Civil Engineering Curriculum Structure

Semester I — Year I / Part I

Semester II — Year I / Part II

Semester III — Year II / Part I

Engineering Mathematics III — SH 501

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 2   Practical: 0   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To round out students’ preparation for more sophisticated applications with an introduction to linear algebra, Fourier Series, Laplace Transforms, integral transformation theorems and linear programming.

1. Determinants and Matrices (11 hours)

1.1 Determinant and its properties

1.2 Solution of system of linear equations

1.3 Algebra of matrices

1.4 Complex matrices

1.5 Rank of matrices

1.6 System of linear equations

1.7 Vector spaces

1.8 Linear transformations

1.9 Eigen value and Eigen vectors

1.10 The Cayley–Hamilton theorem and its uses

1.11 Diagonalization of matrices and its applications

2. Line, Surface and Volume Integrals (12 hours)

2.1 Line integrals

2.2 Evaluation of line integrals

2.3 Line integrals independent of path

2.4 Surfaces and surface integrals

2.5 Green’s theorem in the plane and its applications

2.6 Stoke’s theorem (without proof) and its applications

2.7 Volume integrals; Divergence theorem of Gauss (without proof) and its applications

3. Laplace Transform (8 hours)

3.1 Definitions and properties of Laplace Transform

3.2 Derivations of basic formulae of Laplace Transform

3.3 Inverse Laplace Transform: Definition and standard formulae of inverse Laplace Transform

3.4 Theorems on Laplace transform and its inverse

3.5 Convolution and related problems

3.6 Applications of Laplace Transform to ordinary differential equations

4. Fourier Series (5 hours)

4.1 Fourier Series

4.2 Periodic functions

4.3 Odd and even functions

4.4 Fourier series for arbitrary range

4.5 Half range Fourier series

5. Linear Programming (9 hours)

5.1 System of Linear Inequalities in two variables

5.2 Linear Programming in two dimensions: A Geometrical Approach

5.3 A Geometric introduction to the Simplex method

5.4 The Simplex method: Maximization with Problem constraints of the form “≤”

5.5 The Dual: Maximization with Problem Constraints of the form “≥”

5.6 Maximization and Minimization with mixed Constraints. The two-phase method (An alternative to the Big M Method)

References

1. E. Kreyszig, Advance Engineering Mathematics, Wiley, New York

2. M.M Gutterman and Z.N. Nitecki, Differential Equation, a First Course, 2nd Edition, Saunders, New York

Evaluation Scheme

* There may be minor deviation in marks distribution.

Applied Mechanics (Dynamics) — CE 501

Lecture: 2   Tutorial: 1   Practical: 0   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To provide basic knowledge of engineering mechanics dynamics portion so students can understand the basics of kinematics and kinetics for both particles and rigid bodies and their motion.

1. Curvilinear Motion of Particles (4 hours)

1.1 Position vector, velocity and acceleration

1.2 Derivatives of vector functions

1.3 Rectangular component of velocity and acceleration

1.4 Motion relative to frame in translation

1.5 Tangential and normal components

1.6 Radial and transverse components

2. Kinetics of Particles: Energy and Momentum Methods (5 hours)

2.1 Work done by a force

2.2 Potential and kinetic energy of particles

2.3 Principles of work and energy: applications

2.4 Power and efficiency

2.5 Conservation of energy

2.6 Principle of impulse and momentum

2.7 Impulsive motion and impact

2.8 Direct central and oblique impact

3. System of Particles (5 hours)

3.1 Newton’s laws and a system of particles

3.2 Linear and angular moment for a system of particles

3.3 Motion of the mass centre

3.4 Conservation of momentum

3.5 Kinetic energy of system of particles

3.6 Work energy principles; Conservation of energy for a system of particles

3.7 Principles of impulse and momentum for a system of particles

3.8 Steady stream of particles

3.9 System with variable mass

4. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies (6 hours)

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Translation and rotation

4.3 General plane motion

4.4 Absolute and relative velocity in plane motion

4.5 Instantaneous centre of rotation

4.6 Absolute and relative frame; Coriolis acceleration in plane motion

4.7 Rate of change of a general vector with respect to a rotating frame; Coriolis acceleration

4.8 Motion about a fixed point

4.9 General motion

4.10 Three-dimensional motion of a particle relative to a rotating frame; Coriolis acceleration

5. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Forces, Moments, and Accelerations (4 hours)

5.1 Definitions: rigid bodies

5.2 Equation of motion for a rigid Body in plane motion

5.3 Angular momentum of a rigid body in plane motion

5.4 Plane motion of rigid body: D’Alembert’s principle

5.5 Application of rigid body motion in the plane

5.6 Constrained motion in the plane

6. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Energy and Momentum Methods (6 hours)

6.1 Principle of work and energy for a rigid body

6.2 Work done by external forces

6.3 Kinetic energy for a system

6.4 Conservative and non-conservative systems

6.5 Work – energy applications

6.6 Impulse and momentum for systems for rigid bodies

6.7 Conservation of angular and linear momentum

6.8 Impulsive motion and eccentric impact

References

1. R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)

2. Beer F.P. and E.R. Johnson, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1998

3. Shames, I.H., Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 1990

4. Egor P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 1996

Evaluation Scheme

Strength of Materials — CE 502

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 1   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To provide students basic knowledge in material behavior, stress-strain relations and their analysis, with concepts on theory of flexure and column buckling.

