BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

(Autonomous Institute affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi)

Avalahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064

Bachelor of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

VII Semester Scheme and Syllabus

2021 Scheme - Autonomous

Approved in the BoS meeting held on 12/07/2024

 Program Educational Objectives
(PEOs)

• Lead a successful career by analyzing, designing and solving various

problems in the field of Civil Engineering.
• Execute projects through team building, communication and
professionalism.
• Excel through higher education and research for endured learning.
• Provide effective solution for sustainable environmental development.
 Vision and Mission of the
Department

Vision
To be an Exemplary Centre, disseminating quality education and developing
technically competent civil engineers with professional integrity for the
betterment of society.

Mission

• Impart technical proficiency through quality education.

• Motivate entrepreneurship through enhanced industry - interaction
and skill-based training.
• Inculcate human values through outreach activities.
 Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• Identify & address the challenges in transportation, sanitation, waste

management, and urban flooding in metropolitan cities.
• Provide solutions related to civil engineering built environment
through a multidisciplinary approach.
Scheme of VII Semester
 BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
(Autonomous Institute affiliated to VTU)
Scheme of Teaching and Examination: Effective from AY 2021– 22
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
UG PROGRAM: CIVIL ENGINEERING (CV) Semester: VII
Examination

Credits
Teaching Teaching
Sl. Course Course Dept. Hours
Course Title Duration CIE SEE Total Marks
No. Category Code
/Week in Hours Marks Marks
L T P PW
Research
1 HS 21HSS71 CV 2 0 0 0 2 2 50 50 100
Methodology
Finishing School for
2 AEC 21CV72 CV 0 0 2 0 1 2 50 50 100
Civil Engineering
3 PE 21CV73X Professional Elective
CV 3 0 0 0 3 3 50 50 100
III
4 PE 21CV74X Professional Elective
CV 3 0 0 0 3 3 50 50 100
IV
5 OE 21CV75X Open Elective II CV 3 0 0 0 3 3 50 50 100
6 PW 21CVP76 Project Work Phase I CV 0 0 0 10 5 - 100 - 100
TOTAL 11 0 2 10 17 350 250 600

Professional Elective - Group III Professional Elective - Group IV Open Elective (OE) - Group II
Course Course Course
Course Title Course Title Course Title
Code Code Code
Advanced Design of RCC and Steel Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Environmental Protection and
21CV731 21CV741 21CV751 Management
Structures Structures
Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation
21CV732 21CV742 Prefabricated Structures 21CV752 Green Buildings
of Structures
21CV733 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 21CV743 Design Concept in Building Services 21CV753 Conservation of Natural Resources
21CV734 Design of Hydraulic Structures 21CV744 Ground Water Hydraulics 21CV754 Intelligent Transportation Systems
Environmental Impact and Risk
21CV735 Industrial Waste Water Treatment 21CV745 21CV755 Sustainable Development Goals
Assessment
VII Semester Syllabus
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Research Methodology (2:0:0) 2
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21HSS71 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 2:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 26 Exam Hours 2 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Give an overview of the research methodology, research problem.
2. Gain knowledge on research design.
3. Design of sampling survey and measurement & scaling.
4. Understand data collection and data preparation.
5. Familiarize interpretation and writing research reports.

Module – 1
Introduction: Importance of Research and Development (R&D) for development of Nation, Introduction
to research and research methodology.
Meaning of Research, objectives of Research, Types of research, Research Approaches, Significances of
Research, Research Process, Criteria of Good Research.
Defining the Research Problem: What is a Research Problem? Selecting the Research Problem, Necessity
of Defining the Problem, Techniques Involved in Defining a problem.

Module – 2
Research Design: Meaning of Research Design, need for Research design, Feature of a Good design,
Important concepts relating to Research Design: Dependent, independent and extraneous variable,
Control, Confounded relationship. Research Design in case of exploratory research studies, in case of
descriptive and diagnostic research studies Basic Principles of Experimental Designs.

Module – 3
Design of sampling survey: Sample Design: Objective, sampling units and frame, size of sample,
parameter of interest, selection of proper sample design, pilot survey and budgetary constraints. Sampling
errors, non-sampling errors, Sample survey vs. census survey, on-probability samplings.
Measurement and scaling: Quantitative and qualitative data, Classification of measurement scales.
Goodness of measurement scales: Techniques of developing measurement tools, scaling, Scale
classification bases, scaling techniques.

Module – 4
Data Collection: Experiments and Surveys, collection of primary data: observation method, Interview
method. Collection of data through questionnaires, Collection of data through schedules. Collection of
secondary data. Selection of appropriate method for data collection, case study method.
Data Preparation: Questionnaire checking, editing, coding, tabulation, data cleaning, data adjusting,
problems in preparation process, missing values and outliers, type of analysis.
 Module – 5
Interpretation and Report Writing
Meaning of Interpretation, Techniques of Interpretation, Precautions in Interpretation, Significance of
Report Writing, Different Steps in Writing Report, Layout of Research Report, Types of Reports:
Technical report, Oral Presentation, Mechanics of Writing a Research Report, Precautions for Writing
Research.

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1. Acquire some basic concepts of research and its methodologies.
CO 2. Describe the different types of research design methods.
CO 3. Explain the various sampling, measurement, and scaling techniques.
CO 4. Analyse the ethical practices in conducting research and dissemination of results in different forms
using data collection and data preparation methods.
CO 5. Apply various techniques to interpret research reports.

Text Book:
1. CR Kothari and Gaurav Garg, Research Methodology, New Age International Publishers, 2020.
References:
1. Panneerselvam R, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Garg, B.L., Karadia, R., Agarwal, F. and Agarwal, U K, An introduction to Research Methodology,
RBSA Publishers, 2002.
3. Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology, 4th Edition, SAGE Publications Ltd. 2014.

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
CIE Components (50 Marks)
• There will be 2 IA Tests which are descriptive.
• The Pattern of SEE will be as follows:
Part A: 20MCQ with 1 mark each
Part B: Descriptive QP for 80 marks
• There will be one AAT for 20 marks. AAT is a paper publication in an indexed Journal/Conference.
• The Chief Course Coordinator is required to conduct a meeting with all the course coordinators to finalize
the syllabus to be covered for IA, CIE & SEE QP's setters. Also, the rubrics to be designed for the evaluation
of AAT.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Finishing School for Civil Engineering (0:0:1) 1
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV72 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 0:0:2 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 30 Exam Hours 2 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Comprehend fundamentals of building design.
2. Emphasis on suitable structural scheme and integrated design concepts.
3. Impart knowledge on construction and management in building construction.
4. Training on software and applications for designing RCC & Steel structures.
5. Cognizance in 3-Dimensional modeling, Analysis & Design.

