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Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Branch- Common to All Discipline
ES401 | Energy & Environmental Engineering | 3L-1T-0P | 4 Credits |
The objective of this Course is to provide an introduction to energy systems and renewable energy resources, with a scientific examination of the energy field and an emphasis on alternative energy sources and their technology and application.
Module 1: Introduction to Energy Science:
Introduction to energy systems and resources; Introduction to Energy, sustainability & the environment; Overview of energy systems, sources, transformations, efficiency, and storage; Fossil fuels (coal, oil, oil-bearing shale and sands, coal gasification) - past, present & future, Remedies & alternatives for fossil fuels - biomass, wind, solar, nuclear, wave, tidal and hydrogen; Sustainability and environmental trade-offs of different energy systems; possibilities for energy storage or regeneration (Ex. Pumped storage hydro power projects, superconductor-based energy storages, high efficiency batteries)
Module2: Ecosystems
Concept of an ecosystem; Structure and function of an ecosystem; Producers, consumers and decomposers; Energy flow in the ecosystem; Ecological succession; Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids; Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem (a.)Forest ecosystem (b) Grassland ecosystem (c) Desert ecosystem (d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
Module 3: Biodiversity and its conservation
Introduction – Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; Bio-geographical classification of India; Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values; Biodiversity at global, National and local levels; India as a mega-diversity nation; Hot-sports of biodiversity; Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts; Endangered and endemic species of India; Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex- situ conservation of biodiversity.
Module 4: Environmental Pollution
Definition, Cause, effects and control measures of Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal pollution, Nuclear hazards; Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes; Role of an individual in prevention of pollution; Pollution case studies; Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Module 5: Social Issues and the Environment
From Unsustainable to Sustainable development; Urban problems related to energy; Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management; Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case Studies
Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case Studies Wasteland reclamation; Consumerism and waste products; Environment Protection Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act; Forest Conservation Act; Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation; Public awareness.
Module 6: Field work
Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/forest/grassland/hill/mountain
Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
Study of common plants, insects, birds.
Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc.
Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford (TB).
Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumabai,
De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Trivedi R.K., Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules Guidelines, Compliances and Standards’, Vol I and II, Enviro Media (R)
Boyle, Godfrey, Bob Everett, and Janet Ramage (Eds.) (2004), Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press.
Schaeffer, John (2007), Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living, Gaiam
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Purpose of pile foundation, classification based on different criterion and types, advantages and disadvantages, selection of pile type, pile action, behavior of pile and pile group under load, definition of load failure.
Doors windows and ventilators: types based on materials etc. size location fittings, construction sunshades, Sills and jambs, RCC doors/windows frames, Stair types, rules of proportionality, etc., Repair Techniques for masonry, walls, doors and windows.
Mohan Rai & M. P. Jai Singh, Advances in Building materials and Constructions.
S. P. Arora and S. P. Bindra, A text Book of Building Construction-Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi.
S. K. Sarkar and Saraswati, Construction Technology- Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Sushil Kumar, Building Construction.
B. C. Punmia , Building Construction.
Metchell , Building Construction.
Chudley R.., Construction Technology.
Dr. K.R. Arora Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg - Std. Publishers Delhi
B.C. Punmia, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg. - Laxmi Publications Delhi
Tests on Bricks
Tests on Aggregates (fine and Coarse) 3 Tests on Cements and concrete
4. Tests on tiles
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Rammamurtham, Theory of Structures, Dhanpat Rai .
Bhavikatti S.S. Analysis of Structures (I&II) Vikas Publication
B C Punmia, Theory of Structures, Firewall Media.
A Kassimali, Structural Analysis, Cengage Learning.
A Ghali, A Neville, T G Brown, Structural Analysis: CRC Press.
Hibbler, Structure Analysis -1, Pearson Education India
C S Reddy, Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company.
