CSE 2002 .

FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Structure of the Course
Week Credits : 3
Internal Continuous Assessment : 40 Marks
End Semester Examination : 60 Marks

SL NO

LECTURE TOPICS

NO OF HOURS

MODULE 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Failure of Structures: Review of the construction theory

performance problems
responsibility and accountability
causes of distress in structural members
design and material deficiencies
over loading
Environmental Problems and Natural Hazards
Causes of deterioration in concrete and steel structures
Preventive measures, maintenance and inspection.

1
1
1
2
2
2
4
1
2

MODULE 2
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Diagnosis and assessment of deterioration

visual inspection
non destructive tests
ultrasonic
rebound hammer method
pull out tests,
Bremer test
Windsor probe test
crack detection techniques,

2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3

MODULE 3
19
20
21
22
23

Methods of repair of cracks

repairing spalling and disintegration
repairing concrete floors and pavements
Repairing of corrosion damage of reinforced concrete
Modern Techniques of Retrofitting.

2
2
3
2
3

24
25

Strengthening by pre-stressing
Repair of steel structures.
TOTAL HOURS

3
2
45

GINEERING

40 Marks
Marks

NO OF HOURS

READINGS

1
1
1
2
2
2
4
1
2

T-1

2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3

T-1

2
2
3
2
3

T-1

T-1
3
2
45