Kerala University B. TECH. --New revised syllabus for semester 1& 2(common for all branches),
B TECH SCHEME -2013
Combined I and II Semesters
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13.101 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - I
(ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This course provides students an insight into the various applications of
differentiation, partial differentiation techniques, multiple integrals and Laplace
transforms. The methods for solving differential equations and the concept of linear
algebra are also introduced as a part of this course.
Module – I
Applications of differentiation: Definition of Hyperbolic functions and their derivativessuccessive differentiation-Leibnitz’ Theorem (without proof)-Curvature-Radius of curvaturecentre of curvature - evolutes (Cartesian, polar and parametric forms) – indeterminate
forms. Evaluation of limits by L’Hospital rule
Partial differentiation: Partial derivatives-Euler’s theorem on homogenous functions-Total
derivatives-Jacobians of transformations-Maxima and Minima of functions of 2 variables -
Lagrange’s method.
Module – II
Multiple Integrals: Double integrals –Properties- Evaluation of double integrals (Cartesian
only) –Change of order of integration- Change of variables (Cartesian to polar)-Area
enclosed by plane curves (Cartesian only) - Triple integrals-Evaluation of triple integrals in
Cartesian coordinates- Volume as triple integrals.
Module – III
Laplace transforms: Transforms of elementary functions – shifting property-inverse
transforms- transforms of derivatives and integrals – Transform functions multiplied by t
and divided t convolution theorem (without proof)- Transforms of unit step function, unit
impulse function and periodic functions – second shifting theorem.
Differential Equations: Linear differential equations with constant coefficients-Method of
variation of parameters – Simultaneous linear equations with constant coefficients. –
Cauchy and Legendre differential equations. Solution of ordinary differential equations with
constant coefficients using Laplace transforms
Module – IV
Matrices: Rank of a matrix- elementary transformations – equivalent matrices- Echelon
form – LU Decomposition – System of linear equations -consistency – solution of a system
linear equations – Non homogeneous and homogeneous equations – Linear dependence and independence of vectors – Eigen values and Eigen vectors –Cayley-Hamilton Theorem - Properties of Eigen Values and Eigen vectors – Diagonalisation of matrices – Quadratic forms
– Reduction to Canonical Forms.
References:
1. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9/e, Wiley India, 2013.
2. Grewal B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publications, 2012.
3. Ramana B.V., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.
4. Bali N. P. and Manish Goyal, Engineering Mathematics, 7/e, Laxmi Publications, India, 2012.
5. Babu Ram, Engineering Mathematics, Pearson, 2012.
6. Srivastava, Engineering Mathematics, Prentice Hall, India, 2010.
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, quiz, literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Five Short answer questions of 4 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be at least one question from each module and not more than two questions from any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 20 marks.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be familiar with various concepts of calculus which are essential for engineering. They’ll also become acquainted with the basic ideas of Laplace transforms and linear algebra.
13.102 ENGINEERING PHYSICS (ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Objective:
This course equip the students to assimilate engineering and technology through the exposure of fundamentals of Physics
Module – I
Harmonic Oscillations: Basic ideas of harmonic oscillations – Differential equation of free harmonic oscillation, damped harmonic oscillation, forced harmonic oscillation and their solutions- Resonance.
Waves: One dimensional wave- differential equation. Three dimensional wave- differential equation & solution. Transverse vibrations of a stretched string.
Electromagnetic Theory: Del operator – grad, div, curl and their physical significance. Concept of displacement current. Deduction of Maxwell’s equations. Prediction of electromagnetic waves. Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves. E and H are at right angles. Poynting’s theorem (qualitative only).
Module – II
Crystal Structure: Space lattice. Unit cell and lattice parameters. Crystal systems. Co- ordination number and packing factor with reference to simple cubic, body centered cubic and face centered cubic crystals. Directions and planes. Miller indices. Interplanar spacing in terms of Miller indices.
Special Theory of Relativity: Postulates. Lorentz transformation equations (no derivation). Simultaneity. Length contraction. Time dilation. Relativistic mass. Mass energy relation.
Superconductivity: Superconducting phenomena. Meissner effect. Type-I and Type-II superconductors. BCS theory (qualitative). High temperature superconductors. Applications of superconductors.
