Construction Engineering Management

JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University)

M.E. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS - 2021
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
CURRICULAM AND SYLLABI FOR I TO IV SEMESTERS
SEMESTER I
COURSE CATEGO CONTACT

S.No COURSE TITLE L T P C
CODE RY PERIODS
THEORY
1 JMA5101 Statistical Methods for
Engineers FC 3 3 0 0 3
2 JCN5101 Modern Construction Materials PC 3 3 0 0 3
3 JCN5102 Project Formulation and
Appraisal PC 4 2 2 0 4
4 JCN5103 Construction Equipment and
Management PC 3 3 0 0 3
5 JCN5104 Sustainable Concrete Technology PC 3 3 0 0 3
6 Non Credit Mandatory Course 1 NCM 2 2 0 0 0
PRACTICALS
7 JCN5111 Advanced Construction
PC 4 0 0 4 2
Engineering Laboratory
8 JCN5121 Technical Seminar EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Total 24 16 2 6 19
SEMESTER II
COURSE CATEG CONTACT

CODE ORY PERIODS
THEORY
1 JCN5201 Computer applications in
construction engineering and PC 4 2 2 0 4
planning
2 JCN5202 Construction Planning,
Scheduling and Control PC 3 3 0 0 3
3 JCN5203 Contract Laws and
PC 3 3 0 0 3
Regulations
4 Professional Elective 1 PE 3 3 0 0 3
6 Non Credit Mandatory Course 2 NCM 2 2 0 0 0
PRACTICALS
7 JCN5211 Advanced Computing Techniques
PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
8 JCN5231 Practical Training 1 EEC 0 0 0 0 2
Total 22 16 2 4 20
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SEMESTER III
COURSE CATEG CONTACT

CODE ORY PERIODS
THEORY
3 Open Elective 1 OE 3 3 0 0 3
4 JRM5301 Research Methodology and IPR EEC 2 2 0 0 2
PRACTICALS
5 JCN5331 Practical Training 2 EEC 0 0 0 0 2
6 JCN5361 Project Work – Phase 1 EEC 12 0 0 12 6
Total 23 11 0 12 19
SEMESTER IV
Course Contact
S. No Course Title Category L T P C
Code Periods
PRACTICALS
1 JCN5461 Project Work – Phase 2 EEC 24 0 0 24 12
Total 24 0 0 24 12
TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR AWARD OF THE DEGREE: 70
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – 1
SEMESTER II
COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
1 JCN5001 Advanced Construction
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Techniques
2 JCN5002 Construction Project
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
3 JCN5003 Sustainable Construction PE 3 3 0 0 3
4 JCN5004 Shoring, Scaffolding and
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Formwork
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SEMESTER II
COURSE CONTACT
CODE PERIODS
1 JCN5005 Economics and Finance PE
Management in 3 3 0 0 3
Construction
2 JCN5006 Human Resources Management PE
3 3 0 0 3
in Construction
3 JCN5007 Project Safety Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
4 JCN5008 Quantitative Techniques PE
3 3 0 0 3
in Management
SEMESTER III
COURSE CONTACT
CODE PERIODS
1 JCN5009 Quality Control and Assurance
PE 3 3 0 0 3
in Construction
2 JCN5010 Resource Management and
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Control in Construction
3 JCN5011 Management Information
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Systems
4 JCN5012 System Integration in
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Construction
SEMESTER III
COURSE CONTACT
CODE PERIODS
1 JCN5013 Organizational Behaviour PE 3 3 0 0 3
2 JCN5014 Lean Construction Concepts, PE 3
Tools and Practices 3 0 0 3
3 JCN5015 Environmental Impact
Assessment for Construction PE 3 3 0 0 3
Engineers
4 JCN5016 Supply Chain Management and
PE 3 3 0 0 3
Logistics in Construction
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NON CREDIT MANDATORY COURSE (SEMESTER I & II)
Course Contact
S.No Course Title Category L T P C
Code Periods
English for Research Paper
1 JNC5001 NCM 2 2 0 0 0
Writing
2 JNC5002 Disaster Management NCM 2 2 0 0 0
3 Sanskrit for Technical

JNC5003 NCM 2 2 0 0 0
Knowledge
4 JNC5004 Value Education NCM 2 2 0 0 0
5 JNC5005 Constitution of India NCM 2 2 0 0 0
6 JNC5006 Pedagogy Studies NCM 2 2 0 0 0
7 JNC5007 Stress Management by Yoga NCM 2 2 0 0 0
Personality Management
8 JNC5008 through Life Enlightenment NCM 2 2 0 0 0
Skills
9 JNC5009 Unnat Bharat Abhiyan NCM 2 2 0 0 0
LIST OF OPEN ELECTIVES

COURSE CONTACT
CODE PERIODS
1 JCN9001 Industrial Safety OE 3 3 0 0 3
2 JCN9002 Cost Management of
OE 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering Projects
3 JCN9003 Waste to Energy OE 3 3 0 0 3
4 JCN9004 Composite Materials OE 3 3 0 0 3
5 JCN9005 Engineering Project
OE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
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L T P C
JMA5101 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To develop the ability to apply the concepts of Estimation Theory and Correlation & Regression
in problems.
 To familiarize the students in Statistical Quality Control.
 To make understand methods available in Design of Experiments for practical problem solving.
 To enable students to understand Multivariate Analysis and its applications.
UNIT I ESTIMATION THEORY 9

Estimators: Unbiasedness, Consistency, Efficiency and Sufficiency – Maximum Likelihood
Estimation – Method of moments.
UNIT II CORRELATION AND REGRESSION 9 Multiple

and Partial Correlation – Method of Least Squares – Plane of Regression – Properties of
Residuals – Coefficient of multiple correlation – Coefficient of partial correlation – Multiple
correlation with total and partial correlations – Regression and Partial correlations in terms of
lower order coefficient
UNIT III STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 9

Control charts for measurements (X and R charts) – Control charts for attributes (p, c and np
charts) – Tolerance limits - Acceptance sampling
UNIT IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 9 Analysis of

variance – One-way, two-way and three-way classifications – Completely Randomized Design –
Randomized Block Design – Latin Square Design
UNIT V MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS 9 Random

vectors and Matrices – Mean vectors and Covariance matrices – Multivariate Normal density and
its properties – Principal components: Population principal components – Principal components
from standardized variables
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able
 To use theory of estimation in practical applications and problem solving
 To find correlation values between variables and use regression analysis for predicting
values of variables
 To use statistical methods in the monitoring and maintaining of the quality of products and
services
 To compare and contrast various design of experiments methods and use them in problems
 To use multivariate analysis and Principal Component Analysis in problems
REFERENCES:
1. Gupta.S.C., and Kapoor, V.K., “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand and Sons,
Eleventh Edition, 2002
2. J.E. Freund, Mathematical Statistics”, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2001.
3. Jay L.Devore, “Probability and statistics for Engineering and the Sciences”, 5th Edition, Thomson
and Duxbury, Singapore, 2002
4. Murray.R. Spiegel and Larry J.Stephens, “Schaum’s outline - Statistics”, Third Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2000
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5. R.A.Johnson and C.B.Gupta, “Miller & Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers”, Pearson
Education, Asia, 7th Edition, 2007
6. Richard A.Johnson and Dean W.Wichern, “Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis”, Pearson
Education, Asia, 6th Edition, 2007
Web References:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111/105/111105043/
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JCN5101 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the various stages of a project, project life cycle and the role of project managers.
 To learn the strategic planning and organization of project participants.
 To gain knowledge on project design and construction process.
 To study the utilization of labour, materials & equipments and also cost estimation.
 To learn the thrust areas of construction project management.
UNIT I THE OWNERS' PERSPECTIVE 9

Introduction - Project Life Cycle - Types of Construction - Selection of Professional Services -
Construction Contractors - Financing of Constructed Facilities - Legal and Regulatory
Requirements - Changing Environment of the Construction Industry - Role of Project Managers.
UNIT II ORGANIZING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9

Project Management – Modern trends - Strategic Planning - Effects of Project Risks on
Organization - Organization of Project Participants -Traditional Designer-Constructor Sequence -
Professional Construction Management - Owner-Builder Operation - Turnkey Operation -
Leadership and Motivation for the Project Team.
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UNIT III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS 9
Design and Construction as an Integrated System - Innovation and Technological Feasibility -
Innovation and Economic Feasibility - Design Methodology - Functional Design - Construction
Site Environment.
UNIT IV LABOUR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENTS AND COST ESTIMATION 9

Labour Productivity – Labour Relations in Construction - Problems in Collective Bargaining -
Material Procurement and Delivery - Inventory Control - Construction Equipments - Choice of
Equipments and Standard Production Rates – Type of Construction Cost Estimates - Effects of
Scale on Construction Cost - Unit Cost Method of Estimation - Methods for Allocation of Joint
Costs - Historical Cost Data - Estimate Based on Engineer's List of Quantities - Estimation of
Operating Costs.
UNIT V THRUST AREAS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9

