basics of Surveying:
Principles, generation of maps, Importance, application, conventional and
advanced methods.
(4)

2. Methods of Measurement:
Measurement of distances with chain and tape, offsets, chain tape corrections,
Survey stations, Survey lines- ranging, direct & indirect ranging; Compass Bearing
and its measurement with prismatic compass, calculation of angles from bearings,
Local Attraction.
(5)

3. Plane Table Surveying:

Setting up the plane table and methods of plane tabling (Radiation and three point
problem only)
(5)

4. Levelling and Contouring:

Principles of leveling, methods of levelling, finding levels by rise & fall method
and height of instrument method, corrections due to curvature and refraction,
reducing levels; differential, reciprocal leveling, profile levelling and cross
sectioning. Digital and Auto Level, Errors in leveling Characteristics of contours,
methods of contouring, uses of contour maps.
(6)

5. Triangulation and Trilateration:

Theodolite survey: Instruments, Measurement of horizontal and vertical angle;
Balancing of Traverse, Omitted Measurements, Tachometry: Definition,
determination of tachometer constants and reduced level from tachometric
observations. Triangulation - network- Signals. Baseline - choices - extension of
base lines - corrections - Trigonometric leveling.
(6)

6. Curves:
Different types of curves and their use. Elements of a simple, circular curve.
Different methods of setting out of these curves.
(3)

7. Modern Field Survey Systems:

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Principle of Electronic Distance Measurement, Modulation, Types of EDM

instruments, Distomat, Total Station – Parts of a Total Station – Accessories –
Advantages and Applications, Field Procedure for total station survey, Errors in
Total Station Survey; Global Positioning Systems- Segments, GPS measurements,
errors and biases, Surveying with GPS, LADAR (drone and vehicle based)
(4)

8. Photogrammetry Surveying:
Introduction, Basic concepts, flight planning; Stereoscopy, photographic mapping-
mapping using paper prints, mapping using stereo plotting instruments, mosaics,
map substitutes.
(5)

9. Remote Sensing:
Introduction Electromagnetic Spectrum, interaction of electromagnetic radiation
with the atmosphere and earth surface, remote sensing data acquisition: platforms
and sensors.
(5)

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:

1. Apply the various methods and techniques of surveying for computation of angles,
distances and levels for a given area.
2. Apply the concept of tachometry survey in difficult and hilly terrain
3. Select appropriate instruments for data collection and survey purpose.
4. Analyze and retrieve the information from remotely sensed data and interpret the
data for survey.
5. Describe the concepts related to GIS and GPS and analyze the geographical data.

Text Books
1. Duggal, S.K., Surveying Vol I & II, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Punmia, B.C., Jain, Ashok Kumar and Jain, Arun Kumar, Surveying Vol. I, II &
III, Laxmi Publications
3. Agor, R., Surveying, Khanna Publishers
4. Bhavikatti, S.S. Surveying & Levelling Volume I & II, Dreamtech Press

Reference Books:

1. “Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation,” Lillesand and Kiefer, Wiley

Publishers.
2. “Geomatics Engineering,” Manoj Arora and R C Barjatiya, Nem Chand Brothers,
Roorkee
3. “Principles of GIS,” Peter A. Burrough, Rachael A., Oxford University Press.
4. [Link] NPTEL video course on Remote
Sensing.
5. Relevant IS Code ( latest version)
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BTME-23305 Fluid Mechanics

L T P C
3 0 0 3

This subject is from Mechanical Engineering Department

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BTCE-23305 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab

L T P C
0 0 2 1
Course Objective: This course has been designed to cover heat interactions and
balance of energy between systems and its surroundings, modes of heat transfer,
and to learn about IC engines. The behavior of fluids at rest or in motion and the
subsequent effects and analyze flow through pipes.

List of Experiments:

1. To study of construction and operation of 2-stroke and 4-stroke petrol and

diesel engines using actual engines or models.
2. To study construction and working of various types of boilers.
3. To study construction, working and operation of a multi-stage reciprocating
air compressor.
4. Performance testing of 4-stroke, multi-cylinder diesel/petrol engine in terms
of brake power, indicated power, mechanical efficiency, specific fuel
consumption and heat balance sheet.
5. To verify Bernoulli’s energy equation for flow through a variable area duct.
6. To determine the coefficient of discharge for an obstruction flow meter
(venturimeter/orifice meter).
7. To ascertain the lower critical Reynolds number for transition of flow from
laminar to turbulent.
8. To determine the friction coefficients for pipes of different diameters.
9. To determine thermal conductivity of an insulating liquid/powder material.
10. To determine heat transfer coefficient at outer surface of a vertical tube
under free/ forced convection.