Module – III
Interference & Diffraction of Light: Coherence. Interference in thin films and wedge shaped films. Newton’s rings. Interference filters. Antireflection coating. Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit. Fraunhofer diffraction at a circular aperture (qualitative). Rayleigh’s criterion for resolution. Resolving power of telescope and microscope. Plane transmission grating. Grating equation.
Polarization of Light: Types of polarized light. Double refraction. Nicol Prism. Retardation plates. Theory of plane, circular and elliptically polarized light. Production and analysis of
circularly and elliptically polarized light. Polaroids & applications. Induced birefringence - Kerr effect.
Ultrasonics: Production of ultrasonicwaves - Magnetostriction oscillator, Piezoelectric oscillator. Detection of ultrasonics –Thermal & Piezoelectric methods. Applications of ultrasonics - industrial, medical etc.
Module – IV
Quantum Mechanics: Dual nature of matter. Wave function. Uncertainty principle. Energy and momentum operators. Eigen values and functions. Expectation values. Time Dependent and Time Independent Schrodinger equations. Particle in one dimensional box. Tunnelling (qualitative).
Statistical Mechanics: Macrostates and Microstates. Phase space. Basic postulates of Maxwell- Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi Dirac statistics. Distribution equations in the three cases (no derivation). Density of states. Derivation of Planck’s formula. Free electrons in a metal as a Fermi gas. Fermi energy.
Laser : Population inversion and stimulated emission. Optical resonant cavity. Ruby Laser, Helium-Neon Laser, Semiconductor Laser (qualitative). Holography- Recording-reading and applications.
References:
1. Hugh Young, Roger Freedman, Francis Sears and Mark Zemansky, University Physics, 12/e, Pearson
2. Frank and Leno, Introduction to Optics, 3/e, Pearson
3. Upadhyaya J.C., Mechanics, Ram Prasad & Sons
4. David J Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3/e, Pearson
5. Ali Omar M., Elementary Solid State Physics, Pearson
6. Pillai S.O., Solid State Physics, New Age International Publishers
7. John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos and Michael A. Dubson; Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2/e, Prentice Hall of India
8. Eugene Hecht, Optics, 4/e, Pearson
9. Robert Resnick, Introduction to Special Relativity, John Wiley & Sons
10. Richard L. Libboff, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 4/e, Pearson
11. Donald A. Mcquarrie, Statistical Mechanics, Vivo Books
12. Premlet B., Engineering Physics-I, Tata McGraw Hill
13. Dattu R. Joshi, Engineering Physics, Tata McGraw Hill
14. Dominic I. & A. Nahari, A Text Book of Engineering Physics, Aswathy Publishers, Trivandrum
15. Premlet B., Advanced Engineering Physics, Phasor Books
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, quiz, literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Ten Short answer questions of 2 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be at least two questions from each module and not more than three questions from any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 20 marks.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be familiar with the laws of Physics and its significance in engineering systems and technological advances.
13.103 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
(a) To impart sound knowledge in the different fields of theoretical chemistry so as to apply it to the problems in engineering field.
(b) To develop analytical capabilities of students so that they can characterize,
transform and use materials in engineering and apply knowledge gained in solving related engineering problems.
Module – I
High Polymers: Introduction- Classification- Types of polymerization, Addition, Condensation and Copolymerization. Moulding constituents of plastics. Moulding techniques of plastics (Injection Extrusion, Blow moulding, Compression and Transfer moulding-Preparation, properties and uses of PMMA, PET, Nylon, Bakelite and Urea formaldehyde resins. Biodegradable plastics-PHBA, PLA. Elastomers-Introduction-Structure of natural rubber- vulcanization - Synthetic rubbers, Buna-S, Butyl rubber and Neoprene. Conducting polymers-Introduction-Preparation, properties and applications of Polyacetylene and polyaniline.
Instrumental Methods of Analysis:
Spectroscopy: Introduction -Instrumentation of spectrophotometer-Electronic spectra - Classification of electronic transitions- Beer Lamberts law, Vibrational spectra- Mechanism of interaction and application. NMR spectroscopy- Basic principle – chemical shift and applications, MRI Imaging.