Strengths, Weaknesses, opportunities, threats analysis (SWOT) - S. W. O. T. matrix utility of S.
W. O. T. matrix on strategic planning and management - Supply Chain Management (SCM) -
Management strategy for implementing SCM in construction organizations and on construction
projects - Concepts of critical chain in construction projects based on the theory of constraints -
Earned Value Analysis.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the students will be able to;
 Identify the various stages of the project and analyze the obligatory services.
 Apply the professional skills acquired in managing a construction project.
 Develop the ability towards Innovation, Technology and Economic feasibility.
 Cultivate an idea on effective resource utilization and identify factors affecting job
productivity.
 Apply the supply chain management strategy in construction project.
REFERENCES:
1. Prasanna Chandra “Project Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation and review” ,Tata
McgrawHill, 8th Edition, 2017.
2. Choudhury S, “Project Management”, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2017.
3. Chitkara, K.K. “Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control”,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2014.
4. Frederick E. Gould, “Construction Project Management”, Wentworth Institute of
Technology, Vary E. Joyce, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,4th Edition, 2013.
5. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, “Project Management for Construction –
Fundamental Concepts for Owners”, Engineers, Architects and Builders, Prentice Hall,
Pittsburgh, 2nd edition, 2000.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/construction-project-management
2. https://www.udemy.com/course/mastering-construction-project-management
3. https://www.udemy.com/course/the-project-management-course-beginner-to-project-manager/
4. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_ce44/preview
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L T P C
JCN5102 PROJECT FORMULATION AND APPRAISAL
3 1 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the various elements of project formulation.
 To study the costing techniques of construction projects.
 To gain knowledge on the project appraisal techniques and its applications.
 To learn various methods of project financing.
 To acquire knowledge on the private sector participation.
UNIT I PROJECT FORMULATION 12

Project – Concepts – Project Initiation -Capital investments - Capital budgeting -Generation and
Screening of Project Ideas - Project identification – Preliminary Analysis, Market, Technical,
Financial, Economic and Ecological - Pre- Feasibility Report and its Clearance, Project Estimates
and Techno-Economic Feasibility Report, Detailed Project Report – Market and Demand analysis -
Different Project Clearances required.
UNIT II PROJECT COSTING 12

Project Cash Flows – Time Value of Money–Time lines and notations - Cost of Capital- Future
value of single amount - Present value of single amount - Future value of an annuity - Present
value of an annuity-Simple interest-Compound interest - Project cash Flows.
UNIT III PROJECT APPRAISAL 12

Discounting criteria- NPV – BCR – IRR – Non-Discounting criteria - ARR – Urgency –-Pay Back
Period – Assessment of Various Methods – Investment analysis in practice - Indian Practice of
Investment Appraisal – International Practice of Appraisal – Analysis of Risk – Different Methods
– Selection of a Project and Risk Analysis in Practice.
UNIT IV PROJECT FINANCING 12

Project Financing – Means of Finance – Equity and Debt - Financial Institutions – Methods of risk
analysis - Special Schemes – Key Financial Indicators – Ratios
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UNIT V PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION 12
Private sector participation in Infrastructure Development Projects - BOT, BOLT, BOOT - Design
Build operate transfer (DBOT) -Technology Transfer and Foreign Collaboration - Scope of
Technology Transfer - Case Study of Infrastructure Development Projects.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Perform Formulations of Projects.
 Analyze Project Costing.
 Evaluate Project Appraisal.
 Describe the project financing and methods of risk analysis.
 Perform Private Sector Participation & Implementation.
REFERENCES:
1. Barcus, S.W. and Wilkinson.J.W., “Hand Book of Management Consulting Services”,
McGraw Hill, New York, 1986.
2. Joy P.K., “Total Project Management - The Indian Context”, New Delhi, Macmillan India
Ltd., 1992
3. Prasanna Chandra, “ Projects – Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation
Review”,McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi. 2006.
4. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Manual for the
Preparationof Industrial Feasibility Studies, (IDBI Reproduction) Bombay, 1987.
5. Raina V.K, “Construction Management Practice – The inside Story”, Tata McGraw
HillPublishing Limited, 2005
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
4. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/urban-studies-and-planning/11-484-project-appraisal-in-
developing-countries-spring-2005/index.htm
5. http://cwc.gov.in/project-appraisal
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JCN5103 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, SCHEDULING L T P C
AND CONTROL 3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on estimating the activity in the construction.
 To learn the networking of activities using different methods.
 To cost controlling and monitoring needs for the construction project.
 To gain knowledge on different types of safety precautions and quality control tool.
 To acquire basic knowledge on collecting data and organizing.
UNIT I CONSTRUCTION PLANNING 9

Basic Concepts in the Development of Construction Plans – Choice of Technology and
Construction Method – Defining Work Tasks – Defining Precedence Relationships among
Activities – Cost and Benefit of Planning - Defining Work Tasks -Defining Precedence
relationships among activities - Estimating Activity Durations – Estimating Resource
Requirements for Work Activities – CodingSystems.
UNIT II SCHEDULING PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES 9

Relevance of construction schedules-Bar charts- Construction Schedules – Program Evaluation
and Review Techniques - Critical Path Method – Scheduling Calculations – Float – Presenting
Project Schedules – Scheduling for Activity-on-Node and with Leads, Lags, and Windows –
Scheduling with Resource Constraints and Precedence’s– Use of Advanced Scheduling
Techniques – Scheduling with Uncertain Durations – Crashing and Time/Cost Trade-offs –
Improving the Scheduling Process – Introduction to application software.
UNIT III COST CONTROL, MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING 9

The Cost Control Problem – The Project Budget – Forecasting for Activity Cost Control –
Financial Accounting Systems and Cost Accounts – Control of Project Cash Flows - schedule
variance, cost variance, scheduled performance index, cost performance index methods of
determining earned value –Schedule Control – Schedule and Budget Updates – Relating Cost
and Schedule Information.
UNIT IV QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION 9

Quality and Safety Concerns in Construction – Organizing for Quality and Safety – Work and
Material Specifications – Total Quality Control – Quality Control by Statistical Methods –
Statistical Quality Control with Sampling by Attributes – Statistical Quality Control with Sampling
by Variables
– Safety.
UNIT V ORGANIZATION AND USE OF PROJECT INFORMATION 9
Types of Project Information – Accuracy and Use of Information – Computerized Organization and
Use of Information – Organizing Information in Databases – Relational Model of Databases –
Other Conceptual Models of Databases – Centralized Database Management Systems –
Databases and Applications Programs – Information Transfer and Flow.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Identify and estimate the activity in the construction
 Plan the networking of activities using critical path method
 Evaluate the project budget required for the particular construction project.
 Recognize the various quality control tool required in the construction industry
 Explain the different databases that can be maintained in a construction industry using
computers
REFERENCES:
1. Albert Lester, “ Project Management, Planning and Control”, 7th Edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, USA , 2017.
2. Chitkara K K., “Construction project management, planning, scheduling and control”
,McGrawHill (INDIA) publishers, New Delhi, third edition 2014.
3. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, “Project Management for Construction –
Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders”, Prentice Hall,
Pittsburgh, 2000.
4. Calin M. Popescu, Chotchai Charoenngam, “ Project Planning, Scheduling and Control
inConstruction: An Encyclopaedia of terms and Applications”, Wiley, New York, 1995.
5. Halpin, D. W., “Financial and Cost Concepts for Construction Management”, John Wiley
&Sons, New York, 1985.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://www.chitkara.edu.in/
2. https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Home.aspx
3. https://www.coursera.org/
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JCN5104 SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To study the properties of concrete.
 To acquire knowledge on behavior of concrete.
 To disseminate knowledge on permeability and durability of concrete.
 To gain knowledge on Non – destructive testing.
 To impart knowledge on sustainable construction
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO CONCRETE 9
Introduction to concrete – Mineral and chemical admixtures – Structure of hydrated cement paste –
Transition zone in concrete - Design of concrete mix proportions by ACI and IS 10262:2009
method – Rheological behaviour of fresh concrete - Properties of hardened concrete and their
significance.
UNIT II BEHAVIOUR OF CONCRETE 9

Strength-Porosity relationship – Failure modes in concrete – Behaviour of concrete under various stress
states – Elastic behaviour in concrete – Mechanism and behavior of Creep and shrinkage -Plastic
shrinkage -Drying shrinkage - thermal properties of concrete.
UNIT III PERMEABILITY AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE 9

Classification of causes of concrete deterioration - Introduction to Durability – Performance based
specifications for durable concrete – Durability issues on concrete – Porosity and Permeability of
concrete –Design for Durability - Chloride penetration – Acid attack - Sulfate attack – Alkali-
aggregate reaction – Concrete in sea water –Corrosion of embedded steel in concrete – Case study.
UNIT IV NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 9

Non-Destructive testing: Rebound hammer – Windsor probe – Ultrasonic pulse velocity – Acoustic
emission – Pulse-echo method – Initial surface absorption – Radar technique – Infrared
Thermography – Quantab test – Portable crack measuring microscope – Cover meter –Resistivity
of concrete – Semi-destructive testing.
UNIT V CONCRETE SUSTAINABILITY 9

