ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Guwahati

Course Structure and Syllabus

(From Academic Session 2018-19 onwards)

B.TECH

CIVIL ENGINEERING

4th SEMESTER
 ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Course Structure

(From Academic Session 2018-19 onwards)

B. Tech 4th Semester: Civil Engineering

Semester IV/ B. TECH/CE
Hours per Week Credit Marks
Sl. No. Sub-Code Subject
L T P C CE ESE
Theory
Hydraulics and Hydraulics
1 CE181401 3 1 0 4 30 70
Machines
2 CE181402 Structural Analysis-II 3 1 0 4 30 70
3 CE181403 Engineering Survey-II 3 0 0 3 30 70
4 CE181404 Engineering Geology 3 0 0 3 30 70
Construction Materials and
5 CE181405 3 0 0 3 30 70
Concrete Technology
0
6 MC181406 Environmental Science 2 0 0 - 100
(PP/NP)
Practical
Hydraulics and Hydraulic
1 CE181411 0 0 2 1 15 35
Machines Lab
2 CE181413 Engineering Survey Lab 0 0 4 2 15 35
3 CE181414 Engineering Geology Lab 0 0 2 1 15 35
Construction Materials and
4 CE181415 0 0 2 1 15 35
Concrete Technology Lab
TOTAL 17 2 10 22 210 590
Total Contact Hours per week : 29
Total Credits: 22

N.B. 1. MC181406 is a Mandatory Audit Course (No Credit). It will be evaluated as PP (Pass) or NP (Not
Pass)
2. 2-3 weeks Mandatory Academia Internship need to be done in the 4th semester break and the
report is to be submitted and evaluated in 5th semester

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 Detail Syllabus:

Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit

L-T-P C
CE181401 Hydraulics and Hydraulics Machines 3-1-0 4

MODULE 1: Viscous flow:

Viscosity- dynamic and kinematic; equation of motion- Navier- Stokes equation; laminar flow in
circular pipes- Hagen Poisseuille equation; laminar flow between parallel plates- Couette flow.
MODULE 2: Turbulent flow:
Smooth and rough pipes or surfaces, Pandtle mixing length theory, velocity distribution for turbulent
flow over smooth and rough surfaces, friction factor for smooth and rough pipes, Moody’s diagram.
MODULE 3: Boundary Layer Theory:
Laminar and turbulent boundary layer along a flat plate; laminar sub-layer; boundary layer thickness-
displacement, momentum and energy thickness; momentum integral equation; computation of
boundary layer thickness, shear stress and drag force for laminar and turbulent boundary layer.
MODULE 4: Flow around Submerged Bodies:
Drag and lift; drag and lift coefficients; pressure and friction drag on sphere, cylinder and disc;
separation of flow- Karman vortex street; circulation; lift on a Cylinder-Magnus effect.
MODULE 5: Advanced pipe flow:
Pipe network analysis- Hardy Cross method; water hammer in pipes- rigid and elastic water column
theories, gradually and instantaneous closure of valves; surge tank.
MODULE 6: Impact of Jet:
Force of jet on stationary and moving flat plates, force of jet on hinged plate, force of jet on stationary
and moving curved vanes (symmetrical and unsymmetrical), force of jet on a series of plates (flat and
curved) mounted on a wheel.
MODULE 7: Turbines:
Classification- impulse and reaction turbines; Work done, power, heads and efficiencies of turbines;
Pelton wheel; Francis turbine; Kalpan and Propeller turbine; draft tube; unit quantities, specific speed.
MODULE 8: Pumps:
Centrifugal pump- classification, work done, heads and efficiencies of centrifugal pump, minimum
starting speed, multi stage pump; Reciprocating pump- classification, discharge, work done and
power, indicator diagram, effect of acceleration and friction on indicator diagram, air vessels.
Text / Reference Books:
1. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics (Including Hydraulic Machines)- by P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth
2. Hydraulics Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines- by S. Ramamrutham
3. A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines- by R. K. Bansal
4. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery- by C. S. P. Ojha, R. Berndtsson and P. N. Chandramouli
5. Fluid Mechanics- by Frank M. White
6. Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachines- by Madan Mohan Das
7. Fluid Mechanics- by A. K. Jain
8. Fluid Mechanics through Problems- by R. J. Garde
9. Theory and Application of Fluid Mechanics- by K. Subramanya

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181402 Structural Analysis-II 3-1-0 4