SL NO Experiments
1 Preparation of a Suitable Building Plan [Framed Structure] as per the
Client Requisites and Approval Style Drawing following the By Laws.
2 Building materials, paints and maintenance basics- selection for structural and
finishing works.
3 Structural Analysis and Design of the Building by Using Software Computation and
Manual Calculations.
4 Marking of Site Boundary and Column Layout on the Levelled Site through
Conventional or Advanced Survey Equipment.
5 Preparation of Detailed Estimate and Abstract following the latest Schedule of Rates
and also, preparation of Bar Bending Schedule.
6 Preparation of Structural and Working Drawings. Drafting and Detailing.
7 Analyze the project, and decide appropriate formwork materials and suitable
formwork system. Design formwork systems as per Industrial requirement.
8 Construction Project Management with Schedule using Software. Quantification and
Quality Assurance
Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1. Apply the acquired Engineering Knowledge to Plan and Execute Construction of Building as
an individual and team.
CO 2. Perform Analysis per the code specifications and prepare the report comprehensively to
communicate efficiently
CO 3. Record the observations and Draft the Detailing of Drawings as per requirements
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Advanced Design of RCC and Steel Structures (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV731 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Provide basic knowledge in the areas of limit state method and concept of design of RC and Steel
structures
2. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in RC and Steel Structures
3. Give procedural knowledge to design a system, component or process as per needs and
specifications of RC Structures like Retaining wall, Footing, Water tanks, Portal Frames and Steel
Structures like Roof Truss, Plate Girder and Gantry Girder.
4. Imbibe the culture of professional and ethical responsibilities by following codal provisions in the
analysis, design of RC and Steel Structures.
5. Provide factual knowledge on analysis and design of RC Structural elements, who can participate
and succeed in competitive examinations.
Module – 1
Footings: Design of rectangular slab, slab-beam type combined footing.
Retaining Walls: Design of cantilever Retaining wall. Design concept of counter fort retaining wall.
Water Tanks: Design of circular water tanks resting on ground (Rigid and Flexible base). Design of
rectangular water tanks resting on ground. As per IS: 3370 (Part IV).
Portal frames: Design of portal frames with fixed and hinged based supports.

Module – 2
Roof Truss: Design of roof truss for different cases of loading, forces in members to given. (Bolted
Connection only)
Plate Girder: Design of welded plate girder with intermediate stiffener, bearing stiffener and
necessary checks

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
Apply the appropriate Engineering Knowledge acquired to Analyse and Design

CO 1: Apply the appropriate Engineering Knowledge acquired to Analyse and Design R.C.C. and
Steel Structures.
CO 2: Analyse and evaluate the structural detailing of R.C.C. and Steel Structures in commitment
to the ethical norms as per standards.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question
papers for the
subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a
maximum of 3
sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books
1. N Krishna Raju, “Structural Design and Drawing of Reinforced Concrete and Steel : 3rd Edition”,
University Press,2009
2. Subramanian N, “Design of Steel Structures – Limit State Method ”, Oxford university Press, New
Delhi, 2019.
3. K S Duggal, “Design of Steel Structures”,2nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,2017.
Reference Books:
1. Charles E Salman, Johnson & Mathas, “Steel Structure Design and Behavior”, Pearson
Publications,2009.
2. N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, David Nethercot, Leroy Gardner “Behavior and Design of Steel
Structures to EC 3”, CRC Press,2007.
3. P C Verghese, “Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete”,2nd Edition, PHI Publications, New
Delhi,2008.
4. S N Sinha, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, 3rd Edition,McGraw Hill Publication,2017.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV732 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Investigate the cause of deterioration of concrete structures.
2. Strategies different repair and rehabilitation of structures.
3. Evaluate the performance of the materials for repair

Module – 1
General: Introduction and Definition for Repair, Retrofitting, Strengthening and rehabilitation. Physical
and Chemical Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, Evaluation of structural damages to the
concrete structural elements due to earthquake.
Module – 2
Damage Assessment: Purpose of assessment, Rapid assessment, Investigation of damage, Evaluation of
surface and structural cracks, Damage assessment procedure, destructive, non-destructive and semi
destructive testing systems
Module – 3
Influence on Serviceability and Durability: Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, wear and
erosion, Design and construction errors, corrosion mechanism, Effects of cover thickness and cracking,
methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings, and cathodic
protection.
Module – 4
Maintenance and Retrofitting Techniques: Definitions: Maintenance, Facts of Maintenance and
importance of Maintenance Need for retrofitting, retrofitting of structural members i.e., column and beams
by Jacketing technique, Externally bonding(ERB) technique, near surface mounted (NSM) technique,
External post-tensioning, Section enlargement and guidelines for seismic rehabilitation of existing building.

Module – 5
Materials for Repair and Retrofitting: Artificial fiber reinforced polymer like CFRP, GFRP, AFRP and
natural fiber like Sisal and Jute. Adhesive like, Epoxy Resin, Special concretes and mortars, concrete
chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength gain, Techniques for Repair: Rust eliminators and
polymers coating for rebar during repair foamed concrete, mortar and dry pack, vacuum concrete, Gunite
and Shot Crete Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring and underpinning.
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Detect the causes for structural concrete and structures deterioration and evaluate the damages.
CO 2: Assess the type and extent of damage and carry out the assessment of structures through various
types of tests
CO 3: Recommend maintenance requirements of the buildings and preventive measures against
influencing factors on Serviceability and Durability of the Structures
CO 4: Identify the causes for the damage in structures and recommend most appropriate repair and
retrofitting strategies, and also their rehabilitation.
CO 5: Select suitable material and suggest an appropriate technique for repair and retrofitting .
Text Books
1. Sidney, M. Johnson, “Deterioration, Maintenance and Repair of Structures”,1980.
2. Denison Campbell, Allen & Harold Roper, “Concrete Structures – Materials, Maintenance and Repair”-
Longman Scientific and Technical,1991.
Reference Books:
1. R.T.Allen and S.C. Edwards, “Repair of Concrete Structures”-Blakie and Sons,2019.
2. Raiker R.N., “Learning for failure from Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service”- R&D
Center (SDCPL),1987.
3. CPWD Manual
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV733 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Gain knowledge of about advanced topics of foundation design and analyses, supplementing their
comprehensive knowledge acquired in basic foundation engineering course.
2. Develop profound understanding of shallow and deep foundation analyses.
3. Develop understanding of choice of foundation design parameters.
4. Learn about cause and effect of dynamic loads on foundation.