Thermal Analysis: Principle, instrumentation and applications of TGA and DTA.
Chromatographic Methods: Principle, instrumentation and applications of GC and HPLC.
Module – II
Electrochemistry : Types of electrodes – Single electrode potential – Nernst theory – Helmholtz electrical double layer – Nernst equation – derivation and applications – Reference electrodes–Standard hydrogen electrode – Saturated calomel electrode – pH determination using glass electrode – Concentration cells and its applications –Storage devices – Lithium ion cell-Fuel cell-H2-O2 fuel cell- Solar energy conversion –solar cells.
Corrosion and Its Control: Theories of corrosion – chemical corrosion – Pilling Bedworth Rule – Electrochemical corrosion – Mechanism of rusting of iron under different environmental conditions – Galvanic series – Types of corrosion – Concentration cell corrosion, Stress corrosion, Galvanic corrosion – Factors affecting rate of corrosion – Corrosion control methods, corrosion inhibitors, cathodic protection.
Protective Coatings: Metallic coatings – Galvanizing, Tinning and electroplating – Non- metallic coatings – Chromate coating and Anodising. Paint – constituents, functions and examples, Powder coating – methods of application and advantages.
Module – III
Water Technology :Types of hardness- Degree of hardness. Estimation of hardness-EDTA method- Disadvantages of using hard water for industrial purpose-Scale and sludge formation in boiler, causes and remedies- Boiler corrosion, preventive methods- Water softening methods- Ion exchange methods (Zeolite) and Demineralisation using polymer resin. Municipal water, specifications. Different steps in domestic water treatment- Desalination method- Reverse osmosis.
Environmental Science: Air pollution – Sources, effects and control methods. Water pollution – Sewage, aerobic and anaerobic decomposition – BOD and COD, Sewage treatment – Tickling filter method and UASB process. Environmental Issues – Photo chemical smog – CFCs and ozone depletion – Alternative refrigerants – Green house effect. Solid waste disposal – Methods of disposal – Composting, Landfill and Incineration. E–
Waste, Methods of disposal – recycle, recovery and reuse.
Engineering Materials:
Module – IV
Fuels: Calorific value – HCV and LCV – Experimental determination of calorific value of solid fuels. Analysis of coal – Proximate analysis – Knocking of petrol and diesel, Biodiesel – Biogas - Natural gas
Nanomaterials: Introduction – Classification – Preparation by Laser ablation technique –
Properties and Applications of nanomaterials – Nano carbon tubes.
Cement: Manufacture of Portland cement – Theory of setting and hardening of cement. Refractories: Introduction – Classification –important Properties, Refractoriness, Dimensional stability and Porosity-Manufacture of Silica and and Carborundum.
Inorganic Pigments: Introduction- - Basic idea regarding structure and colour of pigments- Synthesis, Properties and applications of TiO2 pigment.
LAB EXPERIMENTS (Demonstration only)
1. Estimation of total hardness in water using EDTA.
2. Estimation of chloride ions in domestic water.
3. Estimation of dissolved oxygen.
4. Estimation of COD in sewage water.
5. Estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
6. Estimation of copper in brass.
7. Estimation of iron in a sample of haematite.
8. Determination of flash and fire point of a lubricating oil by Pensky Marten’s
apparatus.
9. Potentiometric titrations.
10. Preparation of buffers and standardisation of pH meter.
11. Determination of molarity of HCl solution pH – metrically.
12. Determination of pH using glass electrode.
References:
1. Willard H. A., L. L. Merrit and J. A. Dean ; Instrumental Methods of Analysis, CBS Publishers.
2. Vogel, Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Prentice Hall
3. De A.K.; Environmental Chemistry, New Age International Pvt Ltd
4. Klauhunde K.J.; Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, Wiley Interscience
5. Gowariker B.R.; Polymer Science, New Age International
6. Van Vleck L. H.; Elements of Material Science and Engineering, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Co.
