Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Semester-1
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Books Recommended
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Engineering Mechanics, 4th edition by Irving H. shames, Prentice Hall
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Roof Truss
To find the various forces in various parts of wall crane
To verify the line of polygon on various forces
To find coefficient of friction between various materials on inclined plan
To verify the principle of moment in the disc apparatus
Helical block
To draw a load efficiency curve for a screw jack
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Introduction:
• Drawing Instrument & their use.
• Types of lines & letters.
• Scales
• Dimensions & their Types.
• Planning of a Sheet.
• Types of Engineering Drawings.
Geometric Constructions & Engineering Curves, Parabola, Ellipse &
Hyperbola.
Projections:
• Concept of Projection.
• Types of Projections, Orthographic Projection.
• 1st Angle & 3rd Angle Projection
• Orthographic Projection of Points, Simple lines, simple planes &
simple solids.
• Three Views of an object.
• Sectional Views.
Isometric Views from given orthographic Views.
Free Sketches. Of solid objects & building drawings.
Building Drawings.
• Building symbols.
• Types of building drawings, proposed drawing, submission
drawing, Working drawing & completion drawing.
Introduction to Bridge Drawings.
Books Recommended:
1. Essentials of Drafting by James D. Bethune.
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2. Engineering Drawing by N.D. Butt.
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Drawing Exercises:
• Planning of sheet & practicing lines & letters.
• Orthographic Projections of given model, Sectional Views.
• Steel Structure Connections detail.
• Preparation of Plan, Elevation & Section of Single story simple
buildings.
• Isometric & other three dimensional Views.
• Free Hand Sketches.
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Recommended Books:
1. Mastering OfficeXP, Professional Edition, by Gini Cortrte
Part – B: Communication Skills
1. Brain Storming Process
2. Analysis of Topic
3. Audience Analysis
4. Sequencing the Presentation Material
5. Detailing of Material
6. Preparing Conclusion
7. Question & Answer Sessions
8. Preparation of Presentation in Software
9. Presentation to Audience
10. Participating in seminars and interviews
11. Presenting Conference Papers
Recommended Books:
1. Communication Skills ,University of Phoenix
2. Technical Report Writing Today, Pauley & Riodian
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Books Recommended
Theraja, B.L. Electrical Technology, S. Chand (21st or 26th edition)
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(Part-B)
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Vector Algebra:
Introduction to scalars and vectors, Vectors in the plane, Scalar and vector
products, Lines in R2, R 3 and planes, Spheres, Orthogonal projections,
Perpendicular distance from a point to a line and a plane, Vector spaces,
Subspaces, Linear combinations, Linearly dependent and Independent set of
vectors, Spanning of a vector spaces, Bases of a vector spaces and its
applications in engineering and Business.
Matrix Algebra:
Introduction to matrices, Matrix operations, Inverse Matrix, Rank of a Matrix,
Echelon form of a Matrix and its applications in our daily life situation
problems, i-e in line-communication as Air-lines, Telephone-lines, Connecting
cities by roads.
Determinants:
Determinants and its properties, Inverse of a matrix, Rank of a matrix,
linearly dependent and independent by determinants.
Linear Transformations:
Reflection operators, Projection operators, Rotation operators, Shear in x and
y directions, Dilation and Contraction.
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Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors:
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors and its applications as deformation, Markov
processes as Mass-transit problems, Forecasting of weather and to develop
the solution of the system of differential equations for mechanical
system/electrical system and civil engineering, especially in public health
engineering problems.
Book recommended:
David C Lay, Linear Algebra and its Application, 2nd Edition, Addison-
Wesley Publication Jan 1998
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Department of Civil Engineering,
N-W.F.P University of Engineering and
Technology, Peshawar
Semester-2
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Books recommended:
1. Strength of Materials by Andrew Pytel and Ferdinand L. Singer
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2. Mechanics of Materials by E.P. Popov
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Investigation of Hook’s law that is the proportional relation between force and stretching
in elastic deformation,
Determination of torsion and deflection,
Measurement of forces on supports in statically determinate beam,
Determination of shear forces in beams,
Determination of bending moments in beams,
Measurement of deflections in statically determinate beam,
Measurement of strain in a bar
Bend test steel bar;
Yield/tensile strength of steel bar;
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Reference Books:
Visual Basic 6 by Deitel & Deitel, T.R. Nieto
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Timbers:
Varieties and uses of important timbers, method of seasoning and sawing Decay, seasoning and
preservation of timber, laminated materials.
