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GR25 COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS
I YEAR I – SEMESTER
[Link] Course Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
Code
1 CESE101 Professional Advanced Structural Analysis 3 0 0 3
Core - I
2 CESE102 Professional Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity 3 0 0 3
Core - II
3 CESE103 Professional 1. Theory of Plates and Shells 3 0 0 3
CESE109 Elective - I 2. Computer Oriented Numerical
CESE110 Methods
3. Structural Stability
4 CESE104 Professional 1. Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 0 0 3
CESE111 Elective - II Design
CESE112 2. Advanced Concrete Technology
3. Structural Optimization
5 CESE105 Lab - I Computer Aided Design Laboratory 0 1 2 2
6 CESE106 Lab - II Structural Engineering Laboratory 0 1 2 2
7 CESE107 Research Methodology & IPR 2 0 0 2
8 CESE108 Audit - I Audit Course – I (English for Research 2 0 0 0
Paper Writing)
Total 16 02 4 18

Professional Elective-I : Theory of Plates and shells

Profession Elective-II : Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design

Audit Course – I : English for Research Paper Writing

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ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Pre-requisites: Structural Analysis I & II

Course Objectives:
1. To learn how to calculate static and kinematic indeterminacies of various types of structures
2. To formulate the stiffness matrix for continuous beams, portal frames and trusses
3. To formulate the flexibility matrix for continuous beams, portal frames and trusses
4. To obtain the global stiffness matrix by assembling the element stiffness matrices

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Formulate the stiffness and flexibility matrices for various types of structures
2. Analyze the continuous beams, portal frames and trusses by stiffness method (structure
approach)
3. Analyze the continuous beams, portal frames and trusses by flexibility method (structure
approach)
4. Solve the Trusses, Continuous beams, Portal frames using element approach of stiffness
method

UNIT - I
Unsymmetrical Bending:
Definition of Shear Center in Bending - Symmetrical and Nonsymmetrical Bending - Bending Stresses
in Beams Subjected to Nonsymmetrical Bending - Deflections of Straight Beams Subjected to
Nonsymmetrical Bending

UNIT - II
Advanced Analysis of Beams :
Curved Beams: Circumferential Stresses in a Curved Beam - Radial Stresses in Curved Beams -
Correction of Circumferential Stresses in Curved Beams Having I-, T-, or Similar Cross Sections -
Deflections of Curved Beams
Beams on Elastic Foundations - Infinite Beam Subjected to a Concentrated Load: Boundary Conditions
- Infinite Beam Subjected to a Distributed Load Segment

UNIT - III
Column Buckling:
Concept of Column Buckling - Deflection Response of Columns to Compressive Loads - Euler Buckling
of Columns with General End Constraints - Local Buckling of Columns - Inelastic Buckling of Columns

UNIT - IV
Introduction to matrix methods of analysis: Static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy -
degree of freedom - coordinate system - structure idealization stiffness and flexibility matrices -
suitability element stiffness equations - elements flexibility equations - mixed force - displacement
equations-Transformation of coordinates - element stiffness matrix - and load vector - local and global
coordinates - Assembly of stiffness matrix from element stiffness matrix – Analysis of trusses, beams
and frames by stiffness matrix methods

UNIT - V
Direct stiffness method: General procedure - banded matrix - semi bandwidth - assembly by direct
stiffness matrix method -Application of direct stiffness method to trusses, simple and continuous beams
and frames

REFERENCES
1. Structural Analysis by Devdas Menon, Narosa Publishing Housing Pvt Ltd.
2. Indeterminate Structural Analysis by K U. Muttu,IK International Publishing House [Link] Matrix
Analysis of Frames structures by William Weaver J.R and James [Link], CBS publications
3. Matrix Structural Analysis by Madhu B. Kanchi
4. Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis by [Link]
5. Structural Analysis by Ghali and Neyveli
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THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITY

Prerequisites: Strength of Materials I & II

Course Objectives:
1. To define stresses, strains, equilibrium and compatibility
2. To derive the governing equilibrium equations in Two-dimensional & in three dimensional
problems
3. To understand stress -strain relationships
4. To apply the concepts of elasticity & Plasticity to solve Structural Engineering problems

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Solve simple problems of elasticity and understanding the basic concepts
2. Apply numerical methods to solve continuum problems
3. Solve engineering problems such as thick cylinders, rotating discs
4. Solve engineering problems related to Torsion of shafts.

