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1. Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal(M.P.)
Scheme of Examination
Second Semester- Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering
(w.e.f.-July-2011)
S. Subject Code Subject Name Periods per Total Internal End Sem. Exam Practical Total Remark
No. week Credits Assessment Record Marks
L T P Tests Assignm Theory Practical/V
(Two) ents/Qui iva
z
1. CE-5201 Structural Dynamics 3 1 4 30 20 100 - - 150
2. CE-5202 FEM in Structural 3 1 4 30 20 100 - - 150
Engineering
3. CE-5203 Elective- I 3 1 4 30 20 100 - - 150
4. CE-5204 Elective- II 3 1 4 30 20 100 - - 150
5. CE-5205 Elective- III 3 1 4 30 20 100 - - 150
6. CE-52 1 Lab-III 6 6 125 100 225
7. CE-52 2 Lab-IV 6 6 125 100 225
TOTAL 15 5 12 32 150 100 500 250 200 1200
MST: Mid Semester Tests Taken at Least twice Per Semester Signatures
L: Lecture - T: Tutorial - P: Practical 1 2 3
MVSE-203 Elective I MVSE-204 Elective II MVSE-205 Elective III
(A) Theory of Plates and Shells (A) Non destructive Testing of materials (A) Advanced Construction Materials
and Concrete Technology
(B) Prestressed Concrete Design (B) Experimental Stress Analysis (B) Design of Industrial structures
(C) Bridge Engineering (C) Structural Optimization (C) Maintenance and Rehabilitation of structures

3. Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Structural Dynamics CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
1 Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs.
UNIT 1
Single Degree of Freedom System:
Free and forced vibrations, Linear Viscous Damper, Coulomb Damper: Response to harmonic excitation,
rotating unbalance and support excitations, Vibration isolation and transmissibility, single degree of
freedom system as vibro-meter and accelerometer, response to periodic and arbitrary excitation
UNIT-II
Duhamel’s integral. Impulse response function, Laplace transform Fourier transform methods. Frequency
response function. Phase-Plane Techniques. Critical Speed of rotors. Energy methods, Rayleigh’s method,
Equivalent viscous damping
UNIT-III
Two Degree of Freedom System. Matrix Formulation, Free Vibration, Beat phenomenon. Principle of
damped and un-damped vibration absorbers.
UNIT-IV
Multi Degree of Freedom System:
Matrix formulation, stiffness and flexibility influence coefficients, eigen value problem, normal modes
and their properties. Matrix iteration technique for eigen value, and eigen vectors, Free and forced
vibration by modal analysis
UNIT-V
Continuous System:
Axial vibration of bar, torsion of shafts, transverse vibration of strings and bending vibration beams.
Forced vibration. Normal mode method. Lagrangle’s equation. Approximate methods of Rayleigh-Ritz,
Galerkin etc.
Reference Books:
1. Chopra A. K., Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
2. Clough R.W., Penzien J., Dynamics of structures, McGraw-Hill
3. Biggs J M, Introduction to Structural Dynamics

4. 4. Mario Paz, Structural Dynamics, CBS publishers New Delhi
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
FEM in Structural CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
Engineering 2 Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs .
UNIT-I
Introduction to Finite Element Method:
General Applicability and Description of Finite Element Method Comparison with other methods.
UNIT 2
Solution of finite Element Method:
Solution of Equilibrium problems Eigen value problems, propagation problems, computer implementation
of Gaussian eliminations Choleski’s decomposition, Jocobi’s and Ranga Kutta Method
UNIT 3
General Procedure of Finite Element Method:
Descretization of the domain, Selection of Shapes, Types and Number of elements, node numbering
technique, Interpolation Polynomials, their selection and derivation in terms of global and local
coordinates, Convergence requirements. Formulation of Element Characteristic matrices and vectors,
Variational approach. Assembly of Element matrices and Vectors and Derivation system equations,
computation of element resultants
UNIT-IV
Iso-parametric Formulation:
Lagrange and Hermite interpolation functions, Iso parametric Elements, Numerical Integration
UNIT-V
Static Analysis:

