B. E.

CIVIL ENGINEERING SEMESTER - Vll

COURSE :- CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR SUBSTRUCTURE & SUPERSTRUCTURES 21CV72
Marks 50 Teaching Hours/Week(L:T:P:S) (2:0:0:0) SEE Marks 50 Exam Hours 03
Course objective: This course will enable students to
1. To Understand and appreciate underground construction practices
2. To Understand and appreciate construction of Pile foundations
3. To Understand and appreciate Underwater construction practices
Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)
These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various
course outcomes.
1. Blackboard teaching/PowerPoint presentations (if needed)
2. Regular review of students by asking questions based on topics covered in the class.
3. Case Study Presentations
Module-1:Underground Construction : Underground– Tunnel-Shaft, Sinking and construction,
Micro Tunnelling, Tunnel driving in hard and soft strata, bedding of conduits, Soil excavation and
Compaction Technology.
Module-2:Under water construction :Problems encountered in excavation, Underwater drilling,
blasting, Grouting methods in soft and hard soil including Jet grouting and Chemical grouting,
Dewatering in shallow and deep excavations using different methods, Vacuum Dewatering and
Well point system.
Module-3:Construction using Concrete Technology: Concrete – Various types and erection
methods of shuttering, Operation and erection of Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Pumped Concrete,
Concrete mix design with various methods of concreting and also underwater concreting using
tremie method, Concreting for under water Construction, Self-compacting concrete.
Module-4: Pile Construction: Piling – Single pile and a group piles (Bored and Driven) bored
piles, Wo r k i n g loads and ultimate loads on driven and cast- in-situ piles, Piles in land and
marine structures. Construction details of precast piles, pre stressed piles, steel piles and friction
piles. Pile Capacity - Load test on piles initial and routine for vertical, horizontal, uplift loads and
integrity test, failure of piles and causes, Methods of pile driving by Vibration and Construction of
micro piles, Diaphragm Walls.
Module-5: Coffer Dams: Cofferdams – types, design and construction of single, double wall,
Cofferdam. Sheet pile cofferdams, concrete wall movable cofferdam, land cofferdams, soldier
construction method. Cofferdam wall by ICOS method, coffer dams with touching and
interlocking piles and diaphragm wall. Caissons: Types, box, pneumatic and open caissons, Well
foundations, details, design and Construction of pneumatic and precast caissons
Course Outcomes:At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Select Appropriate technology for underground constructions.
2. Able to select appropriate pile construction method and testing of piles.
3.Able to select appropriate concreting practices for different constructions
4.Able to select appropriate underwater construction technology
Suggested Learning Resources: Books
1. Construction Technology: Analysis, and Choice, 2ed,Bryan, Wiley India
2. Construction Planning, Equipment and methods – Peurifoy-Tata McGraw Hill Publication
3. Construction Equipment Planning and Applications – Dr. Mahesh Varma
4. Brochures Published by various agencies associated with construction.
5. Journals such as CE & CR. Construction world, International Construction. 5. Document Reports
of actual major works executed.
6. Construction Technology by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno, Prentice Hall, 2005.
7. Dr. Kumar Niraj Jha, ― Formwork for Concrete Structures, Mc Graw Hill Publication9.IS:10262-
2016 , "Recommended guidelines for concrete mix design", Bureau of Indian Standards, New
Delhi
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
 Seminars/ Quizz(To assist in GATE Preparations
 Field Visits
  Self-Study on simple topics
 Case Study presentations

Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%. The
minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks out of 50). A student shall be deemed to
have satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures
not less than 35% (18 Marks out of 50) in the semester-end examination (SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks out
of 100) in the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken
together
Continuous Internal Evaluation:

Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)

1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester

Two assignments each of 10 Marks

4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs for 20 Marks (duration 01
hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100 marks and will be
scaled down to 50 marks (to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for
any of the methods of the CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the outcome
defined for the course.

Semester End Examination:

Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question papers for the
subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a maximum of 3 sub-
questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
 KALPATARU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIPTUR-572 202
(Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Recognised by A.I.C.T.E,
New Delhi)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
PO1 engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution
of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
PO2
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes that
PO3 meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public
health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
PO4
and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and
PO5
modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the
limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and
PO6
the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering
practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the
PO7 professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts,
and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
PO8
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
PO9
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
PO1
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
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documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
PO1 understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply
1 these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO1 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and
2 ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest
context of technological change.