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M.Tech. (Civil Engg) -Structural Engineering
M.Tech. (Civil Engineering) - Structural Engineering
Course Structure and Scheme of Evaluation (Semester –wise) as per AICTE guidelines.
1st SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 601 Theory of Elasticity &
Plasticity 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 603 Computer Methods of
Analysis 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 633* Foundation Engineering
3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 607 Advanced Design of Concrete Structures
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subject mentioned at below. * common subject
2nd SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 702* Finite Element Method 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 704* Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 706 Structural Dynamics 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 708 Experimental Stress
Analysis 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subject mentioned below * common subject
ELECTIVE SUBJECT**
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 609 Advanced Design of Steel
Structures 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 611 Numerical Methods for
Structural Analysis 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 613 Rehabilitation of concrete
structures 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 712 Design of Prestressed
concrete structures 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 714 Theory of Plates & Shells 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 716 Mechanics of Composite
Materials 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
3rd SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int Ext Int Ext
AM 801 Seminar / Project Report 0 0 4 - - 50 50 - - 2 AM 810 Dissertation (Prelims) 0 0 16 - - 100 150 - - 8
TOTAL 0 0 20 - - 150 200 - - 10
4th SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int Ext Int Ext
AM 810 Dissertation - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12
TOTAL - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12
TOTAL CREDIT OF THE COURSE = 62
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 601: Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Introduction, Forces, stresses and strains (Three dimensional) plane stress and plane strain problem, cauchy`s strain displacement relations, generalised Hook`s law - navier`s equilibrium conditions-compatibility- Boundary conditions – Belttrami – Michell compatibility equations.
(Hours – 12)
Airy’s stress function-Saint Venant’s principle- boundary value problems in two-dimensional and three dimensional elasticity –Two dimensional stress – strain problems in Cartesian co-ordinates. Solution of simply supported and Cantilever beams by polynomials.
(Hours – 10)
Polar Co-ordinates – Prandtl’s theory of torsion-Membrane analogy, Edge Dislocation - Biharmonic equations-Stresses in circular disc - uniqueness of solution- Betti and Maxwell’s reciprocity Theorems-concentrated load action on vortex of wedge (Mitchell’s Problem)-concentrated load action on the free surface of a plate (Filament’s problem) - stress concentration due to circular hole in stressed plate (Kirsch’s problem)
(Hours-10)
Introduction to plasticity – plastic behaviour of solids – stress / strain diagram for structural solids – yield criteria and flow rules – strain hardening – plastic analysis of structures – unloading from elastic – plastic states.
(Hours – 10)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED: 1. Filonenko M., “ Theory of Elasticity” Borodich Dover Publication, New York, USA, 2000. 2. Timoshenko S P and Goodier J N, “Theory of Elasticity”, MC Graw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York
, USA, 2004. 3. Venkatraman B & Patel S A., “Structural Mechanics with Introduction to Elasticity and Plasticity”,
MC Graw Hill Publication, New York, USA, 2006. 4. Volterra E. & Gaines J H, “Advanced Strength of Materials”, Prentice Hall Publication, New York,
USA, 2000. 5. Wang C T “Applied Elasticity” Mc Graw Hill Publication, NY, USA , 2000.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 603: Computer Methods of Analysis
L T P C 3 1 - 4
COMPUTER BASED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS: FUNDAMENTALS (HOURS – 6)
Purpose and Types of Analysis – Kinematic and Statical determinacy – Determinacy of Plane Trusses – Pure Beams and Plane frames – Introduction to stiffness and flexibility methods of analysis
STIFFNESS METHOD FOR LINEAR ELASTIC ANALYSIS (HOURS -12)
Analysis of plane and space trusses – Pure beams – Plane and space frames and grids using stiffness method
COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION OF STIFFNESS METHOD (HOURS – 4)
Standard format of data generation – Global and local axes – Member and material specifications – Restraints and releases – Symmetry – Equation solution and mechanism detection – member forces and sign conventions.
NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS (HOURS -10)
Linear simultaneous equations – Direct and Indirect methods for solving simultaneous equations – Non linear equations – Horner’s rule to evaluate polynomials – Bisection and Newton Rapson method for finding roots of nonlinear equations – Eigen value problem in structural engineering – Solution of Eigen value problem – Computer Programmes for solving simultaneous equations and nonlinear equations.
COMPUTER ASSISTED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING (HOURS-10)
Modeling of structural elements like truss – beam – frame and grid using Structural design software – Developing structural models using graphical user interphase (GUI) – Understanding preprocessing and post processing phases for solving analysis problem – Solution errors and Model correctness – Analysis of building frames for gravity and lateral loading.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. Balfour, J A D “Computer Analysis of Structural Frameworks”, 2
nd edition, Blackwell Scientific
Publication, Oxford, UK, 1992. 2. Johnson, David “Linear Analysis of Skeletal Structures”, Thomas Telford, London, UK, 2004. 3. Paz, M and Leigh, W “Integrated matrix Analysis of structures: Theory and Computation”, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, Boston, USA, 2001. 4. Hoit, Mark “Computer Assisted Structural Analysis and Modelling”, Prentice Hall, Inc., NJ, USA,
1995. 5. Chapra S C and Canale R P “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, 5
th edition, Special Indian
Edition, Tata MC Graw Hill, New Delhi, 2007.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 633: Foundation Engineering
L T P C
3 - 2 4
Soil Properties and Exploration (Hours-08)
Soil properties and its applications, Laboratory testing , Soil exploration techniques – comparisons, Sounding tests, Geophysical methods, Sampling, Interpretation of Laboratory & field Testing.