Global environmental impact in construction industry – Role of concrete in climate change –
Sustainability in concrete – Environmental aspect – Social and Economic Aspect – Evaluation
system of sustainability - Tools – Technologies for concrete sustainability – case study – Future
Perspectives in concrete technology.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Describe the properties of concrete properties and mix design.
 Explain the behavior of concrete.
 Design the concrete for durability and permeability issues.
 Discuss the various non - destructive test.
 Apply the practices and techniques for concrete sustainability.
REFERENCES:
1. Job Thomas., “Concrete Technology”, Cencage learning India Private Ltd, New Delhi,
2015.
2. Noguchi, T., Sakai, K. “The Sustainable Use of Concrete”. United States: CRC Press,2012.
3. Gupta.B.L., Amit Gupta, “Concrete Technology, Jain Book Agency, 2010.
4. Santhakumar,A.R “Concrete Technology” Oxford University Press, 2006.
5. Gambhir.M.L., “Concrete Technology”, McGraw Hill Education, 2006.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
4. https://www.nbmcw.com/product-solutions/concrete-chemicals-waterproofing-
repairs/concrete-articles/sustainable-concrete-an-inevitable-need-for-present-future.html
5. https://cpwd.gov.in/Publication/Guideleines_Sustainable_Habitat.pdf
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JCN5111 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING L T P C
LABORATORY 0 0 4 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the mix design using IS and ACI codal provisions.
 To impart knowledge on self-compacting concrete and study the its flow characteristics.
 To learn the material selection through material testing.
 To test the concrete in a non-destructive manner using UPV, Rebound hammer and core
test.
 To learn the permeability characteristics of concrete.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Mix design of concrete as per ACI & BIS methods for high performance concrete.
2. Flow Characteristics of Self Compacting concrete.
3. Effect of minerals and chemical admixtures in concrete at fresh state with relevance to
workability and strength.
4. Effect of minerals and chemical admixtures in concrete at hardened state with relevance
to workability and strength.
5. Durability test in concrete.
6. NDT on hardened concrete - UPV, Rebound hammer and core test.
7. Permeability tests on hardened concrete – Demonstration
TOTAL :60
PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Design the concrete mix proportion using BIS and ACI codal provisions.
 Prepare the self-compacting concrete and study the flow characteristics of SCC
 Identify the proper portion of mineral and chemical admixture for concrete.
 Test the concrete in a non-destructive manner using rebound hammer.
 Identify the permeability characteristics of concrete.
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JCN5121 TECHNICAL SEMINAR
0 0 2 1
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To work on a specific technical topic in Construction Engineering and Management in order
to acquire the skills of oral presentation and to acquire technical writing abilities for
seminars and conferences.
SYLLABUS: The students will work for two hours per week guided by a group of staff members.
They will be asked to talk on any topic of their choice related to construction engineering and
management and to engage in dialogue with the audience. A brief copy of their talk also should be
submitted. Similarly, the students will have to present a seminar of not less than fifteen minutes
and not more than thirty minutes on the technical topic. They will also answer the queries on the
topic. The students as audience also should interact. Evaluation will be based on the technical
presentation and the report and also on the interaction during the seminar.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the students will be able to be able to acquire the skills of oral presentation and
to acquire technical writing abilities for seminars and conferences.
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JCN9001 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY LT PC

3003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn basics of industrial safety.
 To study the fundamentals of maintenance engineering.
 To explain wear and corrosion.
 To learn the various fault tracing causes.
 To study the periodic maintenance and preventive measures.
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 9
Accident, causes, types, results and control, mechanical and electrical hazards, types, causes and
preventive steps/procedure, describe salient points of factories act 1948 for health and safety,
wash rooms, drinking water layouts, light, cleanliness, fire, guarding, pressure vessels - Safety
color codes. Fire prevention and firefighting, equipment and methods.
UNIT II FUNDAMENTALS OF MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING 9

Definition and aim of maintenance engineering, Primary and secondary functions and
responsibility of maintenance department, Types of maintenance, Types and applications of tools
used for maintenance, Maintenance cost & its relation with replacement economy, Service life of
equipment.
UNIT III WEAR AND CORROSION AND THEIR PREVENTION 9

Wear- types, causes, effects, wear reduction methods, lubricants-types and applications,
Lubrication methods, general sketch, working and applications, i. Screw down grease cup, ii.
Pressure grease gun, iii. Splash lubrication, iv. Gravity lubrication, v. Wick feed lubrication vi. Side
feed lubrication, vii. Ring lubrication, Definition, principle and factors affecting the corrosion.
Types of corrosion, corrosion prevention methods – Case Studies.
UNIT IV FAULT TRACING 9

Fault tracing-concept and importance, decision tree concept, need and applications, sequence of
fault-finding activities - decision tree - draw decision tree for problems in machine tools, hydraulic,
pneumatic, automotive, thermal and electrical equipment’s like any one machine tool, Pump Air
compressor, Internal combustion engine, Boiler, Electrical motors - Types of faults in machine
tools and their general causes.
UNIT V PERIODIC AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 9

Periodic inspection-concept and need, degreasing, cleaning and repairing schemes, overhauling of
mechanical components, overhauling of electrical motor, common troubles and remedies of electric
motor, repair complexities and its use, definition, need, steps and advantages of preventive
maintenance. Steps/procedure for periodic and preventive maintenance of: I. Machine tools, ii.
Pumps, iii. Air compressors, iv. Diesel generating (DG) sets, Program and schedule of preventive
maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, advantages of preventive maintenance. Repair
cycle concept and importance -Case Studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
 Explain the causes, types of hazards and fire protection methods.
 Describe types, applications of tools and method of maintenance.
 Explain the causes, effects and prevention methods of corrosion.
 Illustrate fault tracing concept and their importance.
 Apply the preventive and periodic maintenance of the machines and equipments in
construction field.
REFERENCES:
1. Audels, “Pump-hydraulic Compressors”, Mcgrew Hill Publication, 1978.
2. Garg H P “Maintenance Engineering”, S. Chand and Company,1987.
3. Higgins & Morrow , “Maintenance Engineering Handbook” ,Eighth Edition,2008.
4. Deshmukh L M “Industrial Safety Management” McGraw-Hill Education LLC., 2005.
5. Maiti, J, and Ray, Pradip Kumar “Industrial Safety Management: 21st Century Perspectives of
Asia”, Springer Singapore, 2017.
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WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemical-engineering/10-805j-technology-law-and-the-working-
environment-spring-2006/
4. https://labour.gov.in/industrial-safety-health
5. https://dish.tn.gov.in/
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JCN9002 COST MANAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECTS LT PC

30 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the costing concepts and their role in decision making.
 To study the project management concepts and their various aspects in selection.
 To acquire knowledge on costing concepts with project execution.
 To grasp knowledge of costing techniques in service sector and various budgetary control
techniques.
 To learn the various quantitative techniques in cost management.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO COSTING CONCEPTS 9

Objectives of a Costing System; Cost concepts in decision-making; Relevant cost, Differential
cost, Incremental cost and Opportunity cost; Creation of a Database for operational control.
UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9
Project: meaning, Different types, why to manage, cost overruns centres, various stages of project
execution: conception to commissioning. Project execution as conglomeration of technical and
nontechnical activities, Detailed Engineering activities, Pre project execution main clearances and
documents, Project team: Role of each member, Importance Project site: Data required with
significance, Project contracts.
UNIT III PROJECT EXECUTION AND COSTING CONCEPTS 9
Project execution Project cost control, Bar charts and Network diagram, Project commissioning:
mechanical and process, Cost Behavior and Profit Planning Marginal Costing; Distinction between
Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing; Break-even Analysis, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis,
Various decision-making problems, Pricing strategies: Pareto Analysis, Target costing, Life Cycle
Costing – Case Studies.
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UNIT IV COSTING OF SERVICE SECTOR AND BUDGETERY CONTROL 9
Just-in-time approach, Material Requirement Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Activity-
Based Cost Management, Bench Marking; Balanced Score Card and Value-Chain Analysis,
Budgetary Control: Flexible Budgets; Performance budgets; Zero-based budgets - Case Studies.
UNIT V QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR COST MANAGEMENT 9

Linear Programming, PERT/CPM, Transportation problems, Assignment problems, Learning
Curve Theory- Case Studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Describe the costing concepts and their role in decision making.
 Explain the project management concepts and their various aspects in selection.
 Interpret costing concepts with project execution.
 Gain knowledge on costing techniques in service sector and various budgetary control
techniques.
 State the various techniques in quantitative techniques in cost management.
REFERENCES:
1. Ashish K. Bhattacharya, “Principles & Practices of Cost Accounting” Wheeler publisher, 1991
2. Charles T. Horngren and George Foster, “Advanced Management Accounting”, 1988
3. Charles T. Horngren et al Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2011
4. Robert S Kaplan Anthony A. Alkinson, Management & Cost Accounting, 2003
5. Vohra N.D., Quantitative Techniques in Management, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co. Ltd, 2007
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
5. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/civil-and-environmental-engineering/1-040-project-management-
spring-2009/
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JCN9003 WASTE TO ENERGY L T PC
3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To study the various types of wastes from which energy can be generated.
 To gain knowledge on biomass pyrolysis process and its applications.
 To grasp knowledge on various types of biomass gasifiers and their operations.
 To learn about the biomass combustors and its applications on generating energy.
 To study the principles of bio-energy systems and their features.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO EXTRACTION OF ENERGY FROM WASTE 9