7. Glasstone S.; A Text Book of Physical Chemistry, McMillan
8. Jain P.C.; Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company
9. Shashi Chawla ; A Text book of Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai Publishing
10. Gunter Buxbaum and Gerhard Pfaff, Industrial Inorganic Pigments, Wiley VCH
11. Hugh M. Smith, High Performance Pigments, Wiley VCH
12. Juhaina Ahad , Engineering Chemistry, Jai Publications.
13. Annette Fernandez, M. Muhammed Arif, H. Badarudeen Rawther and Kavitha P.
Nair: Engineering Chemistry, Five Star publishers
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, quiz, literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Ten Short answer questions of 2 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be at least two question from each module and not more than three questions from any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each
module. Each question carries 20 marks.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course,
The confidence level of students will be improved to tackle problems in engineering field related to chemical aspects.
The students gain capability in fabricating novel materials with properties that find various engineering applications
The students will be equipped to take up chemistry related topics as part of their project works during higher semesters of the course.
13.104 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 1(L) - 0(T) - 2(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This course provides students basic knowledge of the graphical language used by engineers and technologists globally and helps the students to develop the skill to understand, communicate and document through the language of engineering drawing.
Introduction: Introduction to technical drawing and its language. Lines, lettering, dimensioning, scaling of figures, symbols and drawing instruments. (1 sheet practice)
Module – I
Plain Curves: Conic sections by eccentricity method. Construction of ellipse: (i) Arc of circles method (ii) Rectangle method (iii) Parallelogram method (iv) Concentric circles method. Construction of parabola - (i) Rectangle method (ii) Tangent method. Construction of hyperbola - (i) Arc of circles method (ii) given ordinate, abscissa and the transverse axis (iii) given the asymptotes and a point on the curve. Construction of Tangent and Normal at any point on these curves.
Miscellaneous Curves: Construction of Cycloid, Epicycloid and Hypocycloid, Involute of a circle. Archimedean spiral, Logarithmic spiral and Helix. Construction of Tangent and Normal at any point on these curves.
Module – II
Projection of Points and Lines: Types of projections, Principles of Orthographic projection. Projections of points and lines. Determination of true length, inclination with planes of projection and traces of lines.
Projection of Solids: Projection of simple solids such as prisms, pyramids, cone, cylinder, tetrahedron, octahedron, hemisphere and sphere and also their combinations. Projection of solids on auxiliary inclined plane or auxiliary vertical plane.
Module – III
Auxiliary Projection of Solids: Auxiliary projection of simple solids such as prisms, pyramids, cone, cylinder, tetrahedron and octahedron inclined to both reference planes.
Sections of Solids: Types of cutting planes, section of simple solids cut by parallel, perpendicular and inclined cutting planes. Their projections and true shape of cut sections.
Development of Surfaces: Development of surfaces of (i) simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder and cone (ii) Cut regular solids.
Module – IV
Isometric Projection: Isometric scale, Isometric view and projections of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone sphere, frustum of solids and also their combinations.
Intersection of Surfaces: Intersection of Surfaces of two solids - (i) Cylinder and cylinder, (ii) Prism and prism and (iii) Cone and Cylinder
(Note: Only cases where the axes are perpendicular to each other and intersecting or with offset.)
Perspective Projection: Principles of perspective projection, definition of perspective terminology. Perspective projection of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, with axis perpendicular to ground plane, auxiliary ground plane or picture plane.
CAD: Introduction to CAD systems, Benefits of CAD, Various software for CAD, Demonstration of any one CAD software.
General Note: First angle projection to be followed
References:
1. Anil Kumar K.N., Engineering Graphics , Adhyuth Narayan Publishers, Kottayam.
2. Varghese P.I, Engineering Graphics, VIP Publishers, Thrissur.
3. Bhatt N.D, Engineering Drawing, Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, Anand.
4. Shah M.B & B.C Rana, Engineering Drawing, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
5. John K.C., Engineering Graphics, Prentice Hall India Publishers.
6. Venugopal K., Engineering Drawing & Graphics, New Age International Publishers.
7. Benjamin J., Engineering Graphics, Pentex publishers
8. Thamaraselvi, Engineering Drawing Graphics, S.K Kataria and Sons, New Delhi.
9. Gopala Krishna K.R., Engineering Drawing, Subhas Stores, Bangalore
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
40% - Tests (minimum 2)
40% - Class work
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
1. Candidates have to answer one question out of two, each from Module I and Module
II. Each question carries 16 marks.
2. Candidates have to answer two questions out of three, each from Module III and
Module IV (except from CAD). Each question carries 17 marks.
