Course Overview

This program combines *theory, **practical labs, and **industry-aligned projects* to equip students with skills in structural design, geotechnical engineering, construction management, and sustainable infrastructure development.

 

*Core Modules* 

1. Structural Engineering* 

- *Structural Analysis* 

  - Forces, moments, shear, bending, and deflection in beams, frames, and trusses. 

  - Matrix methods, finite element analysis (FEA) basics. 

- *Concrete Technology* 

  - Mix design, properties of concrete, reinforced cement concrete (RCC) design. 

  - IS 456 code compliance, prestressed concrete basics. 

- *Steel Structures* 

  - Design of steel beams, columns, connections (IS 800 standards). 

  - Load calculations, welding, and bolted joints. 

 

*2. Geotechnical Engineering* 

- *Soil Mechanics* 

  - Soil classification, permeability, compaction, consolidation, and shear strength. 

  - Bearing capacity, slope stability analysis. 

- *Foundation Engineering* 

  - Shallow foundations (spread footings, raft), deep foundations (piles, caissons). 

  - Retaining walls and sheet piles. 

 

*3. Transportation Engineering* 

- *Highway Engineering* 

  - Pavement design (flexible and rigid), materials, IRC standards. 

  - Geometric design of roads, traffic surveys, and intersection planning. 

- *Railway & Airport Engineering* 

  - Track design, runway orientation, terminal planning. 

 

*4. Environmental Engineering* 

- *Water Supply & Sanitation* 

  - Water treatment processes, distribution systems, sewage disposal. 

  - BOD/COD analysis, septic tank design. 

- *Waste Management* 

  - Solid waste collection, recycling, landfill design. 

  - Sustainable practices (green building concepts, LEED certification). 

 

*5. Construction Management* 

- *Project Planning & Scheduling* 

  - CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, resource allocation. 

  - Software: MS Project, Primavera. 

- *Cost Estimation & Contracts* 

  - BOQ preparation, tendering, FIDIC contracts. 

  - Risk management, safety regulations (OSHA/ISO standards). 

 

*6. Surveying & GIS* 

- *Advanced Surveying* 

  - Theodolite, total station, GPS, LiDAR, drone surveying. 

  - Contour mapping, remote sensing. 

- *Geographic Information Systems (GIS)* 

  - Spatial data analysis, ArcGIS/QGIS software. 

 

*7. Hydraulics & Water Resources* 

- *Fluid Mechanics* 

  - Bernoulli’s theorem, flow measurement, pipe networks. 

- *Irrigation Engineering* 

  - Canal design, dams, reservoirs, watershed management. 

  - Flood control and drainage systems. 

 

*Elective Modules (Choose 2–3)* 

1. *Building Information Modelling (BIM)* 

   - Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, clash detection, 4D/5D modelling. 

2. *Advanced Structural Design* 

   - Earthquake-resistant design (IS 1893), tall buildings, bridges. 

3. *Urban Planning* 

   - Master plans, smart cities, transit-oriented development (TOD). 

4. *Renewable Energy in Construction* 

   - Solar/wind integration, green materials, net-zero buildings. 

 

*Practical Components* 

- *Lab Work* 

  - Concrete testing (slump, compressive strength), soil compaction, surveying labs. 

  - Hydraulics experiments (flow measurement, pipe networks). 

- *Projects* 

  - Design a residential building, highway layout, or sewage treatment plant. 

  - BIM-based infrastructure modelling. 

- *Internship/Field Training* 

  - 6–8 weeks at construction sites, consultancy firms, or government agencies. 

- *Capstone Project* 

  - Real-world problem-solving (e.g., retrofitting old structures, smart city planning). 

 

*Software & Tools Covered* 

- *Design & Analysis*: AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, Revit. 

- *Surveying*: ArcGIS, QGIS, Leica Cyclone. 

- *Project Management*: MS Project, Primavera P6. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Theory exams, lab reports, project submissions, and viva voce. 

- Site visit reports, case study analyses, and software-based assignments. 

 

*Additional Components* 

- *Workshops* 

  - AutoCAD/Revit certification training, tender document preparation. 

  - Soft skills: Site supervision, client communication. 

- *Certifications* 

  - Autodesk Certified Professional, PMP (Project Management Professional), LEED GA. 

- *Guest Lectures* 

  - Industry experts on smart infrastructure, sustainable construction, and BIM trends.