Introduction Shallow Foundation (Hours – 08)
Soil Investigation Reports study, Bearing capacity of soil, Settlement of Foundations
Machine Foundation (Hours – 08)
Machine foundation – Types of machine foundation, General criteria, Theory of vibration, Single degree freedom system, Soil dynamic parameters, Block type machine foundation (Checking of resonance and permissible amplitude), vibration isolation techniques
Pile Foundation (Hours-08)
Pile foundation – Types of piles, Factors affecting choice of types of piles, Load carrying capacity of piles, Pile group, Group efficiency, Lateral resistance of piles, settlement of piles , Negative skin friction
Special Foundations (Hours-10)
Classification of Foundation, Special foundations, Raft foundation, types of rafts, Beams on elastic foundation, Footing subjected to moments, Footing subjected to tension, Geotextiles, various methods of foundation design, Technological consideration in Geotechnical Engineering.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Bowles J E “Foundation Analysis & Design” McGraw Hill Inc. New York, 1988. 2. Nayak N V “Foundation Design Manual” Dhanpatrai & Sons, New Delhi 1985. 3. Das B M “Principles of Foundation Engineering” PWS Publishing Co., Boston, 1990. 4. Barnes G E “Soil Mechanics” Principles and Practice “ MacMillan, 2000. 5. Terzaghi , Peck .and Mesri “ Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice “ 1996
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 607: Advanced Design of Concrete Structures
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Design of RCC flat slabs (Hours – 6)
Wind and Earthquake Resistant Analysis and Design Aspects of tall Structures like chimneys, silos, buildings.
Design of Pile & Pile cap (Hours – 6)
Design of Combined Footing. Footings on boundary, strip footing, strap footing, Design of raft foundations.
(Hours – 6)
Design of Silos & Bunkers, Lateral load analysis. (Hours – 6)
Repair & Rehabilitation of Concrete Structure. Repair methods. (Hours – 6)
Field visits and Alternative design of one typical case study as a part of compulsory submission. (Hours – 6)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Shah H J, “Reinforced Concrete (Vol – II), Charotar Publishing House, 1987. 2. Mallick S K & Gupta AP, “Reinforced Concrete” Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd., 1996. 3. Sinha S N, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 2002. 4. Sharma H K & Agrawal G L, “Earthquake Resistant Building Construction” ABD Publishers,
2001. 5. Safarian S S and Harris E C., “Design and Construction of Silos and Bunkers”, Van Norstrand
Co, New York , 1998.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 609: Advanced Design of Steel Structures
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Introduction, types, history, materials, characteristics. (Hours – 6)
Single & Multi layer Grids – Single layer, double layer grids, space grids, two-way, three way grids, triple layer grids, grid walls, support, camber case studies, innovative grids.
(Hours -6)
Braced Domes – types, characteristics, braced, lamella, schwedler, ribbed, plate, networked, double layer domes, erection, wind loads, innovative domes.
(Hours -6)
Connectors – classification, characteristics, ball joint, socket joint, slot joint, shell joint, Modular systems, Comparison of joints, practical and innovative joints.
(Hours -6)
Cable Suspended Roof Structures – types, shapes, examples, double layer systems, Analysis, construction and design, innovative case studies.
(Hours -6)
Rigorous Analysis of skeletal space structures – frames & trusses – analytical methods, matrix analysis, solution, stiffness matrix, software package, latest methods.
(Hours -6)
Approximate Method of Analysis – double layer grids, domes, shells, buckling of shells, steel
frame, folded plate roofs, cable suspended roof structures. (Hours -6)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. Subramanian, N., “Principles of space structures” 2
nd Edition, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi,
1999. 2. Ramaswamy, G.S., Eekhout, M. and Suresh G. R., “Analysis, Design & Construction of Steel
Space Frames,” Thoma Telford, London, 2002. 3. Chandra R., Gehlot. V. “Design of Steel Structures” Vol-2, Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, 2007 4. Steel Designer’s Manual: Prepared for the British steel produces’ conference in conjunction with
the British Iron and Steel Fedration, Cross by Lockwood & Son Ltd, 26 Old Brompton Road, London SW 7, Second Edition, 1960, PP 447
5. Dayaratnam P “ Design of Steel Structures” S. Chand of Co., Delhi 2003 edition.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 611: Numerical Methods for Structural Analysis
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Basic theories of plates and shells (Hours – 9)
Finite difference, numerical – integration, lattice and grid analogy and lumped parameter model technique.
(Hours – 9)
Energy formulation of finite – differences. (Hours – 9)
Computer applications, finite element methods for plate bucking, plate bending problem, finite element application for shells, formex generation, three – dimensional analysis of space (Shell) structures.
(Hours -9)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Shames and Dym, “Energy and finite element methods in structural mechanics”, New Age International Publication New York, 1991.
2. Szilard R., “Theory and analysis of plates, classical and numerical”, prentice Hall, Inc, New Jersey, 1974.
3. Subramanyam N., “Principles of space structures”, 2nd
Edition, Wheeler & Co. Ltd., Allahabad, 1999.
4. Timoshenko, S P & Woinourky – Krieger, S., (1976), “Theory of Plates & Shells’, 2nd
edition, Mc Graw Hill International Edictions, Singapore.