Module – 1
Shallow Foundations: Geotechnical design of Isolated, Combined, Strip, Strap and Raft Foundation
Factors influencing the selection of foundation bearing capacity & settlements of raft foundation,
Coefficient of subgrade reaction, Beams on elastic foundation

Module – 2
Pile Foundations: Necessity of pile foundations, Classification, Load bearing capacity of single pile by
Static formula, Dynamic formula, Pile load test and Penetration tests. Pile groups, group action of piles in
sand and clay, group efficiency of piles, settlement of piles, negative skin friction, laterally loaded piles
and under reamed piles.

Module – 3
Environmental Geotechnical Engineering: Relevance, Subsurface Contamination and Contaminant
Transport; Waste disposal on Land and Containment, Monitoring of subsurface contamination, Control
and Remediation. Engineering Properties of waste and geotechnical reuse, erosion control, sustainability,
energy geotechnics Geotechnical aspects of landfills

Module – 4
Transportation Geotechnics: Geotechnics of pavements, railway tracks and airfields, Geomaterial
including nontraditional materials, Asphalt mixtures and hydraulically-bound materials Earthworks for
transportation facilities, Construction and maintenance, Performance evaluation and quality control

Module – 5
Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Effect of earthquake on ground, Primary and Secondary effects
of earthquake to geotechnical structures, Liquefaction – Mechanism, Consequence, Factors influencing
and mitigation against Liquefaction, Site effects, Wave propagation in soils, Case studies of earthquake
damage to geotechnical facilities.
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Design shallow foundations, considering bearing capacity, settlement, and subgrade reaction for
various foundation types.
CO 2: Analyze pile foundations, including load capacity, group behavior, settlement, and lateral loads.
CO 3: Assess subsurface contamination, waste disposal, and sustainable geotechnical solutions for
environmental protection.
CO 4: Evaluate geotechnical aspects of transportation infrastructure, focusing on material selection,
construction, and performance.
CO 5: Understand earthquake effects on geotechnical structures, liquefaction, and mitigation measures
through case studies.
Text Books
1. Punmia B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Laxmi Publications Co., India,2017
2. Murthy V.N.S., “Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and
FoundationEngineering”, CRC Press, New York,2010.
3. Kramer., “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering”, 1st edition, Pearson Education India;,2003
Reference Books:
1. Bowles J.E., “Foundation Analysis and Design”, McGraw Hill Pub. Co. New York,1982.
2. Swami Saran, “Analysis and Design of Substructures”, Oxford & IBH Pub. Co. Pvt. Ltd., India,2018.
3. R.B. Peck, W.E. Hanson & T.H. Thornburn, “Foundation Engineering”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., India.
4. Braja, M. Das, “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Cengage Learning, India,2015.
5. Bureau of Indian Standards: IS-1904, IS-6403, IS-8009, IS-2950, IS-2911 and all other relevant
Codes.
6. Dingqing Li, james Hyslip, Ted Sussmann and Steven Chrismer “Railway Geotechnics“,1st Edition CRC
Press; ,2019.
7. Ikuo Towhata., “Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering” Springer; 2008.
8. Sarsby, R., Environmental Geotechnics, Thomas Telford, 2000.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Design of Hydraulic Structures (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV734 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Analyse and design gravity dam
2. Design earth dam and estimate the seepage loss
3. Design spillway and apron for diversion works
4. Design CD works and can regulation works

Module – 1
Gravity Dam: Introduction, forces acting on dam section, causes of failure, design principles, Principal
and Shear stresses, Elementary and practical profile of gravity dam, Drainage gallaries.

Module – 2
Earth Dam: Introduction, Causes of failure, Design criteria, Preliminary section, Determination of
phreatic line, Estimation of seepage loss.

Module – 3
Spillway: Types, Design of Ogee spillway, Upstream and Downstream profile, Energy dissipation below
spillway. Diversion Headwork: Design of weir on permeable soil, Design of impervious foundation using
Bligh’s and Khosla’s theory, Simple problems on floor/apron design.

Module – 4
Cross Drainage Works: Introduction, Types of cross drainage works, Design considerations, Transition
formula, Design of syphon Aqueduct.

Module – 5
Canal Regulation Works: Introduction, Functions of Head and Cross regulations, Longitudinal section
and their component parts, Design of canal regulators. IS:6531 (1972) – Criteria for design of canal head
regulator, bIS:7114(1973) – Criteria for hydraulic design of cross regulator for canals

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Design the gravity dam section for various force profiles considering design principles.
CO 2: Analyze seepage in an earth dam considering the design criteria.
CO 3: Design ogee spillway profile and floor of weir on permeable foundation.
CO 4: Design an aqueduct considering the canal transitions.
CO 5: Design canal regulators considering hydraulic design criteria
Text Books
1. S. K. Garg, “Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures”,38th Edition, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi Jayarami,1976
2. P. Jaya Rami Reddy, “A Text Book of Hydrology”,3 rd Edition, Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi,2016
3 B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jainl, Pande Brij Basi Lal, “Irrigation and Water Power
Engineering”,17th Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi,2021
Reference Books:
1. Sharma R.K., “Text Book of Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulics”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New
Delhi.
2. Modi P.N., “Irrigation, Water Resources and Water Power Engineering”- Standard book house, Delhi.
3. K. R. Arora, “ Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering”, Standard Publishers, New
Delhi,2010
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Industrial Waste Water Treatment (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CVC735 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. To provide knowledge on sources and characteristics of Industrial Wastewaters, Techniques and
approaches for minimizing the generation of wastewaters at the source and application of physico-
chemical, biological and advanced treatment methods for recovery, reuse and disposal of
wastewaters in Indian Industries.

Module – 1
INDUSTRIALPOLLUTION PREVENTION - Industrial scenario in India – Uses of water by Industry –
sources, generation rates and characteristics of Industrial wastewaters – Toxicity of Industrial Effluents
and Bioassay Tests – Environmental Impacts of Industrial Wastewaters – Regulatory requirements for
Industrial wastewaters- Prevention Vs Control of Industrial Pollution – Benefits and Barriers – Waste
Minimization Strategies – Evaluation of Pollution Prevention Options – Cost benefit analysis – Pay back
period.

Module – 2
INDUSTRIALWASTEWATER TREATMENT Physico–Chemical Treatment Processes – Equalisation,
Neutralisation, Oil Seperation, Flotation – Precipitation, Aerobic and Anaerobic Biological Treatment
Processes – Sequencing batch reactors, membrane bioreactors, Advanced oxidation and Tertiary Treatment
processes for removal of dissolved organics and inorganics- Ozonation, photocatalysis, Evaporation and
membrane Technologies

Module – 3
ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE Individual and Common Effluent Treatment Plants –Zero Effluent Discharge
Systems and Management of RO Rejects, Quality requirements for wastewater reuse – Industrial reuse,
Disposal on water and land.

