B.Tech in Earthquake Engineering semester-wise syllabus

Semester 1: Basic Sciences & Engineering Fundamentals

1. Mathematics-I (Calculus, Linear Algebra)

2. Physics (Mechanics, Waves, Optics)

3. Chemistry / Environmental Science

4. Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering

5. Engineering Graphics & Drawing

6. Workshop Practice / Lab

7. Communication Skills / English

Semester 2: Core Engineering Concepts

1. Mathematics-II (Differential Equations, Probability)

2. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics)

3. Programming for Engineers (Python/C++)

4. Basic Civil Engineering (Materials, Surveying)

5. Engineering Geology (Rocks, Soil, Tectonics)

6. Physics/Chemistry Lab

7. CAD Lab (AutoCAD, Staad Pro Basics)

Semester 3: Introduction to Structural Engineering

1. Structural Analysis-I (Forces, Trusses, Beams)

2. Geotechnical Engineering-I (Soil Mechanics)

3. Surveying & Geomatics

4. Fluid Mechanics

5. Numerical Methods in Engineering

6. Material Testing Lab

7. Surveying Lab

Semester 4: Earthquake Engineering Fundamentals

1. Structural Analysis-II (Matrix Methods, Frames)

2. Geotechnical Engineering-II (Foundation Engineering)

3. Seismology (Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics)

4. Concrete Technology & Design

5. Disaster Management & Mitigation

6. Geotechnical Engineering Lab

7. Structural Analysis Software Lab (ETABS/SAP2000)

Semester 5: Advanced Structural & Earthquake Engineering

1. Dynamics of Structures (Free & Forced Vibrations)

2. Earthquake-Resistant Design of Structures (IS Codes)

3. Steel Structures Design

4. Remote Sensing & GIS in Disaster Management

5. Elective-I (Repair & Rehabilitation / Risk Assessment)

6. Structural Dynamics Lab

7. Earthquake Simulation Lab (Shake Table Tests)

Semester 6: Seismic Analysis & Design

1. Finite Element Methods in Earthquake Engineering

2. Soil-Structure Interaction

3. Retrofitting of Structures

4. Construction Management & Economics

5. Elective-II (Tsunami Engineering / Non-linear Structural Analysis)

6. FEM Software Lab (ANSYS/ABAQUS)

7. Internship/Field Visit (Disaster Sites)

Semester 7: Specializations & Project Work

1. Advanced Earthquake Engineering (Performance-Based Design)

2. Hazard & Risk Assessment

3. Elective-III (Bridge Engineering / Smart Structures)

4. Project Work-I (Research/Thesis)

5. Industrial Training / Seminar

6. Advanced Seismic Analysis Lab

Semester 8: Final Project & Professional Practices

1. Professional Ethics in Disaster Management

2. Elective-IV (Urban Planning for Seismic Zones / AI in EQ Engg.)

3. Project Work-II (Implementation & Viva)

4. Comprehensive Viva & Internship Report

Key Labs & Practicals:

• Shake Table Testing

• Structural Health Monitoring Lab

• GIS & Remote Sensing Applications

• Seismic Retrofitting Techniques Lab

Electives (Sample):

• Tsunami & Coastal Engineering

• Nonlinear Structural Dynamics

• Smart Materials in Earthquake Engineering

• AI/ML for Seismic Prediction