MSBTE Diploma in Civil Engineering 5th Semester Syllabus

List of Subjects of Diploma in Civil Engineering 5th Semester

List of Subjects of Diploma in Civil Engineering 5th semester k scheme syllabus

MSBTE 315313 Theory of Structure K scheme syllabus

Course Title : THEORY OF STRUCTURE
Course Code : 315313

Unit – I Slope and Deflection
1.1 Concept of slope and deflection, stiffness of beams, Relation among bending moment, slope, deflection and radius of curvature, (no derivation).
1.2 Double integration method to find slope and deflection of simply supported and cantilever beam subjected to concentrated load and uniformly distributed load on entire span.
1.3 Macaulay’s method for slope and deflection, application to simply supported and cantilever beam subjected to concentrated and uniformly distributed load on entire span.

Unit – II Fixed Beam
2.1 Concept of fixity, effect of fixity, advantages and disadvantages of fixed beam over simply supported beam.
2.2 Principle of superposition, Fixed end moments from first principle for beam subjected to central point load, UDL over entire span, Point load other than mid span.
2.3 Standard formulae to find end moments and end reactions for different loading conditions.
2.4 Shear force and bending moment diagram of fixed beam, point of contra shear and point of contra flexure.

Unit – III Continuous Beam
3.1 Definition, effect of continuity, nature of moments induced due to continuity, concept of deflected shape, Zero span or imaginary span theory.
3.2 Clapeyron’s theorem of three moments (no derivation) Supports at same level, spans having same and different moment of inertia.
3.3 Clapeyron’s theorem of three moments to various types of continuous beams subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed load over entire span having same and different moment of inertia, supports at same level, up to three spans and two unknown support moments only.
3.4 Shear force and bending moment diagram of continuous beams, point of contra shear and point of contra flexure.


Unit – IV Moment Distribution Method
4.1 Introduction to moment distribution method, sign convention, Carry over factor, stiffness factor, distribution Factor, Distribution of moment.
4.2 Application of moment distribution method to continuous beams subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed load over entire span having same moment of inertia, supports at same level, up to three spans and two unknown support moments only.
4.3 Application of moment distribution method to continuous beams subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed load over entire span having different moment of inertia, supports at same level, up to three spans and two unknown support moments only.
4.4 Shear force and bending moment diagram of continuous beams, point of contra shear and point of contra flexure.
4.5 Introduction to portal frames – Symmetrical and unsymmetrical portal frames with the concept of Bays and stories.(No Numerical)



Unit – V Simple Trusses
5.1 Introduction of Truss, Types of trusses (Simple, Fink, compound fink, French truss, Pratt truss, Howe truss, North light truss, King post and Queen post truss), Classification of trusses ( perfect and imperfect).
5.2 Support reactions for trusses subjected to point loads at nodal points only.
5.3 Forces in members of truss using method of joints and Method of sections.
5.4 Graphical method of analysis of truss. (No numerical on graphical method of analysis of truss)

MSBTE 315314 Water Resource Engineering K scheme Syllabus

Course Title : WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING
Course Code : 315314

Unit – I Introduction to Irrigation and Hydrology
1.1 Irrigation: Definition, necessity and Classification of Irrigation projects, advantages and ill effects of excess irrigation.
1.2 Hydrology: Definition of Hydrological cycle, Rainfall, Evaporation.
1.3 Rain Gauge: Symon’s rain gauge and automatic rain gauge – Tipping bucket type.
1.4 Methods of calculating mean rainfall: Arithmetic mean, Theissen polygon and Isohyetal method.
1.5 Runoff: Definition, factors affecting Runoff (No Numerical questions).
1.6 Maximum Flood Discharge measurement: Empirical methods.



Unit – II Crop water requirement and Reservoir Planning
2.1 Crop Water requirement: Cropping seasons, Crop period, Duty, Delta, base period, Culturable Command Area, Gross Command Area, intensity of irrigation, factors affecting duty.
2.2 Relation between duty, delta and base period.
2.3 Numerical on water requirement and capacity of canal. IKS: Rahat water Irrigation system in India.
2.4 Methods of Irrigation: Surface, subsurface and overhead irrigation.
2.5 Silting of Reservoir: Rate of silting, factors affecting silting and control measures.
2.6 Control levels in reservoir. Numerical on fixing control levels of reservoir.