3. Distribution of Marks: Module I 1 x 16 = 16 Marks Module II 1 x 16 = 16 Marks Module III 2 x 17 = 34 Marks Module IV 2 x 17= 34 Marks
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be familiar with all aspects of technical drawings.
13.105 ENGINEERING MECHANICS (ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This course enables students in applying their knowledge of mathematics, science, and to expand this knowledge into the vast area of Mechanics and enhances their ability to solve open ended engineering problems
Module – I Idealizations of Mechanics: Elements of vector algebra
Statics of Rigid Bodies: -Classification of force systems- principle of transmissibility of a
force-composition and resolution- Resultant and Equilibrant of coplanar concurrent force systems-various analytical methods- - Lami’s theorem, method of resolution- Conditions of equilibrium-Moment of a force, couple, properties of couple- Varignon's theorem- Resultant and equilibrant of coplanar non-concurrent force systems- Conditions of equilibrium. Equilibrium of rigid bodies-free body diagrams. (Simple problems)
Forces in space: Equations of equilibrium, Vector approach.
Module – II
Friction: Laws of friction-angle of friction- cone of friction- ladder friction- wedge friction.
Properties of Surfaces: Centroid of composite areas- Theorems of Pappus-Gouldinus- Moment of inertia of areas, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems- Radius of Gyration- moment of inertia of composite areas.
Principle of Virtual Work: Equilibrium of ideal systems, stable and unstable equilibrium.
Types of Supports: Types of beams - types of loading- Support reactions of simply supported and overhanging beams under different types of loading.
Module – III
Dynamics: Kinematics-Combined motion of translation and rotation- Differential equation of rectilinear motion. Instantaneous centre, motion of link, motion of connecting rod and piston, wheel rolling without slipping.
Kinetics: Newton's laws of translatory motion- D'Alembert's principle- Motion of lift- Motion of connected bodies.
Curvilinear motion: D'Alembert's principle in curvilinear motion- Mass moment of inertia of rings, solid discs and solid spheres (no derivations required) - Angular momentum-Angular impulse.
Work, Power and Energy:- Work-Energy principle- Impulse, Momentum, Collision of elastic bodies- Law of conservation of momentum-Direct and oblique impact between elastic bodies and impact with fixed plane.
Module – IV
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Under combined translatory and rotational motion - work - energy principle for rigid bodies.
Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces: Motion of vehicles on curved paths in horizontal and vertical planes - super elevation.
Simple Harmonic Motion: Vibration of mechanical systems - basic elements of a vibrating system - spring mass model - undamped free vibrations - angular free vibration - simple pendulum.
Relative velocity: Basic concepts-analysis of different types of problems
References:
1. Beer and Johnston, Vector Mechanics for Engineers - Statics and Dynamics, Tata Mc- Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Irving. H. Shames, Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall Book Company, 1966.
3. Timoshenko S. & Young D. H., Engineering Mechanics, Mc-Graw Hill -International
Edition
4. Popov, Mechanics of Solids, Pearson Education, 2007
5. Kumar K. L., Engineering Mechanics, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 1998.
6. Rajasekaran S. and G. Sankarasubramanian, Engineering Mechanics, Vikas Publishing
House Private Limited, New Delhi, 2003.
7. Tayal A K, Engineering Mechanics- Statics and Dynamics , Umesh Publications, Delhi,
2004
8. Benjamin J., Engineering Mechanics, Pentex Book Publishers and Distributors, Kollam, 2008
9. Hibbeler R.C., Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics. 11/e, Pearson Prentice
Hall, 2010
10. Jaget Babu, Engineering Mechanics, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, quiz, literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Five Short answer questions of 4 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be at least one question from each module and not more than two questions from any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each
module. Each question carries 20 marks.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be familiar with various concepts of analysis of static and dynamic systems encountered in engineering design and prepared with the analytical skills needed for higher level courses.