1. Axial Forces, Shearing Forces and Bending Moments (8 hours)

1.1 Plotting shearing force, bending moment and axial force diagrams for determinate structures (beams and frames)

1.2 Concept of superposition for shear forces, bending moments and axial forces due to various combinations of loads

1.3 Maximum shear force and bending moments and their positions

1.4 Relationship between loads, shear forces, bending moment

2. Geometrical Properties of Sections (7 hours)

2.1 Axes of symmetry   2.2 Centre of gravity of built-up plane figures   2.3 Centre of gravity of built-up standard steel sections   2.4 Moment of inertia of standard and built-up sections   2.5 Polar moment of inertia   2.6 Radius of gyration   2.7 Product of inertia   2.8 Principle moment and principle axes of inertia   2.9 Mohr’s circle for moment of inertia

3. Simple Stress and Strain (8 hours)

3.1 Definitions: deformable bodies, internal forces, stress, strain   3.2 Analysis of internal forces   3.3 Simple stress and strain   3.4 Hook’s law: axial and typical stress strain diagram for mild steel   3.5 Poisson’s ratio   3.6 Stress-strain diagram   3.7 Axial stress and strain   3.8 Shear stress and strain   3.9 Shear deformation and shear angle   3.10 Hook’s law for shearing deformations   3.11 Allowable stresses and factor of safety   3.12 Stress concentrations   3.13 Relationships between elastic constants

4. Stress and Strain Analysis (6 hours)

4.1 Stresses in inclined plane: normal and shear stress   4.2 Principle stresses and principle planes   4.3 Relationships between normal and shear stress   4.4 Maximum shear stress and corresponding plane   4.5 Mohr’s circle for stress

5. Thin Walled Vessels (3 hours)

5.1 Definition and characteristics of thin walled vessels   5.2 Types of stresses in thin walled vessels   5.3 Calculation of stresses in thin walled vessels

6. Torsion (4 hours)

6.1 Introduction and assumptions   6.2 Derivation of torsion formulas   6.3 Torsional moments in shaft   6.4 Torsional stress in shaft   6.5 Angle of twist

7. Theory of Flexure (5 hours)

7.1 Coplanar and pure bending   7.2 Elastic curve   7.3 Angle of rotation   7.4 Radius of curvature, flexural stiffness   7.5 Small deflection theory   7.6 Bending stress   7.7 Flexural formula, differential equation of deflected shape   7.8 Introduction to deflection

8. Column Theory (4 hours)

8.1 Theory of columns according to support systems   8.2 Critical load   8.3 Long column by Euler’s formula   8.4 Limitations of Euler’s formula   8.5 Intermediate columns; empirical formulas

Practical

1. Stress-Strain Curve in tension   2. Torsion test to determine modulus of rigidity   3. Column behavior due to buckling   4. Deflection of simple beam

References

1. Timoshenko and Gere, Mechanics of Materials

2. Beer F.P. and E.R. Johnston, Mechanics of Material

3. E.P. Popov, Mechanics of Material, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India

4. A. Pytel, F.L. Singer, Strength of Materials, 4th Edition, Harper Collins, 1998

Evaluation Scheme

Engineering Geology I — CE 503

Lecture: 2   Tutorial: 0   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To provide basic knowledge of geology to civil engineering students — identification of rocks, minerals, geological structures, geological processes and their impacts on engineering structures, and the geological setting of the Himalayas.

1. Geology and Civil Engineering (2 hours)

1.1 Geology and different branches of science: interrelationships   1.2 Different branches of geology   1.3 Scope, objective and importance of geology in civil engineering   1.4 Definition of engineering geology (IAEG), role and tasks of an engineering geologist

2. Basic Reviews of the Earth (3 hours)

2.1 The Earth: origin, age, components, structure   2.2 Geological time scale, origin and evolution of life   2.3 Physical features: continental & oceanic features, mountains, plateau and shields   2.4 Internal structure of the Earth   2.5 Plate tectonics and mountain building process; formation of the Himalayas

3. Crystallography & Mineralogy (4 hours)

3.1 Crystal morphology, symmetry elements, crystal form & habits and crystal system   3.2 Physical, chemical and optical properties of minerals   3.3 Classification and identification of common rock forming minerals

4. Petrology (6 hours)

4.1 Introduction: Petrology, petrography and petrogenesis   4.2 Rock and rock cycle   4.3 Classification, structure, textures of rocks   4.4 Engineering significance of three rock classes   4.5 Macroscopic study of common rock types: Granite, Rhyolite, Gabbro, Basalt, Pegmatite, Syenite, Shale, Siltstone, Limestone, Sandstone, Conglomerate, Breccia, Slate, Phyllite, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble

5. Structural Geology (5 hours)

5.1 Rock deformations and reasons   5.2 Attitude of geological structures: Dip, strike, trend, plunge   5.3 Measurement of orientation using geological maps, geological compass and plotting data on map   5.4 Primary sedimentary structures (bedding plane, lamination, cross bedding, ripple marks, mud cracks etc.)   5.5 Secondary (deformation) structures: Continuous and discontinuous   5.6 Field identification criteria   5.7 Engineering significance of geological structures

6. Physical Geology (8 hours)

6.1 Introduction: Definition, different geological agents   6.2 Geomorphological processes: Weathering and erosion   6.3 Geological cycle   6.4 Geological agents: Running water, glaciers, groundwater, wind and sea water, and various landforms   6.5 Volcanism

7. Geology of Nepal (2 hours)

7.1 Physiography and tectonic division of the Nepal Himalaya   7.2 Geology of the Terai Zone   7.3 Geology of the Siwalik Zone   7.4 Geology of the Lesser Himalaya Zone   7.5 Geology of the Higher Himalaya Zone   7.6 Geology of the Tethys Himalaya Zone   7.7 Study of Geological Units: Complex, group, formation, member

Practical

1. Identification of common rock forming minerals   2. Identification of rocks   3. Study of geological structures in block diagrams   4. Study of Maps: Topographic and geological maps, construction of geological cross-sections

Fieldwork (2 Days): Demonstration of geological compass use, identification of rocks, study of geological structures in field. Attendance in fieldwork is compulsory.

References

1. A. Holmes, Principles of Physical Geology, ELBS

2. M.P. Billings, Principles of Structural Geology, Prentice Hall of India

3. Dr. C.K. Sharma, Geology of Nepal, Educational Enterprises

4. P.C. Ghimire and M.S. Dhar, Engineering Geology

5. Dr. R.K. Dahal, Geology for Technical Students, Bhrikuti Publications

6. Blyth, F.G.H., Freitas, M.H., Geology For Engineers, ELBS

Evaluation Scheme

Surveying I — CE 504

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 0   Laboratory: 3   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To introduce civil engineering students with the basic knowledge of land measurement and surveying techniques, enabling them to learn theory and field procedures to produce maps.