Pandit and Gupta, Theory of Structures – I, McGraw Hills
West HH, Fundamental of Structural Analysis, Wiley India
Das MM, Structural Analysis, PHI
Thandavamurthy TS, Structural Analysis, Oxford
Muthuku, Azmi I, Basic Structural Analysis, IK International Publisher
C KWang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill
J Kinney Sterling, Indeterminate structural Analysis, Addison-Wesley
RR Mamuther S Theoty of Structures Dhanpat Rai
Jain O.P.-Jain B.K. Theory& Analysis of Structures (I&II) Nem Chand
To verify Maxwell- Bett’s Law.
To determine the flexural rigidity of the beam verify it theoretically
To determine the deflection of a pin jointed truss and to verify the results theoretically and graphically
To verify strain in an externally loaded beam with the help of a strain gauge indicator and to verify theoretically
5 .To study behaviour of different types of columns and find Euler’s buckling load for each case
To study two hinged arch for the horizontal displacement of the roller end for a given system of loading and to compare the same with those obtained analytically
To study the behaviour of a portal frame under different end conditions. Apparatus
To find the value of flexural rigidity (EI) for a given beam and compare it with theoretical value
To determine the deflection of a pin connected truss analytically &graphically and verify the same experimentally
To verify the Muller Breslau theorem byusing Begg’s deformator set
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Rails: types, welding of rails, wear and tear of rails, rail creep.
Sleepers: types and comparison, requirement of a good sleeper, sleeper density.
Rail fastenings: types, Fish plates, fish bolts, spikes, bearing plates, chain keys, check and guard rails.
Ballast: Requirement of good ballast, various materials used as ballast, quantity of ballast. Different methods of plate laying, material trains, and calculation of materials required, relaying of track
Selection of route, Engineering surveys, alignment, shape and size of tunnel, bridge action, pressure relief phenomenon, Tunnel approaches, Shafts, pilot shafts.
Construction of tunnels in soft soil, hard soil and rock. Different types of lining, methods of lining. Mucking operation, Drainage and ventilation. Examples of existing important tunnels in India and abroad.
Chakraborty and Das; Principles of transportation engineering; PHI
Rangwala SC; Railway Engineering; Charotar Publication House, Anand
Rangwala SC; Bridge Engineering; Charotar Publication House, Anand 4.Ponnuswamy; Bridge Engineering; TMH
Railway Engineering by Arora & Saxena - Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Railway Track by K.F. Antia
Principles and Practice of Bridge Engineering S.P. Bindra - Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Bridge Engineering - J.S. Alagia - Charotar Publication House, Anand 9.Railway, Bridges & Tunnels by Dr. S.C. Saxena
10.Harbour, Docks & Tunnel Engineering - R. Srinivasan 11.Essentials of Bridge Engg. By I.J. Victor; Relevant IS & IRS codes
Collection of different types of photographs showing
Various bridge types
Rail tracks
Tunnels
Hydraulic design of bridges.
Various modern large span bridges: Pre stressed bridges and launching process.
Visit of Railway bridges for rehabilitation.
Visit of Railway Over Bridges and Under Bridges.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Identification of simple rock forming minerals and important ores.
Identification of rocks
Simple map Exercises.
Field Visit/Geological Excursion
Prabin Singh -"Engineering and General Geology"
P. K. Mukherjee -"A test Book of Geology"
S. K. Garg --"A text Book of Physical and Engineering Geology"
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Introduction to CAD, Introduction to AutoCAD, Software and hardware requirements, various input and output devices. Getting started with AutoCAD, Setting drawing limits, Units etc.
Learning and practice of Draw commands, Modify commands, utility and other commands.
Drawing basic Geometric Shapes, Basic Plotting and Editing Tools, Architectural Views & Drafting Views.
3D modelling with AutoCAD
Dimensioning, Annotating in AutoCAD with Text & Hatching, Blocks, drafting symbols and Attributes, Layers, Templates & Design Center, Advanced plotting (Layouts, Viewports)
Drawing plan, section and elevation of 1 BHK house.