5. Billington, D. (2000), “Thin Shell Concrete Structures”, Mc Graw Hill Book Co., New York.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 1st Semester AM 613 : Rehabilitation of Concrete Structure
L T P C 3 1 - 4
CAUSES FOR DISTRESS IN STRUCTURE: (Hours – 8)
Philosophy & definition, causes of failure, failure in ancient time & recent times. Deficiency in design drag, material production, maintenance etc. Failure related problems; Man made and natural failure or damage. Diagnosis of failure; change in appearance on an exposure, chemical deterioration, Mechanical deterioration. Cracking in buildings. Failure of flat roofs, balconies, trenches, dams, piles abutments piers, silos, chimney, cooling towers, R.C.C. frames, Failure information & Analysis. Format of investigation. Shear, Torsion compression failure, Erection difficulty, failure in tanks silos, space frame, precast assemblies prestressed concrete structure, formwork failure, case studies.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STRUCTURES: (Hours – 8)
Need for maintenance and repairs Inspection of Structures for repairs and maintenance methods for repairs, Material and methodology for repairs, Cost of repair & maintenance, Repair to foundation columns, piles, floor, roof and walls
REHABILITATION OF DISTRESS STRUCTURES: (Hours – 9)
Inspection and testing distressed structures, Techniques for rehabilitation of concrete structures, Retrofitting of structures,
STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT & LEGAL ASPECTS : (Hours – 8)
Art of structure assessment, Method of testing, IS code for testing, Safety assessment, Legal aspects in connection to failure an repair
PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR DURABILITY OF STRUCTURES: (Hours – 9)
Proper selection and specification for material, The use of modern techniques for construction, Proper design, Better workmanship.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED -
1. Ted Kay "Assessment and Renovation of Concrete Structures" ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York., 1992.
2. Rakshit K. S. "Construction Maintenance & Repair of Highway Bridges", 1994. 3. Champion S., “Failure & Repair of Concrete Structures” Wiley Publishers, 1961. 4. Grass F K, Clarke J L & Armer GST., “Structural Assessment”, Butter Worths Publisher,
1987. 5. Raiker R N, “Learning from failures”.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 702 : Finite Element Method
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Concept & Solution procedure for finite element displacement approach. (Hours -6)
Principles of discretization. (Hours -6)
Lagragian & Hermitian interpolation functions. (Hours -6)
Shape function & numerical integration technique. (Hours -6)
Element properties for one dimensional (bar & beam) element & two dimensional (rectangular, triangular & isoparametric elements using natural & area coordinate system.
(Hours -6)
Introduction to plate elements – shell elements – dynamics and vibration – buckling – Galerkin method
(Hours -6)
Pre and post processors, Solution Techniques & Software Packages. (Hours -6)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. Cook R. D. et. al. “Concept & Application of Finite Element Analysis” by John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
Singapore, 2003. Singapore. 2. Logan D L, “ A first course in the Finite Element Method”, 3
rd Edition, Thomson Asia Pvt Ltdm
Bangalore, 2004. 3. Reddy J N, “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, 3
rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill Pub.com
Ltd, New Delhi, 2005. 4. Chandrupatla, T. R. & Belegundu, A. D., “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, 3rd
edition, , Prentice – Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002. 5. Rao, S. S.,“The Finite Element Method in Engineering” 4th Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann,
Oxford, U. K., 2005.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 704 : Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
L T P C 3 1 0 4
Earthquake magnitude and intensity -ground motion -site effects - sensors -design response spectrum
(Hours – 8)
Earthquake analysis -idealization of structures -response spectrum analysis -equivalent force concepts -torsionally coupled system -effects of soil-structure interaction
(Hours – 8)
Earthquake resistant design philosophy -ductility -base isolation -codal provisions -detailing provisions -review of damage during past earthquake
(Hours – 8)
Dynamic properties of soil -liquefaction & ground improvement techniques -examples of earthquake resistant design of RCC-and steel structures - retrofitting and strengthening of buildings and other structures
(Hours – 10)
Earthquake tips, plate tectonics. (Hours – 8) BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Agrawal Pankaj & Shrinkhande Manish, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures” 1st
Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2004. 2. Farzand Naeim & Van Nostrand Reinmhold, “The Seismic Design”, Handbook, New York,
1989 3. Comite Euro, “Seismic Design of Concrete Structures”, International du Beton (CEO), edited
by Pinto P E Technical Press, 1987 4. Ambrose James & Vergun Dimitry, “Design of Lateral Forces”, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1987 5. (a) IS: 1893-2000, Indian Standard Criteria of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures (b) IS: 4326-1976, Indian Standard Code of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design and
Construction of Buildings (c) IS: 13920-1993-, Indian Standard Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Subjected to Seismic Forces -Code of Practice (d) SP22 -1982 -Explanatory handbook on codes for Earthquake Engineering
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM706: Structural Dynamics
L T P C 3 - 2 4
Introduction to Dynamics – cause and effect of vibration, various types of pulses of vibration, single degree of freedom with and without damping, Free and forced vibration. Types of damping, viscous damping, critically damped system. Response of harmonic excitation, Dynamic equilibrium equation and solution, damping factor. Eigen value , Introduction to Relley Ritz method.
(Hours – 7)
Introduction to Multi Degree freedom system – idealization of actual problem, continuous mass v/s Lumped mass, natural frequencies and mode shapes. Introduction to modal analysis.
(Hours – 7)
Dynamics of beams – Resonance dynamically sensitive structure – flexural vibration of uniform beams; Bernoulli – Euler Theorem, natural frequencies and mode shapes for five different end conditions of beams. Importance of first mode, and higher mode for various field problems. Dhumel integral
(Hours – 7)
Approximate formula for quick determination of natural frequencies and mode shape for – beam, plate – square, circular. Solution of field problem using Richart chart for permissible amplitude, IS code permissible limit. Problem of Ultra high frequencies machine. Orientation of machine on floor.
