KTU First Year EST 120 Basics of Civil Engineering 2019 Scheme module wise study materials pdf free download. Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like dams, bridges, roads, canals and wastewater treatment plants. Civil engineers are responsible for planning, designing and overseeing the construction of a project.
| Board | KTU |
| Scheme | 2019 New Scheme |
| Year | First Year |
| Semester | S1 & S2 |
| Subject | EST 120 | Basics of Civil Engineering Notes |
| Credit | 4 Credit (For Both Civil & Mech) |
| Category | KTU S1 & S2 |
KTU S1/S2 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 | Notes (2019 Scheme)
Module 1
Module 1 - Syllabus
General Introduction to Civil Engineering: Relevance of Civil Engineering in the overall infrastructural development of the country. Responsibility of an engineer in ensuring the safety of the built environment. A brief introduction to major disciplines of Civil Engineering like Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Introduction to buildings: Types of buildings, selection of a site for buildings, components of a residential building and their functions.
Building rules and regulations: Relevance of NBC, KBR & CRZ norms (brief discussion only).
Building area: Plinth area, built-up area, floor area, carpet area and floor area ratio for a building as per KBR.
Module 1 - Notes
Module 1 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 HANDWRITTEN Notes
Module 1 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 PDF Notes
Module 2
Module 2 - Syllabus
Surveying: Importance, objectives and principles.
Construction materials, Conventional construction materials: types, properties and uses of building materials: bricks, stones, cement, sand and timber
Cement concrete: - Constituent materials, properties and types. Steel:- Steel sections and steel reinforcements, types and uses.
Modern construction materials:- Architectural glass, ceramics, plastics, composite materials, thermal and acoustic insulating materials, decorative panels, waterproofing materials. Modern uses of gypsum, pre-fabricated building components (brief discussion only).
Module 2 - Notes
Module 2 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 HANDWRITTEN Notes
Module 2 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 PDF Notes
Module 3
Module 3 - Syllabus
Building Construction: Foundations: Bearing capacity of soil (definition only), functions of foundations, types – shallow and deep (brief discussion only). Load bearing and framed structures (concept only).
Brick masonry: - Header and stretcher bond, English bond & Flemish bond random rubble masonry.
Roofs and floors: - Functions, types; flooring materials (brief discussion only).
Basic infrastructure services: MEP, HVAC, elevators, escalators and ramps (Civil Engineering aspects only), fire safety for buildings.
Green buildings:- Materials, energy systems, water management and environment for green buildings. (brief discussion only).
Module 3 - Notes
Module 3 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 HANDWRITTEN Notes
Module 3 Basics Of Civil Engineering | EST 120 PDF Notes
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