1. Introduction (2 hours)

1.1 History of Surveying   1.2 Principle of surveying   1.3 Disciplines of surveying and their significance

2. Distance Measurements (5 hours)

2.1 Types of measurements   2.2 Units, system of units, significant figures   2.3 Distance measurement techniques and instruments   2.4 Errors, types and sources; precision and accuracy   2.5 Scales used in surveying   2.6 Various corrections for linear distance measurements

3. Chain Survey (2 hours)

3.1 Introduction   3.2 Principle and methods, terms used   3.3 Field instruction

4. The Compass (7 hours)

4.1 Introduction   4.2 The Brunton Compass, bearings, azimuth   4.3 Local attraction, magnetic declination, typical compass problems   4.4 Compass traversing, errors and adjustment   4.5 Traverse plotting

5. Leveling (6 hours)

5.1 Introduction   5.2 Basic principle and importance   5.3 Use of hand level   5.4 Level and level rods, turning point   5.5 Two peg test   5.6 Temporary and permanent adjustment   5.7 Booking and calculation of reduced level   5.8 Balancing back sight and fore sight   5.9 Curvature and refraction   5.10 Classification: differential, fly, profile leveling   5.11 Cross sectioning, reciprocal leveling, precise leveling   5.12 Adjustment of level circuits   5.13 Sources of errors

6. Plane Table Survey (2 hours)

6.1 Principles and methods   6.2 Advantages and disadvantages

7. Transit and Theodolite (5 hours)

7.1 Basic definition   7.2 Construction principle and parts   7.3 Temporary adjustment   7.4 Reading the vernier and micrometer   7.5 Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles by direction and repetition methods   7.6 Errors   7.7 Field application

8. Triangulation and Trilateration (5 hours)

8.1 Basic definition   8.2 Principles   8.3 Classification of triangulation system   8.4 Field application

9. Computation of Area and Volume (5 hours)

9.1 Basic definition   9.2 Area by division into simple figures   9.3 Area by coordinates, area by double-meridian distance method   9.4 Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 rule   9.5 Volume by average end area, prismoidal formula, prismoidal correction, curvature correction, volume by transition area   9.6 The mass diagram, overhaul, limit of economic overhaul

10. Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)

10.1 Basic Introduction   10.2 Classification of EDM instruments   10.3 Propagation of electromagnetic energy   10.4 Principle of electronic distance measurement   10.5 Electro optical, microwave and total station instruments

Field/Practical

1. Horizontal, vertical and slope distance measurement (3 hrs)   2. Area measurement by chain, tape and compass (6 hrs)   3. Two peg test and differential leveling (6 hrs)   4. Profile and cross section leveling (9 hrs)   5. Measuring horizontal and vertical angles (12 hrs)   6. Two sets of horizontal angles by direction (3 hrs)   7. EDM demo (3 hrs)   8. Area measurement computation (3 hrs)

References

1. A. Banister and S. Raymond, Surveying, ELBS

2. Paul R. Wolf, Russel C. Brinker, Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins

3. BC Punmia, Surveying, Laxmi Publication, New Delhi

4. SK Duggal, Surveying, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

Evaluation Scheme

Fluid Mechanics — CE 505

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 2   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To teach students the concept of water resources engineering and their application in civil engineering. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics are taught to proceed to irrigation and hydropower engineering courses.

1. Fluid and its Physical Properties (3 hours)

1.1 Basic concept and definition of fluid   1.2 Shear stress in a moving fluid   1.3 Concept of control volume and continuum   1.4 Mass density, specific weight, specific gravity, specific volume, viscosity, compressibility, capillarity, surface tension, cavitation and vapour pressure   1.5 Newton’s law of viscosity   1.6 Variation of viscosity with temperature   1.7 Viscometer method   1.8 Ideal/Real, Newtonian/non-Newtonian, compressible/incompressible fluids

2. Pressure and Head (4 hours)

2.1 Introduction, absolute and relative equilibrium   2.2 Atmospheric, gauge and absolute pressure   2.3 Pascal’s law   2.4 Hydrostatics law of pressure distribution   2.5 Measurement of pressure: piezometer, U-tube, manometers, bourden gauge

3. Hydrostatics (10 hours)

3.1 Pressure force and centre of pressure on submerged bodies   3.2 Computation of pressure forces on gates, dams, retaining structures   3.3 Buoyancy, flotation concept   3.4 Stability of floating and submerged bodies   3.5 Metacentre, determination of metacentric height   3.6 Liquid in relative equilibrium

4. Hydrokinematics (4 hours)

4.1 Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches   4.2 One, two and three dimensional flow   4.3 Classification of fluid motion   4.4 Rotational and Irrotational motion, stream function and potential function   4.5 Streamline, streak line, path line and stream tube   4.6 Conservation of mass and continuity equation

5. Hydrodynamics (2 hours)

5.1 Forces acting on a fluid in motion   5.2 Reynolds’s, Euler’s and Navier-Stoke’s equations   5.3 Development of Euler’s Equation   5.4 Bernoulli’s equation and its physical meaning

6. Flow Measurement (7 hours)

6.1 Venturimeter, orifice meter, nozzle meter and Pitot tube   6.2 Flow through orifice   6.3 Hydraulic coefficients (Cv, Cc, Cd)   6.4 Notches and Weirs   6.5 Emptying and filling of reservoirs   6.6 Computer programme coding

7. Momentum Principle and Flow Analysis (6 hours)

7.1 Momentum principle and equations   7.2 Forces in pipe bends, enlargements, reducers   7.3 Forces by jet on stationary and moving vanes   7.4 Concept of angular momentum

8. Boundary Layer Theory (3 hours)

8.1 Boundary layer concept and definition   8.2 Boundary layer along a thin plate   8.3 Hydraulically smooth and rough boundary   8.4 Boundary layer thickness

9. Flow Past Through Submerged Bodies (3 hours)

9.1 Drag and lift forces   9.2 Expression for drag and lift   9.3 Pressure and friction drag; drag coefficients   9.4 Drag on flat plate, cylinder and sphere   9.5 Concept of aerofoil

10. Similitude and Physical Modeling (3 hours)

10.1 Introduction to dimensional analysis   10.2 Methods: Rayleigh and Buckingham π-Theorem   10.3 Similitude, laws of similarity, distorted and undistorted model; Reynolds, Froude, Euler, Weber and Mach’s model laws