Module – 4
SLUDGE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT - Residuals of Industrial Wastewater treatment –
Quantification and Characteristics of Sludge – Thickening, Digestion, Conditioning, Dewatering and
Disposal of Sludge – Solidification – Incineration – Secured Landfills-Hazardous waste management.

Module – 5
CASE STUDIES - Industrial manufacturing process description, Wastewater characteristics, Pollution
Prevention Options and Treatment Flow sheets for selected Industries – Tanneries- Textiles- Pulp and
PaperMetal finishing – Sugar and Distilleries.
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1:Explain the source and types of industrial wastewater and their environmental impacts and choose
the regulatory laws pertaining to environmental protection.
CO 2:Apply knowledge and skills to design industrial wastewater treatment schemes.
CO 3:Design facilities for the processing and reclamation of industrial wastewater.
CO 4:Plan and develop sludge management scheme for sludge generated from industries.
CO 5:Conduct research to develop effective management systems for industrial wastewater that are
technically sound, economically feasible and socially acceptable.

Text Books
1. S.C.Bhatia, Handbook of Industrial Pollution and Control, Volume I & II, CBS Publishers, New Delhi,
2003.
2. Mahajan, S.P.Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2017.
Reference Books:
1. Eckenfelder, W.W., “Industrial Water Pollution Control‟,Mc-Graw Hill, 2000.
2. Nelson Leonard Nemerow, “Industrial waste treatment – contemporary practice and vision for the
future”, Elsevier, Singapore, 2007.
3. Frank Woodard, „ Industrial waste treatment Handbook‟ , Butterworth Heinemann, NewDelhi,2001.
4. World Bank Group, „ Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook – Towards Cleaner Production‟ ,
World Bank and UNEP, Washington D.C., 1998
5. Paul L. Bishop, „ Pollution Prevention:- Fundamentals and Practice‟ , Mc-Graw Hill International,
Boston,2000.
6. Wang L.K., Yung-Tse Hung, Howard H.Lo and Constantine Yapijakis, „Handbook of Industrial and
Hazardous Wastes Treatment‟ , Marcel Dekker, Inc., USA, 2004.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Design of Pre-stressed Concrete Structures (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV741 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. To understand Concepts of pre stressing
2. To understand Materials used in Pre stressed concrete technology
3. To analyse and design Pre stressed concrete structural elements

Module – 1
Introduction and Analysis of Members: Concept of Pre stressing - Types of Pre stressing - Advantages -
Limitations –Pre stressing systems - Anchoring devices - Materials – Mechanical Properties of high
strength concrete - high strength steel - Stress-Strain curve for High strength concrete. Comparison
between RCC & PSC. Analysis of members at transfer - Stress concept - Force concept - Load balancing
concept – Kern point -Pressure line. (More problems on stress concept)

Module – 2
Losses in Pre stress: Loss of Pre stress due to Elastic shortening, Friction, Anchorage slip, Creep of
concrete, Shrinkage of concrete and Relaxation of steel - Total Loss.
Deflection: Deflection due to gravity loads - Deflection due to prestressing force -Total deflection - Limits
of deflection - Limits of span-to-effective depth ratio.

Module – 3
Design of Sections for Flexure: Analysis of members at ultimate strength - Preliminary Design - Final
Design for simply supported beams.

Module – 4
Design for Shear: Analysis for shear - Components of shear resistance - Modes of Failure – Limit State of
collapse for shear - Design of transverse reinforcement.

Module – 5
Design of End block: Different anchorage system and design of end block by latest IS codes.

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1. Understand the concepts of prestressing methodologies
CO 2. Determine the losses in prestressing and deflection in prestressed elements.
CO 3. Analyze the prestressing elements subjected to flexural loads.
CO 4. Design PSC beams to resist shear.
CO 5. Design end block of PSC beams as per IS codes.
Text Books
1. Krishna Raju, N. “Pre stressed Concrete”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi
2006
2. Krishna Raju. N., “Pre-stressed Concrete - Problems and Solutions”,3rd Edition CBS Publishers and
Distributors, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2017.
3. Rajagopalan N, “Pre - stressed Concrete”, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi,2010.

Reference Books:
1. P. Dayaratnam, “Pre stressed Concrete Structures”, Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.
2. Lin T Y and Burns N H, ‘Design of Pre - stressed Concrete Structures’ ,3rd Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 2010.
3. Pundit G S and Gupta S P, “Pre - stressed Concrete”, C B S Publishers, New Delhi,2019
4. IS: 1343: Indian Standard code of practice for Pre stressed concrete, BIS, New Delhi.
5. IS: 3370-Indian Standard code of practice for concrete structures for storage of liquids, BIS, New
Delhi.
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
• Online study material
• NPTEL video lectures
• You Tube videos.

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

• Visit to a Pre stressing structural elements manufacturing yard and students have to submit a
report
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Prefabricated Structures (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV742 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. To understand the principles of prefabrication, behavior and design of prefabricated components
and structural connections.

Module – 1
NTRODUCTION: Need for prefabrication - Principles - Materials - Modular co-ordination – Standardization
– Systems Production – Transportation – Erection - Disuniting of Structures.

Module – 2
PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS: Behavior of structural components – Large panel constructions –
Construction of roof, floor slabs and Wall panels – Columns – Shear walls.

Module – 3
DESIGN PRINCIPLES: Design of Structural components – Beam, Column and Corbel – Stress
limitations – Handling without cracking, handling with controlled cracking – Design for stripping forces.

Module – 4
JOINTS IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS: Joints for different structural connections – Beam to Column,
Beam to Beam, Column to Column, Column to Foundation, Connections between wall panels,
Connections between floor panels - Dimensions and detailing – Design of expansion joints- Jointing
Materials.

Module – 5
DESIGN FOR EARTHQUAKES AND CYCLONES: Progressive collapse – Codal provisions – Equivalent
design loads for considering abnormal effects such as earthquakes, cyclones etc. - Importance of
avoidance of progressive collapse.

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Comprehend the need for Prefabricated Structures and Standardise the Production for
appropriate distinguished structures
CO 2: Analyse the structural behaviour of various Prefabricated Elements.
CO 3: Design the Prefabricated Structural Components as per Code and Specifications.
CO 4: Analyse the Design the joints and connections involved in Prefabricated Construction.
CO 5: Design Suitable Prefabricated Structures to Resist Progressive Collapse loads as per the
standards.
Text Books
1. Hubert Bachmann and Alfred Steinle ,” Precast Concrete Structures”, Wiley VCH 2011.
2. Laszlo Mokk, “Prefabricated Concrete for Industrial and Public Structures”, Akademiai Kiado,
Budapest, 1964.