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:

1. Determine dryness fraction of steam and estimation of brake power.

2. Perform testing of 4-stroke, multi-cylinder diesel/petrol engine.
3. Analyze fluid flow through different paths.
4. Demonstrate theoretical/practical knowledge of heat transfer for conducting
the experiments
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BTME-23306 Strength of Materials Lab

L T P C
0 0 2 1

This Lab is from Mechanical Engineering Department

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BTCE-23306 Surveying and Geomatics Lab

L T P C
0 0 2 1
Course Objectives: To practice the use of various instruments for different
methods and techniques of surveying for computation of angles, distances and
levels for a given area. and to introduce the preparation of the maps using modern
concepts related to aerial survey, GIS and GPS

List of Experiments:

1. Measurement of distance, ranging a line.

2. Measurement of bearing and angles with compass, adjustment of traverse by

graphical method.

3. Determination of level by: height of instrument, rise & fall methods.

4. Measurement of horizontal and vertical angle by theodolite.

5. Determination of tachometric constants and determination of reduced levels

by tachometric observations.

6. Plane table survey, different methods of plotting - two point & three-point
problem.

7. Determination of height of an inaccessible object.

8. Setting out a transition curve. Setting out of circular curves in the field using
different methods.

9. Preparation of Map using above methods, GPS and Total station.

Course Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:

1. Explain the concept, various methods and techniques of surveying.

2. Compute angles, distances and levels for a given area.
3. Apply the concept of tachometry survey in difficult and hilly terrain.
4. Apply the concepts related to GIS and GPS and analyze the geographical
data.
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BTCE-23307 Computer Aided Civil Engineering Lab-I

L T P C
0 0 2 1

Course Objective: Main Objective of Computer Aided Civil Engineering Lab I is to

introduce the students to the visual science in the form of technical graphics and
students will prepare computer aided drawings of respective subjects which is used
professionally in civil engineering field

Introduction to computer aided drafting: Review of CAD drafting software

1. Concept of setup of engineering drawing sheets, exercise based upon draw

commands like lines, circle, arc, polygon, ellipse, polyline, spline, ray, reference
line etc.
2. Exercise based upon modifying commands like extend, trim, scale, copy, move,
hatching, fillet, chamfer, array etc.

CAD Drawing Exercises: Fluid Mechanics, building Material and Construction,

3. Engineering Geology, Strength of Materials, Surveying and Geomatics etc.

4. Exercise based upon pipes and pipe fittings.
5. Exercise based upon types of foundation, staircases, wall & retaining wall etc.
6. Exercise based upon fold and fault, rock bolts and rock anchoring etc.
7. Exercise based upon BMD & SFD of different beams for different load
combinations
8. Exercise based upon compass bearing and its measurement, contour map, radiation
and three point problems

Course Outcome:
Upon the successful completion of the course, the leaner shall be able to:

1. Create drawings based upon pipes and pipe fittings etc. as used in civil
engineering practice.
2. Create drawings based upon types of foundation, staircases, wall & retaining wall
as used in civil engineering practice.
3. Create drawings based upon fold and fault, rock bolts and rock anchoring, layouts
and sections as used in civil engineering practice.
4. Create drawings based upon Bending Moment and Shear force diagram for
different types of structures
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BTIP-23101 Institutional Practical Training

L T P C
0 0 0 1

Institutional (Workshop) Training will be imparted in the Institution at the end of 2nd
semester for four (04) weeks duration (36 hours per week). Site visit / Industrial tour will also
form part of this training.

[Link] Details Contact Hours

1. Carpentry shop, Welding Shop, Fitting shop, Electrical 18 hours per week
Shop

2. Auto CAD Lab 18 hours per week

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CEMC-1# Constitution of India

L T P C
1 0 0 0

This Subject is from Mechanical Engineering Department