Classification of waste as fuel – Agro based, Forest residue, Industrial waste - MSW –
Conversiondevices – Incinerators, gasifiers, digestors.
UNIT II BIOMASS PYROLYSIS 9
Pyrolysis – Types, slow fast – Manufacture of charcoal – Methods - Yields and
application – Manufacture of pyrolytic oils and gases, yields and applications.
UNIT III BIOMASS GASIFICATION 9

Gasifiers – Fixed bed system – Downdraft and updraft gasifiers – Fluidized bed gasifiers –
Design, construction and operation – Gasifier burner arrangement for thermal heating –
Gasifier engine arrangement and electrical power – Equilibrium and kinetic consideration in
gasifier operation.
UNIT IV BIOMASS COMBUSTION 9
Biomass stoves – Improved chullahs, types, some exotic designs, Fixed bed combustors, Types,
inclined grate combustors, Fluidized bed combustors, Design, construction and operation -
Operation of all the above biomass combustors.
UNIT V BIO ENERGY 9

Properties of biogas (Calorific value and composition), Biogas plant technology and status - Bio
energy system - Design and constructional features - Biomass resources and their classification -
Biomass conversion processes - Thermo chemical conversion - Direct combustion - biomass
gasification - pyrolysis and liquefaction - biochemical conversion - anaerobic digestion - Types of
biogas Plants – Applications - Alcohol production from biomass - Bio diesel production -Urban
waste to energy conversion - Biomass energy programme in India- Case Studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Explain the various types of wastes from which energy can be generated.
 Demonstrate the process and application of biomass pyrolysis.
 Develop knowledge on various types of biomass gasifiers and their operations.
 Design the biomass combustors in generating energy.
 Describe the principles of bio-energy systems and their features.
REFERENCES:
1. Biogas Technology –“A Practical Hand Book - Khandelwal, K. C. and Mahdi, S. S., Vol. I
&II, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 1983.
2. Biomass Conversion and Technology, C. Y. WereKo-Brobby and E. B. Hagan, John Wiley
& Sons, 1996.
3. Food, Feed and Fuel from Biomass, Challal, D. S., IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1991.
4. Non Conventional Energy, Desai, Ashok V., Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1990.
5. Screve, Francois, and Rogoff, Marc J.. “Waste-to-Energy: Technologies and Project
Implementation”, Elsevier Science, 2011.
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WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass/waste-to-energy-in-depth.php
2. https://mnre.gov.in/waste-to-energy/current-status
3. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear-engineering/22-081j-introduction-to-sustainable-energy-fall-
2010/
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JCN9004 COMPOSITE MATERIALS L T PC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the characteristics of composite materials and effect of reinforcement.
 To study the various reinforcements used in composite materials.
 To gain knowledge on the manufacturing process of metal matrix composites.
 To understand the manufacturing processes of polymer matrix composites.
 To grasp knowledge on the strength of composite materials.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS 9
Definition – Classification and characteristics of Composite materials - Advantages and application
of composites - Functional requirements of reinforcement and matrix - Effect of
reinforcement (size, shape, distribution, volume fraction) on overall composite performance.
UNIT II REINFORCEMENTS 9
Preparation-layup, curing, properties and applications of glass fibers, carbon fibers, Kevlar fibers
and Boron fibers - Properties and applications of whiskers, particle reinforcements - Mechanical
Behavior of composites: Rule of mixtures, Inverse rule of mixtures - Isostrain and Isostress
conditions.
UNIT III MANUFACTURING OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES 9

Casting – Solid State diffusion technique - Cladding – Hot isostatic pressing - Properties and
applications. Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites: Liquid Metal Infiltration – Liquid
phase sintering. Manufacturing of Carbon – Carbon composites: Knitting, Braiding, Weaving -
Properties and applications.
UNIT IV MANUFACTURING OF POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES 9

Preparation of Moulding compounds and prepregs – hand layup method – Autoclave method –
Filament winding method – Compression moulding – Reaction injection moulding - Properties and
applications.
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UNIT V STRENGTH 9
Laminar Failure Criteria-strength ratio, maximum stress criteria, maximum strain criteria,
interacting failure criteria, hygrothermal failure. Laminate first play failure-insight strength;
Laminate strength-ply discount truncated maximum strain criterion; strength design using caplet
plots; stress concentrations.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Demonstrate the characteristics of composite materials and effect of reinforcement in composite
materials.
 Summarize the various reinforcements used in composite materials.
 Illustrate the manufacturing processes of metal matrix composites.
 Describe the manufacturing processes of polymer matrix composites.
 Analyze the strength of composite materials.
REFERENCES:
1. Cahn R.W. “ Material Science and Technology” Vol 13, Wiley VCH, ,1993.
2. Callister, W.D Jr., Adapted by Balasubramaniam R, Materials Science and Engineering, An
introduction, John Wiley & Sons, NY, Indian edition, 2007.
3. Chawla, Krishan K.. Composite Materials: Science and Engineering, Springer New
York, 2013.
4. Lubin.G, Hand Book of Composite Materials, 2013.
5. Matthews, F. L., and Rawlings, Rees D.. Composite Materials: Engineering and
Science. , CRC Press, 1999.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
5. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/materials-science-and-engineering/3-91-mechanical-behavior-
of-plastics-spring-2007/
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CN9005 ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT LT PC
3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the basics of Engineering projects, types and management.
 To study the various methods of project planning and various scheduling techniques.
 To gain knowledge on labour and material quality management.
 To study the safety concepts and requirements applied to construction projects.
 To acquire knowledge on management information system.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROJECTS 9

Projects: Definition and Background – Types of project - Need and importance of project
management - Project Organizations – Project communication and stakeholders management
– Project Integration Management.
UNIT II PLANNING OF PROJECTS 9
Integrated Master Plan (IMP) - Management process - Project Cost Management - Project
management process - Project Management Triangle - Project - planning, Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS) - Timeline - Principles, Requirements, Methods and Parameters effecting
Project planning Project scheduling & controlling - Bar chart and CPM.
UNIT III LABOUR AND MATERIAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 9
Labour Characteristics - Incentive & Motivation - Labour laws – Legislation Act - Wages
and Payment Act - Compensation Act. - Quality of materials Inspection & testing methods –
Objectives, Types and Relevant laboratory tests - Quality parameters in observation.
UNIT IV SAFETY MANAGEMENT 9
Preliminary knowledge regarding environmental related safety codes (BIS) - Fire Hazards &
its prevention - Chemical hazards and its prevention - Mechanical, Electrical & radiation
hazards - Control of Hazards – Case Studies - Occupational safety - Safety Equipment &
Campaign - Storage of Chemicals.
UNIT V MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 9
Basics and importance of MIS - Function, Purpose & needs and Characteristics - Physical
element - Classification – Steps in Implementation - Application to project management –
Case studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Define engineering projects and its type.
 Plan the networking of activites using PERT and CPM.
 Identify factors affecting job productivity and resource utilization effectively.
 Demonstrate the safety programmes and job site safety assessment.
 Conceptualize basic terms in management information system.
REFERENCES:
1. Chitkara, K.K. “Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control”,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2014.
2. Choudhury S, “Project Management”, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi,
2017.
3. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, “Project Management for Construction – Fundamental
Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders”, Prentice Hall, Pittsburgh, 2 nd
edition, 2000.
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4. Calin M. Popescu, Chotchai Charoenngam, “Project Planning, Scheduling and Control in
Construction: An Encyclopaedia of terms and Applications”, Wiley, New York, 1995.
& Sons, New York, 1985.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/civil-and-environmental-engineering/1-040-project-management-
spring-2009/
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JCN5201 COMPUTER APPLICATION IN L T P C

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND 3 1 0 4
PLANNING
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To acquire knowledge on software requirements in construction process.
 To learn the various optimization techniques.
 To gain knowledge on inventory models.
 To acquire knowledge on project planning and scheduling.
 To understand the various problems in construction field.
UNIT I SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 12

