Syllabus for
Master of Technology (Structural Engineering)
Academic Year  (2022)

Questionpaper pattern; Two parts Part A and Part B. Part A has 4 questions which has to be answered fully and in Part B One Question out of Two Questions. Each questioncarries10 marks.

Laboratory/ PracticalPapers:

TheESEisconductedfor50marksof 2hoursduration.Writing,ExecutionandViva–

voce willcarry weight age of 20,20and10 respectively.

ASSESSMENTRULES:

Assessmentis based on the performance of thestudent throughout the semester.

Assessment of each paper

·         Continuous InternalAssessment(CIA)forTheory papers: 50%(50marksout of 100marks)

·         End Semester Examination (ESE): 50%(50 marksout of 100 marks)

 Components of the CIA

CIA I:Assignments                                                              : 10marks

CIA II:  Mid Semester Examination(Theory)                      : 25 marksCIA III: Quizzes/Seminar/Case Studies/ProjectWork: 10 marksAttendance     : 05marks

Total                                                                                      : 50marks

For subjectshaving practical as part of the subject

End semester practical examination                                      : 25 marks

Records                                                                                   : 05 marks

Mid semester examination                                                     : 10 marks

Class work                                                                             : 10marks

Total                                                                                      : 50marks

Mid semester practical examinationwill beconducted during regular practical hourwithprior intimationtoallcandidates. End semester practical examinationwillhavetwoexaminers aninternal and external examiner.

Assessment of ProjectWork (Phase I)

▪       Continuous InternalAssessment:200 Marks

¨       Presentationassessed byPanel Members

¨       Guide

¨       Mid-semesterProjectReport

  Assessment of ProjectWork (Phase II)andDissertation

▪       Continuous InternalAssessment:200 Marks

¨       Presentationassessed byPanel Members

¨       Guide

¨       Mid semesterProject Report

▪       End Semester Examination:100Marks

¨       Viva Voce

¨       Demo

¨       ProjectReport

▪       Dissertation(Exclusive assessment ofProject Report): 100 Marks

¨       Internal Review: 50 Marks

¨       External Review: 50 Marks

Assessment of Seminar

▪       Continuous InternalAssessment: 50 Marks

¨       Presentationassessed byPanel Members

 Assessment of Internship (M. Tech)

Allstudentsshouldcomplete internship eitherin Industry/Research labsbefore 3rd semester. This component carries2 credits.

▪       Continuous InternalAssessment: 2 credits

o    Presentationassessed byPanel Members

Course Objective : To understand the scope and importance of research methods, problem statement formulation in order to get equipped for research proposal writing and to have an overview of intellectual property rights and their academic importance

Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem. Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation, Necessary instrumentations 

Effective literature studies approach, analysis, Plagiarism, Research ethics

Effective technical writing, how to write the report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal, Format of a research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge Case Studies, IPR and IITs. References

Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development.  International Scenario: International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT

Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information and databases. Geographical Indications.

New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR

R1. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New Technological Age”, 2016. 

R2. T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008 

CIA2: Mid Sem Exam- Written Test (50 Marks)

CIA3: Assignment 

Semester Exam (50 Marks)

Course Description

Disaster Management (DM) is an emerging discipline which addresses all facets, namely, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Global and national policies urge to consider its application in all branches of engineering, science, management and social sciences. The course would help the students to appreciate the importance of disaster science and its applications in reducing risks so as to contribute to national development. It would help the students to enhance critical thinking and to understand interdisciplinary approaches in solving complex problems of societies to reduce the risk of disasters.

Course Objectives

1.    To  demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response 

2.    To critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from multiple perspectives. 

3.     To develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations.

4.     To critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, planning and programming in different countries, particularly their home country or where they would be working 

Disaster: Definition, Factors And Significance; Difference Between Hazard And Disaster; Disaster and Hazard characteristics (Physical dimensions)

Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards: Economic Damage, Loss Of Human And Animal Life, Destruction Of Ecosystem. Disaster and Hazard typologies and their applications in Engineering. 

Study Of Seismic Zones; Areas Prone To Floods And Droughts, Landslides And Avalanches; Areas Prone To Cyclonic And Coastal Hazards With Special Reference To Tsunami; Post-Disaster Diseases And Epidemics

Preparedness: Monitoring Of Phenomena Triggering A Disaster Or Hazard; Evaluation Of Risk: Application Of Remote Sensing, Data From Meteorological And Other Agencies, Media Reports: Governmental And Community Preparedness. 

