| Compulsory Modules | |||
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Code |
Subject |
Content |
Credits |
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CE 5101 |
Concrete Technology & Forensic Engineering |
Introduction to concrete; concrete at early age; the structure, strength, dimensional stability and durability of concrete; advances in concrete technology and forensic engineering |
4 |
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CE 5102 |
Computer Analysis of Structures |
Structural idealization and modelling; review of basic concepts in structural analysis; computer analysis of framed structures; implementation of computer analysis; plastic analysis of plane frames; and analyses of members with variable cross-sections and members with curved axis. |
4 |
|
CE 5103 |
Design Project |
Structural forms and materials; loading on structures; failure modes and preliminary sizing of elements; selection of alternatives. |
8 |
|
CE 5104 |
Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Structures |
Behaviour of pre-stressed concrete members in flexure; prestress losses; shear and torsion; design of end block and transmission zone; composite construction; design of continuous beams; pre-stressed concrete slabs and axially loaded members; applications of pre-stressed concrete. |
4 |
|
CE 5105 |
Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures |
Structural idealization; design of beams and columns; design of solid, flat and waffle slabs; design of foundations with inverted T-beams, raft foundations and pile foundations; design of walls, basements, deep beams, silos and box culverts. |
4 |
|
CE 5106 |
Design of Steel Structures |
Steel as a construction material; corrosion and fire protection; review of design of steel structural elements; design of connections, plate and crane girders, simply supported composite beams and steel buildings; types and design concepts for steel bridges and towers; fabrication and erection, and costing of steel work. |
4 |
| Elective Modules | |||
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Code |
Subject |
Content |
Credits |
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CE 5141 |
Advanced Structural Analysis |
Influence lines for beams, frames grids, arches and trusses; effect of large axial forces, method of finite differences, analysis of shear wall structures; geometric non-linearity and material non-linearity. |
2 |
|
CE 5142 |
Bridge Engineering |
Bridge loading, investigations for bridges; analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete, steel, composite and arch bridges; suspension bridges and cable stayed bridges; design of substructure and foundation; maintenance of bridges |
2 |
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CE 5143 |
Design Methodology |
Theories and approaches to design; conceptual design and preliminary design; learning from structural failures; optimization techniques; design office practice |
2 |
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CE 5144 |
Design of Water Retaining Structures |
Introduction to concepts; design of water retaining structures based on relevant standards; construction aspects of water retaining structures; application for elevated tanks and ground reservoirs. |
2 |
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CE 5145 |
Design with Fibre Composites |
Introduction to fibre composites; stress-strain relationship of continuous fibre reinforced lamina; effective moduli and strength of a continuous fibre-reinforced lamina; analysis of laminates; application of fibre composites in retrofitting concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures. |
2 |
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CE 5146 |
Geo-techniques in Structural Engineering |
Fundamental concepts in geotechnical engineering; site investigation; shallow and deep foundations; testing of piles; earth retaining structures |
2 |
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CE 5147 |
Finite Element Analysis |
Review of basic concepts; isoparametric formulations; formulation of 2D and 3D elements; triangular elements; numerical integration; introduction to hybrid finite elements and soil structure interaction. |
2 |
|
CE 5148 |
Masonry Design |
Advantages and development of load bearing masonry; structural forms and design considerations; materials and material properties of structural masonry; design for compression and lateral loading; foundations; design for accidental damage/overall structural stability; movements, defects repair and maintenance. |
2 |
|
CE 5149 |
Structural Dynamics and Control |
Theory on structural dynamics; mode shapes; vibration control; application to buildings and bridges; modelling buildings with base isolations and tuned mass damping systems; quasi static, response spectrum and time history analysis for earthquakes; detailing of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and steel structural elements for disaster resistance. |
2 |
|
CE 5150 |
Sustainable Design and Development |
Concept of sustainable engineering and rating tools; alternative building materials, design principles, structural forms and construction methods; rehabilitation techniques for existing structures; special features associated with building energy and water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; role of the structural engineer. |
2 |
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CE 5151 |
Tall Buildings and Services |
Structural forms for tall buildings, services and integration, selection of strong elements; behaviour under wind and earthquake loads; design methods and special design aspects for tall buildings. |
2 |
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CE 5152 |
Timber Design |
Timber as a structural material, durability and preservation; design of axially loaded members, beams and elements subjected to combined effects; design of nailed and bolted connections; design of glued laminated members; design of built up beams and columns |
2 |