Unit – III Dams and Spillways
3.1 Dam and its classification based on use, materials and hydraulic design.
3.2 Earthen Dams: Components with function, typical cross section.
3.3 Methods of construction of earthen dam, seepage through embankment and foundation and its control, Types of failure of earthen dam and its preventive measures.
3.4 Gravity Dams: Forces acting on dam, typical cross section, drainage gallery.
3.5 Spillways: Definition, function, Types. Emergency and service spillway – ogee spillway and discharge over spillway, Spillway gates .
3.6 Energy dissipation.


Unit – IV Minor and Micro Irrigation
4.1 Bandhara irrigation: Introduction, Layout, components, construction.
4.2 Percolation Tanks: Selection of site, need, construction.
4.3 Lift irrigation scheme: Components and their functions, layout.
4.4 Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation: components, layout, suitability.
4.5 Well irrigation: Introduction, types, advantages and disadvantages.


Unit – V Diversion Headwork and Canals
5.1 Weirs: Introduction, components, classification. K.T. weir : components and construction.
5.2 Barrages : Introduction, components and their functions, location.
5.3 Diversion headwork : Layout, components and their function.
5.4 Canals: Definition, classification according to alignment and position in the canal network, cross section of canal in embankment and cutting, partial embankment and cutting.
5.5 Canal lining: Purpose, construction material used, advantages.
5.6 Cross Drainage works: Aqueduct, siphon aqueduct, super passage, level crossing.
5.7 Canal regulators: Head regulator, Cross regulator, escape, falls and outlets.

MSBTE 315315 Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering

Course Title : EMERGING TRENDS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Course Code : 315315

Unit – I Softwares in Civil Engineering
1.1 Merits and Demerits of soft computing technique.
1.2 Applications of Civil Engineering softwares : Build-Master, HEC-RAS, STRAP, WaterGEMS, ArcGIS, STAAD-Pro, RISA-Connection, MIDAS, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Procore, Primavera Pro, Virtual Reality Software-VR, MX Road Software, Building Planning & Management System (BPMS), Plaxis 3D, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Powerplay, Geo5.


Unit – II Advance Construction Materials
2.1 Properties and applications of building materials: Pollution absorbing bricks, Cooling bricks, 3D printed bricks, Interlocking bricks, Translucent wood, Sound proofing walls, Epoxy flooring.
2.2 Properties and applications of road materials: Recycled asphalt shingles, Self healing asphalt, Precast Pre-stressed Concrete Panels (PPCP)
2.3 Properties and applications of concrete materials: Synthetic concrete, New admixtures: Masterglanium, Polycarboxylic Ether, Nano concrete, Light transmitting concrete, Foam concrete, Bendable concrete or Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC), Concrete Fabric, Hydrophobic concrete, Green concrete, Timbercrete, Ferrock.


Unit – III Advance Construction Equipments
3.1 Survey equipments: LiDAR, Direct Reading Grade Rods, 3D Laser scanning, Robotic Markout, Google Earth.
3.2 Construction equipments: Earth moving equipment: Skid and crawler loaders, Trenchers, Scrappers, Wheeled loading shovels, Advanced plastering machine, Bridge girder launcher.
3.3 Material handling equipments: Types of cranes: Floating crane, Rough terrain crane, Bridge Over head crane, Conveyors, Hoists, Types of Forklifts: Telehandler forklift, Rough Terrain forklift, Types of paver: Tracked pavers, Hybrid offset paver, Side feeders, Road header, and Types of Tunnel boring machine: Horizontal boring, Vertical boring, Line boring.


Unit – IV Sustainability in Construction
4.1 Energy Audit: Necessity and methods.
4.2 Properties of renewable ,recyclable material and recycling of construction debris with its applications.
4.3 Sustainable Drainage system(SuDs) : Principles, Components and Benefits of SuDs.