Reference Books:
1. PCI Design Hand Book, 6th Edition, 2004.
2. Handbook on Precast Concrete for Buildings, ICI Bulletin 02, First Edition, 2016.
3. A.S.G. Bruggeling and G.F.Huyghe, Prefabrication with concrete, Netherlands: A.A. Balkema
Publishers, 1991.
4. Glover C.W, Structural Precast Concrete, Asia Publishing House, 1965.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Design Concept in Building Services (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV743 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Learn the importance of sanitation, domestic water supply, plumbing and fire services
2. Understand the concepts of heat, ventilation and air conditioning
3. Develop technical and practical knowledge in Building Services.

Module – 1
Water Supply and its Services: Water requirements for different types of buildings, simple method of
removal of impurities, water saving practices and their potential Service connection from mains, sump and
storage tank, types and sizes of pipes, special installation in multistoried buildings. Material, types of
fixtures and fitting for a contemporary bathroom– taps –quarter turn, half turn, ceramic, foam flow etc, hot
water mixer, hand shower Rainwater harvesting to include roof top harvesting, type of spouts, sizes of
rainwater pipes and typical detail of a water harvesting pit.

Module – 2
Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Behavior of heat propagation, thermal insulating
materials and their co-efficient of thermal conductivity. General methods of thermal insulation: Thermal
insulation of roofs, exposed walls. Ventilation: Definition and necessity, system of ventilation. Principles of
air conditioning, Air cooling, Different systems of ducting and distribution, Essentials of air-conditioning
system.
Module – 3
Electrical and Fire Fighting Services: Electrical systems, Basics of electricity, single/Three phase supply,
protective devices in electrical installation, Earthing for safety, Types of earthing, ISI Specifications.
Electrical installations in buildings, Types of wires, Wiring systems and their choice , planning electrical
wiring for building, Main and distribution boards, Principles of illumination, Classification of buildings
based on occupancy, causes of fire and spread of fire, Standard fire, Firefighting, protection and fire
resistance, Firefighting equipment and different methods of fighting fire., means of escape, alarms, etc.,
Combustibility of materials, Structural elements and fire resistance, Fire escape routes and elements,
planning and design. Wet risers, dry risers, sprinklers, heat detector, smoke detectors, fire dampers, fire
doors, etc. Provisions of NBC.

Module – 4
Plumbing and Fire Fighting Layout of Simple Buildings: Application of above studies in preparing layout
and details - Plumbing layout of residential and public buildings, Fire fighting layout, Reflected ceiling plan
of smoke detectors / sprinklers, etc.

Module – 5
Engineering Services: Engineering services in a building as a system, Lifts, escalators, cold and hot water
systems, waste water systems and electrical systems. Pumps and Machineries: Reciprocating, Centrifugal,
Deep well, Submersible, Automatic pumps, Sewerage pumps, Compressors, Vacuum pump – their selection,
installation and maintenance – Hot water boilers
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Describe the basic principles of water supply, drainage, and solid waste management in building
design.
CO 2: Discuss the fundamentals of HVAC systems and integrate them into building design for optimal
indoor environment control.
CO 3: Implement electrical safety measures and fire protection systems in building design according to
national standards.
CO 4: Interpret the plumbing and firefighting layouts for residential and public buildings.
CO 5: Understand the integration and maintenance of engineering services, including lifts, escalators, and
pumps, within building systems.
Reference Books
1. Technical teachers Training Institute (Madras), Environmental Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
publishing Co. Ltd.
2. M.David Egan, “Concepts in Building Fire Safety”, john wiley & sons,1978.
3. O.H.Koenigsberger, “Manual of Tropical Housing and Building”, Universities Press,1975.
4. E.G.Butcher, “Smoke control in Fire-safety Design”,London : E. & F. N. Spon,1979.
5. E.R.Ambrose, “Heat pumps and Electric Heating”, John and Wiley and Sons Inc, New York,1966.
6. Handbook for “Building Engineers in Metric systems”, NBC, New Delhi,1963.
7. Kamala & DL Kanth Rao, “Environmental Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill publishing co. Ltd,1988

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

• http://nptel.ac.in
• https://swayam.gov.in

Activ ity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
• Assignment to students on building service components
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Ground Water Hydraulics (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV744 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Realize the significance of Groundwater and interpret characteristics of aquifers
2. Quantify the Groundwater flow by different methods
3. Locate occurrence of groundwater and synthesize groundwater development
4. Asses ground water quality using models
Module – 1
Importance of Groundwater, Vertical distribution of groundwater, Occurrence in different types of
rocks and soils Definition of -Aquifers, Aquifuge, Aquitard, Aquiclude, Confined and Unconfined aquifer
Fundamentals of Ground water flow-Aquifer parameters, specific yield and specific retention, porosity,
storage coefficient.

Module – 2
Permeability: Derivation of Darcy’s law, Hydraulic conductivity, coefficient of permeability and Intrinsic
permeability in isotropic, anisotropic soils.

Module – 3
Well Hydraulics-Steady flow: Steady One-dimensional flow, steady Radial flow in confined aquifer and
Unconfined aquifer, derivation – Theiss method, Cooper and Jacob Method Solutions for Unsteady flow
equations, interference of wells, image well theory

Module – 4
Groundwater exploration - Seismic, Electrical resistivity, Geophysical techniques Groundwater
exploration by different logging techniques-Electrical Logging, induction logging,
Groundwater Development-Types of Wells, methods of construction, tube well design, Conjunctive use.

Module – 5
Quality of Groundwater and Groundwater Modeling Techniques-Sources of Salinity, Measures of water
quality, Chemical analysis, Physical analysis, Chemical Analysis, Groundwater Samples Porous media
models, Electric Analog Models, Digital Computer Models.

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1. Explain the importance of Groundwater
CO 2. Paraphrasing the Characteristics of aquifers
CO 3. Estimate the quantity of groundwater by various methods
CO 4. Analyse the zones of groundwater resource
CO 5. Analyse the quality of groundwater and understand Techniques of modeling
Text Books
1. Rghunath H M,” Ground water”, 3rd Edition, Newagepublishers, New Delhi,2007.
2. Todd K , “Groundwater Hydrology”,3rd Edition, Wiley Eastern Publishers, New Delhi,2011
3. Bower.H, “Groundwater Hydrolog”, McGraw Hill Publishers,New Delhi,2000.