Metals:
Composition and properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals used in civil engineering. Effect of
various heat treatments on the properties of steel and its alloys. Corrosion and methods of
corrosion control. Properties of thermal insulation material for use in buildings.
Other Materials:
Acoustical material and geo-textiles, properties and uses of asphalt, bitumen, rubber and
asbestos, laminates and adhesive.
Books recommended:
1. Neville A. Properties of Concrete, English Language Book Society
2. Smith R. C. Material of Construction, McGraw-Hill
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Second partials test, Extreme value theorem, Method of Constrained
optimization and Lagrange multipliers.
Books Recommended
Robert Davison, Addison Wesley, Mathematics for Engineers
Antom, H. Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Johney Wiley and Sons.
Toff and Mckay, Practical Mathematics
S.A.H.Rizvi, Engineering Mathematics
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Introduction to Geology
Discontinuity classification:
Joints, faults and other fractures, micro structural features, such as
lamination, cleavages, foliations, spacing of discontinuities as close, wide,
medium etc,
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Classification of Durability of Rocks in Dry and wet condition with
durability test
Engineering and physical properties of rocks
Geological technical properties of rocks used as building stones, as a
decorated stones and as a industrial rocks such as color, luster, streak,
specific gravity, water absorption and unit weight etc.
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Semester-3
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2. Mechanics of Materials by E.P. Popov
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Construction Engineering.
Building Construction:
Site Selection for a building, Orientation and Setting out for construction
Layout Techniques:
Layout Techniques with special reference to buildings. Excavation in different
types of soils
Masonry construction
Types of stone and brick masonry; bonds in brick masonry, Alignments,
Plumbs, leveling & cambering.
Form work
Form work for general in-situ construction, props, bracing and horizontal
shuttering platforms.
Various types of floors & roofing systems, planner & non-planer roofing
system, roof treatments.
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Other Engineering Projects.
An over view of construction aspects of different types of engineering
projects, e.g. buildings, retaining structures, bridges
Construction specification
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Graphics
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ARCHES:
Definition. Linear arch. Eddy’s theorem. Three hinged parabolic and
circular arch. Bending Moment and shear force diagrams. Influence lines
for shear, thrust and moment.
INFLUENCE LINES:
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Definition. Influence lines for statically determinate beams and paneled
girders.
Influence lines for reaction, shear and bending moment of statically
determinate beams and paneled girders. Influence lines for axial forces in
trusses. Influence lines for composite structures.
TRAVELLING LOADS:
Maximum bending moment and shear force at any section. Criterion for
maximum moment and shear.
Absolute maximum bending moment.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Wang, C.K. Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill
West, H.H. Analysis of Structures, John Wiley & Sons.
Hibbeler, R.C. Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall.
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Architecture
Historical Development
General introduction to history of architecture; Emergence/Development of
Islamic Architechure.
Influences
Geographical, climatic, religious, social, historical.
Principles
Truth or purpose & beauty.
Qualities
Strength, vitality, grace, breadth and scale.
Factors
Proportion, color and balance.
Use of Materials
Stone, wood, metals, concrete, composites, ceramics.
Town Planning
Definitions
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Trends in urban growth; Objectives of town planning; Modern planning in
Pakistan and abroad.
Preliminary Studies
Study of natural resources, economic resources, legal and administrative
problems, civic surveys and preparation of relevant maps.
Street Patterns
Lay out of street, road crossing & lighting; Community planning
City Extensions
Sub Urban development, Neighborhood Units, Satellite Town and Garden City
Urban Planning
Issues related to inner city urban design and emergence/up gradation of
squatter settlements.
Introduction to Urban & Regional Planning using GIS
Books Recommended
Broddbent, G. J.C. Anthony, Emerging Concept in Urban Space Design, Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co. Ltd.
Snyter, J.C. Introduction to Urban Planning, Milwaukee McGraw Hill Book Co.
Fletcher, S.B. A History of Architecture. The Athlone Press.
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Basics of Thermodynamics:
Thermodynamic systems,
Laws of thermodynamics,
Laws of perfect gases
Energy equation
Internal Energy, Enthalpy and entropy of the working fluids
Prime Movers:
Internal combustion engines: type, working principle, cycle operation
and performance,
Steam Engines
Steam Turbines
Air-compressors
Air-Conditioning:
Introduction to Air-conditioning and refrigeration. Heating and cooling
load and its calculations, comfort chart, outline of AC systems
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Fourier Series:
Periodic waveforms and their fourier representations, Calculating a fourier series, Fourier series
of odd and even functions, Half range fourier series, Fourier series solution for the above
p.d.equations.
