2016-17, Sem-II, G-Division (CSE-10,CV-19,AUTO-01,AERO-05,ETC-08)
Basic Civil Engineering Course Syllabus
SECTION-I.
1. Relevance of Civil Engineering and Building Planning
Introduction, branches of civil engineering, application of civil engineering in other allied fields.Principles of planning, introduction to Bye-Laws regarding building line,height of building, open space requirements, F.S.I., setbacks,ventilation, sanitation as per municipal corporation area requirement.
2. Components of Building
Sub-structure Types of soil and rocks as foundation strata, concept of bearing capacity,types of foundations i.e. shallow and deep and their suitability. Shallow foundation such as wall foundation, isolated foundation, deep foundation such as pile foundation.
Super-structure Elements of super-structures and their functions
3. Building Materials and Design
Use and properties of the following materials: Concrete –ingredients and grades, plain and reinforced cement concrete and ready mix concrete, bricks, steel, aluminum, plastic, timber, roofing materials etc.Introduction to types of loads, load bearing and framed structures
SECTION-II
4. Linear and Angular Measurements
Principles of surveying Classification of surveys Chain Surveying Introduction to metric chain and tapes, error in chaining, nominal scale and R.F., ranging, chaining and offsetting, index plan, location sketch and recording of field book Chain and compass survey Meridian, bearing and its types, system of bearing, Types of compass : prismatic and surveyor's compass. Calculation of included angles, correction for local attraction.
5. Levelling
Terms used in levelling, use of Dumpy level and Auto Level, temporary adjustments. methods of reduction of levels, types of levelling, Contours,characteristics of contours, use of contour maps.Introduction and use of EDM's with special reference to Total Station.
Measurement of area by planimeter –mechanical and digital
6. Introduction to Transportation, Environmental and Irrigation Engineering,Components of rigid and flexible pavement, components of railway track (Broad Gauge) ,Components of water supply scheme (flow diagram) Types of Dams (Earthen and Gravity Dam)