MODULE 1: Fixed beams and Continuous Beam

Analysis of fixed and continuous beams
MODULE 2: Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution Method
Principle and numerical Example, Analysis of Continuous beam for Sinking support. Moment
Distribution Method – Analysis of beam, portal frames
MODULE 3: Approximate analysis of indeterminate structures for Lateral loads
Portal and cantilever method of analysis of building frames for lateral loads.
MODULE 4: Plastic Analysis
Introduction, plastic moment of inertia, plastic section modulus, characteristic of plastic hinge, concept
of Moment Redistribution, Shape factors for various sections. Static and Kinematic method, Beam,
Sway and Combined mechanism for plastic collapse loads of beams, single bay single storey, two
storey and two bay two storey portal frames, Gable Mechanism for simple pitch roof frame, deflection
at point of collapse.
MODULE 5: Moving Loads and Influence lines
Application to determinate Structures-Beam, Truss, 3-hinged arch, Suspension Bridges. Muller-
Breslau’s Principles: Influence lines for support reactions, bending moment, shear force in propped
cantilever, two span continuous beams and for two hinged arch.
Text / Reference Books:

1. Structural Analysis: T S Thandavamoorthy, Oxford University Press.

2. Basic Structural Analysis- C S Reddy, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pivate Limited, New
Delhi.
3. Theory of Structure- S Ramamrutham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Theory of Structure- B C Punmia, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
5. Intermediate Structural Analysis – Wang C.K., Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, 2010.
6. Fundamentals of Limit Analysis of Structures (A Course in Plastic Analysis of Structures), V.K.
Manicka Selvam, Dhanpat Rai Publication.

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181403 Engineering Survey-II 3-0-0 3

MODULE 1: Curve surveying

Characteristics of different types of curves- Simple circular curve- Elements, Compound curve,
Reverse curve, Transition curve- length, Ideal transition curve, Characteristics of transition curve,
Computation and setting out of simple circular and transition curve;
Vertical curves – Types, length, computation and setting out of vertical curves, sight distance.
MODULE 2: Triangulation
Geodetic surveying- Principle, Classification of triangulation system, Triangulation figures, Strength
of figures, Reconnaissance-selection of stations, Indivisibility and height, Signal and towers, Phase of
signal, Base line measurements, Satellite station, measurement of horizontal angles.
Trilateration-Use, advantages, Triangulation vs Trilateration, Triangulate ration
MODULE 3: Theory of errors and adjustments
Errors and precision, definitions, Laws of accidental errors, Principle of least square, Laws of weights,
Determination of probable error, Determination of most probable values- normal equations, method
of correlates, Triangulation adjustment- station and figure adjustment, Adjustment of geodetic
triangle- Spherical triangle, Spherical excess, Numerical problems.

MODULE 4: Modern Survey Equipment

Electromagnetic Waves-important characteristics, distance measurement, modulation, Types of EDM,
Target-component and characteristics. Total Station-Procedures for topographic survey.

MODULE 5: Photogrammetry
Introduction, Types of aerial photograph, Definitions, Scale of a vertical photograph, computation of
length and height from vertical photograph, Relief displacement, Scale of tilted photograph, Flight
planning, Stereoscopic vision, Parallax in aerial photograph, measurement of parallax.

MODULE 6: Remote sensing

Electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic spectrum, Interaction of electromagnetic energy with matter,
Atmospheric window, Active and passive remote sensing, Remote sensing platforms, Ideal and real
remote sensing system, Types of data products, Data acquisition and interpretation, Application of
remote sensing, Remote sensing in India
GPS- Introduction, principle of GPS.

Text / Reference Books:

1. Surveying Vol. I, II: Punmia, Jain & Jain, Laxmi publications, 2016
2. Surveying Vol. I, II: S.K. Duggal, McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, 2013
3. Surveying and Leveling – R. Subramanian, Oxford University Press, 2015
4. Surveying & Leveling – N N Basak, Mc Graw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., 2014
5. Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System – A. M. Chandra, S. K. Ghosh, Alpha Science
International Ltd; 2nd Revised edition (28 July 2015)

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181404 Engineering Geology 3-0-0 3

Course objectives: To introduce basic geology and the importance of geological information in site
investigation to civil engineering students.
MODULE 1: The Earth
Origin, Age and Internal structure of the Earth; Materials of Earth; Earth as a closed system.
Geomorphology - Weathering of rocks and its engineering considerations; Geological work of wind
and running water.

MODULE 2: Study of Minerals

Study of rock forming minerals, their physical properties & uses. Feldspar Group, Quartz group,
Pyroxene group, Mica group and Clay minerals.

MODULE 3: Study of Rocks

Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks their formation, textures, structures and composition;
Engineering properties of rocks.