Books Recommended
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Kreyszig, E.Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wayne and Erson.
Abell & Braselton, Brooks /Cole, Modern Differential Equations, Second edition
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Semester-4
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Introduction:
Introduction to fluid Mechanics & its classification.
History of fluid Mechanics
Application of Fluid mechanics in Civil Engineering.
Distinction between solids and fluids.
Fluid Statics:
Static pressure, Pressure height relationship, absolute and gauge pressure,
Measurement of Pressure, Barometer, Bourdon gauge, Pizometer tube,
simple and differential manometer, Basic principal of various pressure
measuring instruments.
Forces on submerged plane and curved bodies. Buoyancy and Stability of
submerged and floating bodies.
Fluid Kinematics:
Basics Concept about steady and unsteady flow, Laminar and Turbulent flow,
Path lines, stream line, stream tube, uniform and non uniform flow.
Basic Equations:
Continuity Equation, Energy Equation and Momentum Equation.
Application of Energy Equation and Continuity Equation to incompressible
fluids.
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Fluid Measurement:
Venturimeter, Orifices, Mouth pieces and Nozzles, pitot tube, Weirs and
Notches.
Recommended Books
Robert L.Daughetn, Joseph B. Franzini, Fluid Mechanics with
Engineering applications
E.H.Lewitt, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
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Introduction
Surveying instruments; chains, tapes, steel bands, their types & uses.
Chain Surveying
Ranging & Chaining of Survey lines. Field work & Plotting of Chain survey
Compass Surveying
Prismatic Compass& Surveyor compass
Uses, Bearings, Local attraction, Fieldwork & Plotting.
Leveling
General principle. Types of levels and their temporary and permanent
adjustments. Methods of levelling. Reduction of levels, Precise
levelling and Trigonometric Leveling.
Theodolite.
Types and uses of theodolites. Temporary and
permanent adjustments. Measurement of horizontal and vertical
angles.
Tacheometrical surveying
Methods of tacheometrical surveying. Field work and computations.
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Traversing
Traversing with prismatic compass, theodolite and plane table, computations
and adjustments of traverse, transformation of Co-ordinates
Omitted Measurements
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Basic Concepts
Introduction to Engineering Economics
Time Value of Money
Different Methods of Analysis (Present Worth Analysis, Annual Worth Analysis etc.)
Concept of Internal Rate of Return & Its use in Engineering Projects
Various Types of Costs (Maintenance, Repair, Other Overhead Costs etc. ) & Benefits & Its Use
in Engineering Projects
Economical Life of Construction Equipment
Inflation
Depreciation & Its Types
Cost Escalation
Introduction to Break Even Analysis & Its Application to Engineering
Project
Sensitivity Analysis
Demand and Supply Analysis
Theory of Pricing & Theory of Production and Laws of Return
Funding, Funding Agencies and Planning Commission
Types of Business Organizations
Labor problems, Labor Organization, Prevention and Settlement of
Disputes
Recommended Books:
1. Donald G. Newman
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2. E.Peul Degarmo
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Plastic Analysis
Elastic versus Plastic Analysis in Steel Design, Upper & Lower Bound
Theorems, Statical Moment & Mechanism Methods. Design of Beams,
Propped Cantilever, Fixed ended & Continuous beams & frames, Design
Examples
Analysis of Arches
Analysis of two hinged circular and parabolic arches with supports at
different levels.
Influence Lines for Indeterminate Beams
Use of Clark Maxwell and Betti’s Theorm, Law of Reciprocal Deflections,
Influence lines for moment and reactions in proposed cantilevers. Influence
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lines for support reaction of two and three span continuous beams. Influence
lines for Shear Force and Bending Moment at any section of the beam.
Books Recommended
1. Wang, C.K. Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill.
2. West, H.H. Analysis of Structures, John Wiley 7 Sons.
3. Hibbeler, R.C. Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall.
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Soil Formation
Soil and its constituents, weathering of rocks and types of soils. Description
and Identification of soil (Visual-Manual Procedure), Mineralogy of soil solids.
Physical Properties
Water content, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, specific gravity, unit
Weight and their determination, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, hydrometer
and Pipette analysis, Stoke’s law, grain size distribution.
Compaction
Definition, Compaction fundamentals, Moisture density relationships,
Standard Proctor test and modified AASHO test for compaction, Factors
affecting compaction, Compaction equipment, properties and structure of
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compacted soils, Specifications, field control and measurement of in-situ
density, CBR test.