Practical

1. Hydrostatic force on submerged body   2. Stability of a floating body   3. Verification of Bernoulli’s equation   4. Impact of jet   5. Flow through edged orifice   6. Flow over broad-crested weir

References

1. P.N. Modi and S.M. Seth, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Standard Book House, 2009

2. Webber, N.B., Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers, Chapman and Hall, 1995

3. Victor and Street, Elementary Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed, John Wiley

4. D.S. Kumar, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering, S.K. Kataria, 6th Ed, 2005

5. K.L. Kumar, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Eurasia Publishing, 2000

6. S. Ramamrutham, Hydraulics Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Dhanpat Rai, 7th Ed, 2006

7. D.P. Sangroula, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Nepal Printing Support, 2008

8. P.K. Bansal, A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics, Laxmi Publishers, 2005

Evaluation Scheme

Civil Engineering Materials — CE 506

Lecture: 2   Tutorial: 0   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To introduce students to a wide range of construction materials, emphasizing properties and uses for selecting suitable material for each project.

1. Introduction to Civil Engineering Material (2 hours)

1.1 Scope   1.2 Selection criteria   1.3 Classification   1.4 Properties

2. Building Stones (3 hours)

2.1 Introduction   2.2 Characteristics of good building stones   2.3 Selection and use   2.4 Deterioration and preservation   2.5 Natural bed   2.6 Dressing

3. Clay Products (3 hours)

3.1 Introduction   3.2 Constituents of brick earth   3.3 Manufacture of bricks   3.4 Good qualities   3.5 Classification   3.6 Standard test   3.7 Tiles   3.8 Earthen ware and glazing

4. Lime (2 hours)

4.1 Introduction   4.2 Type, properties and uses   4.3 Properties and uses of Pozzolanic material

5. Cement (4 hours)

5.1 Introduction   5.2 Type, properties and uses   5.3 Ingredients   5.4 Manufacture (Flow Diagram)   5.5 Composition and function of cement clinker   5.6 Standard test   5.7 Cement water proofers   5.8 Admixtures

6. Mortar (2 hours)

6.1 Introduction   6.2 Classification   6.3 Function   6.4 Selection for civil engineering works

7. Timber (3 hours)

7.1 Introduction   7.2 Growth and structure   7.3 Classification   7.4 Characteristics of good timber   7.5 Defects   7.6 Seasoning   7.7 Deterioration and preservation   7.8 Commercial products

8. Metals and Alloys (4 hours)

8.1 Introduction   8.2 Type, properties and uses of iron   8.3 Composition and properties of steel   8.4 Heat treatment process   8.5 Alloy of steel   8.6 Non ferrous metals   8.7 Commercial products

9. Paint and Varnishes (3 hours)

9.1 Function, ingredient, type and uses   9.2 Distemper   9.3 Anti-termite treatment

10. Asphalt, Bitumen, Tar and Miscellaneous Materials (4 hours)

10.1 Type, properties and uses of Asphalt, Bitumen and Tar   10.2 Glass   10.3 Plastic materials   10.4 Insulating materials   10.5 Gypsum products   10.6 Composite materials

Practical

1. Water absorption test and bulk specific gravity test on brick   2. Compressive strength test of brick   3. Consistency test of cement   4. Setting time test of cement   5. Soundness test of cement   6. Compressive strength of cement

References

1. Peter A. Thornton and Vito J. Colangela, Fundamental of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, 1985

2. Parbin Singh, Civil Engineering Material, Katson Books, 2008

3. R.K. Rajput, Engineering Material, S. Chand & Company, 2004

Evaluation Scheme

Building Drawing — AR 556

Lecture: 1   Tutorial: 0   Practical: 3   Year: II   Part: I

Course Objective: To introduce the basic terminology, components and elements of building drawing. Emphasis is placed on drafting floor plan, elevation, section and details of building.

1. Introduction to Building and Building Drawing (1 hour)

1.1 Structural system of building   1.2 Anatomy of building   1.3 Elements of building   1.4 Scale of building drawing

2. Symbols and Conventional Signs (1 hour)

3. Standard Views Used in Building Drawing (5 hours)

3.1 Location plan   3.2 Site plan   3.3 Floor plans   3.4 Elevations/Facades   3.5 Cross section   3.6 Detail drawings

4. Types of Building Drawing (7 hours)

4.1 Concept drawing   4.2 Presentation drawing   4.3 Municipality drawing   4.4 Measured drawing   4.5 Working drawing (Architect’s, Structural, Service)   4.6 As built drawing

5. Introduction to Building Bye-Laws (1 hour)

Drawing Sheets

1. Load bearing and frame structure building, scale conversion, symbols (2 sheets, 6 hrs)   2. Floor plans (1 sheet, 6 hrs)   3. Elevations, cross sections (1 sheet, 6 hrs)   4. Details of building (2 sheets, 6 hrs)   5. Municipality drawing (1 sheet, 6 hrs)   6. Measured drawing (1 sheet, 3 hrs)   7. Working drawings — architect’s, structural, electrical, sanitary (4 sheets, 12 hrs)

References

1. Building Bye-laws   2. Suraj Singh, Civil Engineering Building Practice   3. William J. Hornung, Metrix Architectural Construction Drafting and Design Fundamentals   4. John Molnar, Building Construction Drafting and Design   5. Brian W. Boughton, Building and Civil Engineering Construction

Evaluation Scheme

Semester IV — Year II / Part II

Theory of Structures I — CE 551

Lecture: 4   Tutorial: 2   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: To provide concept and knowledge of structural analysis with emphasis on statically determinate structures, enabling students to perform analysis both by manual calculation and matrix method using computer application.