(Hours – 7)
Introductions to Wind induced vibration of Tall chimney, damping, Von-karman street formation, Strouhal number, vortex shedding frequency, Galloping of cable.
(Hours – 7)
Concept of response spectrum , Determination of earthquake forces on building , building plus tower problem, plaza type building. Importance of structural configuration, solution of chimney and overhead water tank problem, using Response Spectrum method. Hystresis loop for concrete and steel. Low-cost earthquake resistant housing module., Modal Analysis ,Intoduction to modal superposition method.
(Hours – 7)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Anderson J S and Bratos – Anderson, on « Solving problems in vibrations », Longman scientific and technical, Harlow, 1987.
2. Booth Edmund – “Concrete Strucure in Earthquake Regions: Design and Analysis”, Longman scientific and technical, Harlow, 1994.
3. Chopra A K – “Dynamics of structures” Theory Application to earthquake engineering”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 1988.
4. Clough R W & Penzien J., “Dynamics of Strucutres”, MC Graw Hill, Inc., New York, 1993. 5. Paz Mario “Structural Dynamics “Mac Grawhill inc, 2004.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 708 : Experimental Stress Analysis
L T P C 3 - 2 4
INSTRUMENTATION : Basic standard of measurement. Static principles of transducers and its use in electronic measurement of velocity acceleration, force , strain , torque. Introduction to oscillography and its applications. Amplifiers, bridges amplifiers, digital voltmeters. X.Y. recorders. X ray and Gamma ray techniques as applied to civil Engineering. Load application and measurement, machines, optical and other gauges. Electrical resistance – strain gauge, other electrical and deflection gauge. Brittle coating method. Photoelasticity methods in two dimensions. Motion measurements. Introduction to LVDT , X – rays , Sonography , Lab view software , vibration measurement , Shake table
BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. Dally J W and Riley W F., “Experimental Stress Analysis, MC graw Hil, 1965. 2. Dove R C and Adams P H., “Experimental Stress Analysis and Motion Measurements”, C E
Merrill books, 1964. 3. Frocht M M, “Photoelasticity”, J Wiley, 1941. 4. Perry and Lisner “Strain Gauge Primer”, Elsevier Publication, 1992. 5. Shrinath L S & others, “Experimental Stress Analysis” Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 1996.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 712 : Design of Prestressed Concrete Structure
L T P C 3 1 - 4
Introduction – concept of Prestressing – Advantages of Prestressing – Materials for prestressed concrete
(Hours – 7)
Different Prestressing System – Analysis of prestress and bending stresses various losses of prestress – Deflection of prestressed concrete member
(Hours -5)
Flexural strength of prestressed concrete members- Transfer of prestress in pretensioned members
(Hours-6)
Anchorage zone stresses in post tensioned members- Limit state design criteria for Prestressed concrete members
(Hours -6)
Design of prestressed concrete sections – Design of pretension and post tensioned Flexural member statically indeterminate Prestressed Structures
(Hours – 6)
Prestressed concrete pipes and tanks- Prestressed concrete slabs and grid floors (Hours -5)
Prestressed concrete poler, pipes, sleepers, pressure vessels and pavements – Prestressed concrete Bridges.
(Hours – 7) RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Krishna Raju N., “Prestressed concrete” Tata Mc Graw Hil, new Delhi, 2006. 2. Dayaratnam P., “Prestressed concrete Structures” Oxford & IBH Publication, New Delhi,
2005. 3. Lin L.Y., “Design of prestressed concrete Structural”, Asia Public House, New Delhi , 2000. 4. Leonhardt. F, “Prestressed concrete – Design & construction”, Welhelm Ernst and sohn –
Munich, Germany,2000. 5. Guyon. Y, “Prestressed concrete”, Asia Publication, Vol I and II, Pune, 2003.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 714 : Theory of Plate & Shells
L T P C
3 1 - 4
PLATES Introduction, classification, plate equation for rectangular and circular (thin) plates, Naier’s solution, Lery’s solution plates with various boundary conditions, geometrics and loading, Application to bridge decks and water tanks design. Energy method, numerical method finite difference, fine element method.
(Hours – 18)
SHELLS Introduction, classification pre-requirements membrane theory of cylindrical shells, Bending theory of cylindrical shells, design of cylindrical shells beam theory of cylindrical shells, north light cylindrical shells, folded plate – introduction types and analysis with design. Introduction to shells of double curvature, membrane theory. Development in shell design.
(Hours –18)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Ramaswamy G S., “Design Construction, Concrete Shell Roofs”, CbS Publishers, 2005. 2. Szilard R;, “Theory & Analysis of Plates” Prentice Hall, New York, 1974. 3. Timoshenko & Krieger W., “Theory of Plates and shells”, Mc Graw Hill Kiga New York,
International Edition, 1980. 4. Shames & Dym, “Energy & Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics”, New Age
International Publications, New York, 1991. 5. Billington, D. “Thin Shell Concrete Strucutres”, Mc-Graw Hill Book Co., New York, 2000.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 716 : Mechanics of Composite Materials
L T P C
3 1 - 4
Fibre reinforced plastic composites, unidirectional composites, micromechanics, macro mechanics, prediction of elastic properties.
(Hours – 10)
Inplane analysis of laminates, introduction to bending of laminates strength of composite materials, introduction sandwich structures.
(Hours – 12)
Design of structures using composite materials. Rehabilitation and strengthening of distressed structures using fibre reinforces laminates.