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Branch- Common to All Discipline
ES401 | Energy & Environmental Engineering | 3L-1T-0P | 4 Credits |
The objective of this Course is to provide an introduction to energy systems and renewable energy resources, with a scientific examination of the energy field and an emphasis on alternative energy sources and their technology and application.
Module 1: Introduction to Energy Science:
Introduction to energy systems and resources; Introduction to Energy, sustainability & the environment; Overview of energy systems, sources, transformations, efficiency, and storage; Fossil fuels (coal, oil, oil-bearing shale and sands, coal gasification) - past, present & future, Remedies & alternatives for fossil fuels - biomass, wind, solar, nuclear, wave, tidal and hydrogen; Sustainability and environmental trade-offs of different energy systems; possibilities for energy storage or regeneration (Ex. Pumped storage hydro power projects, superconductor-based energy storages, high efficiency batteries)
Module2: Ecosystems
Concept of an ecosystem; Structure and function of an ecosystem; Producers, consumers and decomposers; Energy flow in the ecosystem; Ecological succession; Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids; Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem (a.)Forest ecosystem (b) Grassland ecosystem (c) Desert ecosystem (d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
Module 3: Biodiversity and its conservation
Introduction – Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; Bio-geographical classification of India; Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values; Biodiversity at global, National and local levels; India as a mega-diversity nation; Hot-sports of biodiversity; Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts; Endangered and endemic species of India; Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex- situ conservation of biodiversity.
Module 4: Environmental Pollution
Definition, Cause, effects and control measures of Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal pollution, Nuclear hazards; Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes; Role of an individual in prevention of pollution; Pollution case studies; Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Module 5: Social Issues and the Environment
From Unsustainable to Sustainable development; Urban problems related to energy; Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management; Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case Studies
Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case Studies Wasteland reclamation; Consumerism and waste products; Environment Protection Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act; Forest Conservation Act; Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation; Public awareness.
Module 6: Field work
Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/forest/grassland/hill/mountain
Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
Study of common plants, insects, birds.
Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc.
Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford (TB).
Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumabai,
De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Trivedi R.K., Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules Guidelines, Compliances and Standards’, Vol I and II, Enviro Media (R)
Boyle, Godfrey, Bob Everett, and Janet Ramage (Eds.) (2004), Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press.
Schaeffer, John (2007), Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living, Gaiam
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Purpose of pile foundation, classification based on different criterion and types, advantages and disadvantages, selection of pile type, pile action, behavior of pile and pile group under load, definition of load failure.
Doors windows and ventilators: types based on materials etc. size location fittings, construction sunshades, Sills and jambs, RCC doors/windows frames, Stair types, rules of proportionality, etc., Repair Techniques for masonry, walls, doors and windows.
Mohan Rai & M. P. Jai Singh, Advances in Building materials and Constructions.
S. P. Arora and S. P. Bindra, A text Book of Building Construction-Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi.
S. K. Sarkar and Saraswati, Construction Technology- Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Sushil Kumar, Building Construction.
B. C. Punmia , Building Construction.
Metchell , Building Construction.
Chudley R.., Construction Technology.
Dr. K.R. Arora Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg - Std. Publishers Delhi
B.C. Punmia, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg. - Laxmi Publications Delhi
Tests on Bricks
Tests on Aggregates (fine and Coarse) 3 Tests on Cements and concrete
4. Tests on tiles
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Rammamurtham, Theory of Structures, Dhanpat Rai .
Bhavikatti S.S. Analysis of Structures (I&II) Vikas Publication
B C Punmia, Theory of Structures, Firewall Media.
A Kassimali, Structural Analysis, Cengage Learning.
A Ghali, A Neville, T G Brown, Structural Analysis: CRC Press.
Hibbler, Structure Analysis -1, Pearson Education India
C S Reddy, Basic Structural Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company.
