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Marks Distribution
Ist Prefinal - 25% IInd Prefinal - 25%
Lab, Assignment - 10% Final - 40%
Catalogue Description
Origin of Rocks, Classification of rocks, Distribution of major rock types, Physical and
engineering properties of rocks, Engineering use of rocks, Defects in rocks, Glaciers and their
engineering significance, types of dams, Geological examination of dam sites, Reservoirs,
Problem of silting and control, Geotechnical study of tunnels, bridges and culverts.
Catalogue Description
Loadings, B.M. and S.F. diagrams of beams, Combined axial and Bending Stresses, Thin Pressure
Vessels, Riveted and Welded joints, Slope and Deflection of Beams, Theories of Failure, Shear
Centre, Shear Flow, Introduction to Torsion of non-circular shaft, Combined Bending and
Torsion of circular shaft, Introduction to elastic stability (with the help of Euler’s Buckling Load)
Objective
To give the understanding of different stresses developed in the structural elements subjected
to various types of loading like axial, bending and torsion.
Course outline
Total 34
Distribution of marks
Ist Prefinal - 20% IInd Prefinal - 20%
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