1. Introduction (4 hours)

1.1 Types of structures based on material   1.2 Structural mechanics   1.3 Two basic approaches of structural analysis   1.4 Linearly elastic structures   1.5 Non-linearity   1.6 Computer based methods   1.7 Principle of superposition

2. Analysis by the Strain Energy Method (4 hours)

2.1 Strain energy and complementary strain   2.2 Strain energy due to gradually and suddenly applied direct load: dynamic multipliers   2.3 Strain energy due to bending, shear and torsion

3. Analysis by the Virtual Work Method (6 hours)

3.1 Work and complementary work   3.2 Displacement of beams and frames by method of real work   3.3 Calculation of real work from bending   3.4 Limitations of the method of real work   3.5 Displacements by methods of virtual work   3.6 Direct axial and bending effects   3.7 Displacements in beams due to temperature effects   3.8 Adjustments and misfits in truss elements and temperature effects   3.9 Combination of different effects

4. Deflection of Beams (7 hours)

4.1 Introduction   4.2 Differential equation of flexure   4.3 Double integration method   4.4 Theorems on area moment method   4.5 Macaulay’s method   4.6 Deflection of cantilever beams   4.7 Deflections in simply supported beams   4.8 Mid-span deflections   4.9 Conjugate-beam method   4.10 Deflections by the method of superposition

5. Influence Lines for Simple Structures (10 hours)

5.1 Moving static loads and influence lines   5.2 Influence lines for statically determinate structures   5.3 Moving loads on statically determinate beams   5.4 Influence lines for statically determinate trusses   5.5 Influence line diagrams for panel loadings   5.6 Influence lines for support reactions   5.7 Influence lines for support moment   5.8 Influence lines for shear force   5.9 Influence lines for bending moment   5.10 Determination of reactions, bending moments and shear forces from influence line diagrams due to point load, distributed load, couple   5.11 Loading of influence line diagrams using standard load trains   5.12 Most critical position of a load on a beam span

6. Statically Determinate Arches (7 hours)

6.1 Types of arches   6.2 Three-hinged structures with support at same and different level   6.3 Determination of support reactions, shearing forces, normal forces and bending moments by numerical methods   6.4 Analysis of three-hinged arches by the graphical method   6.5 Influence line diagrams for reactions, bending moments, shearing forces and normal forces in three-hinged arches

7. Suspension Cable Systems (7 hours)

7.1 Theory of suspended structures with un-stiffened cables   7.2 Catenary and parabolic cables   7.3 General cases of parabolic cables   7.4 Elements of a simple suspension bridge   7.5 Stress determination in three-hinged stiffening girder   7.6 Influence line diagrams   7.7 Tower structures, wind cables and ties (introduction only)

Practical

1. Measurement of reactions in three-hinged arches   2. Deflection of beam   3. Experimental analysis of suspension bridges   4. Simulation of influence lines for beams and girders   5. Simulation of displacement measurement in statically determinate plane frame

References

1. C.H. Norris, J.B. Wilbur and S. Utku, Elementary Structural Analysis, 3rd Ed, McGraw-Hill, 1977

2. Wong Y. Yang, Applied Numerical Methods using MATLAB, John Wiley, 2005

3. William Weaver Jr., James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Frames Structures, 2nd Ed, CBS Publishers

4. A. Darkov and Kuznetsov, Structural Mechanics, Mir Publishers

Evaluation Scheme

Soil Mechanics — CE 552

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 1   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: To teach the concepts of soil engineering including the science and technology of soils and their application to problems in civil engineering, emphasizing fundamentals, behaviour of soils and the nature of soil problems.

1. Introduction (1 hour)

1.1 Preview of geotechnical problems   1.2 Historical development   1.3 Soil formation and soil type

2. Solids-Water-Air Relations and Index Properties (5 hours)

2.1 Phase diagram   2.2 Simple definitions and relationships   2.3 Index properties   2.4 Determination of various index properties

3. Soil Identification and Classification (4 hours)

3.1 Introduction   3.2 Field identification   3.3 Soil classification: Textural, ISSCS, MIT, BSCS, USCS, AASHTO   3.4 Application of classification system

4. Soil Structure and Clay Minerals (2 hours)

4.1 Introduction   4.2 Clay minerals   4.3 Clay particle interaction   4.4 Soil structure and fabrics

5. Soil Compaction (3 hours)

5.1 Introduction   5.2 Laboratory tests   5.3 Factors affecting compaction   5.4 Structure and engineering behaviour of compacted cohesive soils   5.5 Compaction specification and field control

6. Principle of Effective Stress, Capillarity and Permeability (5 hours)

6.1 Introduction   6.2 Principle of effective stress   6.3 Physical meaning   6.4 Capillarity in soils   6.5 Permeability of soils   6.6 Determination of coefficient of permeability: laboratory and field methods   6.7 Types of head, seepage forces and quick sand conditions

7. Seepage Through Soils (4 hours)

7.1 Introduction   7.2 Two dimensional flow – Laplace’s equation   7.3 Flow nets   7.4 Unconfined flow   7.5 Seepage in anisotropic soil   7.6 Seepage through an earth dam on an impervious base   7.7 Flow through non-homogeneous sections   7.8 Prevention of erosion – protective filters

8. Vertical Stresses Below Applied Loads (4 hours)

8.1 Introduction   8.2 Boussinesq equation and Westergaard’s equation   8.3 Vertical stress distribution diagrams   8.4 Vertical stress beneath loaded areas   8.5 Newmark’s influence chart   8.6 Approximate stress distribution methods

9. Compressibility of Soil (6 hours)

9.1 Contact pressure and settlement profile   9.2 Fundamentals of consolidation   9.3 One-dimensional laboratory consolidation test   9.4 Void ratio – pressure plots   9.5 Normally consolidated and over consolidated clay   9.6 Effect of disturbance on void ratio-pressure relationship   9.7 Calculation of settlement from one-dimensional primary consolidation   9.8 Compression index and swell index   9.9 Secondary consolidation settlement   9.10 Time rate of consolidation   9.11 Coefficient of consolidation   9.12 Calculation of consolidation settlement under a foundation   9.13 Method of accelerating consolidation settlement

10. Shear Strength of Soil (6 hours)

10.1 Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion   10.2 Inclination of the plane of failure   10.3 Laboratory tests for determination of shear strength parameters   10.4 Direct shear test   10.5 Triaxial shear test – general   10.6 Consolidated drained triaxial test   10.7 Consolidated undrained triaxial test   10.8 Unconsolidated undrained triaxial test   10.9 Unconfined compression test on saturated clay   10.10 Stress path   10.11 Vane shear test   10.12 Empirical relations between undrained cohesion and effective overburden pressure   10.13 Shear strength of unsaturated cohesive soils   10.14 Shear strength of sands