Overview of IT Applications in Construction – Construction process – Computerization in
Construction – Computer aided Cost Estimation – Developing application with database software.
BIM for construction engineering.
UNIT II OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES 12
Basic skills and techniques required producing construction drawings and specifications
conforming to current building codes - Linear, Dynamic and Integer Programming - Branch and
Bound Techniques – Application to Production Scheduling, Equipment Replacement, Material
Transportation and Work Assignment Problems – Software applications.
UNIT III INVENTORY MODELS 12
Deterministic: Economic order quantity (EOQ) model, EOQ with finite supply, EOQ with
backorders, EOQ with constraints, All-units quantity discounts model. and Probabilistic Inventory
Models - discrete and continuous demand - Software applications.
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UNIT IV SCHEDULING APPLICATION 12
Program Evaluation & Review Techniques and Critical Path Method – Advanced planning and
scheduling concepts – computer application - Project cost considerations, Project duration, and
updating and Resource allocation: Resource smoothening and leveling - Case studies.
UNIT V SEQUENCING AND SIMULATION 12
Sequencing and replacement model: Sequencing problem -Simulation - Enterprises – Introduction
to Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) systems – Interaction of simulation tool with ERP –
Simulation Analysis for ERP – Case Studies.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Develop an application with database software in construction engineering.
 Apply linear programing techniques in construction.
 Summarize the various types of inventory model.
 Apply the scheduling knowledge in engineering projects.
 Solve problems using simulation and ERP systems.
REFERENCES:
1. Tarek Hegazy, “Computer-Based Construction Project Management”, Pearson New
International Edition, 2013.
2. Billy E.Gillet., “Introduction to Operations Research – A Computer Oriented Algorithmic
Approach”, Mc Graw Hill, 2008.
3. Feigenbaum,L., “Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner” Prentice Hall
Inc.,2002.
4. Ming Sun and Rob Howard, “Understanding I.T. in Construction”, Spon Press, Taylor and
Francis Group, 2004.
5. Paulson, B.R., “Computer Applications in Construction”, Mc Graw Hill, 1995.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://dl.acm.org/doi/book/10.5555/541527
2. https://www.tdx.cat/bitstream/handle/10803/6160/03Nfm03de12.pdf?sequence=3&isAllow
ed=y
3. https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Computers_in_the_management_of_constructi
on
4. https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB5695.pdf
5. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/09593840310463005/full/html
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JCN5202 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND L T P C
MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the process of planning, selecting and managing construction equipment.
 To study the various types of equipments used for earthwork.
 To gain knowledge on other construction equipments and types of pumps used in
construction.
 To impart knowledge on asphalt and concrete plants.
 To learn the material handling conveyors and its applications in construction projects.
UNIT I CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS AND MANAGEMENT 9

Identification – Planning of equipment – Selection of Equipment - Equipment Management in
Projects - Maintenance Management – Equipment cost – Operating cost – Cost Control of
Equipment - Depreciation Analysis – Replacement of Equipment- Replacement Analysis - Safety
Management.
UNIT II EQUIPMENT FOR EARTHWORK 9

Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations - Earth Moving Operations - Types of Earth Work
Equipment - Tractors, Motor Graders, Scrapers, Front end Waders – Dozer, Excavators, Rippers,
Loaders, trucks and hauling equipment, Compacting Equipment, Finishing equipment.
UNIT III OTHER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 9

Equipment for Dredging, Trenching, Drag line and clamshells, Tunneling – Equipment for
Drilling and Blasting - Pile driving Equipment - Erection Equipment - Crane, Mobile crane -
Types of pumps used in Construction - Equipment for Dewatering and Grouting – Equipment for
Demolition – Telemetics – Integrated Grade Control System – Payload weighing -Drones .
UNIT IV ASPHALT AND CONCRETE PLANTS 9

Aggregate production- Different Crushers – Feeders - Screening Equipment - Handling
Equipment Batching and Mixing Equipment - Pumping Equipment - Transporters – Ready mix
concrete equipment, Concrete pouring equipment. Asphalt Plant, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt
compacting Equipment.
UNIT V MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT 9

Forklifts and related equipment - Portable Material Bins – Material Handling Conveyors Hoist –
Crane - Hauling– Material Handling Cranes- Industrial Trucks – Advanced handling
equipment.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Develop knowledge on planning of equipment and selection of equipment.
 Explain the fundamentals of earth work operations, earth moving operations and types
of earth work equipment.
 Apply special construction equipment in construction field.
 Describe the asphalt and concrete plants.
 Select the proper materials handling equipment.
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REFERENCES:
1. Peurifoy, R.L., Schexnayder, C. and AviadShapira., “Construction Planning, Equipment
andMethods”, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 2010.
2. Granberg G.,Popescu M “Construction Equipment and Management for Engineers
Estimators and Owners”, Taylor and Francis Publishers, New York, 2006.
3. Deodhar, S.V. “Construction Equipment and Job Planning”, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 2001.
4. Arora S.P. and Bindra S.P., “ Building Construction, Planning Techniques and Method
ofConstruction”, DhanpatRai and Sons, 2010.
5. Sharma S.C. “ Construction Equipment and Management”, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 2008.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
3. https://theconstructor.org/construction/heavy-construction-equipment-types/26305/
4. https://www.nbmcw.com/
5. https://cbri.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Good-Contruction-Practice-book-CBRI-2017.pdf
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L T P C
JCN5203 CONTRACT LAWS AND REGULATIONS
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To study the concepts related to construction contracts.
 To learn basic principles, Evaluation of Tender and various contractual problems.
 To study arbitration in the context of various construction aspects.
 To acquire knowledge on various legal requirements and its implications on construction
projects.
 To learn the labour regulations and other laws related to labour.
UNIT I CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 9

Indian Contracts Act – Elements of Contracts – Types of Contracts – Features –
Suitability – Design of Contract Documents – International Contract Document – Standard
Contract Document – Law of Torts.
UNIT II TENDERS 9
Prequalification – Bidding – Accepting – Evaluation of Tender from Technical, Contractual and
Commercial Points of View – Contract Formation and Interpretation –Earnest money deposit and
Security deposit - Termination of contract- Potential Contractual Problems – Tamilnadu
Transparency in Tenders Act.
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UNIT III ARBITRATION 9
Comparison of Actions and Laws – Agreements – Subject Matter – Violations – Appointment of
Arbitrators – Conditions of Arbitration – Powers and Duties of Arbitrator – Rules of Evidence –
Enforcement of Award – Costs- Causes and resolution of disputes, settlement of claims and extra
items, arbitration Indian Contract Act, Arbitration Act.
UNIT IV LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 9
Insurance and Bonding – Laws Governing Sale, Purchase and Use of Urban and Rural Land –
Land Revenue Codes – Tax Laws – Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise and Custom Duties and their
Influence on Construction Costs – Legal Requirements for Planning – Property Law – Agency
Law – Local Government Laws for Approval – Statutory Regulations.
UNIT V LABOUR REGULATIONS 9

Social Security – Welfare Legislation – Laws relating to Wages, Bonus and Industrial
Disputes, Labour Administration – Insurance and Safety Regulations – Workmen’s
Compensation Act – Indian Factory Act – Tamilnadu Factory Act – Child Labour Act - Other
Labour Laws.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Develop the construction contracts.
 Develop skills on tendering process.
 Explain the duties of the arbitrator.
 Demonstrate the legal requirements to be met in relation to land and construction.
 Identify and apply the provisions provided in the labour welfare schemes.
REFERENCES:
1. Gajaria G.T., “Laws Relating to Building and Engineering Contracts in India”, 2000.
2. Jimmie Hinze, “Construction Contracts”, McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2013.
3. Kwaku, A., Tenah, P.E. Jose M.Guevara, P.E., “Fundamentals of Construction
Management and Organisation”, Printice Hall, 1985.
4. Patil. B.S, “ Civil Engineering Contracts and Estimates”, Universities Press (India)
Private Limited, 4th Edition 2015.
5. Dharmendra Rautray, “Principles of Law of Arbitration in India”, Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. www.nptel.ac.in
2. https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/2187/1/A1872-9.pdf
3. https://iclg.com/practice-areas/construction-and-engineering-law-laws-and-regulations/india
4. http://etd.fcla.edu/UF/UFE0021581/hild_f.pdf
5. http://www.legalserviceindia.com/article/l12-A-Study-of-Contract-Labour-(Regulation-and-
Abolition)-Act,-1970.html
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JCN5211 ADVANCED COMPUTING TECHNIQUES L T P C