Soil Exploration
Importance of soil exploration, soil exploration methods; probing, test
trenches and pits, auger boring, wash boring, rotary drilling, Percussion
drilling and geophysical methods, soil samples, Disturbed and undisturbed
samples, In-situ tests (SPT, CPT and PLT)
Books Recommended
An Introductoin to Mechanics of Soils and Foundation by “John Atkinson”
Soil Mechanics by R.F.Craig
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M. Das.
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Numerical integration;
Trapezoidal and Simpson's approximations, Romberg integration process,
Book Recommended
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Prof. Mumtaz Khan, Numerical Methods for Engineering, Science and
Mathematics, 2nd Edition
Prof. Mumtaz Khan, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations With Numerical
Techniques for Engineering, Science and Mathematics, 2nd-edition
Schaun’s series, Numerical Analysis. McGraw Hill.
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Semester-5
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Books Recommended
Hibbler, R.C. Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall
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Stably of slopes
Basic Definition, types of failure, analysis of plane transnational slip, finite
slope with circularly cylindrical failure surface, modes of cylindrical failure,
untrained/total stress analysis.
Earth Dams
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Types of earthen dams, components and their functions. Stability of earth
dam, steady seepage, and rapid draw down design, consideration s and
typical cross-section. Method of seepage control.
Introduction to Geotechnical Software package
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Elementary Hydrodynamics:
Ideal and real fluids, differential equation of continuity, rotational and
irrotational flow, stream function and velocity potential function. Circulation
and vorticity, brief description of flow fields, flow net and its limitations
Unsteady Flow:
Flow through pipes and orifices and over weirs under varying heads, water
hammer and its elementary analysis.
Hydraulics Machinery:
Impulse momentum equation, forces on moving flat and curved vanes,
impulse and reaction turbines, specific speed, characteristics curves,
cavitations and draft tube, governing of turbines, turbine efficiencies.
Centrifugal pumps, classification, specific speed, characteristic curves and
cavitations.
Books Recommended
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a. Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, 8th Edition, by Robert L.
Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini, and E. John Finnemore
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THEODOLITE TRAVERSING
Method of Running Traverses with Theodolite
Traverse computations
Transformation of Co-ordinates
Omitted Measurements
GEODETIC SURVEYING
(a)Triangulation
Classification of triangulation systems
Indivisibility of triangulation systems
Base Line Measurement
Correction to Measured length
Measurement of Horizontal Angle
Satellite Stations
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TRIGNOMETRIC LEVELING
Theory and Object of Trigonometric Leveling
Computations
CONTOURING
Method of contouring
Characteristics of Contour lines
Interpolation
Plotting of Contour Maps
HYDROGRAPHICAL SURVEYING
Object of hydrographical surveying
Horizontal & Vertical Control
Shore line Surveys
Sounding
Methods of Sounding
TUNNELIING
Surface Alignment
Setting out from Ends
Transferring Alignment Under ground
Transferring levels under ground
Under Ground Bench Marks
PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Elements and uses of terrestrial Photogrametory
ASTRONOMY
Definition of various Astronomical Terms
Co-ordinate Systems
Local and standard time
Methods of Determining Azimuth
Longitude and Latitude by solar observations
Books Recommended
Kavanash,B. Surveying principles and Application, Prentice Hall
Irvine, W. Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill.
Davis, R.E. Surveying Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill.
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Construction Machinery:
Roads
Dumper (Dumping Truck),
Excavator (Backhoe),
Different type of Roller; sheep foot roller, pneumatic roller, static roller
Dredger
Loader (shovel)
Road marking Machine
Paver Finisher
Grader
Pre-stressing Jack
Water truck/tanker
Trenching Machine
Buildings
Concrete mixer,
Concrete pump,
Concrete conveying truck,
External/Internal surface vibrator
Concrete Mixing & Batching Plant,
Tower crane,
Crane,
Forklift,
Bob cut,
Stone crushing Plant
Core Cutting Machine
Asphalt/Concrete Cutter
Truck Mounted Crane
Manual operated Rammers
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Vibratory Plate compactor
Recommended Books:
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods by Peurfoy/Schexvatdor
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Probability:
Sets, Applications of Venn Diagrams, Introducing probability, Mutually
exclusive events, The addition law of probability, Complementary events,
Concepts from communication theory, Problems related to engineering,
Conditional probability, The multiplication law, Independent events, Baye's
formula, Permutations and combinations, Multiplication principle, Problems
related to engineering, science and management, Applications of counting,
Bernoulli trials, Binomial probability, Markov chains, Probability distribution,
Expected value, Decision making, Problems related to engineering and
management.