UNIT - I
Stress: Introduction to Elasticity – Definition of Kinetics and Kinematics - Notation for forces and stress
- Components of stresses – Stress tensor - Differential equations of equilibrium in 2D & 3D in Cartesian
coordinates and in polar coordinates - boundary conditions – Cauchy’s postulate – Stress
transformation – Direction Cosines -Principal stresses – Stress invariants – Decomposition of stresses
-Hydrostatic and Deviatoric stresses – Octahedral stresses – stress concentration factors

UNIT - II
Strain: Notation for strain - Components of strain – Strain tensor – Strain Components -Strain -
displacement relations - Strain Compatibility Conditions - Strain transformation – Direction Cosines -
Principal strains – Strain invariants - Octahedral strains – Strain Rosette

UNIT - III
Stress -Strain Relationship: Navier’s equation for stress-strain relationships – Relationship between
Material constants – Stress - strain relations in 2D and 3D – Complementary conditions for shear -
Material symmetry -Reduction of Material constants from anisotropic to orthotropic, monoclinic,
isotropic and transversely isotropic – Plane stress, Plane strain and axi-symmetric idealizations - Mohr
circle in 2D and 3D – Airy’s stress function – Potential function –

UNIT - IV
Solution of 2D and 3D elasticity problems: Problem solving using stress function approach: Beam
bending problems – Symmetric stress distribution problems, Plane problems.
Torsion problems in Elasticity – Membrane analogy approach – Application to non- circular thin walled
sections

UNIT - V
Plasticity: Introduction to plasticity – Yield criteria for pressure dependent and independent materials
- – Tresca’s criterion – Von mises criterion – Mohr-Coulomb criterion -Rankine criterion -Flow rule –
Associative and Non-Associative-Hardening rules and consistency conditions -Introduction to iterative
and return mapping.

REFERENCES:
1. Theory of Elasticity by Timeshenko, McGraw-Hill Publications
2. Theory of Elasticity by [Link]
3. Advanced Mechanics of solids by LS Srinath,
4. Elasticity and Plasticity for structural Engineers by Wang & Chen
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THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS (Program Elective – I)

Pre-requisites: Theory of Elasticity, Structural Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the behaviour of Rectangular and circular Plates subjected to various loading
2. To understand the behaviour of various types of Shells subjected to various loading
3. To study the analysis procedures for plates and shells
4. To study the analysis of folded plates

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Use analytical methods for the solution of thin plates and shells
2. Use analytical methods for the solution of shells and folded plates
3. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in thin plates
4. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in shells

UNIT - I
Introduction: Space Curves, Surfaces, Shell Co-ordinates, Strain Displacement Relations,
Assumptions in Shell Theory, Displacement Field Approximations, Stress Resultants, Equation of
Equilibrium using Principle of Virtual Work, Boundary Conditions.

UNIT - II
Small Deflection Theory of Thin Rectangular Plates: Assumptions – Derivation of governing
differential equation for thin plates – Boundary conditions – simply supported plate under sinusoidal
load – Navier solution – Application to different cases – Levy’s solution for various boundary
conditions subjected to different loadings like uniform and hydrostatic pressure.

UNIT - III
Circular Plates: Differential Equation for symmetrical bending of Laterally loaded circular Plates –
Uniformly loaded circular plates –circular plate concentrically loaded – circular plate loaded at center

UNIT - IV
Shells – functional behaviour – examples – structural behaviour of shells classification of shells –
Definitions – various methods of analysis of shells – merits and demerits of each method – 2D.
Membrane equation.
Equations of equilibrium: Derivation of stress resultants – cylindrical shells – Flugges simulations
equations.

UNIT - V
Introduction to the shells of Double curvatures: Geometry, analysis and design of elliptic
paraboloid, conoid and hyperbolic parabolic shapes, inverted umbrella type.
Axi- Symmetrical shells: General equation - Analysis and axi-symmetrical by membrane theory.
Application to spherical shell and hyperboloid of revolution cooling towers.