5. Formulation of equilibrium equation, Analysis of truss, Frames, Plane Stress and Plane Strain Problems
Plates and Shells.
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective I Theory of plates and CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
shells 3(A) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs
Reference Books:
1. Weaver, Johnson, Finite element and structural analysis
2. H. C Martin, Matrix structural analysis
3. C.F. Abel, C.S. Desai, Finite element methods, CBS Publishers New Delhi
4. Buchanan, Finite element Analysis (Schaum Outline S), Tata McGraw Hill
5. Krishnamurthy, Finite element analysis, Tata McGraw Hill
6. Zinkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L., The Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill
7. Reddy, J. N., An Introduction to Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill, Singapore
UNIT 1
Theory of Plates:
Bearing of long rectangular plates to the cylindrical surface with different edge conditions. Pure bending
of plates-Differential equations of equilibrium Theory of small deflections of laterally loads plates.
Boundary conditions, moment curvature relationship
UNIT 2
Analysis of rectangular plates, Navier’s and levy solutions, exact theory of plates, symmetrical bending of
circular plates, continuous rectangular plates
UNIT 3
Special and approximate methods of theory of plates, singularities, use of influence surfaces, use of
infinite integrals and transforms, strain energy methods experimental methods
UNIT 4

6. Theory of Shells:
Classification of shells, Gaussian curvature, General theory of cylindrical shells, membrane theory and
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective I Prestressed CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
Concrete Design 3(B) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs .
bending theory for cylindrical shells, long and short shells, shells, shells with and without edge beams,
Fourier loading
UNIT 5
Equation of equilibrium for shells of surface of revolution, Reduction to two differential equations of
second order. Spherical shells, membrane theory for shells of double curvature-elastic and anti-elastic.
Cylindrical shells, Hyperbolic-parabolic shells funicular shells.
Reference Books:
1. Timoshenko,Stephen P. Woinowsky K, Theory of Plates and Shells, McGraw-Hill
2. Theory and Analysis of Elastic Plates and Shells, Second Edition (Series in Systems and Control)
CBS publication
UNIT 1
Prestressing Systems and Losses of Prestressing:
Introduction, various systems of prestressing, Types of loses and their analysis. Working Stress Design of
Simple Beams: Critical load conditions: allowable stresses, Flexural design criteria; axially prestressed
members; design of prestressing cable for a given cress-section; design procedure based on flexure, design
by load balancing method and multiple stage prestressing.
UNIT 2
Continuous Beams:

7. Analysis of two span beam analysis of two span beam with eccentricities at outer supports; continuous
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective I Bridge Engineering CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
3(C) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs .
beams with variable section design of continuous beam. Miscellaneous Structural Members: Compression
Members: Columns subjected to combines bending and axial force, piles, poles, piers and abutments,
Tension members-tie members, ring beams circular tanks and pipes pavement- sleepers, roads and
runways.
UNIT 3
Limit State Design of Beams:
Limit state of strength in flexure, shear and torsion; permissible stresses limit state of serviceability
against deflection, cracking and durability; design of simply supported and continuous beams.
UNIT 4
Bond and Anchorage of Prestressing cables :
Bond in pre-tensioned and post- tensioned construction , prestressing cable at Centroid axis; symmetric
multiple cables causing axial thrust; cable with eccentricity; inclined prestressing cable, spanning stresses,
end zone reinforcement.
UNIT 5
Prestressed Concrete Slabs:
One way slab tow way slabs, prestressed concrete beam slab construction; prestressed flat slab. Deflection
and Crack Width: Factors influencing deflection, short term deflections of uncracked members, long term
deflection deflections of cracked members, estimation of crack width using British code and FIP
recommendations.
References Books:
1. N. Krishna Raju, Prestressd Concrete , Tata Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
2. P. Dayaratan, Prestressed Concrete Structures, Oxford & IBH CO., Delhi.
3. Jain & Jai Krishna, Plain & Reinforced Concrete Vol-II , Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee.
4. IS 1343-1980 Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete Bureau of Indian Standards New Delhi.

8. Unit 1
Types of Bridges, IRC class A, AA loading, Effective width method, slab culvert, box culvert, Pigeaud’s
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective II Non Destructive CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
Testing of materials 4(A) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs .
co-efficient method
Unit 2
RCC ‘T’ beam bridge, Courban’s method, Morriee little method, influence coefficient method, design of
cross beam approach for design of piers and abutments.
Unit 3
Balanced cantilever bridge, cross girder design, diaphragms articulation, introduction to design of bearings
Unit 4
Analysis of fixed arch bridges, rib-shortening, temperature effect, pie digrams, horizontal reaction and BM
at different sections, Cochrane’s formula, filled and open spandrel arches
Unit 5
Bow string Girder Bridge, effect of wind, design of suspenders, cross beams
Reference Books:
1. OP Jain, Plain and Reinforced concrete vol 2
2. Victor, D.J., Essential of Bridge Engineering , Oxford & IBH CO., Delhi
3. Vazirani, Ratwani, Design of bridges
4. Krishna Raju N, Design of Bridges, Oxford & IBH CO., Delhi.
5. Krishna Raju , N, Prestressed Concrete Structures, Tata Mc Graw Hill Book Co
6. Bakht. B and Jaeger, L.C., Bridge Analysis Simplified ,McGraw Hill Book CO. Inc
7. Rowe, R.E., Concrete Bridge Design , C.R. Books Ltd., London

9. Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective II Experimental Stress CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
Analysis 4(B) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs
UNIT 1
Types of materials and tests
UNIT 2
The variables involved destructive and non destructive testing, correlation of properties obtained by NDT
with the basic structure of matter
UNIT 3
Other properties; NDT of different materials by various techniques such as radiographic, sonic and
ultrasonic, electrical and magnetic
UNIT 4
Oscilloscopic, microwave, eddy current penetration, thermal optical, holographic
UNIT 5
Practical applications and advances in NDT.
Reference Books:
1. J.F. Hinslay, Non Destructive Testing, MacDonald and Evants 1959
2. H.B. Egerton, Non Destructive Testing, Oxford University Press, 1965
3. Krautkramer: , Ultrasonic Testing of Materials, Springer Verlag,1969
4. M.A. Novgoresky, Testing of Building Materials and Structures, Mir Pub. 1973
5. America Society of Metals: Handbook ,Vol-II Destructive Inspection and Quality Control , 1976

10. Unit 1
Introduction to stress analysis by strain measurement, mechanical strain gages, Moire fringe method,
Brittle coatings for stress indication, circuitry for resistance strain gages, calibrating strain gages,
temperature compensation of circuitry, indication and recording equipments, unbalance of bridge systems,
balanced bridge systems, reference bridge systems, constant current strain indicators, multichannel
recording systems
Unit 2
Introduction to stress analysis by photo elasticity, optical theory, stress optical relationship, equipment and
models, static stress analysis (2-D, 3-D techniques), stress analysis by photo elastic strain gages
Unit 3
Conditions for crack growth, fracture mechanics and strength of solids, stress and displacement fields in
the vicinity of crack tip, the Griffith Orowan-Irwin concept, stable and unstable crack growth, the integral
variation principle in crack theory, some more model representations, cracks in linearly elastic bodies,
Unit 4
Stress intensity factor, basic numerical methods for calculating the stress intensity factor, calculation of
stress intensity factor for double cantilever beam specimen by FEM, the method of section for an
approximate calculation of stress intensity factor, some material characteristics used for evaluation of
crack propagation resistance
Unit 5
Solution of some plane and three dimensional problems, constructional crack arrest, system of cracks,
stress intensity factors for some practical important cases, shell with a crack trajectory
Reference Books:
1. Dove, Adams, Experimental stress analysis and motion
2. Heteny, Experimental stress analysis
3. Dally, Rilay, Experimental stress analysis
4. V.Z. Panon, M Morozove, Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics

11. Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective II Structural CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
Optimization 4(C) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs
UNIT 1
Introduction
Design process, role of optimization in design, optimum design problem formulation: Variables,
Constraint and objective function, Basic concepts of optimum design: Unconstrained and constrained
optimum design problem, Global optimality Post Optimality analysis
UNIT 2
Traditional Optimization Techniques
a) Linear programming: Problem, solution procedure, sensitivity analysis.
b) Non-linear programming Kuhn Tucker conditions, single variable search, multivariable search,
constrained optimization (Penalty function Approach)
c) Introduction to geometric and dynamic programming
UNIT 3
Non traditional Optimization Techniques
Genetic algorithms-philosophy, positive features, operators
UNIT 4
Structural Optimization
a) Optimal design of trusses and frames.
b) Optimal design of thin walled columns under axial
UNIT 5
Structural Optimization
a) Compressive load panels subjected to in plane compression and shear
b) Grid Floor
c) Box beam under bending
Reference Books:
1. Mazid, Optimization design of structures
2. Vendeo Plettes, Optimum structural design
3. S.S Rao Optimization theory
4. J Faraka, Optimization design of metal structures

12. Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective Advanced CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
III Construction 5(A) Min. Marks-40
Materials and Duration: 3 hrs
Concrete Technology
UNIT 1
Construction materials: physical properties like strength, durability, thermal effect, sound insulation
Environmental Influences: Thermal effects, Effect of Chemicals, Fire resistance, Corrosion and Oxidation,
Radiation..
UNIT 2
New construction materials: Thermo - Plastic, Polymer Concrete, Composite materials, Ferrocement,
Building materials from Agricultural & Industrial wastes.
UNIT 3
Cement & its properties, Detail of various steps of manufacture of concrete e.g. Mixing, transportation,
placing, compacting and curing. Properties of fresh concrete, Properties of hardened concrete, strength
characteristic, shrinkage, creep, durability, fattier
UNIT 4
Permeability & durability of concrete is detail. Admixtures in concrete, Mix Design, Non destructive
Testing of Concrete
UNIT 5
Properties, Design and production of high strength and special concretes. Concrete at low & high temp.
Air entrained concrete, high performance concrete. Light weight and no fine concrete, Ferro concrete,
fiber reinforced concrete, Polymer concrete
Reference Books:
1. Neville A.M., Properties of Concrete, ELBS, 4th Edition, Longman Ltd., London
2. Gambhir M.L., Concrete Technology, Tata Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
3. Peurifoy R.L., Construction Planning Equipment & Methods, TMH
4. Verma Mahesh, Construction Equipments and its Planning & Application, Metropoliton Book
Company New Delhi.

13. Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective Design of Industrial CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
III structures 5(B) Min. Marks-40
Duration: 3 hrs
UNIT 1
Planning of Industrial Structures, Loads, classification and types of buildings, braced and unbraced
Industrial buildings, industrial roof and floor systems.
UNIT 2
Design of Single & Multi-bay Industrial Structures in Concrete & Steel
UNIT 3
Chimneys, plate girder, Gantry girder.
UNIT 4
Towers: Material properties, tower configurations, Transmission line towers; microwave towers; guyed
towers, Hyperbolic cooling tower, codal provisions for design of towers.
UNIT 5
Structural aspect of machine foundations, tower foundation
Reference Books:
1. Ramchandra, Design of steel structures, Standard Book House, Delhi
2. Punmia B.C. and Jain A.K., Comprehensive Design of Steel Structures, Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd.
New Delhi
3. William T. Segui, Design of steel structures, Cengage Learning India Private Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Varghese, Advanced RC Designs, PHI
5. Jaikrishna, Chandrasekaran, Elements of earthquake engineering.
6. Punmia B.C., Design of reinforced concrete, Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd. New Delhi
Codes: latest versions
1. IS 800:2007, General consideration in steel –code of practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi.
2. IS:802 Pt III 1978, Code of practice for use of structural steel in overhead transmission line tower,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
3. IS: 4091 1979, Code of practice for design and construction of foundations for transmission line
towers and poles, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
4. IS:6533 (Pt2) 1989, Indian standard code of practice for design and construction of steel Chimney,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
5. IS:6332: 1984, Code of practice for construction of floors and roofs using precast doubles - curved
shell units, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
6. IS:2204 :1962, Code of practice for construction of reinforced concrete shell roof, Bureau of
Indian Standards, New Delhi
7. IS: 456 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi

14. 8. IS: 875 (Part I, II, III,) Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
Category Course Title Course Credits- Theory Paper
of Code L T P
Course
Elective Maintenance and CE-520 3 1 - Max. Marks-100
III Rehabilitation of 5(C) Min. Marks-40
structures Duration: 3 hrs
structures, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
9. IS: 1893 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures, Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi
UNIT 1
Maintenance and repair strategies
Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of Maintenance, importance of Maintenance various aspects
of Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure, causes of deterioration
UNIT 2
Serviceability and durability of concrete
Quality assurance for concrete construction concrete properties- strength, permeability, thermal
properties and cracking. Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, corrosion, design
and construction errors .Effects of cover thickness and cracking
UNIT 3
Materials for repair
Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength
gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro cement, Fibre
reinforced concrete.
UNIT 4
Techniques for repair and demolition
Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during repair, foamed concrete, mortar and dry pack,
vacuum concrete, Gunite and Shotcrete, Epoxy injection, Mortar repair for cracks, shoring and
underpinning. Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion resistant steels, coatings
and cathodic protection. Engineered demolition techniques for dilapidated structures, case studies.
UNIT 5
Repairs, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures
Repairs to overcome low member strength, Deflection, Cracking, Chemical disruption, weathering,
corrosion, wear, fire, leakage and marine exposure.
References :
1. Denison Campbell, Allen and Harold Roper, Concrete Structures, Materials, Maintenance and
Repair, Longman Scientific and Technical UK
2. Allen, R.T. and Edwards, S. C., Repairs of Concrete Structures, Blakie and Sons, UK
3. Shetty, M.S., Concrete Technology Theory and Practice, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
4. Santhakumar, A.R., Training Course notes on Damage Assessment and repair in Low Cost
Housing, RHDC-NBO, Anna University

15. 5. Raikar, R.N. Learning from failures Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service R&D
Center (SDCPL), Raikar Bhawan, Bombay
6. Palaniappan, N., Estate Management, Anna Institute of Management, Chennai