Statistics:
Mean value, Measures of central tendency, Measures of variation, Standard
deviation, Expected value of a random variable, Standard deviation of a
random variable, The poisson distribution, The uniform distribution, The
exponential distribution, The normal distribution, The standard normal, The
unstandard normal.
Books Recommended
Blind, D.A. & R.D. Mason, Basic Statistics for Business & Economics,
Irwin Publishers
Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons Publication
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Computer Applications:
Modeling Concepts, Common Hydraulics Models, Applying Models,
Advantages of Computer Models, Introduction to HEC-RAS modeling, small
project using hydraulic soft wares
Books Recommended:
Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, 8th Edition, by
Robert L. Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini, and E. John Finnemore
HEC-RAS Software Manual
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FOUNDATIONS
Definition, purpose and types, General requirements of foundations,
Selection of foundation type
FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT
Definition, types, components, causes and remedial measures; Immediate/
elastic settlement, consolidation settlements, secondary settlements,
proportioning footings for equal consolidation settlement, reliability of
settlement computations, structures on fills, structural tolerance to
settlement and differential settlements
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DEEP FOUNDATIONS
Types of pile foundations, Methods of constructing pile foundations, methods
of load capacity of piles, types of hammers, dynamic load formulas, Static
capacity of single bored/driven piles, negative skin friction, pile load test,
efficiency of pile groups of driven/bored piles in cohesionless/cohesive soils,
group capacity of piles, settlement of single and group piles,
SPECIAL TOPICS
Soil improvement, dewatering of foundation, introduction to soil dynamics
INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE
Book Recommended
Foundation Analysis and Design by Joseph E. Bowels (5th edition)
Principles of Foundation Engineering by Braja M. Das
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Books:
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Books Recommended
Pauley / Priordan, Technical Report Writing
B.W Dutta, Civil Engineering Practice
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Recommended Books
George Winter, Design of Concrete Structures
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Concrete Technology
Constituent Materials of concrete & their properties,
Types of Cement, Hydration, setting & hardening of cement,
Additives & Admixture for concrete
Types of Concrete & their properties,
Durability of Concrete
Batching, mixing, transportation & placing of concrete,
Properties of fresh & hardened concrete and factors affecting
them,
Mix design
Quality control and inspection,
Cracks in concrete and repair of concrete
Book Recommended
A.M. Nevile, J.J. Brooks, Concrete Technology
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Test on Aggregate:
Test for Organic Impurities in Sands for Concrete (As per ASTM C33-
94);
Test for Soundness of Aggregates (ASTM C88-94);
Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate (ASTM
C127-94);
Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates
Test on Concrete:
Compressive Strength Cylindrical Concrete Specimens;
Test for Pulse Velocity through Concrete (ASTM C597);
Test for Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete (ASTM C805);
Test for Flexural Strength of Concrete (ASTM C78),
Split tensile strength of Cylindrical concrete specimens(ASTM C496)
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INTRODUCTION
Speed studies
definition; travel time, average speed, spot speed, running speed, design
speed, spot speed study; methods of measuring of spot speed, factors
affecting the spot speed, presentation of spot speed data
Highway capacity
Types of traffic capacity, determination of maximum capacities, factors
affecting capacities
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Parking study
Parking survey, types of parking facilities
Traffic accident
Objectives of traffic accident studies, causes of accident, traffic accident
studies, measures to prevent traffic accident
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Railway Engineering
Elements of track. Types of gauges; Types of rail sections. Rail joints Creep
and wear of rail; Fish Plat, bearing plates and check rails; Types of sleepers,
their merits and demerits. Sleeper density, spacing and stiffness of track.;
Types of ballast. Requirements for a good ballast, Renewal of a ballast.
Formation of single and double track Formation failures; Selection of site for
a railway station. Layout of stations and yards; Modern methods for
construction of tracks. Maintenance, tools and organization
Airport Engineering
Type & elements of Airport planning, Factors affecting Airport Site Selection;
Airport Classification; Airport Drainage Systems; Various Runways
Configurations
Recommended book:
Traffic Engg by Shane, Rose & Prassas (prentice Hall Publishers)
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Introduction to various utilities of finite element based software for analysis and design
Analysis and Design of Concrete Structure
Model preparation
Plane, space frame,
Plane truss,
Shell Element,
Foundation
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Books Recommended
Mackenzie L. Davis, David A. Cornwell, McGraw-Hill, Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
Terence J. McGhee, McGraw Hill, Water Supply and Sewerage, 6th edition.