(Hours – 10)
Behaviour of Conventional concrete in corporating steel, jute, asbestos fibres. (Hours – 10)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: 1. Holmes M & Just D J, “GRP in Structural Engineering”, App. Sci. Pub. London, 1983. 2. Tsai S. W. & H. T. Halin, Introducing to Composite Materials, Technomic Publishing Co. Inc. 1980
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 3rd Semester AM 801: Seminar
L T P C
- - - 2
The candidate is given state of art areas to be explored a specific problem especially with field / practical applications. Sponsored research areas can also be investigated. Industry related problems, Codal specification examinations, new areas of material research, are some of the key features of the seminar.
The candidate will study, complete state of art literature review and present the same before the jury. The assessment will be done based on the above mentioned aspects.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 4th Semester AM 802 : Dissertation
L T P C
- - - 12
The dissertation topic is covered in two parts. Dissertation Preliminary is covered during third semester. The work is assigned to the students immediately after the second semester examination. Thus, the candidate starts working on the given problem during the summer vacation prior to commencement of third semester. The preliminary work involved is related to a state-of-art literature review, identification of the area and finalization of the specific problem, with clearly defined title. The presentation of the preliminaries is addressed as the 1st stage seminar of the proposed dissertation work. The candidate is expected to present the plan of action and review of the published work related to the area. After obtaining the approval along with necessary modification from the jury, the candidate proceeds for the second stage of the dissertation work. The second stage of dissertation work, which can be termed as the core part can be carried out at any of the advanced institutions, laboratories, centre-of-excellence places, with whom prior permission is obtained through MOU. The MOU can be with the industry, laboratories, universities, all around the world.
M.Tech. (Civil Engg) -Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
Applied Mechanic Department S V National Institute of Technology, Surat
M.Tech. (Civil Engg) - SOIL MECHANICS & FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Course Structure and Scheme of Evaluation (Semester –wise) as per AICTE guidelines.
IST SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 601* Theory of Elasticity &
Plasticity 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 631 Rock Mechanics 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 633 Foundation Engineering 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4 AM 635 Advance soil mechanics 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
* Common with M.Tech. Structural Engineering
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subject mentioned below.
IIND SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 702* Finite Element Method 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 704* Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 732 Soil Improvement
Techniques 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 734 Soil Dynamic & Machine
Foundation 3 - 2 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
* Common with M.Tech. Structural Engineering
** student can opt any one elective subject from the subjects mentioned below.
ELECTIVE SUBJECT**
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int. Ext. Int. Ext
AM 637
Measurement Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 639
Computer Application in Geotechnical Engineering
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 736 Environmental Geotechnology
3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
AM 738 Foundation in
Difficult Sub soil 3 1 0 50 50 20 30 3 1 4
IIIrd SEMESTER
COURSE NO.
NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK
MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int Ext Int Ext
AM 831 Seminar / Project
Report 0 0 4 - - 50 50 - - 2
AM 840 Dissertation (Prelims) 0 0 16 - - 100 150 - - 8
TOTAL 0 0 20 - - 150 200 - - 10
IVth SEMESTER
COURSE NO. NAME OF SUBJECT
HOURS / WEEK MARKS CREDIT
L T P Theory T / P
Th T/P Total Int Ext Int Ext
AM 840 Dissertation - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12
TOTAL - 0 24 - - 160 240 - - 12
TOTAL CREDIT OF THE COURSE = 62
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester AM 601 : Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity
L T P C
3 1 - 4
Introduction, Forces, stresses and strains (Three dimensional) plane stress and plane strain
problem, Cauchy’s strain displacement relations, generalized Hook`s law - Navier`s equilibrium conditions-compatibility- Boundary conditions – Belttrami – Michell compatibility equations.
(Hours – 12)
Air’s stress function-Saint Venant’s principle- boundary value problems in two-dimensional and three dimensional elasticity –Two dimensional stress – strain problems in Cartesian co-ordinates. Solution of simply supported and Cantilever beams by polynomials.
(Hours – 10)
Polar Co-ordinates – Prandtl’s theory of torsion-Membrane analogy, Edge Dislocation - Biharmonic equations-Stresses in circular disc - uniqueness of solution- Betti and Maxwell’s reciprocity Theorems-concentrated load action on vortex of wedge (Mitchell’s Problem)-concentrated load action on the free surface of a plate (Filament’s problem) - stress concentration due to circular hole in stressed plate (Kirsch’s problem).
(Hours-10)
Introduction to plasticity – plastic behaviour of solids – stress / strain diagram for structural solids – yield criteria and flow rules – strain hardening – plastic analysis of structures – unloading from elastic – plastic states.
(Hours – 10)
RECOMMEND BOOKS
1. Filonenko M., “ Theory of Elasticity” Borodich Dover Publication, New York, USA, 2000.
2. Timoshenko S P and Goodier J N, “Theory of Elasticity”, MC Graw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York , USA, 2004.
3. Venkatraman B & Patel S A., “Structural Mechanics with Introduction to Elasticity and Plasticity”, MC Graw Hill Publication, New York, USA, 2006.
4. Volterra E. & Gaines J H, “Advanced Strength of Materials”, Prentice Hall Publication, New York, USA, 2000.
5. Wang C T “Applied Elasticity” Mc Graw Hill Publication, NY, USA , 2000.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester AM 631 : Rock Mechanics
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3 1 - 4
Revision of physical and structural geology, faults and shear zones - treatment -engineering classification -need -classification of intact rock and insitu rock masses -insitu state of stress -mapping of joints.
