true and most probable values - weighed observations – method of equal shifts – principle of least

squares - normal equation – correlates- level nets- adjustment of simple triangulation networks.

UNIT IV ADVANCED TOPICS IN SURVEYING 9

Hydrographic Surveying – Tides – MSL – Sounding methods – Three point problem – Strength of
fix – astronomical Surveying – Field observations and determination of Azimuth by altitude and
hour angle methods –.Astronomical terms and definitions - Motion of sun and stars - Celestial
coordinate systems - different time systems - Nautical Almanac - Apparent altitude and
corrections - Field observations and determination of time, longitude, latitude and azimuth by
altitude and hour angle method

UNIT V MODERN SURVEYING 9

Total Station : Advantages - Fundamental quantities measured - Parts and accessories - working
principle - On board calculations - Field procedure - Errors and Good practices in using Total
Station GPS Surveying : Different segments - space, control and user segments - satellite
configuration - signal structure - Orbit determination and representation - Anti Spoofing and
Selective Availability - Task of control segment - Hand Held and Geodetic receivers - data
processing - Traversing and triangulation.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
At the end of the course the student will be able to understand
x The use of various surveying instruments and mapping
x Measuring Horizontal angle and vertical angle using different instruments
x Methods of Leveling and setting Levels with different instruments
x Concepts of astronomical surveying and methods to determine time, longitude, latitude and
azimuth
x Concept and principle of modern surveying.
TEXTBOOKS :
1. Kanetkar.T.P and Kulkarni.S.V, Surveying and Levelling, Parts 1 & 2, Pune Vidyarthi Griha
Prakashan, Pune, 2008
2. Punmia.B.C., Ashok K.Jain and Arun K Jain , Surveying Vol. I & II, Lakshmi Publications
Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2005
3. James M. Anderson and Edward M. Mikhail, "Surveying, Theory and Practice", 7th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2001.
4. Bannister and S. Raymond, "Surveying", 7th Edition, Longman 2004.
5. Laurila, S.H. "Electronic Surveying in Practice", John Wiley and Sons Inc, 1993
6. Venkatramaiah, Text book of Surveying, University press, New Delhi, 2014
REFERENCES :
1. Alfred Leick, “GPS satellite surveying”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 3rd Edition, 2004.
2. Guocheng Xu, “GPS Theory , Algorithms and Applications”, Springer – Berlin, 2003.
3. SatheeshGopi, rasathishkumar, N. madhu, “Advanced Surveying, Total Station GPS and
Remote Sensing” Pearson education, 2007
4. Roy S.K., "Fundamentals of Surveying", 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2004.
5. Arora K.R.,"Surveying Vol I & II", Standard Book house, 10th Edition 2008

CE8391 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LTPC

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OBJECTIVE:
x To introduce students to various materials commonly used in civil engineering construction
and their properties.

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UNIT I STONES – BRICKS – CONCRETE BLOCKS 9
Stone as building material – Criteria for selection – Tests on stones – Deterioration and
Preservation of stone work – Bricks – Classification – Manufacturing of clay bricks – Tests on
bricks – Compressive Strength – Water Absorption – Efflorescence – Bricks for special use –
Refractory bricks – Concrete blocks – Lightweight concrete blocks.
UNIT II LIME – CEMENT – AGGREGATES – MORTAR 9
Lime – Preparation of lime mortar – Cement – Ingredients – Manufacturing process – Types and
Grades – Properties of cement and Cement mortar – Hydration – Compressive strength – Tensile
strength – Fineness– Soundness and consistency – Setting time – fine aggregates – river sand –
crushed stone sand – properties – coarse Aggregates – Crushing strength – Impact strength –
Flakiness Index – Elongation Index – Abrasion Resistance – Grading
UNIT III CONCRETE 9
Concrete – Ingredients – Manufacturing Process – Batching plants –mixing – transporting –
placing – compaction of concrete –curing and finishing – Ready mix Concrete – Mix specification.
UNIT IV TIMBER AND OTHER MATERIALS 9
Timber – Market forms – Industrial timber– Plywood – Veneer – Thermocol – Panels of laminates
– Steel – Aluminum and Other Metallic Materials – Composition – Aluminium composite panel –
Market forms – Mechanical treatment – Paints – Varnishes – Distempers – Bitumens.
UNIT V MODERN MATERIALS 9
Glass – Ceramics – Sealants for joints – Fibre glass reinforced plastic – Clay products –
Refractories – Composite materials – Types – Applications of laminar composites – Fibre textiles–
Geomembranes and Geotextiles for earth reinforcement.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On completion of this course the students will be able to
x Compare the properties of most common and advanced building materials.
x understand the typical and potential applications of lime, cement and aggregates
x know the production of concrete and also the method of placing and making of concrete
elements.
x understand the applications of timbers and other materials
x Understand the importance of modern material for construction.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Varghese.P.C, "Building Materials", PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2015.
2. Rajput. R.K., "Engineering Materials", S. Chand and Company Ltd., 2008.
3. Gambhir.M.L., "Concrete Technology", 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2004
4. Duggal.S.K., "Building Materials", 4th Edition, New Age International, 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. Jagadish.K.S, "Alternative Building Materials Technology", New Age International, 2007.
2. Gambhir. M.L., & Neha Jamwal., "Building Materials, products, properties and systems",
Tata McGraw Hill Educations Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
3. IS456 - 2000: Indian Standard specification for plain and reinforced concrete, 2011
4. IS4926 - 2003: Indian Standard specification for ready–mixed concrete, 2012
5. IS383 - 1970: Indian Standard specification for coarse and fine aggregate from natural
Sources for concrete, 2011
6. IS1542-1992: Indian standard specification for sand for plaster, 2009
7. IS 10262-2009: Indian Standard Concrete Mix Proportioning –Guidelines, 2009

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