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Water Parameter
Physical Parameters:
Total Solids
Suspended Solids
Dissolved Solids
Turbidity
Conductivity
Color
Chemical Parameter
PH value
Total hardness
Total alkalinity
Chloride
Sulphate
Coagulation
Jar test
Bacteriological test
Total coli form
Fecal coli form
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Introduction
Definition, Necessity of irrigation, Water resources and irrigation system of
Pakistan. Indus Basin Treaty, water budget of Pakistan.
Water requirement of crops
Functions of irrigation water, Preparation of land for Irrigation, Crop/Base
period, Duty and Delta of crop, Relationship between duty and delta, Factors
on which duty depends, Depth and frequencies, of irrigation, Kharif-Rabi
ratio, Optimization of irrigation water, irrigation efficiency, Uniformity co-
effiecient, consumptive use of water, effective rain fall, Net irrigation
requirements. Field irrigation requirement, Gross irrigation requirement.
Estimation of consumption use, Blaney criddle/Hargreaves methods,
Assessment of irrigation water charges.
Methods of Irrigation
Classification of irrigation methods, Factors affecting the choice of irrigation
methods. Surface methods, Sub-surface irrigation methods.
Well Irrigation
Well hydraulic, methods of drilling wells and well development, yield of open
wells, types of strainers, design of tube wells, pumping machinery, quality of
ground water for irrigation
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Water Logging and Salinity
Causes and effects of water logging, measures to control water logging;
drains and tube wells, reclamation of saline soils
Canal Irrigation System
Alluvial and Non alluvial Canals; Alignment of canal; Distribution system for
canal irrigation, Basic definitions, determination of required canal capacity,
Canal losses, Evaporation, Seepage, Empirical formula for channel losses,
Channel section for minimum seepage loss.
Design of Irrigation Channel
Design of stable channel, Regime Channels, Kennedy’s theory, critical
velocity ratio, Kutter’s formula, Manning’s formula, Lacey’s theory, Design
procedure for Lacey’s theory, Estimation of transported sediment, bed load
equations, Meyer-peter’s and Einstein’s formula, Muneer and Qureshi
formula, Design procedure for lined/non-errodable irrigation channel,
Maintenance of irrigation channels.
Books recommended
Sharma, R.K. and T.R. Sharma, Irrigation and Drainage, Vol-I to V
o Dr. S.K. Garg, Irrigation Engineering
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Introduction
Terms related to highway engineering, classification of highways, highway
location and surveys in rural areas, highway location and survey in urban
areas
Highway Intersections
Introduction, intersection conflicts, types of intersection
Highway Drainage
Importance of highway drainage, types of highway drainage, requirements of
good highway, drainage system
Highway Maintenance
Introduction, types of failures or Distresses in flexible Pavement, types of
maintenance (Pavement evaluation and rehabilitation)
Highway Materials
Desirable properties of sub grade, sub base and base course material, index
properties, strength characteristic, laboratory tests for its suitability
Books:
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• Highway engineering by hews and Oglesby
• Highway engineering by Khanna
• The AASHTO green book
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Bridge Engineering
Types of bridge; components
Design of deck for a simple R.C.C bridge
Pre-stressed Concrete
Principle of pre-stressing,
Properties of high strength material used in pre-stressing;
Importance of high strength concrete and steel used in pre-stressing,
Introduction to various pre-stressing methods
Recommended Books
George Winter, Design of Concrete Structures
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Evaporation
Factors affecting evaporation, Direct and indirect evaporation, measurement,
evapotranspiration, potential evapotranspiration
Stream flow
Water stage and its measurements, selection of site for stage record and
metering section, methods of measurement of stream flow, interpolation of
stream flow data
Runoff:
Factors affecting runoff, estimating the volume of storm runoff
Hydrographs:
Hydrograph characteristics, components of hydrograph, separation of base
flow, estimation the volume of direct runoff, introduction to unit hydrograph,
introduction to stream flow routing.
Floods:
Importance of floods studies, causes of floods, seasonal distribution, design
of floods, estimating magnitude and frequency, empirical formulas
Ground Water Hydrology:
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Introduction to groundwater flow, sources of discharges of ground water.