Unit – V Advance Construction Techniques
5.1 Building construction techniques: Pre-engineered building using Mivan technology, Façade Technology, Fire protection buildings, 3D printing.
5.2 Road construction techniques: Road Printer, Smart roads, Anti-icing roads, Piezoelectric roads, Hyper loop construction, Precast arch bridge construction.
5.3 Ground improvement techniques: Advanced piling techniques : Mono piling, Micro Piles, Soil Nailing, Sand Drains, Pre-Fabricated Vertical Drains, Thermal Methods: Soil heating and Soil freezing.

MSBTE 315316 Energy Conservation & Green Building

Course Title : ENERGY CONSERVATION & GREEN BUILDING
Course Code : 315316

Unit – I Fundamental of Green Building and Energy Conservation
1.1 Introduction to Energy Conservation: Global energy consumption scenario, Energy conservation: Definition, objectives and Importance.
1.2 Salient features of Energy Conservation Act – 2001
1.3 Introduction to Green Building: Definition and Importance of green building concept, History and evolution of green building construction practices, Role of Green Building in sustainable development
1.4 Overview of Sustainable construction: Environmental, economic, and social development

Unit – II Green Building Concepts And Sustainable Practices
2.1 Green Building Principles: a. Sustainable Site Design b. Energy Efficiency and conservation c. Water Efficiency and conservation d. Materials selection and life cycle analysis e. Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
2.2 Salient features of Green Building
2.3 Benefits of Green building: Environmental, economic and social benefits.
2.4 Future trends in green building
2.5 Economical Consideration of green buildings: Initial cost, long term Financial Benefits and Economic Impacts on Stakeholders.

Unit – III Sustainable Building Materials and Technologies
3.1 Sustainable building Materials: (Bamboo, Hempcrete, Recycled Plastic Lumber, Ferrock, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) etc) Uses, characteristic, advantages, benefits and limitations, Criteria for selecting sustainable materials.
3.2 Energy-Efficient Technologies: a. Building envelope improvement system: Insulation, windows and glazing, air sealing, Cool roofs and green roofs system. b. Building management system: energy management. c. Lighting: LED and daylighting strategies. d. HVAC unit in green Building: Concept and importance
3.3 Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Ethical considerations in sustainable design and construction, The role of professionals in promoting sustainability.

Unit – IV Green Building Audit
4.1 Introduction to Green Building Audits: Definition, scope, Importance and benefits of green building audit.
4.2 Planning and Preparation for Green Building Audits: Setting audit objectives and scope, Developing an audit plan and checklist.
4.3 Conducting the Green Building Audits: On-site audit procedures and techniques, Data collection methods (e.g., interviews, observations, document reviews).
4.4 Reporting and Documentation: Audit reports and documentation, Communicating audit findings and recommendations, Corrective Actions and Continuous Improvement.

Unit – V Green Building Standards and Certification Systems
5.1 Functions of government organization working for Energy conservation and Audit(ECA): Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Bureau of Energy efficiency (BEE) Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA).
5.2 Green building rating system: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria, Indian Green Building council (IGBC) and Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. (GRIHA): Salient Features and Evaluation Criteria for assessment

MSBTE 315317 Precast & Prestressed Concrete Structures K scheme Syllabus

Course Title : PRECAST & PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Course Code : 315317

Unit – I Precast concrete and its Elements
1.1 Definition and necessity of precast, Advantages and disadvantages. Materials used.
1.2 Study of Structural Precast concrete elements such as fencing poles, transmission poles, paver blocks, doors and window frames, Manhole covers, precast Mesh etc.
1.3 Study of Precast Structural Building components such as slab panels, beams, columns, footings, walls, lintels and chajjas, staircase elements.
1.4 Non-structural precast concrete elements such as bridge panels, tunnel lining, cannel lining, piles, box culvert etc.
1.5 Materials required, IS specifications, casting tolerances, fabricating systems, joints, testing, storage and transportation, equipment’s for elements such as PCC, RCC, PSC, SCC, Ferro-cement, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) and Foam concrete.
1.6 Testing of Precast components.