Reference Books:
1. Garg Satya Prakash, “Groundwater and Tube wells”, Oxford and IBH Publication, New Delhi,1993.
2. Walton W C,” Groundwater Resources and Evaluation”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi,1970.
3. Micheal, D.M,, Khepar,,S.D, and Sondhi,S.K, “Water Wells and pumps “ 2nd Edition, Mc
GrawHill,Delhi Standard Book House, Delhi,2008.
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
• Seminars
• Pumping test Demonstrations
• Demonstrations of Hydraulic conductivity test in lab
• Video/NPTEL lecture notes
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV745 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Identify the appropriate methodology to predict and assess the impacts of project on various aspects
of environment.
2. Apply the concept of environmental impact assessment for various types of industries.
3. Develop a methodical approach on assessment of environmental impacts due to developmental
activities.
4. Interpret the role of public participation in environmental decision-making process.

Module – 1
Introduction to the course: Relevance in the Global scenario. Financial bearing on the World Economy.
Role in Environmental and Societal concerns, Global opportunities for EIA consultation, as an Integral Part
of the Planning Process.
NEPA: Objective and Key provisions - Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment: Objective and Key
provisions
Environmental Impact Assessment: Definition, Objectives, Types (Rapid and Comprehensive EIA), FONSI
- Limitations of EIA - Initial Environmental Evaluation,
Flow scheme - Elements of EIA and EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)
Self-Study: Status of EIA in India
Module – 2
Step by step Procedure - Project Description; Description of The Environment; Anticipated Environmental
Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Analysis of Alternatives; Environmental Monitoring Programme;
Additional studies; Project Benefits; Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis.
Description of the Baseline Environment: Classification of environmental parameters. Purposes for
defining the Environmental Setting; Selection of parameters, Monitoring of physical environmental
parameters, Collection and interpretation of baseline data for various environmental attributes.
Module – 3
E I A Methodologies: Introduction, Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology, EIA methods, Adhoc
methods, matrix methods, Network method Environmental Media Quality Index method, overlay methods,
cost/Benefit Analysis.
Prediction and Assessment of Impact: Quality, Impact prediction, Assessment of Impact significance,
Identification and Incorporation of mitigation measures. E I A in surface water, Air and Biological
environment. Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment, Air pollution
sources, generalized approach for assessment of Air Pollution Impact

Module – 4
Public Participation: Types, levels, Significance, Procedure and Issues.
Risk assessment: introduction and scope; project planning; exposure assessment; toxicity assessment;
hazard identification and assessment; risk characterization; risk communication; environmental
monitoring; community involvement; legal and regulatory framework; human and ecological risk
assessment.
 Module – 5
Environmental Audit & legislation: Objectives of Environmental Audit, Types of environmental Audit,
Audit protocol, stages of Environmental Audit, on-site activities, evaluation of Audit data and preparation
of Audit report.
Self-Study: The Environmental Pollution Act, The water; Act, The Air (Prevention & Control of
pollution Act.), Tribal Affairs Act, Wild life Protection Act.
Design based Problems (DP)/Open Ended Problem: Case studies and preparation of Environmental
Impact assessment statement for various Industries.

Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Identify the importance of EIA as an integral part of planning process, by distinguishing the need,
elements and sequential procedures of EIA for any type of Developmental Activity.
CO 2: Analyze relevance of application of variable EIA Methodologies, on case to case basis.
CO 3: Evaluate feasibility of EIA carried on developmental projects.
CO 4: Propose the ‘need’ for and ‘type’ of relevant EIA methodologies for real-time developmental projects.
CO 5: Identify the latest techniques and technologies that can be incorporated for EIA studies.

Text Books
1. Barthwal R.R., Environmental Impact Assessment, New Age International Publications, 2002.
2. Larry Canter, Environmental Impact Assessment, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Publications, 1996.

Reference Books
1. Y. Anjaneyulu, Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, 2 nd Edition, B.S. Publication,
2007.
2. Marriott B., Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide. McGraw-Hill, New York, USA,
1997.
3. Glasson J., Therivel R., Chadwick A., Introduction to Environmental Impact
4. Assessment. London, Research Press, UK, 1994.
5. Wathern P., Environmental Impact Assessment: Theory & Practice, Rutledge, London, 1992.
6. J. Glynn and Gary W. Heinke, Environmental Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall, Publishers,
1998.
7. Barrow, C.J., Social Impact Assessment: An Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2000.
8. Judith, P., Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment. Blackwell Science, 1999.
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Environmental Protection and Management (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV751 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Appreciate the need for Environmental protection.
2. Explore pollution prevention assessment team and implement waste minimization options.
3. Describe and interpret methods of the Environmental Management Systems according to ISO
14001 standards.
4. Audit Environmental Management systems for Organizations.
5. Critically evaluate tools and possibilities for Environmental Protection for various industries.

Module – 1
Introduction and Relevance of the course (w.r.t. Society, Employment and Economy), Unique
Characteristics of Environmental Issues (Types and Examples), Environmental Stewardship (Evolution
and Types), Environmental Management Principles (Types and Significance), Environmental standards –
Rationale, Types (NAAQS, Freshwater Classification, Drinking Water Standard, Noise standards,
Emission Standards), Classification of Environmental Impact (in lieu of Reduction Efforts)
Module – 2
ICC Business Charter for Sustainable Development (2015), India’s National Policy Statement for
Abatement of Pollution (1992), Charter on Corporate responsibility for Environmental protection (2003),
Environmental Protection Act (1986), Hazardous Waste Management (Introduction, Types, Impacts,
Treatment and Disposal), SAARA III, Basel Convention (Importance of Trans-boundary Movement,
Conditions and Procedural Flow scheme)

Module – 3
EMS as per ISO 14001 (Flow scheme and explanation of each component), Environmental Aspect and
Impact Analysis (Experiential Learning), Environmental Policy, Environmental Statement (Form V),
Environmental performance indicators, Environmental performance Evaluation and Benchmarking,
Non-conformance (Significance, Corrective and preventive actions)

Module – 4
EMAS (Flow scheme), EIA (Types, Flow scheme and explanation of each component), Types of
Environmental Audits (incl. Waste audit, due-diligence audit, compliance audit), Environmental
management system audits as per ISO 19011 (pre-EMS and EMS audit), Procedures and Guidelines to
conduct Environmental Audit, Roles and qualifications of Auditors.

Module – 5
Process Flow scheme and Applications EMS in Cotton Textile Industries
Process Flow scheme and Applications EMS in Pulp and Paper Industries
Process Flow scheme and Applications EMS in Tanneries.

(8 Hours)
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Compare Rationale for existing Objectives, Standards, Policies, Principles and Opportunities for
Environmental Management and Protection.
CO 2: Appreciate the existing policies complying with international environmental management.
CO 3: Discuss the framework and relevance of Environmental Management Systems in accordance with
to ISO 14001.
CO 4: Audit pollution prevention assessment measures and recommend waste minimization options.
CO 5: Review and Implement Environmental Management systems for various Industries and
Organizations.