Introduction to hydrologic models
Book Recommended
a. Introduction to Hydrology by warren Viessman, Jr. and Gary L. Lewis,
4th Edition
b. Hydrology for Engineers by ray K. Linsley, Max A. Kohler, and Joseph L.
Paulhus (Latest edition)
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Department of Civil Engineering,
N-W.F.P University of Engineering and Technology,
Peshawar
Semester-8
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2. Statistical tools including Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation,
Probability Distribution, Beta curves and center limit
Book Recommended
Harold Derzner, Project Management
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Characteristics of Sewage
Sampling and testing Techniques
Sampling techniques and examination of waste water (Physical, chemical
and microbiological parameters). Design, construction and maintenance of
sewage system Separate & combined systems; Types, shapes, size and
materials of sewers; Sewer appurtenances, pipe strengths and tests.
Construction & maintenance of sewer system and analysis; Diameter and
gradient, sewer joints, grading, laying, jointing and testing of sewers.
Municipal and industrial wastes; Water pollution, causes and control
parameter; Effluent disposal guideline and standards; Pakistan National
Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS).
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Requirements and arrangement of building drainage
Soil pipes, anti-syphon pipes and waste water pipes; sanitary fixtures and
traps; House connection and testing of house drainage; Cross connection and
back syphonage control.
Books Recommended
Gerard Kiely, McGrawHill International Edition, 1997, Environmental
Engineering
Metcalf and Eddy, 3rd edition, McGrawHill, Waste Water Engineering
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1. Concept of point, line and polygon
2. Output Sources of GIS (Digital landscape models, Digital Cartographic Model and Topographic
Maps)
3. Application of GIS/RS to Civil engineering
4. Project
Software’s recommended: ArcGIS 8.3, ArcVIEW 3.2, Erdas Imagine 8.5, and AutoCAD Map
2000
Recommended Books:
GIS/RS application to Civil Engineering
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STEEL STRUCTURES
Introduction to structural design, design loads, safety factors and load factors. Specifications
and codes of practice.
Introduction to ASD (Alternate Stress Design) and LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design)
methods.
Books Recommended
Lothers, J.E. Steel Structures, National Book Foundation
Geylord, E.H. and C. N. Gaylord, Steel Structures, McGraw Hill Spiegel & Burner. Steel
Structures, McGraw Hill.
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Irrigation Works
Falls, flumes, outlets, cross drainage works, syhons and aqueduct
Dams
Low and High dams, forces acting on dams, design and drawing of gravity
dams; requirements of stability of dams, zonal method of dams, causes of
failure of dams, spillway design and drawing; types of spillways: ogee
spillway siphon spillways, free over fall spillway
Earth Dams; design and drawing, design criteria of earth dam, quantity of
seepage, control of seepage line and seepage control, stability of slopes.
Method of slope stability
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Analysis (i) at the end of construction, (ii) sudden draw down case, (iii)
steady seepage
Environmental Impact of Dams
Recommended Books
Justin, J. D. Hinds J and Creager W.P, Engineering for dams II and III volume,
Design of small dams, U.S Burea of Reclamation
Dr. S.K. Garg, Irrigation Engineering
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Department of Civil Engineering,
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Technology, Peshawar
COURSES OFFERED BY
CIVIL ENGINEERING TO
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
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Strength of Material, Stress and Strain, Hook’s law, Young’s modulus and
Poisson’s ratio, Loading, Tension, Compression, Torsion and shear.
Stress/strain diagrams. Yield and ultimate stresses. Proof and design
stresses. Safety factors. Strain energy. Stress concentration. Bending and
bending moments. Buckling, Longitudinal and circumferential stresses in
cylinders and spheres. Principle stresses and theories of failure, of inertia,
Radius of gyration. Definition of work, energy, power, efficiency, Mechanical
advantage, momentum, Impulse, Horsepower.
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3. Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machinery by E.H.Lewitt.
(Pitman and Sons).
4. Mechanics of Fluids by A.C.Shaw and D.A.Jobsnon
(Longman).