REFERENCES:
1. Theory of Plates & Shells –Stephen, P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky-Krieger – Tata MC Graw
Hill Edition
2. Analysis and design of concrete shell roofs By G. S. Ramaswami, CBS publications.
3. Design of concrete shell roofs By Billington – Tata MC Graw Hill, New York
4. Design of Shells and Folded Plates by P.C. Varghese, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd
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COMPUTER ORIENTED NUMERICAL METHODS (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: Mathematics I and II

Course Objectives:
1. To apply the basic knowledge of Mathematics in Engineering
2. To provide a formidable base for analysis and programming using computer applications
3. To develop the ability in programming and solutions based on the various analysis tools
4. To check the consistency of system of linear equations

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Apply numerical methods to find the roots of an equation
2. Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems
3. Formulate simple problems into programming models
4. Solve ordinary and partial differential equations

UNIT - I:
Solutions of linear equations: Direct method – Cramer’s rule, Guass – Elimination method- Gauss –
Jordan elimination – Triangulation (LU Decomposition) method – Iterative methods Jacobi – Iteration
method – Gauss – Siedel iteration, Successive over –relaxation method -Applications

UNIT - II:
Eigen values and eigen vectors: Jacobi method for symmetric matrices- Given’s method for symmetric
matrices-Householder’s method for symmetric matrices-Rutishauser method of arbitrary matrices –
Power method, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
Interpolation: Linear Interpolation - Higher order Interpolation - Lagrange Interpolation – Interpolating
polynomials using finites differences- Hermite Interpolation -piece-wise and spline Interpolation.

UNIT - III:
Finite Difference and their Applications: Introduction- Differentiation formulas by Interpolating parabolas
– Backward and forward and central differences- Derivation of Differentiation formulas using Taylor
series- Boundary conditions- Beam deflection – Solution of characteristic value problems- Richardson’s
extrapolation- Use of unevenly spaced pivotal points- Integration formulae by interpolating parabolas-
Numerical solution to spatial differential equations.

UNIT - IV:
Numerical Differentiation: Difference methods based on undetermined coefficients- optimum choice of
step length- extrapolation method – Partial differentiation.
Numerical Integration: Method based on interpolation-method based on undetermined coefficient –
Gauss – legrange interpolation method- radaua integration method- composite integration method –
Double integration using Trapezoidal and Simpson’s method.

UNIT - V:
Ordinary Differential Equation: Euler’s method – Backward Euler method – Midpoint method – single step
method, Taylor’s series method, Runge-Kutta method Predictor-Corrector Method -Trapezoidal and
Midpoint method – Implicit Runge Kutta method – Boundary value problem – Difference method – Shooting
method -Structural Engineering Applications

REFERENCES:
1. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computations. M. K. Jain - S. R. K. Iyengar
– R. K. Jain Willey Eastern Limited.
2. Applied numerical Analysis by – Curtis I. Gerala- Addission Wasley – published campus.
3. Numerical Methods for Engineers Stevan C. Chopra, Raymond P. Canal Mc. Graw Hill book
company.
4. C Language and Numerical Methods by C. Xavier – New age international publisher.
5. Numerical methods using MATLAB by George Lindfield and John penny, Academic press
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STRUCTURAL STABILITY (Program Elective – I)

Pre-requisites: RCC Design and Analysis

Course Objectives:
1. To derive the differential equations for beam-columns
2. To understand the elastic buckling of bars and frames
3. To understand the Torsional Buckling
4. To analyze lateral buckling of beams and plate

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Apply the approximate methods based on energy to determine the stability of simple systems
2. Differentiate how the tangent modulus and double modulus theories of inelastic
buckling led to the column paradox, thereby preventing further difficulties for a
general theory of structures
3. Analyze elastic and in-elastic buckling of bars and frames
4. Analyze the beams for lateral torsional buckling

UNIT – I
Criteria for Design of Structures: Stability, Strength, and Stiffness, Classical Concept of Stability of
Discrete and Continuous Systems, Linear and nonlinear behavior.

UNIT – II
Stability of Columns: Axial and Flexural Buckling, Lateral Bracing of Columns, Combined Axial,
Flexural and Torsion Buckling.

