Electives

MSE1101 APPLIED MATHEMATICS
ELECTIVES (I Semester)

CE661 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS


Dynamic analysis - Elements of vibratory systems and simple Harmonic Motion- Mathematical models of SDOF systems - Principle of Virtual displacements - Evaluation of damping resonance.


Fourier series expression for loading - (blast or earthquake) - Duhamel’s integral - Numerical evaluation - Expression for generalised system properties - vibration analysis Rayleigh’s method - Rayleigh - Ritz method.


Differential equation of motion - Beam flexure including shear deformation and rotatory inertia - Vibration analysis using finite element method for beams and frames


Evaluation of structural property matrices - Natural vibration - Solution of the eigen value problem - Iteration due to Holzer and Stodola


Idealisation of multi-storeyed frames - analysis to blast loading - Deterministic analysis of earthquake response - lumped SDOF system - Design of earthquake resistant structures.


  1. Mario Paz, Structural Dynamics, CBS, Publishers, 1987.

  2. Roy R Craig, Jr., Structural Dynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 1981.


CE662 THEORY OF PLATES


Plates subjected to simple bending – Assumptions in thin plate theory – moment-curvature relation – Anticlastic and Synclastic surface


Circular plates subjected to axisymmetrical loads–concentrated load, uniformly distributed load and varying load – Annular circular plate with end moments.


Plates subjected to central loads – Navier’s method for simply supported plates – Levy’s method for general plates – Example problems with different types of loading.


Rayleigh-Ritz method – Application to different problems – finite difference method – finite element methodology for plates.

Bending of anisotropic plates with emphasis on orthotropic plates – material orthotropy – structural orthotropy.


  1. Rudolph Szilard, Theory and Analysis of Plates, Printice Hall, New Jercy 1986.

  2. Stephen .P. Timoshenko & Woinowsky Kreiger, Theory of Plates and Shells, Mc Graw Hill, 1984.



ELECTIVES (II Semester)


CE663 MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES


Quality assurance for concrete construction as built concrete properties strength, permeability, thermal properties and cracking.


Effects due to climate, temperature, chemicals, wear and erosion, Design and construction errors, corrosion mechanism, Effects of cover thickness and cracking, methods of corrosion protection


Definitions: Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of and importance of Maintenance Preventive measures on various aspects Inspection, Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure causes of deterioration-testing techniques.


Special concretes and mortar, concrete chemicals, special elements for accelerated strength gain, Expansive cement, polymer concrete, sulphur infiltrated concrete, ferro cement, Fiber reinforced concrete.


Rust eliminators and polymers coating for rebars during foamed concrete, mortar repair for cracks, shoring and underpinning.



  1. Raikar, R.N., Learning from failures – Deficiencies in Design, Construction and Service – R&D Centre (SDCPL), Raikar Bhavan.

  2. Allen R.T., and Edwards S.C, Repairs of Concrete Structures, Blaike and Sons, U.K .,1987.


CE664 SEISMIC DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

 

Elements of Engineering Seismology – Theory of Vibrations – Response Spectrum-Indian Seismicity Earthquake History – Behaviour of structures in the past Earthquakes.


Seismic Design Concepts – Cyclic loading behaviour of RC, Steel and Prestressed Concrete elements – Design spectrum – Principles of capacity design.


Provision of Seismic Code (IS 1893) – Building system frames, shear walls, Braced frames, Combinations – Torsion.


Performance of Regular Buildings 3 D Computer Analysis of Building Systems (Theory only) – Design and Detailing of frames – Shear walls and Frame walls.


Seismic performance – Irregular Buildings –Soil performance, Modern Concepts – Base Isolation – Adoptive systems – Case studies.


  1. Pankaj Agarwal and Manish ShriKhande, Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures, Prentice- Hall of India.

  2. Bullen K.E., Introduction to the Theory of Seismology, Great Britain at the University Printing houses, Cambridge University Press 1996.


CE665 FAILURE ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES


Causes of failure – Types of failure – why, what, how – durability of materials – Landmark case – Performance and shape inadequacy – statistics and reliability – life cycle assessment.


Structural failure –material and load effects – environment effect - Non-structural and structural repairs –Biocidal treatment and use of preservatives –deterioration of wood

Macro micro level failures – component and sub-system failures - failure theories – analytical models – cases and type of problem in components –safety evaluation.


Structural systems–case studies – pin-jointed steel systems – rigid jointed frames – concrete walls arches – reinforced concrete beams and frames – shells –repair of concrete bridge and water retaining structures.


Bridge maintenance techniques –The refurbishment of buildings, legal responsibilities – Case studies – Definition of smartness –sensors – automatic and adaptive systems – smart components


  1. Rasnom, W.H., Building Failures, E&F, N. SPON Ltd.

  2. Moskvin V, Concrete and Reinforced Structures – Deterioration and Protection, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1980.