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Books Recommended
1. Pytel, A.& F.L.Singer, Strength of Material, Harper & row
Publishers, New York
2. E.P Popov Mechanics of Solids
Practicals:
Direct tensile Test
a) Defound Bar
b) Reduced Area Bar
2. Direct Compression Test
Investigation of Hook’s law that is the proportional relation between force and stretching
in elastic deformation,
Determination of torsion and deflection,
Measurement of forces on supports in statically determinate beam,
Determination of shear forces in beams,
Determination of bending moments in beams,
Measurement of deflections in statically determinate beam,
Measurement of strain in a bar
Bend test steel bar;
Yield/tensile strength of steel bar;
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Annexure-II
M.Sc Courses
Approved by Board of Studies of Department of Civil
Engineering in its meeting held on April 14, 2004
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Introduction
Hydrology Defined, Background, Possible Applications, Hydrologic Cycle,
Hydrologic Analysis Process, Precipitation, Types of Storms, Runoff
Hydrograph,
Rainfall/Runoff Relationships
Abstractions: Infiltration, Horton’s Model, Abstractions: Evapotranspiration,
Interception, Depression Storage, Effect of Watershed Characteristics, Effect
of Basin Characteristics
Frequency Analysis
Population Versus Samples, Probability, Histograms, Probability Density
Function (PDF), Cumulative Density Function (CDF), Frequency Distribution
Parameters, Mean, Standard Deviation, Return Period, Rainfall Frequency
Analysis, Intensity - Duration - Frequency Curves
Gaged Sites
Annual Peak Flow Data, Frequency Distributions for Flow Data, Peak Flow
Transposition
Time of Concentration
Sheet Flow, Iterative Sheet Flow Equation, Modified Sheet Flow Equation,
Shallow Concentrated Flow, Channel and Pipe Flow,
Rational Method
Runoff Coefficient, Multiple Land Uses/covers, Rainfall Intensity, Rational
Method Assumptions, Estimate Weighted C and Rainfall Intensity, Estimate
Design Flow
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Rainfall Components, Peak Discharge, Runoff Depth, Losses, Curve Numbers
(CN),
SCS Soils Group Classifications, Multiple Land Uses/covers and Soils,
Regression Equations
Predictor Variables, Rural Regression Equations, Limitations of Regional
Regression Equations, Urbanization, Basin Development Factor, Channel
Modifications,
Hydrographs
Unit Hydrograph Duration, Convolution, Base Flow, Unit Hydrograph Sources,
Dimensionless Unit Hydrograph, SCS Dimensionless Unit Hydrograph, SCS
UH Time Parameters, Design Storm Duration for UHs, Limitations of the Unit
Hydrograph,
Storage Routing
Hydrograph Attenuation, Continuity Equation, Storage-Discharge, Reservoir
Characteristics, Storage-Indication Curve
Channel Routing
Fundamental Equations, Selected Methods, Rating Curve and Wave Celerity,
Time and Space Increments, Computational Procedure, Selection
Considerations
Computer Applications
Modeling Concepts, Common Hydrologic Models, Applying Models,
Advantages of Computer Models
Snowmelt Hydrology
Book Recommended:
a. United State Federal Highway Hydrology Manual
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b. Introduction to Hydrology by Warren Viessman, Jr. and Gary L. Lewis,
4th Edition
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Air Quality: Air Quality Criteria, Air Quality Models, Attainment, Emission
Factor, Emission Inventory, Emissions, Emissions, Measurement, Emissions
Trading, Measurement, Models, Monitoring, Nonattainment.
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Indoor Air Pollution: Carbon Monoxide, Environmental Tobacco Smoke,
Fireplaces, Radon, Sick Building Syndrome.
Air Quality Modeling: Different software/Models in use for the Air Pollution
Books Recommended:
a. Fundamental of Air Pollution by Richard W. Boubel, Donald L. Fox, D.
Bruce Turner and Arthur C. Stern, 3rd edition.
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Desktop GIS: What it is and what it does, how it works, what you need to
know about data Digital Elevation Model Issues in Water Resources Modeling.
Flood mapping using GIS ArcView: PreRas Process and PostRas Process,
Workshop using TR – 55 and Introduction to HEC-RAS modeling,
Workshop using HEC-RAS modeling, Workshop using ArcView GIS, PreRas
and HEC-RAS Process, Workshop using HEC-RAS and CheckRas Process,
Workshop using PostRas Process and Digital Orthoquads (DOQ’s)
Books Recommended:
a. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Support with Geographic
Information System by Dr. David Maidment and Dr. Dean Djokic
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b. Getting to Know ArcView GIS, the geographic information system for
everyone, by Environmental System Research Institute, Inc.
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Fundamentals
Fundamental of Hazardous waste, The Regulatory Process, Fate and
Transport of Contaminants, Toxicology
Site Remediation
Quantitative Risk Assessment, Site and Subsurface Characterization,
Remedial technologies
Book Recommended
a. Hazardous Waste Management by Michel D. LaGrega, Philip L.
Buckingham, Jeffrey C. Evans and Environmental Resources
Management.
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