UNIT – III
Stability of Frames: Member Buckling versus Global Buckling, Slenderness Ratio of Frame
Members.

UNIT – IV
Stability of Beams: lateral torsion buckling.
Stability of Plates: axial flexural buckling, shear flexural buckling, buckling under combined loads.

UNIT – V
Introduction to Inelastic Buckling and Dynamic Stability.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Theory of elastic stability, Timoshenko and Gere, Tata Mc Graw Hill,1981
2. Principles of Structural Stability Theory, Alexander Chajes, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
3. Structural Stability of columns and plates, Iyengar, N. G. R., Eastern west press Pvt. Ltd.
4. Strength of Metal Structures, Bleich F. Bucking, Tata McGraw Hill, New York.
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ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of limit state design
2. To understand the various types of loads in current codes of practice for the design
3. To understand the Design concepts of structural elements
4. To analyze and Design advanced structural elements

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Explain the concept of limit state design
2. Understand and explain the analysis of advanced structural elements
3. Apply the codal provisions of different limit states
4. Design advanced structural elements

UNIT - I
Limit state Analysis of R.C. Structures: Introduction- Loads – Different types of Loads and load
combinations – Different methods of Design- Working Stress Method and Limit State Method –-
Materials - Characteristic Values – Reliability based methods of design - Partial safety factors –Stress
Block Parameters - Plastic hinge, Redistribution of moments, moment rotation characteristics of RC
member

UNIT - II
Limit state of Flexure: I.S. code provisions, loading pattern, Bending Moment Envelop, Application for
Fixed Beams and Continuous Beams, Deep Beams and Corbels

UNIT - III
Inelastic Analysis of Slabs :Yield line criterion – Virtual work and equilibrium methods of analysis –
For square circular, Rectangular, Triangular and Hexagonal with simple and continuous end conditions-
Reinforcement details - Ribbed slabs : Analysis of the Slabs for Moment and Shears, Ultimate Moment
of Resistance, Design for shear, Deflection, Arrangement of Reinforcements, Flat slabs: Direct design
method – Distribution of moments in column strips and middle strip-moment and shear transfer from
slabs to columns – Shear in Flat slabs-Check for one way and two way shears- Introduction to
Equivalent frame method. Limitations of Direct design method, Distribution of moments in column strips
and middle strip sketch showing reinforcement details.

UNIT - IV
Limit state of Shear, Bond and Torsion: Design for Shear, Bond and Torsion - Mechanism of shear
and bond failure - Design of shear using limit state concept – Design for Bond –Anchorage and
Development length of bars - Design of sections for torsion - Detailing of reinforcement

UNIT - V
Limit State of Compression: Design of Short and Long columns - slenderness limits, Methods of
Design of Slender Columns, Additional Moment Method, Procedure for Design of Slender Columns.

REFERENCES:
1. “Reinforced Concrete Design” S. Unnikrishna Pillai & Devdas Menon; Tata Mc. Graw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi 2010.
2. “Advanced Reinforced Concrete” P.C. Varghese Prentice Hall of INDIA Private Ltd. 2008.
3. “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures” by [Link], Oxford University Press.
4. “Limit State Theory and Design of Reinforced Concrete” Dr. S. R. Karve and V.L Shah.
Standard Publishers, PUNE 2004.
5. Design of concrete structures – Arthus H. Nelson, David Darwin, and Chorles W. Dolar, Tata
Mc. Graw-Hill, 3rd Edition, 2005.
6. Reinforced Concrete design by Kennath Leet, Tata Mc. Graw-Hill International, editions, 2 nd
edition, 1991.
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7. “Design Reinforced Concrete Foundations” P.C. Varghese Prentice Hall of INDIA Private Ltd.
8. IS 456- 2000 Plain and Reinforced concrete book of Practice.
9. SP 16 - Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS 456
10. SP 34 - Hand Book as Concrete Reinforcement and retaining
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STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION (Program Elective – II)

Pre-requisites: RCC and numerical methods

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts calculus of variation for optimization
2. To perform linear, non-linear and geometric programing methods
3. To understand the applications of mathematical optimization methods to steel and RCC
4. To perform the designs based on frequency constraint

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Use Variational principle for optimization
2. Perform linear, non-linear, dynamic and geometric programing methods
3. Apply optimization techniques to structural steel and concrete members
4. Design using frequency constraint

UNIT – I
Introduction: Simultaneous Failure Mode and Design, Classical External Problems.