Text Books
1.Christopher Sheldon and Mark Yoxon, “Installing Environmental management Systems – a step by
step guide”, Earthscan Publications Ltd, London, 1999.
2.Paul L. Bishop, “Pollution Prevention: Fundamentals and Practice”, McGraw- Hill International,
Boston, 2000.
3.Ann Arbor, “Environmental Management Systems: An Implementation Guide for Small and Medium-
Sized Organizations”, NSF International, Michigan, Second Edition, 2001.
References Books:
1.Bureau of Indian Standards, ISO 19011: 2002, “Guidelines for quality and/or Environmental
Management System Auditing”, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2002.
2.Bureau of Indian Standards, ISO 14001 Certification - Environmental Management Systems: A
Practical Guide for Preparing Effective Environmental Management Systems, Bureau of Indian
Standards, New Delhi.
3.Peavy, H.S, D.R. Rowe and T.George, “Environmental Engineering”, New York: McGraw Hill, 1987..
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
• Peer learning: Cleaner Technology-Cleaner Production, Zero Discharge Technology (Closing the
Loop) followed by Group Discussion upon Case Study-based interaction and PPT presentation
for various industries.
• Industrial Visit – Visit to STPs
• Self-study: MOOC - https://unccelearn.org/course/view.php?id=131&page=overview
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Green Buildings (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV752 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Understand the definition, concept & objectives of the green building.
2. Understand Green building rating systems and its applications.
3. Understand the criteria for site selection and building construction.
4. Recognize the concept and utilization of solar and energy efficient building.
5. Understand Concepts of Green Composites

Module – 1
Introduction to Green Buildings: Features of green buildings, benefits of green buildings towards
sustainable development. Green building rating systems – GRIHA, BREEAM, IGBC and LEED, overview of
the criteria as per these rating systems.

Module – 2
Site selection and planning: Criteria for site selection, preservation of landscape, soil erosion control,
minimizing urban heat island effect, maximize comfort by proper orientation of building facades, day
lighting, ventilation, etc,.

Module – 3
Energy Efficiency: Concepts of embodied energy, Operational energy and life cycle energy. Methods to
reduce operational energy: Energy efficient building, Envelopes, energy efficient appliances for heating and
air-conditioning systems in buildings.

Module – 4
Utility of Solar Energy in Buildings: Utility of Solar energy in buildings concepts of Solar Passive Cooling
and Heating of Buildings. Low Energy Cooling. Case studies of Solar Passive Cooled and Heated Buildings.
Overview of Green building Codes, Case study.

Module – 5
Green Composites for Buildings: Concepts of Green Composites. Methods to reduce embodied energy in
building materials, Use of natural and renewable materials like bamboo and stabilized mud blocks. Case
study.
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Interpret the Green buildings and Green rating system.
CO 2: Identify the green building concept for site selection and planning.
CO 3: Comprehend the Principle and concept of energy efficiency in construction.
CO 4: Elucidate concepts of solar energy utilization in buildings.
CO 5: Apply the Concepts of Green Composites in building construction.

Text Books

1. HarharaIyer G, Green Building Fundamentals, Notion Press,2022

2. Dr. Adv. Harshul Savla, Green Building: Principles & Practices”, Notion Press ,2021
3. Vinod B R and Shobha R “Green Building Materials and Techniques” Notion Press,2023.

References Books:
1. IGBC Green Homes Rating System, Version 2.0., Abridged reference guide, 2013, Indian Green
Building Council Publishers.
2. GRIHA version 2015, GRIHA rating system, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.
3. Charles J. Kibert, Sustainable Construction – Green Building Design and Delivery, John Wiley &
Sons, New York, 2008.
4. Regina Leffers, Sustainable Construction and Design, Pearson / Prentice Hall, USA, 2009.
5. Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction" by Sam Kubba Publisher:
Tata McGraw Hill Education Edition: 1st Indian Edition (2012), ISBN: 978-0070704723
6. Utility of Solar Energy in Buildings by Dorota Chwieduk, Academic Press Publisher, 1st Edition
(2014), ISBN 978-0124105140.
7. Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification by Ross Spiegel, Dru
Meadows, John Wiley & Sons Publisher, 3rd Edition (2010), ISBN 978-0470538043.
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THgQF8zHBW8
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRO_rIkywxQ
10. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/102/105102195/
11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2tpwGCN0U
12. http://www.digimat.in/nptel/courses/video/105102195/L08.html

Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

• Visit to Industry to understand manufacturing of green material/green building
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Conservation of Natural Resources (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV753 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Learn types of land forms, soil conservation and sustainable land use planning.
2. Apprehend water resources, types, distribution, planning and conservation. Water pollution and
types of uses.
3. Know the types of minerals and rocks.
4. Know the atmospheric composition of air, pollution and effects on human beings, animals and
plants. Air pollution control.
5. Apprehend basics of biodiversity and ecosystems.

Module – 1
Land: Land as a resource, types of lands, conservation of land forms, deforestation, effect of land use
changes. Soil health, ecological and economic importance of soil, impact of soil degradation on agriculture
and food security, need for soil conservation, sustainable land use planning.

Module – 2
Water: Global water resources, Indian water resources, Resources system planning. Water use sectors-
domestic, industrial, agriculture. Water deficit and water surplus basins in India, equitable distribution,
Inter-basin water transfers, Interlinking of rivers – Himalayan component, peninsular component, issues
involved. Ground water, its potential in India, conjunctive use, recharge of ground water. Contamination
of ground water, sea water ingress, problems and solutions.

Module – 3
Air: Introduction, composition, sources and classification of air pollutants, National Ambient Air quality
standards (NAAQS), Air quality index, effects of air pollution on human health. Economic effects of air
pollution. Control of air pollution by equipment, smoke and its control. Ozone depletion –impacts,
photochemical changes.

Module – 4
Biodiversity: Introduction, Flora and Fauna, Importance of biodiversity, Economic values-medicinal
plants, drugs,fisheries biogeochemical cycling. Threat to biodiversity, natural & anthropogenic
disturbance, habitat loss. Conservation of biodiversity, National parks, wild life sanctuaries, zoological
gardens, gene banks, pollen culture, ecological restoration, social forestry. Ecosystem: Definition, Types:
forest, grass land, marine, desert, wetlands, estuarine, lotic,lentic. Abiotic & biotic components of
ecosystem.

Module – 5
Global warming: concept, indicators, factor and effects. Global climate change-indicators, health impacts,
effect on biodiversity. Introduction to global efforts in conservation of biodiversity. .EIA regulations in India,
status of EIA in India, list of projects needing environmental clearance under EIA notifications. Case study
of hydro power/ thermal power projects
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1. Apprehend various components of land as a natural resource and land use planning.
CO 2. Know availability and demand for water resources as applied to India.
CO 3. Analyse the components of air as resource and its pollution.
CO 4. Discuss biodiversity & its role in ecosystem functioning.
CO 5. Critically appreciate the environmental concerns of today.