11. Stability of Slopes (5 hours)

11.1 Introduction   11.2 Infinite slopes and translation slides   11.3 Definition of factor of safety   11.4 Finite slopes – forms of slip surface   11.5 φ = 0 analysis (total stress analysis)   11.6 C-φ analysis – method of slices   11.7 Location of the most critical circles   11.8 Friction circle method   11.9 Taylor’s stability number   11.10 Bishop’s method of stability analysis   11.11 Use of stability coefficients

Practical

1. Sieve analysis of coarse and fine grained soils   2. Determination of Atterberg limits   3. Determination of in-situ density by sand replacement and core cutter method   4. Determination of OMC and maximum dry density   5. Unconfined compression test   6. Direct shear test   7. Constant head permeability test   8. UU Triaxial test

References

1. Terzaghi K. and Peck R.B., Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 2nd Ed, John Wiley, 1967

2. Braja M. Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Ed, Thomson/Brookscole

3. Joseph E. Bowles, Physical and Geological Properties of Soils, McGraw Hill, 2nd Ed, 1984

4. Gopal Ranjan and ASR Rao, Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics, 2nd Ed, New Age, 2000

5. K.R. Arora, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Standard Publisher, 1997

6. S.R. Kaniraj, Design Aids in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010

7. V.N.S. Murthy, A Text Book of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, UBS Publishers, 4th Ed, 1993

8. Dr. Sehgal, A Text Book of Soil Mechanics, CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 1988

Evaluation Scheme

Engineering Geology II — CE 553

Lecture: 2   Tutorial: 0   Practical: 1   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: To provide knowledge of engineering geology for measuring geological data from field, analyzing and interpreting them for the development of civil infrastructures, stability and input design parameters.

1. Introduction to Engineering Geology (3 hours)

1.1 Engineering geological system (EGS)   1.2 Important rock forming minerals and their engineering significance   1.3 Application in various civil engineering projects   1.4 Engineering geological maps: classification and preparation

2. Engineering Geology in Himalayas (3 hours)

2.1 Major discontinuities system and engineering significance   2.2 Major engineering geological problems and mitigation   2.3 Importance of engineering geological information system in Nepalese context

3. Hydrogeology (2 hours)

3.1 River channel morphology   3.2 Origin, type and movement of groundwater, porosity, permeability   3.3 Geological factors for different hydrological conditions   3.4 Different types of aquifer system of Nepal

4. Engineering Geology in Site Selection, Investigation & Construction/Excavation (5 hours)

4.1 Introduction, types and methods   4.2 Geology in selection of road and canal alignments   4.3 Geology in site investigation of buildings, bridges, dams and reservoirs   4.4 Geology in selection of tunnel and underground structures   4.5 Engineering geological documentation during tunneling and underground excavations

5. Geological Hazards (6 hours)

5.1 Introduction   5.2 Major geological hazards: Flood, GLOF, erosion, mass movement and their causes   5.3 Types of mass movements   5.4 Earthquake and seismicity   5.5 Structural control on geo-hazards   5.6 Geological hazard in soil mass and rock mass   5.7 Engineering evaluation, problem specific hazards mapping and mitigation measures

6. Measurement, Analysis and Interpretation of Structural Geological Data (8 hours)

6.1 Rock mass: Introduction, properties, classification systems   6.2 Measurement of the structural geological data from rock mass   6.3 Stereographic projection: plotting a line & plane   6.4 Structural analysis: principles, phases of analysis, analysis using stereo net, rose diagrams, block diagrams and histogram   6.5 Determination of the mean value of the major discontinuity sets   6.6 Interpretation for specific engineering geological problems

7. Geology and Construction Materials (3 hours)

7.1 Aggregates and construction materials   7.2 Requirements for selecting borrow areas   7.3 Searching, exploration and reserve estimation   7.4 Use of geological, engineering geological, and topographic maps and aerial photographs   7.5 Application of geomorphology in searching construction materials

Practical

1. Study of engineering geological maps   2. Study of borehole problems   3. Study of thickness of bedrock   4. Construction material reserve estimate   5. Mineral distribution in sand using binocular microscope   6. Study and analysis of discontinuities data for failure mechanism by stereographic projection   7. Study of weathering profiles   8. Exercise on rock mass classification system

Field Work (Two days): Road/Highway Projects under construction or Hydropower Projects. Attendance is compulsory.

References

1. Jonson, R.B., Degraff, J.V., Principles of Engineering Geology, John Wiley

2. Hoek E., Rock Engineering, Balkema Publishers

3. Krynione, D.P., Judd, W.R., Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, CBS Publishers

4. BB. Deoja, Meghraj Dhital, et al., Mountain Risk Engineering Handbooks, ICIMOD

5. D.G. Todd, Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley

6. Prof. Ando, Engineering and Hydrogeology, Central Department of Geology, T.U.

7. Nilsen B., Thidemann, Rock Engineering, NTNU

8. Dr. Bishal Nath Upreti and Dr. Meghraj Dhital, Landslide Studies and Management in Nepal, ICIMOD

Evaluation Scheme

Surveying II — CE 554

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 1   Laboratory: 3   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: To introduce fundamental knowledge of land measurement and modern survey application for implementing modern survey techniques in map making and civil engineering projects.