Unit – II Prefabricated Buildings
2.1 Concept and Benefits of Prefabricated Construction, Prefabricated Construction Process.
2.2 Precast load bearing and non-load bearing wall panels, floor systems, Material characteristics, Plans & Standard specifications, concept of modules, modular co-ordination, modular grids and finishes.
2.3 Prefab systems and its classification, structural schemes.
2.4 Joints – requirements of structural joints and their design considerations for above elements.
2.5 Manufacturing, storage, curing, transportation and erection of above elements, equipment needed.
2.6 Introduction to Mixed and composite construction.
2.7 Ecological aspect of use of Prefabricated building

Unit – III Fundamentals of Pre-stressed Concrete
3.1 Concept of pre stressing and post tensioning, basic terminology.
3.2 Applications of pre-stressed concrete.
3.3 Advantages and disadvantages of pre-stressed concrete with respect to other construction material.
3.4 Materials used and their properties, Necessity of high-grade materials. Types of Special concrete/ High Strength concrete and requirements for precast and prestressed members
3.5 Types of Pre-stressing steel -Wire, Cable, tendon, Merits-demerits and applications

Unit – IV Methods and Systems of pre- stressing
4.1 Methods of pre-stressing : Internal and External pre-stressing, Pre and Post tensioning- applications, merits and demerits
4.2 Systems for pre tensioning: process, applications, merits and demerits – Hoyer system
4.3 Systems for post-tensioning – process, applications, merits and demerits – Freyssinet system, Magnel Blaton system, Gifford Udall system

Unit – V Losses of pre-stress and Analysis of Pre-stressed rectangular beam section
5.1 Pre-stressing force in Cable, Meaning of Loss of Pre-stress.
5.2 Loss of pre-stress during the tensioning process – loss due to friction, length effect, wobbling effect and curvature effect, Loss of pre-stress at the anchoring stage, Loss of pre-stress occurring subsequently: losses due to shrinkage of concrete, creep of concrete, elastic shortening, and creep in steel.
5.3 IS recommendations for % losses in case of Pre and Post tensioning.
5.4 Basic assumptions in analysis of pre-stressed concrete beams.
5.5 Cable Profile in simply supported rectangular beam section – concentric, eccentric straight and parabolic
5.6 Effect of cable profile on maximum stresses at mid span and at support. (No Numerical problems in theory examination)

MSBTE 31518 Road Traffic Engineering K scheme Syllabus

Course Title : ROAD TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Course Code : 315318

Unit – I Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering.
1.1 Traffic engineering- Definition, objects, scope`
1.2 Road user’s characteristics-physical, mental, emotional factors.
1.3 Vehicular characteristics-width, length, height, weight, speed, efficiency of breaks.
1.4 Road characteristics-gradient, curve of a road, design speed, friction between road and tyre surface.
1.5 Reaction time-factors affecting reaction time. PIEV Theory.


Unit – II Traffic Surveys and Intelligent Transport system
2.1 Introduction and Use of Speed, journey, Time and Delay studies.
2.2 Traffic volume count data-representation and analysis of data.
2.3 Necessity of O-D study and its methods.
2.4 Speed studies, spot speed studies and its presentation.
2.5 ITS and Its application.
2.6 Difficulties in Urban Traffic conditions and measures to meet the problems.


Unit – III Parking studies
3.1 Need of parking survey and common terms.
3.2 Types of Parking Survey.
3.3 Parking Problems, ill Effects of parking.
3.4 Parking Space Requirement as per IRC standards.
3.5 On-street parking facilities and layout.
3.6 Off-street parking facilities and methods.
3.7 Need for Parking regulation and its types.


Unit – IV Street lighting and Arboriculture
4.1 Street lighting –definition, sources necessity, types-luminaire, foot candle, lumen, factors affecting their utilization and maintenance.
4.2 Factors affecting visibility at night.
4.3 Arboriculture- definition, objectives, factors affecting selection of type of trees.
4.4 Maintenance of trees-protection and care of road side trees

Unit – V Road Accident Studies
5.1 Road Accidents-Definition, Types-Collision and non-collision accidents.
5.2 Causes of accidents.
5.3 Measures to prevent road accidents.
5.4 Collision and condition diagram
5.5 Considerations regarding Pedestrian safety.
5.6 Legislation and law enforcement, education and propaganda

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