(Hours-7)
Mechanical properties -intact rock -insitu rock masses. (Hours-7)
Brittle failure of rock -fracture in compression -rupture criteria for brittle rock (Hours-7)
Insitu test: need -plate load test -pressure tunnel test -flat jack test - cable jacking test -dynamic insitu shear test -permeability test
(Hours-7)
Principles of rock stress measurements stresses relief techniques -bore hole deformation meters -stress meter -photoelastic stress meter -multipoint strain cell -flat jack.
(Hours-7)
Behaviour of rock structures -plasticity and- failure of rock -introduction of analysis of general slip -rock bolting and grouting.
(Hours-7)
REFERENCES: 1. Stagg K G & Zienkiewicz 0 C, “Rock Mechanics in Engineering Practical”, John Wiley & Sons,
London, 1969. 2. Goodman R E, “Introduction to Rock Mechanics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1989. 3. Muller L, “Rock Mechanics”, Springer -Verlag, New York, 1972 4. Ramamurthy T., “Engineering in Rocks for Slopes, Foundation and tunnels”, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2007. 5. Hudson J A and Harrison J P., “Engineering Rock Mechanics – An Introduction to the Principles”
Elsevier, Oxford, 1997.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester AM 633 Foundation Engineering
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Soil Properties and Exploration (Hours-08)
Soil properties and its applications, Laboratory testing , Soil exploration techniques – comparisons, Sounding tests, Geophysical methods, Sampling, Interpretation of Laboratory & field Testing.
Introduction Shallow Foundation (Hours – 08)
Soil Investigation Reports study, Bearing capacity of soil, Settlement of Foundations
Machine Foundation (Hours – 08)
Machine foundation – Types of machine foundation, General criteria, Theory of vibration, Single degree freedom system, Soil dynamic parameters, Block type machine foundation (Checking of resonance and permissible amplitude), vibration isolation techniques
Pile Foundation (Hours-08)
Pile foundation – Types of piles, Factors affecting choice of types of piles, Load carrying capacity of piles, Pile group, Group efficiency, Lateral resistance of piles, settlement of piles , Negative skin friction
Special Foundations (Hours-10)
Classification of Foundation, Special foundations, Raft foundation, types of rafts, Beams on elastic foundation, Footing subjected to moments, Footing subjected to tension, Geotextiles, various methods of foundation design, Technological consideration in Geotechnical Engineering.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Bowles J E “Foundation Analysis & Design” McGraw Hill Inc. New York, 1988. 2. Nayak N V “Foundation Design Manual” Dhanpatrai & Sons, New Delhi 1985. 3. Das B M “Principles of Foundation Engineering” PWS Publishing Co., Boston, 1990. 4. Barnes G E “Soil Mechanics” Principles and Practice “ MacMillan, 2000. 5. Terzaghi , Peck .and Mesri “ Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice “ 1996
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester AM635 : Advanced Soil Mechanics
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3 1 - 4
Stresses and displacements in soil: soil as elastic body -concept of effective stress - equations of
equilibrium in soil mass -principal stresses and strains -problems of plane stresses and strains -stress distribution by Boussenesq, Westerdgards theory –Newmark’s chart -influence of anisotropy on stress distribution -applications to geotech problems
(Hours – 12)
Shear resistance: stress -strain relationship in soils -failure criteria –Mohr Coulomb’s failure -shear parameters under different drainage conditions construction - pore pressure in saturated and unsaturated soils -analytical predictions of pore pwater pressures -stress dilatency theory -results of plain strain shear tests -forces on shear parameters
(Hours – 10)
Mechanics of consolidation: phenomenon of consolidation -Terzaghi's theory of unidimensional consolidation - methods to determine precompression history -applications to estimate settlements -introduction of creep and stress relaxation by rheological models.
(Hours – 10)
Mechanics of flow through soils: flow through soils -unidimensional - radial and Spherical flow cases -seepage forces quick sand and piping - flow nets of confined and unconfined flow by relaxation techniques - phreatic surfaces by conformal mapping -flow net for anisotropic non- homogeneous soils
(Hours – 10)
RECOMMEND BOOKS 1. Scott R F, “Principles of Soil Mechanics”, Addition Wesley Publishing Co. Inc., 1988. 2. Harr M E, “Foundation of Theoretical Soil Mechanics”, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 1962. 3. Kaniraj S R, “Design Aids in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1988 4. Terzaghi , Peck .and Mesri “ Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice “ 1996 5. Bowles J E “Foundation Analysis & Design” McGraw Hill Inc. New York, 1988.