1. Traversing (7 hours)

1.1 Needs and significance   1.2 Specification for horizontal and vertical control   1.3 Field works, traverse field notes   1.4 Traverse computation for closed and link traverse   1.5 Traverse omitted measurements   1.6 Field problems and instructions

2. Tacheometry (5 hours)

2.1 Principle of optical distance measurements   2.2 Stadia method, tangential method using staff vertical and horizontal distance using subtense bar   2.3 Booking and plotting of details   2.4 Sources of errors and precision   2.5 Field problems and instructions

3. Trigonometric Leveling (4 hours)

3.1 Problems of heights and distances   3.2 Reciprocal trigonometrical leveling   3.3 Significance and error ratio   3.4 Determination of heights and distances of inaccessible objects   3.5 Instruction on field works

4. Contouring (4 hours)

4.1 Introduction   4.2 Establishment of controls   4.3 Contour interval and characteristics   4.4 Methods of locating contours   4.5 Interpolation of contours   4.6 Uses of contour maps

5. Orientation (4 hours)

5.1 Introduction   5.2 Analytical intersection and resection   5.3 Two point and three point resection and their significance   5.4 Instruction on field application

6. Curves (8 hours)

6.1 Types of curves and their uses   6.2 Simple circular curves and their elements   6.3 Calculation and setting out of simple circular curve by ordinate from long chord, offsets from tangent and deflection angle methods   6.4 Geometry of transition curves and their elements   6.5 Elements of composite curves and setting out techniques   6.6 Equation of vertical curves and computation of reduced levels of points on curve   6.7 Instruction on field application

7. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (5 hours)

7.1 Introduction to photogrammetric as a branch of surveying   7.2 Scale of vertical photograph   7.3 Relief displacement   7.4 Merits and limitation   7.5 Types of remote sensing   7.6 Electromagnetic radiation   7.7 Interaction of EMR with earth surface features   7.8 Field application and instruction

8. Field Astronomy and GPS (3 hours)

8.1 Introduction, definition of terms   8.2 Geographical coordinate system   8.3 Use of astronomy in surveying   8.4 Introduction of GPS   8.5 Components of GPS   8.6 Working principles and uses   8.7 Instructions to field applications

9. Total Station (3 hours)

9.1 Introduction   9.2 Features   9.3 Electronic data recording   9.4 Summary of characteristics   9.5 Field procedures for topographical surveying

10. Geographic Information System (GIS) (2 hours)

10.1 Introduction   10.2 Application to civil engineering projects

Practical Field Works

1. Traverse survey, computation and plotting (9 hrs)   2. Application of tacheometry (9 hrs)   3. Intersection and resection using theodolite (3 hrs)   4. Trigonometric leveling (3 hrs)   5. Contouring – indirect leveling (6 hrs)   6. Setting out of simple circular, transition and vertical curve (6 hrs)   7. Demonstration and application of Total Station (3 hrs)   8. Demonstration and application of GPS, GIS, Photogrammetry lab visit (6 hrs)

References

1. A. Banister and S. Raymond, Surveying, ELBS   2. Paul R. Wolf, Russel C. Brinker, Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins   3. BC Punmia, Surveying, Laxmi Publication   4. R. Agor, Surveying and Leveling, Khanna Publishers   5. N N Basak, Surveying and Leveling, Tata McGraw Hill   6. SK Duggal, Surveying, Tata McGraw Hill

Evaluation Scheme

Hydraulics — CE 555

Lecture: 4   Tutorial: 2   Practical: 0   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: The knowledge of hydraulics is essential to the design of various hydraulic structures. This course includes fundamentals of hydraulics to impart the concept of water resources engineering and their application.

1. Pipe Flow (9 hours)

1.1 Introduction to pipe flow; Reynolds experiment   1.2 Laminar flow   1.3 Head loss, Hagen-Poiseuille equation   1.4 Turbulent flow, Prandtl’s mixing length theory, Darcy-Weisbach equation, Nikuradse’s experiments   1.5 Resistance for commercial pipes, Colebrook-White equation, Moody’s diagram   1.6 Minor head losses in pipes   1.7 HGL and TEL lines

2. Simple Pipe Flow Problems and Solution (5 hours)

2.1 Three types of problems   2.2 Pipe in series, Dupuit equation, equivalent pipe length   2.3 Pipe in parallel   2.4 Siphons   2.5 Computer programme coding

3. Three Reservoirs Problem and Pipe Networks (6 hours)

3.1 Introduction   3.2 Solution procedures   3.3 Introduction to pipe network problems   3.4 Hardy-Cross method   3.5 Solution procedure for single and double loops   3.6 Computer programme coding

4. Unsteady Flow in Pipes (5 hours)

4.1 Basic equations: celerity, Euler’s equation and continuity   4.2 Water hammer and its effects   4.3 Propagation of elastic wave in rigid and elastic pipe   4.4 Pressure variation due to gradual and sudden closure   4.5 Relief devices against water hammer (surge tanks)

5. Basics of Open Channel Flow (2 hours)

5.1 Introduction, differences between open and pipe flows   5.2 Classification   5.3 Geometric properties   5.4 Classification of open channel flow

6. Uniform Flow in Open Channel (7 hours)

6.1 Condition of uniform flow, shear stress expression   6.2 Flow resistance equations: Darcy-Weisbach, Chezy and Manning   6.3 Determination and factors affecting Manning’s roughness coefficient   6.4 Velocity profile   6.5 Velocity distribution coefficients   6.6 Conveyance, section factor, normal depth and hydraulic exponent   6.7 Problems of uniform flow computation   6.8 Best hydraulic channel sections   6.9 Computer programme coding

7. Energy and Momentum Principles in Open Channel Flow (10 hours)

7.1 Energy principle, specific energy, specific energy curve, criteria for critical flow   7.2 Critical depth computations   7.3 Discharge depth relationship   7.4 Application: channel width reduction, rise in channel bed, venturi flume and broad crested weir   7.5 Momentum principle, specific force, conjugate depth   7.6 Computer programme coding

8. Non-uniform Gradually Varied Flow (GVF) (8 hours)

8.1 Introduction, basic assumptions, dynamic equation   8.2 Characteristics bed slopes   8.3 Characteristics and analysis of flow profiles   8.4 Computation by graphical integration, direct integration, direct step and standard step methods   8.5 Computer programme coding

9. Non-uniform Rapidly Varied Flow (RVF) (4 hours)

9.1 Characteristics of RVF, hydraulic jump as energy dissipater   9.2 Hydraulic jump in horizontal rectangular channel   9.3 Energy loss in jump   9.4 Classification based on Froude number   9.5 Practical application at spillway toe, falls etc.   9.6 Computer programme coding

10. Flow in Mobile Boundary Channel (4 hours)

10.1 Introduction to rigid and mobile boundary channel   10.2 Rigid boundary channel design (minimum permissible velocity approach)   10.3 Definition of alluvial channel, shear stress distribution   10.4 Incipient motion condition   10.5 Design by three approaches (permissible velocity, tractive force and regime theory)   10.6 Introduction to Shield diagram   10.7 Formation of river beds based on shear stress