Concept And Elements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Global And National Disaster Risk Situation. Techniques Of Risk Assessment, Global Co-Operation In Risk Assessment And Warning, People’s Participation In Risk Assessment. Strategies for Survival.

Disaster Mitigation Meaning, Concept And Strategies Of Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends In Mitigation. Structural Mitigation And Non-Structural Mitigation, Programs Of Disaster Mitigation In India.

T1. Coppola, D, “Introduction to International Disaster Management “. Elsevier, 2015.

W1. http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/ddemtextbook.asp

W2. https://www.weadapt.org/

W3. https://nagt.org/nagt/search_nagt.html?search_text=hazards&search=Go

W4. https://www.unisdr.org/

W5. https://emdat.be/

W6. http://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan_links.php

W7. https://www.usgs.gov/

The objective of this course is to Analyse the structures using stiffness method and approximate methods.

Introduction:StructuralEngineering,stepsinvolvedinstructuralengineering.Concepts of stiffnessandflexibility.

FLEXIBILITYMETHOD:Force-transformationmatrix–Developmentofglobalflexibilitymatrixforcontinuousbeams,planetrussesandrigidplaneframes(havingnotmorethansixco-ordinates–6x6flexibilitymatrix).Analysisofcontinuousbeams,planetrussesandrigidplaneframesbyflexibilitymethod(havingnotmorethan3coordinates–3x3flexibilitymatrix)Effectsoftemperaturechangeandlackoffit.Relatednumericalproblemsbyflexibility method.

Stiffnessmethod:Displacement-transformationmatrix –Developmentof globalstiffnessmatrixforcontinuousbeams,planetrussesandrigidplaneframes(havingnotmorethansixco-ordinates–6x6stiffnessmatrix).Analysisofcontinuousbeams,planetrussesandrigidplaneframesbystiffnessmethod(havingnot more than3coordinates –3 x3 stiffness matrix)

Effectsoftemperaturechangeandlackoffit.Relatednumericalproblemsbyflexibility and stiffness method.

Curvedbeams:Introductiontocurvedbeamsandassumptions,WINKLERBACHequations,Limitation, Radius ofneutral surfaceof rectangular,triangularsections, Trapezoidal and circular sections, Stressdistributiononopen curvedmembers,hooks.Stressdistributioninclosedrings,Deformationsofopen,thincurvedmembers,problemsonthincurvedmembers,Deformationsofclosedthincurved members suchas rings,problems onclosed rings

Beamsonelasticfoundations:Differentialequationofelasticline,interpretationofconstantsofintegration,infinitebeamwithconcentratedload,infinitebeamwith moment UDL,infinite beam problems,semi-infinite beams with concentratedloadandmoment,semi-infinitebeamwithfixedandhingedconditions,problemsonsemi-infinitebeams,finitebeamswithsymmetricalload,problemsonsymmetricalload,finitebeamswithunsymmetricalload,problems onunsymmetricalload.

Tensioncoefficientmethod:introductiontotensioncoefficientmethod.ApplicationofTCMto2Dframes,ApplicationofTCMto3Dframes,problemson 3D frames.

R1. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, Weaver and Gere.

R2. The Finite Element Method, Lewis P. E. and WardJ. P., Addison-Wesley Publication Co.

R3. Computer Methods in Structural Analysis, MeekJ. L., E and FN, Span Publication. 

R4. The Finite Element Method, Desai and Able, CBS Publication

W1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/122102004/5

W2. https://nptel.ac.in/downloads/105101085

Course objectives:

•To understand the basic terminologies of dynamics like simple harmonic motion, natural frequency, time period, degrees of freedom, damping and the difference between statics and dynamics.

•To derive the equation of motion and understand the behaviour of SDOF and MDOF systems subjected to free vibration and forced vibration.

•To understand the behaviour of structures when subjected to dynamic forces like earthquake and wind.

Differencebetweenstaticsanddynamics,basicterminologies,degreesoffreedom,mathematicalmodel,simpleharmonicmotion,equationofmotionofSDOFsystemsubjectedtofreevibration.

freevibration:SolutionforequationofmotionofSDOFsystemsubjectedtofreevibration,un-dampedanddampedsystems,logarithmic decrementand numerical problems.

EquationofmotionandsolutiontoSDOFsystemsubjectedtoforcedvibration,resonance,dynamicloadfactor,halfpowerbandwidth,transmissibilityratio,responsetoimpulsiveloading,Duhamel’s Integral.