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M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester AM 637:Measurement Technique in Geotechnical
Engg
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3 1 - 4
Introduction -load measurements -pore water pressure measurements - earth pressure
measurements -measurements of ground movements
(Hours – 8)
Instrumentation of different structures such as earth dams -foundations, retaining walls, rock slopes, their recording and processing
(Hours – 8)
Consolidation test and its applications to settlement computations (Hours – 8)
Shear test: triaxial shear test -pore pressure & volume change during shear -vane shear test -measurements of A & B parameters
(Hours – 9)
Techniques of field measurements of penetration resistance (Static /Dynamic) plate load test -resistivity of soil -compression and tensile tests on rock cores
(Hours – 9)
RECOMMEND BOOKS 1. Hanna T H, “Foundation Instrumentation”, Trans Tech Publication, Ohio, 1985 2. Leonard, “Foundation Engineering”, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., New York 3. Dunnicliff J & Gree G E, “Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance”, John
Wiley, 1988 4. Indian Geotechnical Conference: “Construction Practices and Instrumentation”, Proceeding -1982 5. Bishop A W & Henkel D J., “Measurement of soil Properties in the Triaxial Test”, Edward Arnold,
London, 1957.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 1st Semester AM639 : Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engg
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3 1 - 4
Flow chart & spread sheets applications in a soil laboratory tests Grain size analysis - Shear, consolidation soil classification - Solution of problems using slope stability softwares - Retaining structures – Earth Pressure
(Hours – 8)
Bearing capacity of soils -analytical, empirical, code and experimental approaches -effect of shape, depth of water table and eccentricity of loading -bearing capacity of saturated clay, clean sand, silt & non- saturated silty clays –comparative study by different methods, solution of bearing capacity problems using computer programming
(Hours – 10)
Settlement computations -permissible total settlement -permissible differential settlement -computation of initial -primary consolidation for, foundations on clay and sand, solution of computation of settlement using computer programming
(Hours – 8)
Design of spread footings -types of footings -pressure distribution below footings -computer aided design of RCC footings - design of raft foundation -beams on elastic foundations – Solution of Problems using Softwares Spread footing – Pile Foundation - Analysis of anchored wall , Behavior of pile under lateral load , Application of GIS
(Hours – 10)
Constitutional modeling of Soil. (Hours – 6)
RECOMMEND BOOKS 1. Bowles J E, "Foundation Analysis & Design", McGraw Hill Inc., New York, 1988 2. Das B M, "Principles of Foundation Engineering", PWS Publishing Co., Boston, 1 990 3. Purushottam Raj, "Geotechnical Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi,
1995 4. Khan Iqbal H "A Text Book of Geotechnical Engineering", Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2005. 5. Kurian N P, “Design of Foundation Systems”, Narora Publishing House, 1992.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 702 : Finite Element Method
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3 1 - 4
Concept & Solution procedure for finite element displacement approach. (Hours -6)
Principles of discretization. (Hours -6)
Lagragian & Hermitian interpolation functions. (Hours -6)
Shape function & numerical integration technique. (Hours -6)
Element properties for one dimensional (bar & beam) element & two dimensional (rectangular, triangular & isoparametric elements using natural & area coordinate system.
(Hours -6)
Introduction to plate elements – shell elements – dynamics and vibration – buckling – Galerkin method
(Hours -6)
Pre and post processors, Solution Techniques & Software Packages. (Hours -6)
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Cook R. D. et. al. “Concept & application of finite element analysis” by John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2003. Singapore, 4th Edition,
2. Logan D L, “ A first course in the Finite Element Method”, 3rd
Edition, Thomson Asia Pvt Ltdm Bangalore, 2004.
3. Reddy J N, “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, 3rd
edition, Tata McGraw Hill Pub.com Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Chandrupatla, T. R. & Belegundu, A. D., “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, 3rd edition, , Prentice – Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
5. Rao, S. S.,“The Finite Element Method in Engineering” 4th Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, Oxford, U. K., 2005.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester AM 732 : Soil Improvement Techniques
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3 1 - 4
Types of Soil Structure – Clay Minerals – Characteristics and Construction of mineral groups –
soil water
(Hours – 6)
Definitions – Principles – Objectives – Field compaction methods – suitability of field compaction methods – field compaction controls – methods
(Hours – 6)
Weak Deposits- Identification-Problems associated with weak deposits- Mitchel chart of applicability of treatment methods
(Hours – 6)
Insitu compaction of cohesion less soil – Injection and grouting – stabilization of soils – Preloading and sand drains , Prefabricated vertical drain
(Hours – 6)
Vibroflotation - Stone column – Encased stone column , Stone column design – strengthening of subsoil by stone column installation
(Hours – 6)
Earth reinforcement , Geosynthesics , Mechanically stabilized earth wall (Hours – 6)
Ground Water Control – Methods – Diaphragm techniques – well point system (Hours – 6)
RECOMMND BOOKS 1. Koerner R M, “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering”, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., 1984 2. Hausmann M.R. ‘Engineering Principles of Ground Modification’ McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, New York - 1990. 3. Zeevart L, “Foundation Engineering for Difficult Subsoil Conditions” Van Nostrand Reinheld Co.,
Newyork, 1973. 4. Bell F G, “Foundation Engineering in Difficult Ground”, Butterworth, 1978. 5. Harr M E, “Ground Water & Seepage” Mc Graw Hill Publication, 1973.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester AM 734 : Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundation
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Introduction -nature of dynamics loads -free vibrations of spring mass systems -forced vibrations -
viscous damping -principles 0 vibration measuring equipments
(Hours – 8)
Dynamic stress -deformation and strength of soils -dynamic bearing capacity and earth pressure -Effect of transient and pulsating loads - resonant column apparatus -field tests -typical values of soil constants
(Hours – 8)
Liquefaction of soils -factors influencing -liquefaction potential -analysis from standard penetration data
(Hours – 6)
Machine foundations -design criteria -degrees of freedom -foundations for reciprocating machines -block foundations -elastic half space theory- lumped parameter analog model- foundations for high speed machinery- dynamic soil structure interaction
(Hours – 12)
Vibration isolation -passive and active isolation -use of springs and damping materials -construction aspects of machine foundations
(Hours – 8)
REFERENCES 1. Das B M, “Fundamental of Soil Dynamics”, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co., New York, 1983 2. Barkan D D, “Dynamics of Bases of Foundations”, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., New York 3. Srinivashula P & Vaidyanathan C V, Handbook of “Machine Foundation”, McGraw Hill, 1986 4. Prakash S & Puri V K, “Foundations for Machines”, McGraw Hill, 1987 5. Srinivasalu., “Handbook of Machine Foundations”, Mc Graw Hill, 2004.