Text Books
1. Modi, P.N., “Irrigation Water Resources and Water Power Engineering”. Standard Book House, New
Delhi. 10th Edition 2019.
2. Raghunath, H.M., “Groundwater” ,3rd Edition, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Krishnan, M.S., “Geology of India & Burma”. CBS publishers, New Delhi, 2017.
4. P.Jaya Rami Reddy, “A Textbook of Hydrology”, University Science Press, New Delhi, 2011.
5. M N Rao and H V N Rao, “Air pollution”, McGraw Hill Publications 2017.
6. Krishnamurthy K.V., “An advanced textbook of Biodiversity- principle & practices.” Oxford and IBH
publications Co.Pvt ltd, New Delhi. 2004.

Reference Books:
1. Odum, E.P., “Fundamentals of Ecology”, W.B sounders, Philadelphia, USA, 1971
2. Singh J.S, Singh S.P & Gupta, S.R., “Ecology, environment and resource conservation”, Anamaya
publications,2006.
3. Edmond A. Mathez & Jason E.Smerdon, “Climate Change: The science of Global warming and our
energy feature”, Columbia University Press, 2009.
4. National Council of Applied Economic Research, “Economic Impact of Interlinking of Rivers Program”,
Revised Final Report, April 2008.
6. http://nwda.gov.in/content.
7. Madhav Gadagil, “Biodiversity and Indias degraded lands”, Indian Academy of Sciences, Volume 22-
No 2/3, http://www.jstor.org/pss/4314063
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
• Seminars /Quiz ( to assist in GATE preparations)
• Demonstrations in lab
• Self-Study on simple topics
• Simple problems solving by Excel, C+
• Virtual lab experiments
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Intelligent Transportation Systems (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV74 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. Learn the foundational knowledge on ITS and data collection techniques adopted for ITS.
2. Understand the role of various application of communication systems in ITS.
3. Gain knowledge on functional areas of ITS in diverse urban and rural contexts.
4. Skill up with the design, implementation, and management of ITS.
5. Gain the knowledge on application of ITS in developing countries.

Module – 1
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Definition, Objectives, Historical
Background, Benefits of ITS - ITS Data collection techniques – Detectors, Automatic Vehicle Location
(AVL), Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), video data collection.

Module – 2
Communications in ITS: Information Management, Traffic Management Centres (TMC). Application of
sensors to Traffic management; Traffic flow sensor technologies; Transponders and Communication
systems; Data fusion at traffic management centres; Sensor plan and specification requirements;
Elements of Vehicle Location and Route Navigation and Guidance concepts.

Module – 3
ITS functional areas: Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Advanced Traveller Information
Systems (ATIS), Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO), Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS),
Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS), Advanced Rural Transportation Systems (ARTS).

Module – 4
ITS User Needs and Services: Travel and Traffic management, Public Transportation Management,
Electronic Payment, Commercial Vehicle Operations, Emergency Management, Advanced Vehicle safety
systems, Information Management.

Module – 5
ITS applications: Traffic and incident management systems; ITS and sustainable mobility, travel
demand management, electronic toll collection, ITS and road-pricing, Transportation network operations,
commercial vehicle operations, public transportation applications; Automated Highway Systems - Vehicles
in Platoons – Overview of ITS implementations in developed countries, ITS in developing countries.
 Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Acquire the foundational knowledge on ITS and data collection techniques adopted for ITS.
CO 2: Explain the role of various application of communication systems in ITS.
CO 3: Understand and illustrate the functional areas of ITS in diverse urban and rural context.
CO 4: Design, implement, and manage ITS that enhance user needs and services.
CO 5: Contribute and develop the ITS that improve mobility, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Text Books
1. Choudury M A and Sadek A, “Fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems Planning”,
Artech House, 2003.
2. Kan Paul Chen, John Miles, “Recommendations for World Road Association (PIARC)” ITS Hand
Book, 2000.
Reference Books
1. Sussman, J. M., “Perspective on ITS”, Artech House Publishers, 2005.
2. Pradip Kumar Sarkar, Amit Kumar Jain, “Intelligent Transport Systems”, PHI Learning Publisher,
2018.
3. US Department of Transportation, “National ITS Architecture Documentation”, 2007 (CDROM).
Turban. E and Aronson. J. E, “Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems”, 7 th Edition,
Pearson Publisher, 2004.
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
• https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107210
• https://www.civil.iitb.ac.in/tvm/nptel/591_ITS_1/web/web.html
 B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VII
Sustainable Development Goals (3:0:0) 3
(Effective from the academic year 2024-25)
Course Code 21CV755 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P) 3:0:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Number of Contact Hours 40 Exam Hours 3 Hours
Course objectives:
This course will enable students to:
1. To introduce the fundamentals and components of Sustainable Development
2. To provide details of Sustainable Cities
3. Understand the Sustainable Development Goals.

Module – 1
Sustainable Development: Introduction to Sustainable Development Economic Growth and Progress,
Continuing Poverty, Environmental Threats, Business as Usual Versus Sustainable Development

Module – 2
Sustainable Cities: The Patterns of Urbanization Around the World, development of Sustainable city, Smart
Infrastructure, Urban Resilience, Planning for Sustainable Development.

Module – 3
Curbing Climate Change: The Basic Science of Climate Change, Consequences, Mitigation, Adaptation,
Mitigation Policies.
Module – 4
Saving Biodiversity: Concept of Biodiversity, Biodiversity Under Threat, Oceans and Fisheries,
Deforestation International Dynamics.
Module – 5
Sustainable Development Goals: Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals, Goal-Based
Development, Financing for Sustainable Development, Principles of Good Governance, Feasibility of
Sustainable Development.
Course outcomes:
The students will be able to:
CO 1: Understand the core principles of sustainable development.
CO 2: Plan sustainable development for urban scenarios using smart infrastructure
CO 3: Interpret mitigation and adaptation policies for climate change.
CO 4: Identify threats and solutions to save biodiversity.
CO 5: Interpret sustainable development goals for feasibility and good governance.
Text Books
1. Ram Kumar Mishra, Ch Lakshmi Kumari, Sandeep Chachra, P.S. Janaki Krishna “Smart Cities
for Sustainable Development” Springer, 2022
2. The Sustainable Development Goals Report Kindle Edition, Department of Economic and
Social Affairs, 2020
3. Yacine Aèt Kaci ,”‘The Sustainable Development Goals”, United Nations,2017.
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
NPTEL VIDEOS.
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
• Visit to Industry to understand sustainability goals adopted