MODULE 4: Structural Features of Rocks

Stratification, lamination, bedding, outcrop; dip and strike and their simple calculation; Folds, Faults,
Joints, Unconformity.

MODULE 5: Stones and Aggregates

Building stones:
Requirement of good building stones, Physical Properties of Building stones- porosity, water
absorption, crushing strength, fire resistance, abrasion resistance, frost resistance, density; Geological
characteristics- mineralogical composition, texture and structure, resistance to weathering; Important
building stones

Aggregates:
Aggregates- coarse and fine aggregates;
Rock Aggregates for road and concrete mixes, suitable rock types and desired properties, Engineering
properties of rock aggregates.

MODULE 6: Geological Hazards

Earthquakes- causes and effect of earthquake; Intensity and magnitude of earthquake waves; seismic
zoning map of India and seismic micro zonation;
Landslides – Terminology and classification; causes of landslides and its control.
MODULE 7: Geological Investigations
Objectives of geological investigations; General principle of geological and geophysical exploration;
Electrical Resistivity Method and Seismic Refraction Method.
Geological investigations required for selection of sites for buildings, bridges, highways, dams,
reservoirs, tunnels

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MODULE 8: Rock Mechanics
Engineering classification of Rocks-Intact and In-situ; Rock quarrying-rock drilling, rock boring, core
recovery, modified core recovery, Rock Quality Designation (RQD).

Text / Reference Books:

1. Engineering Geology- SK Duggal, HK Pandey & N Rawal; Mc Graw Hill Education

2. Engineering and General Geology -Parbin Singh, 8th Ed. S.K, Kataria and Sons, New Delhi
3. Engineering Geology-Subinoy Gangopadhay; Oxford University Press, New Delhi
4. Rock Mechanics for Engineers-VP Verma; Khanna Publishers, New Delhi

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
Construction Materials and Concrete
CE181405 3-0-0 3
Technology

1st part: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

MODULE 1: Introduction to Engineering Material
Evolutionary Trends in Construction Materials, Traditional and Innovative Materials, Properties of
Materials, Functional Requirements of Materials, BIS codes and specifications for various building
materials.
Bamboo, Timber and timber based products, Bricks -Classification
Paints, Sealants and Adhesives; Glass.

MODULE 2: Cement, Aggregates, Steel

Cement- Different types and Grades of Cement, Hydration of cement, Physical and chemical
properties, Gel Structure, Testing of Cement for Physical and chemical properties as per BIS
specifications.
Aggregates-Testing of Aggregates for physical and mechanical properties Water.
Steel-Reinforced Steel Bars, Structural Steel
Roofing Sheets, Corrugated galvanized Iron sheet, Galvalume sheets for roofing

MODULE 3: Modern Materials

Damp Proofing, Water Proofing, Thermal Insulation, Sound Insulation and Fire Protection materials,
Solid and Hollow Concrete Block, Autoclaved Aerated concrete (AAC) Blocks, Fly-ash Bricks, Inter-
locking Paver Blocks, Aluminium Composite Panels, Galvalume Sheets.

2nd part: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

MODULE 1: Fresh and hardened Concrete

Proportioning of concrete, Operations involved in concrete production, Workability-Measurement of
workability. Problem of segregation and bleeding and laitance.
Strength of Concrete: Compressive strength and factors affecting it, Testing of hardened concrete-
cube and cylindrical sample, Platen effect, flexure test, Stress-strain relation and modulus of elasticity,
Shrinkage, Creep of concrete and its effect.
Durability of Concrete: Corrosion of reinforcing bars, sulphate attack, frost action, deterioration by
fire, concrete in seawater, acid attack, and carbonation.

MODULE 2: Concrete Mix Design

Principle and methods, Statistical Quality control. Concrete Rheology, Maturity concept, IS method
for concrete Mix Design.

MODULE 3: Special concretes and modern materials

Admixtures- Action of admixtures, Types, Advantages
Special concrete as Lightweight concrete. High Density Concrete, Sulphur impregnated concrete,
Polymer concrete, Lime concrete, High strength concrete, Fibre Reinforced Concrete.