LABORATORY 0 0 4 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the bill of quantities in construction projects.
 To acquire knowledge on preparation and delivery of bid of an engineering construction
project.
 To plan the activities and schedule a construction project using MS PROJECT.
 To plan a construction project using PRIMAVERA.
 To study the simulation model for analysing the project risk.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Quantity takeoff and Preliminary Cost Estimation of Multistoried building
2. Detailed Cost Estimation, Material and labour requirement for multistoried building using
MS Excel
3. Valuation and Rent calculation of Building
4. Bill of quantities preparation and Comparative statement and completion report using MS
Excel
5. Preparation and delivery of the bid or proposal of an engineering construction project.
6. Scheduling of a small construction project using tools like MS project scheduling systems
including reports and tracking.
7. Scheduling of a small construction project using Primavera scheduling systems including
reports and tracking.
8. Resource allocation-Estimation of budgeted cost for Multistoried building
9. Introduction to Building information Modelling (BIM) – Demo only
TOTAL:60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Prepare bill of quantities in construction projects.
 Prepare and deliver bid of an engineering construction project.
 Plan the activities and schedule a construction project using MS PROJECT.
 Plan a construction project using PRIMAVERA.
 Develop a simulation model for analysing the project risk.
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REFERENCES:
1. Albert Lester, “ Project Management, Planning and Control”, 7th Edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, USA , 2017.
2. Chitkara K K., “Construction project management, planning, scheduling and control”
,McGrawHill (INDIA) publishers, New Delhi, third edition 2014.
3. Chris Hendrickson and Tung Au, :Project Management for Construction –
Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders”, Prentice Hall,
Pittsburgh, 2000.
4. Calin M. Popescu, Chotchai Charoenngam, “ Project Planning, Scheduling and Control
inConstruction: An Encyclopaedia of terms and Applications”, Wiley, New York, 1995.
&Sons, New York, 1985.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Home.aspx
2. https://www.coursera.org/
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JCN5231 PRACTICAL TRAINING I (4 Weeks)
0 0 0 2
COURSE OBJECTIVESS:
 To train the students in the field work so as to have a firsthand knowledge of practical
problems related to Construction Management in carrying out engineering tasks.
SYLLABUS: The students individually undertake training in reputed engineering companies doing
construction during the summer vacation for a specified duration of four weeks. At the end of
training, a detailed report on the work done should be submitted within ten days from the
commencement of the semester. The students will be evaluated through a viva-voce examination by
a team of internal staff.
COURSE OUTCOMESS:
 On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to develop skills in facing
and solving the problems experiencing in the Construction Management field.
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JCN5005 ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT L T P C

IN CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the basic principles of economics in Civil Engineering.
 To discuss the financial management system.
 To study the fundamentals of financial accounting principles.
 To learn the various alternative proposals methods to financial reporting purposes.
 To study the investment alternatives and property evaluation.
UNIT- I BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 9

Role of civil engineering in industrial development - Advances in civil engineering and engineering
economics - Support matters of economy as related to engineering Market demand and supply -
Time Value of Money – Cash Flow diagram – Constant increment to periodic payments –
Arithmetic Gradient(G), Geometric Gradient (C).
UNIT-II FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 9
Project Finance – Sources of finance - Long-term and short -term finance, Working Capital
Management, Inventory valuation, Mortgage Financing - Leasing - Equity financing - Internal
generation of funds - External commercial borrowings - International financial management -
Foreign currency management.
UNIT-III FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 9
Management accounting, Financial accounting principles- basic concepts, Financial statements –
accounting ratios - funds flow statement -Ratio analysis - Investment and financing decision –
Financial control Job control and centralized management– Cash flow statement- Balance Sheet -
Profit and Loss account.
UNIT-IV ALTERNATIVES PROPOSALS 9
Investigation and evaluation – Comparing alternatives- Present Worth Analysis, Annual Worth
Analysis, Future Worth Analysis, Rate of Return Analysis (ROR) and Incremental Rate of Return
(IROR) Analysis, Benefit/Cost Analysis, Break Even Analysis- Accounting for tax reporting
purposes and financial reporting purposes.
UNIT-V EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 9
Alternative investments – Real Estate - Investment Property, Equipment Replace Analysis,
Depreciation – Tax before and after depreciation – Valuation- Value Added Tax (VAT) – Inflation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Explore the elements of construction economics.
 Describe the financial management system and practical problems.
 Apply accounting principles in construction management.
 Explain the alternative methods for proposals.
 Conceptualize evaluation system for alternative investments in financing.
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REFERENCES:
1. Patel, B. M., “Project management- strategic Financial Planning, Evaluation and Control”, Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,2000.
2. Shrivastava,U.K., “Construction Planning and Management”,2nd Edn. Galgotia Publications Pvt.
Ltd. New Delhi, 2000.
3. Collier.C and GlaGola .C., “Engineering Economics & Cost Analysis”, 3nd Edn. Addison
Wesley Education Publishers,1998.
4. Blank, L.T., and Tarquin,a.J “Engineering Economy”,4th Edn. Mc-Graw Hill Book Co,1988.
5. Steiner, H.M. “Engineering Economic principles”, 2nd Edn. Mc-Graw Hill Book, New
York,1996.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
2. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/construction/research/economics-and-finance-built-environment
3. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82199853.pdf
4. http://www.grad.hr/otmcj/clanci/vol%207_1/OTMC_6.pdf
5. https://www.cmu.edu/cee/projects/PMbook/02_Organizing_For_Project_Management.html
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JCN5006 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN L T P C

CONSTRUCTION 3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on manpower planning.
 To learn the organization structure.
 To study the human relations and organizational behavior.
 To gain knowledge on welfare measures, job evaluation, insurance.
 To understand the managerial roles and development methods.
UNIT I MANPOWER PLANNING 9

Manpower planning and forecasting – Recruitment, selection process-Sources- Induction-
Orientation and Training -Manpower Planning process - Organising, Staffing, directing, and
controlling –– Factors influencing supply and demand of human resources – Role of HR manager –
Personnel Principles.
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UNIT II ORGANISATION 9
Elements of an organisation- Management process in organisations- Planning-Organising-Staffing-
Directing- Controlling – Delegation of authority – responsibility – accountability – lines and staff
organisation Workforce diversity- international dimensions of Organisation- Organisational
structure determinants of organisational design.
UNIT III HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 9
Basic individual psychology – Approaches to job design and job redesign – Self managing work
teams – Intergroup – Conflict in organizations – Leadership-Engineer as Manager –aspects of
decision making – Significance of human relation and organizational – Individual in organization –
Motivation – Personality and creativity – Group dynamics, Team working – Communication and
negotiation skills.
UNIT IV WELFARE MEASURES 9
Compensation – Safety and health – GPF – EPF – Group Insurance – Housing - Pension – Laws
related to welfare measures.
UNIT V MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT METHODS 9
Wages and Salary, Employee benefits, Employee appraisal and assessment - Management
Development - On-the-job and off-the-job- Management Developments – Performance appraisal in
practice. Managing careers: Career planning and development - Managing promotions and transfer
of operations – Developing policies, practices and establishing process pattern – Competency up
gradation and their assessment – New methods of training and development – Performance
Management - Total Quality Management
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Apply the practices and techniques for evaluating performance and structuring teams.
 Explain the role of the leader and leadership principles & attitudes.
 Demonstrate the professional and ethical responsibilities.
 Develop commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
 Perform managerial role with emphasis on the management of the human resources.
REFERENCES:
1. D. Longford M.R. Hancock, R. Rellows & A. W. Gale, “Human Recourse Management In
Construction” Longman Group Limited, fourth impression 2000.
2. Carleton Counter II and Jill Justice Coulter, “The Complete Standard Hand Book of Construction
Personnel Management ", Prentice Hall, Inc., New Jersey, 1989.
3. Memoria,C.B., “Personnel Management”, Himalaya Publishing Co., 1997.
4. Andrew,D., Szilagg, “Hand Book of Engineering Management”, 1982.
5. Oxley Rand Poslcit, “Management Techniques applied to the Construction Industry”,Granda
Publishing Ltd., 1980.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://www.coursera.org/specializations/human-resource-management
2. https://www.grin.com/document/52236
5. https://cio-wiki.org/wiki/Personnel_Management
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JCN5007 PROJECT SAFETY MANAGEMENT
3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the construction accidents and Legal Implications.
 To elaborate the concept on Safety in Construction Contracts.
 To explain the contractual obligations and owners and designers outlook.
 To learn the safety on various aspects of construction personal.
 To explain the owners responsibility and safety.
UNIT -I CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

9
Accidents and their Causes – Human Factors in Construction Safety – Prevention techniques for
construction accidents-Costs of Construction Injuries – Occupational and Safety Hazard
Assessment – Legal Implications.
UNIT-II SAFETY PROGRAMMES

9
Problem Areas in Construction Safety – Elements of an Effective Safety Programme – Job-Site
Safety Assessment – Safety Meetings – Safety Incentives.
UNIT- III CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

9
Safety in Construction Contracts – contractual obligation - Sub contractual obligation - Substance
Abuse – Public Health, Medical, Drug misuse – Signs and Symptoms -Safety Record Keeping.
UNIT- IV DESIGNING FOR SAFETY

9
Safety Culture – Safe Workers – Safety and First Line Supervisors – Safety and Middle Managers –
Top Management Practices, Company Activities and Safety – Safety Personnel – Sub contractual
Obligation – Project Coordination and Safety Procedures – Workers Compensation.
UNIT- V OWNERS’ AND DESIGNERS’ OUTLOOK