Shearbuildingmodel,equationofmotionandsolutiontoMDOFsystemsubjectedtofreevibration,EigenvalueandEigenvectors,Modeshapes,Normalizationofmodes,responseofMDOFsystemssubjectedtoforcedvibration,approximatemethodsofanalysisandresponseof continuous systems.

Effectofseismicloading,effectsofwindloading,movingloadsandvibrationcausedbytraffic,blastloads,foundationsforindustrial machineryand Baseisolationtechniques.

T1.Chopra  A.K  “Dynamics  of  Structures  Theory  and  Applications  to  Earthquake Engineering”, 5th Edition, Pearson, 2017.

T2.Paz Mario “Structural Dynamics Theory and Computation “, Springer, 5th  Edition, 2006

T3.Damodarasamy. S.R and Kavitha. S, “Basics of Structural Dynamics and Aseismic Design” PHI Learning private limited, 2012.

Edition, 2003.

CIA II- Mid sem exam

CIA III - Test, project based learning 

ESE - End sem exam

At the end of the semester,the student shall understand the need and mode of advanced design of steel structural systems. Finally,the student shall be able to conceive and plan any type of steel structural systems

Basic principles of design, stress strain relationship for mild steel, evaluation of full plastic moment for mild steel beams, plastic hinges, shapes factors and plastic moment.

Welded, Bolted, Location of Beam and Column,Column Foundation,Splices

Allowable Stress Design, Plastic Design, Load and Resistance Factor Design

Strength Criteria:Beams - Flexure, Shear, Torsion, Columns - Moment Magnification Factor, Effective Length, Biaxial Bending, Joint Panel Zones

Introduction, permissible stresses, tube columns and compression members, tube tension members. Design of members of tubular roof truss for given member forces and their combination joints in tubular trusses, design of tubular beams and purlins.

1. Design of Steel Structures -Vol. II, Ramchandra. Standard Book House, Delhi.

2. Design of Steel Structures -AryaA. S.,AjmaniJ. L., NemchandandBros.,Roorkee

ESE 50marks

·        The students will understand the basics principles of structural design of reinforced concrete structures

·        The students will learn to develop P-M and M-Phi interaction curves.

·        The students will learn design concepts of reinforced concrete members using IS, Eurocodes and ACI codes.

·        The students will the concepts of design of shear walls using relevant codes

Design philosophy,  Theory for flexure,  Design of singly reinforced rectangular sections, Design of doubly reinforced rectangular sections, Reinforced Concrete- P-M, M-phi Relationships,

Compression Field Theory for Shear Design, and Design against Torsion; IS code, ACI and Eurocode

Strut-and-Tie Method, Design of Deep Beam and Corbel

Inelastic analysis and moment redistribution. Design of RC continuous beams

Reinforced Concrete Design of Shear Walls

Importance of ductility in seismic design, Pushover analysis. Design considerations 

R2.  Reinforced Concrete Structures, Park R. And PaulayT. ,JohnWileyandSons,1995

R3.  Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, Varghese P.C., Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

R2.  Steel Structures Design and Behavior Emphasizing Load and Resistance Factor Design, Salmon C. G.,Johnson  J.E. and MalhasF.A.,PearsonEducation,5thEd,2009.

Design of  Steel Structures -Vol. II, Ramchandra. Standard Book House, Delhi.PlasticMethodsofStructuralAnalysis,NealB.G.,ChapmanandHallLondon

·        To integrate the theoretical design concepts with practical approach of design.

·        To analyse and design RCC multi storey buildings using relevant IS codes.

·        To give students hands on experience of structural engineering software STAAD-PRO and ETABS

Types of buildings, loads on a multistoried building, introduction to IS 875 part 1 and part 2, Basic concept of analysis and design, design procedure of slab, beam, column, footing and stair case.

Architectural plan, section and elevation, deciding column location, structural framing plan and centerline.

Local axis, global axis, coordinates, centerline grids, defining material properties like concrete and steel, defining member properties of slabs, beams, columns and shear wall. Modeling the multistoried building, application of dead load, live load, superimposed dead load. Introduction to IS 1893 and application of seismic loads.

Analysis for gravity and seismic loadings. Member forces, bending moment, shear force, torsion, support reactions and exporting report.

Design of beams and columns using ETABS. Detailing of structural elements as per SP 34 and IS 13920.

T2. Varghese P. C, “Limit state Design of Reinforced Concrete”, PHI Learning, 2013.

R1. IS 875 (Part 1): 1987, “Code of practice for design loads – Dead loads (other than earthquake for buildings and structures)”

R2. IS 875 (Part 2): 1987, “Code of practice for design loads – Live loads (other than earthquake for buildings and structures)”

R3. IS 456: 2000, “Plain and reinforced concrete – code of practice”

R4. SP 16: 1980, “Design aids for reinforced concrete to IS 456: 1978.”