Practical

1. Head loss in pipe   2. Determination of Manning’s coefficient for different surfaces   3. Flow through open sluice gate   4. Hump and constricted flow analysis   5. Hydraulic jump analysis

References

1. Ven Te Chow, Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, 1973

2. K.G. Ranga Raju, Flow Through Open Channels, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2nd Ed, 1993

3. D.S. Kumar, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering, S.K. Kataria, 6th Ed, 2005

4. K.L. Kumar, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Eurasia Publishing, 2000

5. S. Ramamrutham, Hydraulics Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Dhanpat Rai, 7th Ed, 2006

Evaluation Scheme

Probability and Statistics — SH 552

Lecture: 3   Tutorial: 1   Practical: 0   Year: II   Part: II

Course Objective: To provide practical knowledge of the principles and concepts of probability and statistics and their application in engineering field.

1. Descriptive Statistics and Basic Probability (6 hours)

1.1 Introduction to statistics and its importance in engineering   1.2 Describing data with graphs (bar, pie, line diagram, box plot)   1.3 Describing data with numerical measure (measuring center, measuring variability)   1.4 Basic probability, additive law, multiplicative law, Baye’s theorem

2. Discrete Probability Distributions (6 hours)

2.1 Discrete random variable   2.2 Binomial probability distribution   2.3 Negative binomial distribution   2.4 Poisson distribution   2.5 Hyper geometric distribution

3. Continuous Probability Distributions (6 hours)

3.1 Continuous random variable and probability densities   3.2 Normal distribution   3.3 Gamma distribution   3.4 Chi square distribution

4. Sampling Distribution (5 hours)

4.1 Population and sample   4.2 Central limit theorem   4.3 Sampling distribution of sample mean   4.4 Sampling distribution of sampling proportion

5. Correlation and Regression (6 hours)

5.1 Least square method   5.2 An analysis of variance of linear regression model   5.3 Inference concerning least square method   5.4 Multiple correlation and regression

6. Inference Concerning Mean (6 hours)

6.1 Point estimation and interval estimation   6.2 Test of hypothesis   6.3 Hypothesis test concerning one mean   6.4 Hypothesis test concerning two mean   6.5 One way ANOVA

7. Inference Concerning Proportion (6 hours)

7.1 Estimation of proportions   7.2 Hypothesis concerning one proportion   7.3 Hypothesis concerning two proportion   7.4 Chi square test of independence

8. Application of Computer on Statistical Data Computing (4 hours)

8.1 Application of computer in computing statistical problems e.g. scientific calculator, EXCEL, SPSS, Matlab etc.

References

1. Richard A. Johnson, Probability and Statistics for Engineers, 7th Ed, Miller and Freund’s publication

2. Jay L. Devore, Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, Brooks/Cole, 1982

3. Richard I. Levin, David S. Rubin, Statistics For Management, Prentice Hall

4. Mendenhall Beaver Beaver, Introduction Probability and Statistics, 12th Ed, Thomson Brooks/Cole

Evaluation Scheme

* There may be minor deviation in marks distribution.

Semester V — Year III / Part I

Semester VI — Year III / Part II

Semester VII — Year IV / Part I

Semester VIII — Year IV / Part II

Elective Courses — Specialization Groups

Students must select 3 elective courses (Elective I & II in Semester VII, Elective III in Semester VIII) from the following groups based on availability and interest.

Group A — Structural Engineering

• CE 711 – Finite Element Method
• CE 712 – Matrix Method of Structural Analysis
• CE 713 – Structural Dynamics
• CE 714 – Bridge Engineering
• CE 715 – Advanced Structural Design

Group B — Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering

• CE 721 – River Engineering
• CE 722 – Ground Water Engineering
• CE 723 – Watershed Management
• CE 724 – Dam Engineering
• CE 725 – Water Resources Planning

Group C — Geotechnical Engineering

• CE 731 – Advanced Foundation Engineering
• CE 732 – Slope Stability
• CE 733 – Rock Mechanics
• CE 734 – Soil Dynamics

Group D — Transportation Engineering

• CE 741 – Traffic Engineering
• CE 742 – Urban Transportation Planning
• CE 743 – Airport Engineering
• CE 744 – Railway Engineering

Group E — Environmental / Sanitary Engineering

• CE 761 – Solid Waste Management
• CE 762 – Environmental Impact Assessment
• CE 763 – Air and Noise Pollution Control
• CE 764 – Advanced Waste Water Treatment

Group F — Construction & Management

• CE 771 – Construction Project Management
• CE 772 – Contract Administration
• CE 773 – Remote Sensing and GIS

Curriculum Summary — Credit Distribution

Additional Information

Examination System

The examination is conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Each course is evaluated through a combination of internal assessment and final examination.

Evaluation Scheme

Theory Courses: Final Exam (80%) + Internal Assessment (20%) = Total 100 marks (typically)

Practical / Lab: Internal continuous evaluation and viva

Project Work: Evaluated through report submission, presentation, and viva voce

Surveying Camp: Evaluated through field work, report, and viva

Medium of Instruction

English

Practical Training / Internship

Students are required to undergo practical training / internship at recognized organizations to gain field experience. The internship is typically scheduled in the final year.

Project Work

Each student must complete a project work individually or in a group (maximum 4 students per group), starting from Semester VII (Part A) and completing in Semester VIII (Part B). The project must be related to civil engineering and should demonstrate the application of knowledge gained throughout the program.

Campuses Offering B.E. in Civil Engineering under IOE

Pulchowk Campus — Lalitpur (Central Campus)

Thapathali Campus — Kathmandu

Paschimanchal Campus — Pokhara

Purwanchal Campus — Dharan

Chitwan Engineering Campus — Chitwan

Advanced College of Engineering and Management (ACEM) — Kathmandu

Kantipur Engineering College — Lalitpur

Kathmandu Engineering College — Kathmandu

Himalaya College of Engineering — Lalitpur

Nepal Engineering College — Bhaktapur

Janakpur Engineering College — Janakpur

Lumbini Engineering College — Rupandehi

And other affiliated colleges across Nepal

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