9
Owner’s responsibility for safety – Owner preparedness – Role of designer in ensuring safety –
Safety clause in design document.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
On completion of this course the students will be able to;
 Demonstrate the various construction accidents and their causes.
 Describe about safety programmes and job-site safety assessment.
 Explain the contractual obligations.
 Practice in safety culture in construction site.
 Develop the knowledge on owners and designers responsibility.
REFERENCES
1. Patrick X.W. Zou, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, “Strategic Safety Management in Construction and
Engineering” John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 2015
2. Richard J. Coble, Jimmie Hinze and Theo C. Haupt, “Construction Safety and Health
Management”, Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
3. Tamilnadu Factory Act, Department of Inspectorate of factories, Tamilnadu. Health
Management, Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
4. Bhattacharjee S.K. “Safety Management in Construction (Principles and Practice)”, Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi 2011
5. Jimmy W. Hinze, “Construction Safety”, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997.
WEBSITE REFERENCES
2. https://www.oshatrain.org/pdf/constructionplan.pdf
3. https://www.sundt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Safety-Project-Safety-Management-
Plan.pdf
4. https://www.cpwr.com/wp-
content/uploads/publications/SafetyManagementinConstructionSMR-2013_0.pdf
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QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN L T P C
JCN5008
MANAGEMENT 3 0 0 3
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on basics of operations research.
 To learn the various production management tools.
 To study the various methods of financial management.
 To gain knowledge on decision theory.
 To learn cost concepts, break even analysis and gaming theory.
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UNIT I OPERATIONS RESEARCH 9
Introduction to Operations Research - Linear Programming – Graphical and Simplex Methods,
Duality and Post – Optimality Analysis – Transportation and Assignment Problems.
UNIT II PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 9
Inventory Control - EOQ - Quantity Discounts - Safety Stock – Replacement Theory – PERT and
CPM – Simulation Models – Quality Control.
UNIT III FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 9

Working Capital Management – Compound Interest and Present Value methods – Discounted Cash
Flow Techniques – Capital Budgeting.
UNIT IV DECISION THEORY 9
Decision Theory – Decision Rules – Decision making under conditions of certainty, risk and
uncertainty – Decision trees – Utility Theory.
UNIT V MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 9

Cost Concepts – Queuing models - Break-even analysis – Pricing Techniques – Theory of games :
Two person zero sum game; Solution to games: Saddle point, dominance rule, Value of the game,
mixed strategy, Graphical method of solving a game – (2 x n) and (m x 2) games.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Apply the knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals in learning the concept of
operations research.
 Identify, formulate, plan and schedule construction engineering projects.
 Apply the knowledge of financial management and cost concepts in construction feild.
 Design the resourcces as per needs by proper decision rules.
 Analyze the cost by break-even analysis and modern construction management software.
REFERENCES:
1. Vohra, Nd., “Quantitative Techniques in Management”, Fifth Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Company Ltd, 2017
2. HamdyA.Taha, “Operations Research: An Introduction”, Prentice Hall, 2010.
3. Tang S.L., IrtishadU.Ahmad, Syed M.Ahmed, Ming Lu, “Quantitative Technique for
Decision making in Construction”, Hongkong University Press, HKU, 2004.
4. Frank Harrison, E., “The Managerial Decision-Making Process”, Houghton Mifflin
Co.,Boston, 1999.
5. Levin, R.I, Rubin,D.S., and Stinson J., “Quantitative Approaches to Management”,
McGraw Hill College, 1993.
WEBSITE REFERENCES:
1. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_mg18/preview
2. https://www.cliffsnotes.com/
3. https://www.coursera.org/learn/quantitative-methods
4. https://www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/110104066/L01.html
5. https://www.classcentral.com/course/swayam-quantitative-techniques-for-management-20268
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JNC5001 ENGLISH FOR RESEARCH PAPER WRITING LTPC

2 000
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To teach how to improve writing skills and level of readability
 To tell about what to write in each section
 To summarize the skills needed when writing a Title
 To infer the skills needed when writing the Conclusion
 To ensure the quality of paper at very first-time submission
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH PAPER WRITING 6

Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and
Sentences, Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness
UNIT II PRESENTATION SKILLS 6

Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and
Plagiarism, Sections of a Paper, Abstracts, Introduction
UNIT III TITLE WRITING SKILLS 6
Key skills are needed when writing a Title, key skills are needed when writing an Abstract, key
skills are needed when writing an Introduction, skills needed when writing a Review of the
Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check
UNIT IV RESULT WRITING SKILLS 6

Skills are needed when writing the Methods, skills needed when writing the Results, skills are
needed when writing the Discussion, skills are needed when writing the Conclusions
UNIT V VERIFICATION SKILLS 6

Useful phrases, checking Plagiarism, how to ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the
first- time submission
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
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COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Understand that how to improve your writing skills and level of readability
 Learn about what to write in each section
 Understand the skills needed when writing a Title
 Understand the skills needed when writing the Conclusion
 Ensure the good quality of paper at very first-time submission
REFERENCES :
1. Adrian Wallwork , English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht
Heidelberg London, 2011
2. Day R How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press 2006
3. Goldbort R Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books) 2006
4. Highman N, Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM.
Highman’s book 1998.
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JNC5002 DISASTER MANAGEMENT LTP

C2 0 0
0
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To summarize basics of disaster
 To explain a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
 To illustrate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 To describe an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical
relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 To develop the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION 6
Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference between Hazard And Disaster; Natural
and Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
UNIT II REPERCUSSIONS OF DISASTERS AND HAZARDS 6

Economic Damage, Loss of Human and Animal Life, Destruction Of Ecosystem. Natural Disasters:
Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods, Droughts And Famines, Landslides And
Avalanches, Man-made disaster: Nuclear Reactor Meltdown, Industrial Accidents, Oil Slicks And
Spills, Outbreaks Of Disease And Epidemics, War And Conflicts.
UNIT III DISASTER PRONE AREAS IN INDIA 6

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
UNIT IV DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT 6
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.
UNIT V RISK ASSESSMENT 6

Disaster Risk: 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
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 To summarize basics of disaster
 To explain a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
 To illustrate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 To describe an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical
relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 To develop the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches
REFERENCES
1. Goel S. L., Disaster Administration And Management Text And Case Studies”,Deep & Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2009.
2. NishithaRai, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies”
NewRoyal book Company,2007.
3. Sahni, PardeepEt.Al. ,” Disaster Mitigation Experiences And Reflections”, Prentice Hall
OfIndia, New Delhi,2001.
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JNC5003 SANSKRIT FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE L T P C

2 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To illustrate the basic sanskrit language.
 To recognize sanskrit, the scientific language in the world.
 To appraise learning of sanskrit to improve brain functioning.
 To relate sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects
enhancing the memory power.
 To extract huge knowledge from ancient literature.
UNIT I ALPHABETS 6
Alphabets in Sanskrit
UNIT II TENSES AND SENTENCES 6
Past/Present/Future Tense - Simple Sentences
UNIT III ORDER AND ROOTS 6

Order - Introduction of roots
UNIT IV SANSKRIT LITERATURE 6

Technical information about Sanskrit Literature
UNIT V TECHNICAL CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING 6

Technical concepts of Engineering-Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Mathematics
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Understanding basic Sanskrit language.
 Write sentences.
 Know the order and roots of Sanskrit.
 Know about technical information about Sanskrit literature.
 Understand the technical concepts of Engineering.
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REFERENCES
1. “Abhyaspustakam” – Dr. Vishwas, Samskrita-Bharti Publication, New Delhi
2. “Teach Yourself Sanskrit” Prathama Deeksha-Vempati Kutumbshastri, Rashtriya Sanskrit
Sansthanam, New Delhi Publication
3. “India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition” Suresh Soni, Ocean books (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2017.
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JNC5004 VALUE EDUCATION LT P C

2 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To Understand value of education and self-development
 To Imbibe good values in students
 To learn about personality and behaviour development
 Let the should know about the importance of character
UNIT I VALUES AND SELF DEVELOPMENT 6
Values and self-development–Social values and individual attitudes. Work ethics, Indian vision of
humanism. Moral and non-moral valuation. Standards and principles. Value judgements
UNIT II CULTIVATION OF VALUES 6

Importance of cultivation of values. Sense of duty. Devotion, Self-reliance. Confidence,
Concentration. Truthfulness, Cleanliness. Honesty, Humanity. Power of faith, National Unity.
Patriotism. Love for nature, Discipline
UNIT III PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOUR DEVELOPMENT 6

Personality and Behavior Development-Soul and Scientific attitude. Positive Thinking. Integrity
and discipline. Punctuality, Love and Kindness. Avoid fault Thinking. Free from anger, Dignity of
labour. Universal brother hood and religious tolerance. True friendship. Happiness Vs suffering,
love for truth. Aware of self-destructive habits. Association and Cooperation. Doing best for saving
nature
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UNIT IV CHARACTER 6
Character and Competence–Holy books vs Blind faith. Self-management and Good health.
Science of reincarnation. Equality, Nonviolence, Humility, Role of Women. All religions and same
message. Mind your Mind, Self-control. Honesty, Studying effectively.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Knowledge of self-development.
 Learn the importance of Human values.
 Developing the overall personality.
 Learn the importance of character.
REFERENCES :
1. Chakroborty, S.K.“Values and Ethics for organizations Theory and practice”, Oxford
UniversityPress, New Delhi
JNC5005 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA LT P C