R5. SP 34: 1987, “Hand book on concrete reinforcement and detailing”

T1. Subramanian N, “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures”,Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2014.

T2. Varghese P. C, “Limit state Design of Reinforced Concrete”, PHI Learning, 2013.

R1. IS 875 (Part 1): 1987, “Code of practice for design loads – Dead loads (other than earthquake for buildings and structures)”

R2. IS 875 (Part 2): 1987, “Code of practice for design loads – Live loads (other than earthquake for buildings and structures)”

R3. IS 456: 2000, “Plain and reinforced concrete – code of practice”

R4. SP 16: 1980, “Design aids for reinforced concrete to IS 456: 1978.”

R5. SP 34: 1987, “Hand book on concrete reinforcement and detailing”

ESE - External Laboratory Exam - 50 Marks

 SUBJECT Description:This paper covers test to be conducted for a fresh and hardened concrete. This paper aims at enabling the students to study the behavior of artificial construction material in fresh and hardened state and strength test to be conducted

 SUBJECT objectives: To study the details  of  concrete mix design  and  properties  of fresh and hardened concrete with the help of various lab tests on sample specimen

1.      Determination of workability of concrete byStress strain curve for concrete

C      Correlation between cube strength and cylinder strength

        Determination of split tensile concrete

         Determination of modulus of rupture concrete

          Correlation between compressive strength and cylinder strength

          Relation between compressive and modulus of rupture

          Non-destructive testing of existing concrete members

          Behavior of beams under flexure

          Behavior of beams under shear

B        Behavior of beams under torsion

            Durability test of concrete

            Permeability test of concrete

1. Concrete technology - Nevelli

2. Concrete Technology - M.S. Shetty

3. Concrete Technology - Orchard

4. Concrete Manual- M L Gambir

1. Concrete technology - Nevelli

2. Concrete Technology - M.S. Shetty

3. Concrete Technology - Orchard

4..RelevantIS Codes.

     5. ACI: CodeforMix Design”

       6. IS:10262-2004

4. Concrete Manual- M L Gambir

Mid semester examination

End semester examination

Students will be able to:

1. Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights perspective.

2. To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional role and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of nationhood in the early years of Indian nationalism.

3. To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution. 

1. Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before the arrival of Gandhi in Indian politics.

2. Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the conceptualization of social reforms leading to revolution in India.

3. Discuss the circumstances surrounding the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party [CSP] under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and the eventual failure of the proposal of direct elections through adult suffrage in the Indian Constitution.

4. Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956. 

History Drafting Committee, ( Composition & Working) 

Preamble Salient Features 

 Fundamental Rights  Right to Equality  Right to Freedom  Right against Exploitation  Right to Freedom of Religion  Cultural and Educational Rights  Right to Constitutional Remedies  Directive Principles of State Policy  Fundamental Duties. 

 Parliament  Composition  Qualifications and Disqualifications  Powers and Functions  Executive  President  Governor  Council of Ministers  Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer of Judges, Qualifications  Powers and Functions 

 District’s Administration head: Role and Importance,  Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representative, CEO of Municipal Corporation.  Pachayati raj: Introduction, PRI: ZilaPachayat.  Elected officials and their roles, CEO ZilaPachayat: Position and role.  Block level: Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments),  Village level: Role of Elected and Appointed officials,  Importance of grass root democracy

Election Commission: Role and Functioning.  Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.  State Election Commission: Role and Functioning.  Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.

2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.

3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.

4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015. 

2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st Edition, 2015.

3. M. P. Jain, Indian Constitution Law, 7th Edn., Lexis Nexis, 2014.

4. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015. 

Course objectives:      

•   Understand numerical analysis techniques available in structural analysis.
•     Apply the concepts of shape function construction, and derivation of stiffness for different elements.
•     Analyze the complex structures using finite elements.
•    Explain the concept of condensation and minimization of matrix bandwidth that enables memory savings in computers

History and Applications. Spring and Bar Elements, Minimum Potential Energy Principle, Direct Stiffness Method, Nodal Equilibrium equations, Assembly of Global Stiffness Matrix, Element Strain and Stress.

 Galerkin Finite Element Method, Application to Structural Elements, Interpolation Functions, Compatibility and Completeness Requirements, Polynomial Forms, Applications.