13.106 BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING (ABCEFHMNPRSTU)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This course imparts to the students, the fundamentals of civil engineering and creates awareness on various issues related to our living environment and their remedies
Module – I
Surveying: Objectives and Principles of Surveying. Linear Measurements: Direct measurements - Tape & chain only - Ranging out survey lines Levelling: Levelling instruments - Level (Dumpy & Tilting Level) Levelling Staff, Temporary adjustments of a level, holding the staff, reading the staff - Principles of leveling - recording measurements in the field book - reduction of level - height of collimation method only (simple examples). Contour maps (Brief description only). Computation of Areas: - Mid ordinate rule, average ordinate rule, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule (examples), Introduction to Distomat, Total Station & GPS (Brief description only).
Module – II
Building construction: Selection of site for buildings, Setting out of buildings, Components of buildings. Foundation: Different types - Spread footing, Isolated footing, Combined footing, Mat foundation¸ Pile foundation (description only). Super structure: Masonry - Stone masonry (Random rubble and Ashlar masonry). Brick masonry –English and Flemish bond- 1 and 11/2 brick wall thick only- desirable qualities of stone and brick. Partition: Materials used for making partition - plywood, particle boards & glass. Doors, Windows & Ventilators - Types. Plastering: Mortar – Preparation of Cement mortar-Preparation of surface and Method of application. Painting of Plastered Surfaces: Types of paint - enamel, emulsion & distemper- Preparation of surface and method of Application. Flooring: Types - mosaic tiles, ceramic tiles, marble, granite and synthetic materials. Roofing: Types -flat roof, sloping roof -Concrete roof, tiled roof. Roof covering materials.
Module – III
Concrete: Ingredients- cement, aggregate, and water. Qualities of ingredients (brief description only). Tests on Cement - consistency, initial and final setting times. Compressive strength of mortar cubes-IS Specifications. Aggregates: – Desirable qualities of fine and coarse aggregates Plain Cement Concrete (PCC): Preparation-proportioning-mixing, workability of concrete. Compressive strength test on cement concrete cubes-IS Specifications Steel: Common types used in construction- Mild Steel, HYSD Steel-their properties and uses. Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC): Advantages of RCC over Plain Cement Concrete.
Module – IV
Man and Environment: –Environmental Ethics – Interdisciplinary nature of Environment – air, water and land. Water Pollution: Characteristics of water pollution – Water Quality Standards. Air Pollution: Sources, Types, Effects, Air quality standards. Global Environmental Issues: Green house effect, ozone layer depletion, Global warming, Acid rain, deforestation. Concept of Sustainable Buildings: Green buildings, use of recycled materials in construction.
References:
1. Punmia B C, Surveying & Leveling – I, Laxmi publications(P) Ltd, Delhi, 2004
2. Rangwala, Building Materials, Charotar Publishing House, 2001
3. Arora S P and S P Bindra, Building Construction, Dhanpat Rai Publishers, 2013
4. Rangwala, Building Construction , Charotar Publishing House., 2004
5. Roy S K, Fundamentals of Surveying Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004
6. Jha J and S K Sinha, Construction and foundation engineering, Khanna Publishers, 2008
7. Narayanan and Lalu Mangal, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Phasor Books, Kollam.
8. Santha Minu, Basic Civil Engineering, Karunya Publications, Trivandrum
9. Caring A. Langston, Grace K.C. Ding, Sustainable Practices in Built Environment, 2/e Butterworth-Heinmann Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford.
10. Ross Spiegel and Dru Meadows, Green Building Materials. Wiley publishers, 2010.
11. Kurian Joseph and R. Nagendran, Essentials of Environmental Studies, Pearson Education, Delhi.
12. Dhameja S K, Environmental Engineering and Management, S.K. Kataria & Sons, Delhi
Internal Continuous Assessment (Maximum Marks-50)
50% - Tests (minimum 2)
30% - Assignments (minimum 2) such as home work, problem solving, quiz, literature survey, seminar, term-project, software exercises, etc.
20% - Regularity in the class
University Examination Pattern:
Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Total Marks: 100
The question paper shall consist of 2 parts.
Part A (20 marks) - Five Short answer questions of 4 marks each. All questions are compulsory. There should be at least one question from each module and not more than two questions from any module.