2 0 00
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil
rights perspective.
 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 nation hood in
the early years of Indian nationalism.
 To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik
Revolutionin1917and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.
 To gain knowledge on Election Commission.
UNIT I HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION 6

History, Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working), Preamble, Salient Features
UNIT II CONTOURS OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES 6
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.
UNIT III ORGANS OF GOVERNANCE 6
Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and Functions, Executive,

President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer of Judges,
Qualifications, Powers and Functions.
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UNIT IV LOCAL ADMINISTRATION 6
District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role of
Elected Representative, CEO, Municipal Corporation. Pachayati raj: Introduction, PRI: Zila Pachayat.
Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and role. Block level: Organizational
Hierarchy(Different departments), Village level:Role of Elected and Appointed officials, Importance of
grass root democracy.
UNIT V ELECTION COMMISSION 6

Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners
- Institute and Bodies for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMESS
 Discuss the growth of the demand for civil rights in India for the bulk of Indians before
the arrival of Gandhi in Indian politics.
 Discuss the intellectual origins of the framework of argument that informed the
conceptualization
 of social reforms leading to revolution in India.
 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.
 Discuss the passage of the Hindu Code Bill of 1956.
REFERENCES :
1. The Constitution of India,1950(Bare Act),Government Publication.
2. Dr.S.N.Busi, Dr.B. R.Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution,1 st 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.
JNC5006 PEDAGOGY STUDIES LT P C

2 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To review existing evidence on there view topic to inform programme design and policy
 To learn about Making under taken by the DfID, other agencies and researchers.
 To identify critical evidence gaps to guide the development.
 To gain knowledge about professional development
 To learn about research gaps and future directions
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY 6
Aims and rationale, Policy background, Conceptual framework and terminology - Theories of
learning, Curriculum, Teacher education - Conceptual framework, Research questions - Overview
of methodology and Searching.
UNIT II THEMATIC OVERVIEW 6
Pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal and informal classrooms in developing
countries - Curriculum, Teacher education.
UNIT III EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES 6
Methodology for the in depth stage: quality assessment of included studies - How can teacher
education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and guidance materials best
support effective pedagogy? - Theory of change - Strength and nature of the body of evidence for
effective pedagogical practices - Pedagogic theory and pedagogical approaches - Teachers’
attitudes and beliefs and Pedagogic strategies.
UNIT IV PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 6
Professional development: alignment with classroom practices and follow up support - Peer
support - Support from the head teacher and the community - Curriculum and assessment - Barriers
to learning: limited resources and large class sizes
UNIT V RESEARCH GAPS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 6
Research design – Contexts – Pedagogy - Teacher education - Curriculum and assessment -
Dissemination and research impact.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 What pedagogical practices are being used by teachers informal and informal classrooms
in developing countries?
 What is the evidence on the effectiveness of these pedagogical practices, in what
conditions, and with what population of learners?
 How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the school curriculum and
guidance materials best support effective pedagogy?
 Acquire knowledge on professional development skills
 Analyze research gaps and future directions
REFERENCES :
1. Ackers J, HardmanF (2001) Classroom interaction in Kenyan primary schools, Compare,
31(2): 245-261.
2. Agrawal M (2004)Curricular reform in schools: The importance of evaluation, Journal of
Curriculum Studies, 36(3):361-379.
3. Akyeampong K (2003) Teacher training in Ghana-does it count? Multi-site teacher education
research project (MUSTER) country report 1.London:DFID.
4. Akyeampong K, Lussier K, Pryor J, Westbrook J (2013) Improving teaching and learning of
basic maths and reading in Africa: Does teacher preparation count? International Journal
Educational Development, 33(3): 272–282.
5. Alexander RJ(2001) Culture and pedagogy: International comparisons in primary education.
Oxford and Boston: Blackwell.
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JNC5007 STRESS MANAGEMENT BY YOGA LT P C
2 0 0 0
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
 To achieve overall health of body and mind
 To overcome stress
 To learn about Asan and Pranayam
UNIT I DEFINITIONS
10
Definitions of Eight parts of yoga.(Ashtanga)
UNIT II YAM AND NIYAM
10
Yam and Niyam - Do‘ s and Don’t’s in life - i) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and
aparigraha, ii) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and aparigraha.
UNIT III ASAN AND PRANAYAM

10
Asan and Pranayam - Various yog poses and their benefits for mind & body - Regularization of
breathing techniques and its effects-Types of pranayam
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Develop healthy mind in a healthy body thus improving social health also
 Improve efficiency
 Know about Asan and Pranayam
REFERENCES :
1. ‘Yogic Asanas for Group Tarining-Part-I”:Janardan Swami Yoga bhyasi Mandal, Nagpur
2. “Rajayoga or conquering the Internal Nature” by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita
Ashrama(Publication Department), Kolkata
JNC5008 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH L T P C

LIFE ENLIGHTENMENT SKILLS 2 0 0 0
OBJECTIVESS
 To learn to achieve the highest goal happily
 To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination
 To awaken wisdom in students
UNIT I HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY 10

Neetisatakam-holistic development of personality - Verses- 19,20,21,22 (wisdom) - Verses-
29,31,32 (pride & heroism) – Verses- 26,28,63,65 (virtue) - Verses- 52,53,59 (dont’s) - Verses-
71,73,75,78 (do’s)
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UNIT II BHAGWAD GEETA - DAY TO DAY WORK AND DUTIES 10
Approach to day to day work and duties - Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter 2-Verses 41, 47,48 -
Chapter 3-Verses 13, 21, 27, 35 Chapter 6-Verses 5,13,17,23, 35 - Chapter 18-Verses 45, 46, 48.
UNIT III BHAGWAD GEETA - STATEMENT OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE 10
Statements of basic knowledge - Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta: Chapter2-Verses 56, 62, 68 Chapter 12 -
Verses 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18 - Personality of role model - shrimad bhagwad geeta - Chapter2-
Verses 17, Chapter 3-Verses 36,37,42 - Chapter 4-Verses 18, 38,39 Chapter18 – Verses
37,38,63
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES :
 Study of Shrimad-Bhagwad-Geeta will help the student in developing his personality and
achieve the highest goal in life
 The person who has studied Geeta will lead the nation and mankind to peace and
prosperity
 Study of Neet is hatakam will help in developing versatile personality of students.
REFERENCES :
1. Gopinath, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthanam P, Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam, Niti-sringar-
vairagya, New Delhi,2010
2. Swami Swarupananda, Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Advaita Ashram, Publication Department,
Kolkata, 2016.
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JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University)

COURSE CATEGO CONTACT

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TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR AWARD OF THE DEGREE: 70

3 Sanskrit for Technical

LIST OF OPEN ELECTIVES

UNIT I ESTIMATION THEORY 9

UNIT II CORRELATION AND REGRESSION 9 Multiple

UNIT III STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 9

UNIT IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 9 Analysis of

UNIT V MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS 9 Random

UNIT I THE OWNERS' PERSPECTIVE 9

UNIT II ORGANIZING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9

UNIT IV LABOUR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENTS AND COST ESTIMATION 9

UNIT V THRUST AREAS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9

UNIT I PROJECT FORMULATION 12

UNIT II PROJECT COSTING 12

UNIT III PROJECT APPRAISAL 12

UNIT IV PROJECT FINANCING 12

UNIT I CONSTRUCTION PLANNING 9

UNIT II SCHEDULING PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES 9

UNIT III COST CONTROL, MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING 9

UNIT IV QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION 9

UNIT II BEHAVIOUR OF CONCRETE 9

UNIT III PERMEABILITY AND DURABILITY OF CONCRETE 9

UNIT IV NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 9

UNIT V CONCRETE SUSTAINABILITY 9

JCN9001 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY LT PC

UNIT II FUNDAMENTALS OF MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING 9

UNIT III WEAR AND CORROSION AND THEIR PREVENTION 9

UNIT IV FAULT TRACING 9

UNIT V PERIODIC AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 9

JCN9002 COST MANAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECTS LT PC

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO COSTING CONCEPTS 9

UNIT V QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR COST MANAGEMENT 9

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO EXTRACTION OF ENERGY FROM WASTE 9

UNIT III BIOMASS GASIFICATION 9

UNIT V BIO ENERGY 9

JCN9004 COMPOSITE MATERIALS L T PC

UNIT III MANUFACTURING OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES 9

UNIT IV MANUFACTURING OF POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES 9

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROJECTS 9

JCN5201 COMPUTER APPLICATION IN L T P C

UNIT I SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 12

UNIT I CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS AND MANAGEMENT 9

UNIT II EQUIPMENT FOR EARTHWORK 9

UNIT III OTHER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 9

UNIT IV ASPHALT AND CONCRETE PLANTS 9

UNIT V MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT 9

UNIT I CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 9

UNIT V LABOUR REGULATIONS 9

JCN5211 ADVANCED COMPUTING TECHNIQUES L T P C

JCN5005 ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT L T P C

UNIT- I BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 9

JCN5006 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN L T P C

UNIT I MANPOWER PLANNING 9

UNIT -I CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

UNIT-II SAFETY PROGRAMMES