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MODULE 4: Non-destructive testing
Destructive vs. Non-Destructive testing, Methods & Principles of NDT. Rebound hammer, UPV, core-
cutting

Text / Reference Books:

1. “Engineering Materials”, Rangawalla. S.C Chartar Publishing House

2. “Building Materials”, Varghese, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3. “Alternative Building Materials and Technologies” by Jagadish, Reddy and Rao, New Age
International (P) ltd.
4. Rai Mohan and Jai Singh M.P. “Advances in Building Materials and Construction-CBRI
Roorkee”.
5. “Civil Engineering Materials” “Technical Teachers” Training Institute Chandigarh, Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Spence RJS and Cook DJ- ‘Building Materials in Developing Countries’ John Wiley and Sons.
7. Shetty M.S. “Concrete Technology, Theory and Practices”. S. Chand & Company Ltd., New
Delhi.
8. Neville A.M., Properties of Concrete, Pitman Publishing Company.
9. Gambhir M.L. “Concrete Technology”- Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi.
10. Gambhir M.L. “Concrete Manual”- Dhanpal Rai & Sons, Delhi.

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
MC181406 Environmental Science 2-0-0 0

MODULE 1: Environment and Ecology

i. Introduction
ii. Environment and Ecology
iii. Objectives of ecological study
iv. Aspects of Ecology
a) Autecology
b) Synecology
v. Ecosystem
a) Structural and functional attributes of an ecosystem
b) Food chain and food web
c) Energy flow
d) Biogeochemical cycles
MODULE 2: Land: Use and Abuse
i. Land use: Impact of land – use on environmental quality
ii. Land degradation
iii. Control of land degradation
iv. Waste land
v. Wet lands
MODULE 3: Water Pollution
a) Introduction
b) Water quality standards
c) Water pollution
d) Control of water pollution
e) Water pollution legislations
f) Water quality management in Rivers

MODULE 4: Air Pollution

i. Introduction
a) Air pollution system
b) Air pollutants
ii. Air pollution laws
iii. Control of air pollution
a) Source correction method
b) Pollution control equipment
c)
MODULE 5: Noise Pollution

i. Introduction
ii. Sources of noise pollution
iii. Effects of noise
a) Physical effects
b) Physiological effects

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 c) Psychological effects
iv. controls of Noise pollution

Text / Reference Books:

1. Environmental engineering and management by Dr Suresh Dhameja
2. Environmental studies by Dr B.S. Chauhan
3. Environmental science and engineering by Henry and Hence
4. Environmental studies for undergraduate course by Dr Susmitha Baskar
5. Chemistry for environmental engineering and science by Clair Sawyer

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
Hydraulics and Hydraulics Machines
CE181411 0-0-2 1
Lab

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Verification of Bernoulli’s theorem

2. Determination of metacentric height of a floating body
3. Determination of water surface profile for a free vortex flow
4. Determination of water surface profile for a forced vortex flow
5. Determination of Coefficient of discharge for a Venturimeter
6. Determination of coefficient of discharge for an orificemeter
7. Calibration of a rectangular notch
8. Determination of friction factor for a pipe flow.
9. Study of performance characteristics of a centrifugal pump.
10. Study of performance characteristics of a Pelton wheel turbine.

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181413 Engineering Survey Lab 0-0-4 2

Practical 1: Horizontal and vertical angle measurement

To measure horizontal angle with the method of repetition and vertical angle with Theodolite and
determine the height of an object with Trigonometric levelling.

Practical 2: Traversing and map preparation

To carry out closed traversing with Theodolite, prepare map of the area along with contour map using
concepts of Gale’s Traverse Table.

Practical 3: Curve setting: Simple circular curve

To set a simple circular curve between two given straight roads by Rankine’s method.

Practical 4: Curve setting: Combined curve

To set a combined curve (Simple circular and Transition curve) between two given straight roads.

Practical 5: Open traversing with total station

To carry out open traversing with Total Station.

Practical 6: GPS survey

To carry out a GPS survey.

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181414 Engineering Geology Lab 0-0-2 1

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Identification of hand specimen of rocks and minerals with the help of their physical properties
2. Problems of dip and strike
3. Geological maps and sections
4. Completion of outcrops
5. Borehole correlation problems

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 Course Code Course Title Hours per week Credit
L-T-P C
CE181415 Construction Materials and Concrete
0-0-2 1
Technology Lab

Laboratory work:

1. Testing of cement.
Standard consistency, setting time (initial and final), fineness, soundness and compressive
strength test (3 days, 7 days and 28 days).
2. Testing of Aggregates.
(a) Fine aggregate.
Sieve analysis for zoning and fineness modulus (FM), Bulking of sand, Absorption and
moisture content, specific gravity.
(b) Coarse aggregate.
Sieve analysis for grading, absorption and moisture content, specific gravity flakiness index,
Elongation index, Impact value, Crushing value and Abrasion value.
3. Compressive strength test of concrete, workability test of fresh concrete.
4. Concrete Mix design by IS method.

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