UNIT – II
Calculus of Variation: Variational Principles with Constraints,

UNIT – III
Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Nonlinear Programming, Dynamic Programming,

UNIT – IV
Geometric Programming and Stochastic Programming.

UNIT – V
Applications: Structural Steel and Concrete Members, Trusses and Frames.
Design: Frequency Constraint, Design of Layouts.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Elements of Structural Optimization, Haftka, Raphael T., Gürdal, Zafer, Springer
2. Variational methods for Structural optimization, Cherkaev Andrej, Springer
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN LABORATORY (Lab – I)

Pre-Requisites:
 Computer Aided Civil Engineering Drawing Principles
 Microsoft Excel
 Structural Engineering -1, Structural Engineering - 2

Course Objectives: The objectives of the course are to

 Learn the usage of any fundamental software for design
 Create geometries using pre-processor
 Analyse and Interpret the results using post processor
 Design the structural elements

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course student should be able to
 Model the geometry of real world structure Represent the physical model of structural
element/structure
 Perform analysis
 Interpret from the Post processing results
 Design the structural elements and system as per IS Codes

List of Experiments:
1. Analysis and design of determinate and indeterminate beams & development of Excel
template
2. Analysis and design of plane frames and development of Excel template.
3. Analysis and design of space frame and development of Excel template
4. Analysis and design of a multistoried building subjected to DL, LL and WL
5. Analysis and design of multistoried building subjected to DL, LL and EQ
6. Analysis and design of Roof trusses including WL calculation in Excel Spreadsheet
7. Analysis and design of Gantry girder and development of spread sheet
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (Lab – II)

Pre-requisites: Concrete Technology.

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the Behaviour of cementitious composite systems inclusive of the effects of
particulate and fibrous ingredients
2. To analyze and evaluate the performance of structural elements in the laboratory an field
3. To decide upon the type of material to be used for a particular exposure condition
4. To evaluate parameters required to determine the service life of structures

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students should be able to

1. Design normal and special concretes and evaluate the parameters affecting its performance
2. Conduct Non-Destructive Tests on existing concrete structures
3. Apply engineering principles to understand mechanical and durability characteristics of
structural elements
4. Evaluate the corrosion characteristics through RCPT and ACC tests

List of Experiments/Assignments:

A. Tests on following fresh concretes

Self- Compacting Concrete, High Strength Concrete, Normal Strength
Concrete The tests shall include
1. Mix Design
2. Workability tests
3. Material characterization of ingredients
a. Specific gravity test
b. Water absorption test
c. Gradation Analysis (Sieve Analysis)
d. Tests on setting times

B. Tests on Hardened Concrete:

1. Compression test on High strength Concrete Cubes and Cylinders
2. Flexure tests on Normal strength concrete under reinforced, Over reinforced and
balanced beams
3. Flexure tests on Normal strength concrete beams with and without Shear reinforcement

C. Durability Tests:
1. Water Permeability
2. Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
3. Carbonation tests
4. Half-cell potential test

D. Non-Destructive testing of concrete using rebound hammer & ultrasonic pulse velocity

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Properties of Concrete, Neville A. M., 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012.
2. Concrete Technology, Shetty M. S., S. Chand and Co., 2006.
3. Concrete Technology by A.R. Santha kumar, Oxford University Press.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the research problem
2. To know the literature studies, plagiarism and ethics
3. To get the knowledge about technical writing
4. To analyze the nature of intellectual property rights and new developments
5. To know the patent rights
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Understand research problem formulation.
2. Analyze research related information
3. Follow research ethics
4. Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but
tomorrow world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity.
5. Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals &
nation, it is needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to
be promoted among students in general & engineering in particular.
6. Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work
and investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn brings
about, economic growth and social benefits.