Pandit and Gupta, Theory of Structures – I, McGraw Hills
West HH, Fundamental of Structural Analysis, Wiley India
Das MM, Structural Analysis, PHI
Thandavamurthy TS, Structural Analysis, Oxford
Muthuku, Azmi I, Basic Structural Analysis, IK International Publisher
C KWang, Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill
J Kinney Sterling, Indeterminate structural Analysis, Addison-Wesley
RR Mamuther S Theoty of Structures Dhanpat Rai
Jain O.P.-Jain B.K. Theory& Analysis of Structures (I&II) Nem Chand
To verify Maxwell- Bett’s Law.
To determine the flexural rigidity of the beam verify it theoretically
To determine the deflection of a pin jointed truss and to verify the results theoretically and graphically
To verify strain in an externally loaded beam with the help of a strain gauge indicator and to verify theoretically
5 .To study behaviour of different types of columns and find Euler’s buckling load for each case
To study two hinged arch for the horizontal displacement of the roller end for a given system of loading and to compare the same with those obtained analytically
To study the behaviour of a portal frame under different end conditions. Apparatus
To find the value of flexural rigidity (EI) for a given beam and compare it with theoretical value
To determine the deflection of a pin connected truss analytically &graphically and verify the same experimentally
To verify the Muller Breslau theorem byusing Begg’s deformator set
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Rails: types, welding of rails, wear and tear of rails, rail creep.
Sleepers: types and comparison, requirement of a good sleeper, sleeper density.
Rail fastenings: types, Fish plates, fish bolts, spikes, bearing plates, chain keys, check and guard rails.
Ballast: Requirement of good ballast, various materials used as ballast, quantity of ballast. Different methods of plate laying, material trains, and calculation of materials required, relaying of track
Selection of route, Engineering surveys, alignment, shape and size of tunnel, bridge action, pressure relief phenomenon, Tunnel approaches, Shafts, pilot shafts.
Construction of tunnels in soft soil, hard soil and rock. Different types of lining, methods of lining. Mucking operation, Drainage and ventilation. Examples of existing important tunnels in India and abroad.
Chakraborty and Das; Principles of transportation engineering; PHI
Rangwala SC; Railway Engineering; Charotar Publication House, Anand
Rangwala SC; Bridge Engineering; Charotar Publication House, Anand 4.Ponnuswamy; Bridge Engineering; TMH
Railway Engineering by Arora & Saxena - Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Railway Track by K.F. Antia
Principles and Practice of Bridge Engineering S.P. Bindra - Dhanpat Rai & Sons
Bridge Engineering - J.S. Alagia - Charotar Publication House, Anand 9.Railway, Bridges & Tunnels by Dr. S.C. Saxena
10.Harbour, Docks & Tunnel Engineering - R. Srinivasan 11.Essentials of Bridge Engg. By I.J. Victor; Relevant IS & IRS codes
Collection of different types of photographs showing
Various bridge types
Rail tracks
Tunnels
Hydraulic design of bridges.
Various modern large span bridges: Pre stressed bridges and launching process.
Visit of Railway bridges for rehabilitation.
Visit of Railway Over Bridges and Under Bridges.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Identification of simple rock forming minerals and important ores.
Identification of rocks
Simple map Exercises.
Field Visit/Geological Excursion
Prabin Singh -"Engineering and General Geology"
P. K. Mukherjee -"A test Book of Geology"
S. K. Garg --"A text Book of Physical and Engineering Geology"
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Civil Engineering, IV-Semester
Introduction to CAD, Introduction to AutoCAD, Software and hardware requirements, various input and output devices. Getting started with AutoCAD, Setting drawing limits, Units etc.
Learning and practice of Draw commands, Modify commands, utility and other commands.
Drawing basic Geometric Shapes, Basic Plotting and Editing Tools, Architectural Views & Drafting Views.
3D modelling with AutoCAD
Dimensioning, Annotating in AutoCAD with Text & Hatching, Blocks, drafting symbols and Attributes, Layers, Templates & Design Center, Advanced plotting (Layouts, Viewports)
Drawing plan, section and elevation of 1 BHK house.