Finite elements used for one, two- & three-dimensional problems

Plane Stress, CST Element, Plane Strain Rectangular Element, Isoparametric Formulation of the Plane Quadrilateral Element, Axi- Symmetric Stress Analysis, Strain and Stress Computations

Computer Implementation of FEM procedure, Pre-Processing, Solution, Post-Processing, Use of Commercial FEA Software.

T2. Cook R. D., “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, Wiley J., New York, 1995.

T3. Hutton David, “Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis”, Mc-Graw Hill, 2004.

R2. Zienkiewicz O.C. & Taylor R.L. “Finite Element Method, Vol. I, II & III”, Elsevier, 2000.

R3. Belegundu A.D., Chandrupatla, T.R., “Finite Element Methods in Engineering”, Prentice Hall India, 1991. 

     --> Assignment 10 Marks

     --> Internal test 10 Marks

CIA-2

    -- > Midsem Examination 50 Marks

CIA-3

   --> Project Based Assignemts

         --> Presentation 10 Marks

         -->Report 10 Marks

The objectives of this course are to make the students comprehend: -

(i) The fundamental concepts of Stress, Strain, Displacement, Forces and their interrelationships.

(ii)  The 2 D planar problems in cartesian and polar coordinate systems.

(iii) The torsion and plastic deformation theories.

Introduction to Elasticity, Forces, Displacements, Strains and Stresses, and Principal Axes, Stress Components on an Arbitrary Plane, Differential Equations of Equilibrium, Hydrostatic and Deviatoric Components, Stress invariants, Cauchy’s stress equations and Octahedral stresses, Fundamentals of tensors.

Two-Dimensional Problems of Elasticity: Plane Stress and Plane Strain Problems, Airy stress Function, Bi-harmonic equations, Two-Dimensional Problems in Polar Coordinates, Kirsch’s problem

Torsion of circular and non-circular sections: Fundamentals of Torsion theory, warping of non-circular sections, Saint Venant’s method displacement approach, Prandtl’s stress approach, Prandtl’s Membrane Analogy, Torsion of circular sections, Torsion of Thin Tubes.

Plastic Deformation: Plastic Stress-Strain Relations, Strain Hardening, Strain rates, Idealized Stress-Strain curve, Yield Criteria, Von Mises Yield Criterion, Tresca Yield Criterion, Principle of Normality and Plastic Potential, Isotropic Hardening.

2. Verma. P.D.S, “Theory of Elasticity”,Vikas,Publishing House, NeW Delhi, 1997.
3. Sadd. M. H, “Elasticity Theory, Applications and Numerics”, Elsevier, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2012.
4. Saada. A.S, “Elasticity Theory and Applications”, Cengage Learning, New Delhi, 2014.
5. Landau. L. D and Lifshitz. E. M, “Theory of Elasticity”, Elsevier, Gurgaon, Third Edition, 2010.
6. Sitharam. T.G and GovindaRaju. L, “Applied Elasticity”, Interline Publishing, Bangalore, 2005.
7. PDS, "Theory of Elasticity",Vikas Publishing Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi -1997.
8. Singh. S, "Theory of Plasticity", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi 1988.
9. Engineering Solid Mechanics, RagabA.R., BayoumiS.E., CRC Press,1999.
10. Computational Elasticity, AmeenM., Narosa,2005.
11.  Solid Mechanics, Kazimi S. M. A., Tata McGraw Hill,1994.

     --> Assignment 10 Marks

     --> Internal test 10 Marks

CIA-2

    -- > Midsem Examination 50 Marks

CIA-3

   --> Project Based Assignemts

         --> Presentation 10 Marks

         -->Report 10 Marks

Thiscoursethe aims to equip student with advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary aspects on planning, system selection, modelling, analysis and design of tall buildings, lattice structures and tall chimneys. The course objectives and content has been set/designed keeping in view the overall design process involved in a typical high-rise building project such as design criteria and design methodology for wind and earthquake loading.

Configuration, bracing system, analysis and design for vertical transverse and longitudinal loads. Design of foundations of RC and Steel Chimneys for varied soil strata. Modelling of Transmission Line Tower and chimney using commercially available software

Introduction to capacity design concept, Study of IS: 1893, (codal coefficient and response spectrum method) IS:13920 for analysis and ductile design of RCC structures.

Structural Concept, Configurations, various systems, Wind and Seismic loads, Dynamic approach, structural design considerations and IS code provisions. Firefighting design provisions. Modeling of Structural system using commercially available software

Application of software in analysis and design of High-Rise Structures

1)      Taranath B.S., “Analysis& Design of Tall Building”, McGraw-Hill Book Co, 1988.