UNIT- I:
Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good research
problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem.
Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation,
Necessary instrumentations

UNIT- II:
Effective literature studies approaches, analysis, Plagiarism, Research ethics

UNIT- III:
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal, Format of
research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee

UNIT- IV:
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and
Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:
International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT.
UNIT- V:
Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information
and databases. Geographical Indications. New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System.
New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge
Case Studies, IPR and IITs.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research methodology: an introduction for science &
engineering students’”
2. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, “Research Methodology: An Introduction”

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Ranjit Kumar, 2nd Edition, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners”
2. Halbert, “Resisting Intellectual Property”, Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2007.
3. Mayall, “Industrial Design”, McGraw Hill, 1992.
4. Niebel, “Product Design”, McGraw Hill, 1974.
5. Asimov, “Introduction to Design”, Prentice Hall, 1962.
6. Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New
Technological Age”, 2016.
7. T. Ramappa, “Intellectual Property Rights Under WTO”, S. Chand, 2008
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ENGLISH FOR RESEARCH PAPER WRITING (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course objectives: Students will be able to:

 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 Ensure the good quality of paper at very first-
time submission

UNIT-I:
Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking up long sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and
Sentences, Being Concise and Removing Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness

UNIT-II:
Clarifying Who Did What, Highlighting Your Findings, Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and
Plagiarism, Sections of a Paper, Abstracts. Introduction

UNIT-III:
Review of the Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, The Final Check.

UNIT-IV:
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,

UNIT-V:
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. useful phrases, how to
ensure paper is as good as it could possibly be the first- time submission

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Goldbort R (2006) Writing for Science, Yale University Press (available on Google Books)
2. Day R (2006) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press
3. Highman N (1998), Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, SIAM. Highman’s
book.
4. Adrian Wallwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer New York Dordrecht
Heidelberg London, 2011
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 learn to demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in disaster risk reduction and
humanitarian response.
 critically evaluate disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response policy and practice from
multiple perspectives.
 develop an understanding of standards of humanitarian response and practical relevance in
specific types of disasters and conflict situations.
 critically understand the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches,
 planning and programming in different countries, particularly their home country or the countries
they work in

UNIT-I:
Introduction:
Disaster: Definition, Factors and Significance; Difference Between Hazard and Disaster; Natural and
Manmade Disasters: Difference, Nature, Types and Magnitude.
Disaster Prone Areas in India:
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-II:
Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards:
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 Preparedness and Management:
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-IV:
Risk Assessment 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.

UNIT-V:
Disaster Mitigation:
Meaning, Concept and Strategies of Disaster Mitigation, Emerging Trends In Mitigation. Structural
Mitigation and Non-Structural Mitigation, Programs of Disaster Mitigation in India.
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TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. R. Nishith, Singh AK, “Disaster Management in India: Perspectives, issues and strategies “’New
Royal book Company.
2. Sahni, Pardeep Et. Al. (Eds.),” Disaster Mitigation Experiences and Reflections”, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi.
3. Goel S. L., Disaster Administration and Management Text and Case Studies”, Deep &Deep
Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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SANSKRIT FOR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To get a working knowledge in illustrious Sanskrit, the scientific language in the world
 Learning of Sanskrit to improve brain functioning
 Learning of Sanskrit to develop the logic in mathematics, science & other subjects enhancing
the memory power
 The engineering scholars equipped with Sanskrit will be able to explore the huge knowledge
from ancient literature

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 Understanding basic Sanskrit language
 Ancient Sanskrit literature about science & technology can be understood
 Being a logical language will help to develop logic in students

UNIT-I:
Alphabets in Sanskrit,

UNIT-II:
Past/Present/Future Tense, Simple Sentences

UNIT-III:
Order, Introduction of roots,

UNIT-IV:
Technical information about Sanskrit Literature

UNIT-V:
Technical concepts of Engineering-Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture, Mathematics

TEXT BOOKS/ 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.
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VALUE EDUCATION (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to

 Understand value of education and self- development
 Imbibe good values in students
 Let the should know about the importance of character

Course outcomes: Students will be able to

 Knowledge of self-development
 Learn the importance of Human values
 Developing the overall personality

UNIT-I:
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:
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 Behavior Development - Soul and Scientific attitude. Positive Thinking. Integrity and
discipline, Punctuality, Love and Kindness.