Part B (80 Marks) - Candidates have to answer one full question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 20 marks.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be familiar with the different stages of building construction, various materials used for construction and environmental issues
13.107 BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ACEFRT)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This subject covers wide areas of Mechanical Engineering and is intended for exposing
the students to the various theoretical and practical aspects of thermal engineering,
fluid mechanics and machines, manufacturing and power transmission.
Module – I (Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics)
Thermodynamics: Basic concepts, properties, process and cycles- Zeroth, first and second
laws of thermodynamics- Concept of reversibility and entropy - Carnot cycle - PressureVolume and Temperature Entropy diagrams - Steady flow process and significance of flow
work.- Heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator – efficiency, Coefficient of
Performance(COP)
Fluid Mechanics: Properties of fluids, density, viscosity and surface tension- Simple
problems on properties- Pascal's law-- Stream lines- laminar and turbulent flows- steady
and incompressible flow- continuity, Euler and Bernoulli’s equations -Applications and
simple problems.
Module – II (Energy conversion systems)
Air cycles: Otto and Diesel cycles-Air standard efficiency (simple problems)
IC Engines: Working and comparison of two stroke and four stroke petrol and diesel engines
- general description of various systems using block diagrams, air system, fuel system,
ignition system -governing system- Brief description of CRDI, MPFI, GDI and Hybrid Vehicles
Steam boilers: Classification – Cochran boiler, Babcock and Wilcox boiler, Benson boiler -
fluidized bed combustion
Module – III
(Fluid Machines and Thermal Engineering)
Fluid machines: Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps- Reaction and Impulse turbinesPelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines - Reciprocating and centrifugal compressors - fans and
blowers.-Rotary compressors.
Thermal Engineering: Steam turbines, Gas turbine cycles, open and closed gas turbines, T-S
diagram, Efficiency, Applications.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Vapour compression refrigeration system-Refrigerants,
eco friendly refrigerants. Comfort and Industrial air conditioning, typical window air
conditioning unit (general description only).
Power plants: thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.
13.107 BASIC BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY (B)
Teaching Scheme: 2(L) - 1(T) - 0(P) Credits: 6
Course Objective:
This course provides a seamless prefatory for beginners of an engineering course in
Biotechnology. Concepts are to be presented in a prescribed, yet simple manner, with
adequate emphasis on the engineering aspects and quantitative nature of approach
of the discipline.
Module – I
Introduction to Biotechnology:
History and chronological development –Impact of
biotechnology in various sectors (Medical, Industrial, Marine, Dairy, Agricultural,
Environmental etc.) - General outline of the socio- economic, legal and ethical implications
of Biotechnology.
(Note: The foregoing section is for general discussion and is intended to provide an overall
picture of Biotechnology and its scope to beginners. Topics in this section shall be
covered within a period of not more than two hours. Questions shall not be asked
from the above section for the university examination).
Scientific foundations of Biotechnology: The cell doctrine, structure of cells- Prokaryotic
cells and Eukaryotic cells- Important cell types (Bacteria, Yeasts, Molds, Algae, Protozoa,
animal cells and plant cells).
(Note: A general outline as provided in the recommended references will be sufficient, since
the above topics will be dealt in detail in the Microbiology course offered in third
semester).
Chemicals of life: Lipids (fatty acids and related lipids, fat soluble vitamins, steroids and
other lipids); sugars and polysaccharides (D- glucose and other monosaccharides,
disaccharides to polysaccharides, cellulose); Nucleotides (building blocks, ATP and coenzymes) , biological information storage in DNA and RNA; Amino acids (building blocks and
polypeptide), Protein structure – Primary, secondary and tertiary structure; quaternary
structure and biological regulation; Hybrid Biochemicals (Cell envelopes – Peptidoglycan and
Lipopolysaccharides, antibodies and other glycoproteins). The hierarchy of cellular
organization.
Molecular genetics and cellular control systems: The central dogma - DNA replication,
transcription and translation. Metabolic regulation – Genetic level control for protein
synthesis, metabolic pathway control. Alteration of cellular DNA – evolving desirable
biochemical activities through mutation and selection, selection of desirable mutants,
natural mechanisms for gene transfer and rearrangement (genetic recombination,
transformation, transduction, Episomes and conjugation, Transposons and internal gene
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