M.Tech. (Structural Engg) 2nd Semester AM 704 : Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
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3 1 - 4
Earthquake magnitude and intensity -ground motion -site effects - sensors -design response spectrum
(Hours – 8)
Earthquake analysis -idealization of structures -response spectrum analysis -equivalent force concepts -torsionally coupled system -effects of soil-structure interaction
(Hours – 8)
Earthquake resistant design philosophy -ductility -base isolation -codal provisions -detailing provisions -review of damage during past earthquake
(Hours – 8)
Dynamic properties of soil -liquefaction & ground improvement techniques -examples of earthquake resistant design of RCC-and steel structures - retrofitting and strengthening of buildings and other structures
(Hours – 10)
Earthquake tips, plate tectonics.
(Hours – 8) BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Agrawal Pankaj & Shrinkhande Manish, “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures” 1st
Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2004. 2. Farzand Naeim & Van Nostrand Reinmhold, “The Seismic Design”, Handbook, New York,
1989 3. Comite Euro, “Seismic Design of Concrete Structures”, International du Beton (CEO), edited
by Pinto P E Technical Press, 1987 4. Ambrose James & Vergun Dimitry, “Design of Lateral Forces”, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1987 5. (a) IS: 1893-2000, Indian Standard Criteria of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures (e) IS: 4326-1976, Indian Standard Code of Practice for Earthquake Resistant Design and
Construction of Buildings (f) IS: 13920-1993-, Indian Standard Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Subjected to Seismic Forces -Code of Practice (g) SP22 -1982 -Explanatory handbook on codes for Earthquake Engineering
M. Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester AM 736 : Environmental Geotechnology
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3 1 - 4
Environmental cycles and their interaction -soil water environment interaction relation to
geotechnical problems -pollution effect on soil behaviour and foundations -effect of bacteria -pore fluid on soil water behaviour -load factor versus environmental factor -environmental technology and public concerns
(Hours-10)
Subsurface disposal of refuse -geotechnical considerations -technology and environmental impacts -load bearing capacity of compacted water fills -settlement of structures on uncompacted rubbish -criteria for geotechnical construction on sanitary landfills -ground improvement techniques in land fill areas -leachate contamination -control of gas generator -geomembranes in solid waste disposal
(Hours-12)
Geotechnical and geohydrological aspects of hazardous waste management -hazardous waste control and storage system -evaluation of effects of hazardous waste disposal sites upon ground water aquifers - environmental geotechnical considerations
(Hours-10)
Environmental effects caused by pile driving and their control -dynamic response of soil under environmental stress -contribution of environmental stress such as hazardous waste -acid rain, tree cutting etc. to mechanism of landslides -subsidence and sink holes in soils including dispersive clays -case studies
(Hours-10)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS 1. Oweis I Sand Khera R P, “Geotechnology of Waste Management”, Butterworth & Co., 1990 2. Oft W R, “Environmental Indices: Theory and Practice”, Ann Arbor, 1978
M.Tech. (SMFE) 2nd Semester AM 738 : Foundation in Difficult Subsoil
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3 1 - 4
Weak Deposits- Identification-Problems associated with weak deposits- Mitchel chart of applicability of treatment methods
(Hours-6)
Introduction role of ground improvement in foundation engineering - drainage techniques -well point vacuum and electronic methods
(Hours-6)
Insitu densification of soils -dynamic compaction -blasting dynamic consolidation -preloading with sand drains
(Hours-6)
Stone columns methods of installation vibro-flotation technique -grouting and stabilization -earth reinforcement geosynthesics
(Hours-6)
Geotechnical aspects of hazardous waste management - hazardous waste management -environmental geotechnical consideration
(Hours-6)
Foundation on expansive soil -collapsible soil (Hours-6)
RECOMMEND BOOKS 1. Bell F G, “Foundation Engineering in Difficult Ground”, Butter Worth, 1978 2. Hausmann M.R. ‘Engineering Principles of Ground Modification’ McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, New York - 1990. 3. Mandal J. N. – ‘Geo-synthetics World’ Wiley Eastern Limited, 1994. 4. Jones J E P, “Earth Reinforcement and Soil Structure”, Butter Worth, 1985 5. Koerner R M, “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering”, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., 1984
M.Tech. (SMFE) 3rd Semester AM 831 : Seminar
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The candidate is given state of art areas to be explored a specific problem especially with field / practical applications. Sponsored research areas can also be investigated. Industry related problems, Codal specification examinations, new areas of material research, are some of the key features of the seminar.
The candidate will study, complete state of art literature review and present the same before the jury. The assessment will be done based on the above mentioned aspects.
M.Tech. (SMFE) 4th Semester AM 840 : Dissertation
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The dissertation topic is covered in two parts. Dissertation Preliminary is covered during third semester. The work is assigned to the students immediately after the second semester examination. Thus, the candidate starts working on the given problem during the summer vacation prior to commencement of third semester. The preliminary work involved is related to a state-of-art literature review, identification of the area and finalization of the specific problem, with clearly defined title. The presentation of the preliminaries is addressed as the 1st stage seminar of the proposed dissertation work. The candidate is expected to present the plan of action and review of the published work related to the area. After obtaining the approval along with necessary modification from the jury, the candidate proceeds for the second stage of the dissertation work. The second stage of dissertation work, which can be termed as the core part can be carried out at any of the advanced institutions, laboratories, centre-of-excellence places, with whom prior permission is obtained through MOU. The MOU can be with the industry, laboratories, and universities, all around the world.