UNIT-IV:
Avoid fault Thinking. Free from anger, Dignity of labour. Universal brotherhood and religious tolerance.
True friendship. Happiness Vs suffering, love for truth. Aware of self-destructive habits. Association and
Cooperation. Doing best for saving nature

UNIT-V:
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

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Chakroborty, S.K. “Values and Ethics for organizations Theory and practice”, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi
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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 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 of nationhood in the
early years of Indian nationalism.
 To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution
in 1917 and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 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.

UNIT-I:
History of Making of the Indian Constitution: History Drafting Committee, (Composition & Working),
Philosophy of the Indian Constitution: Preamble, Salient Features.

UNIT-II:
Contours of Constitutional Rights & Duties: 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: Parliament, Composition, Qualifications and Disqualifications, Powers and
Functions, Executive, President, Governor, Council of Ministers, Judiciary, Appointment and Transfer
of Judges, Qualification, Powers and Functions.

UNIT-IV:
Local Administration: District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities:
Introduction, Mayor and role of Elected Representative, CEO of 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: Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Chief Election Commissioner and
Election Commissioners. State Election Commission: Role and Functioning. Institute and Bodies for the
welfare of SC/ST/OBC and women.
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TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. The Constitution of India, 1950 (Bare Act), Government Publication.
2. Dr. S. N. Busi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar framing of Indian Constitution, 1st 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.
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PEDAGOGY STUDIES (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

 Review existing evidence on the review topic to inform programme design and policy making
undertaken by the DfID, other agencies and researchers.
 Identify critical evidence gaps to guide the development.

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to understand:

 What pedagogical practices are being used by teachers in formal 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?

UNIT-I:
Introduction and Methodology: 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: 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, Methodology for the indepth stage: quality
assessment of included studies. How can teacher education (curriculum and practicum) and the scho
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: 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: Research design, Contexts, Pedagogy, Teacher education,
Curriculum and assessment, Dissemination and research impact.

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Ackers J, Hardman F (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.
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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.
6. Chavan M (2003) Read India: A mass scale, rapid, ‘learning to read’ campaign.
7. [Link]/images/resource%20working%20paper%[Link].
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STRESS MANAGEMENT BY YOGA (Audit Course - I & II)

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives:
 To achieve overall health of body and mind
 To overcome stress

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

 Develop healthy mind in a healthy body thus improving social health also
 Improve efficiency

UNIT-I:
Definitions of Eight parts of yog. (Ashtanga)

UNIT-II:
Yam and Niyam.

UNIT-III:
Do`s and Don’t’s in life.
i) Ahinsa, satya, astheya, bramhacharya and aparigraha
ii) Shaucha, santosh, tapa, swadhyay, ishwarpranidhan

UNIT-IV:
Asan and Pranayam

UNIT-V:
i) Various yog poses and their benefits for mind & body
ii) Regularization of breathing techniques and its effects-Types of pranayam

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. ‘Yogic Asanas for Group Tarining-Part-I”: Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur
2. “Rajayoga or conquering the Internal Nature” by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama
(Publication Department), Kolkata
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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE ENLIGHTENMENT SKILLS

(Audit Course - I & II)
Prerequisite: None
Course Objectives:
 To learn to achieve the highest goal happily
 To become a person with stable mind, pleasing personality and determination
 To awaken wisdom in students

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

 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 Neetishatakam will help in developing versatile personality of students

UNIT-I:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 19,20,21,22 (wisdom)
 Verses- 29,31,32 (pride & heroism)
 Verses- 26,28,63,65 (virtue)

UNIT-II:
Neetisatakam-Holistic development of personality
 Verses- 52,53,59 (dont’s)
 Verses- 71,73,75,78 (do’s)

UNIT-III:
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-IV:
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:

UNIT-V:
 Chapter2-Verses 17, Chapter 3-Verses 36,37,42,
 Chapter 4-Verses 18, 38,39
 Chapter18 – Verses 37,38,63

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” by Swami Swarupananda Advaita Ashram (Publication
Department), Kolkata.
2. Bhartrihari’s Three Satakam (Niti-sringar-vairagya) by [Link], Rashtriya
Sanskrit Sansthanam, New Delhi.

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