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M.Tech Civil Engineering Syllabus :
Subject : Advanced Materials of Construction
UNIT – I : Properties and specifications of concrete making material – cement – aggregates. Properties of fresh concrete. Modern techniques in handling- compacting and curing concretes – Properties of hardened concrete- mechanical properties and durability aspects. Additives and admixtures of concrete.

UNIT-II : Materials and methods: Hot and cold weather concreting – underwater concreting - mass concreting - high strength and high performance concretes - Polymer concrete composites- fibre reinforced concrete- GFRC- Ready mixed concrete - light weight concrete – Ferrocement- Self compacting concrete. Engineered cementitious composites.

UNIT-III : Use of waste products and industrial by-products: Fly ash, micro-silica, GGBFS and other mineral products- Geo-textiles and geo synthetics – applications in Civil Engineering – Concrete under special environment – high density concrete – concrete for nuclear reactors.

UNIT-IV : Thermal insulation and acoustic absorption materials- Water proofing materials and compounds- Flooring materials, Repair materials- Hybrid systems in concrete- smart concrete.

UNIT-V : Concrete mix design- basic consideration-influencing factors. Mix design of concrete by IS, BS and ACI methods, mixes for high performance and high strength concretes.

Subject : Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of Structures
UNIT – I : Maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, Facets of maintenance- various aspects of inspection. Assessment procedure for evaluating a damaged structure - causes and agencies causing deterioration- durability of materials - types of problems in components such as foundations, roofs, floors, walls, etc - safety evaluation of existing structures -failure patterns and controls.

UNIT – II : Durability and Deterioration of concrete: Plastic Shrinkage - Plastic Settlement - Drying Shrinkage - Thermal Movement – Freezing and thawing -Weathering - Carbonation - Sulphate Action - Alkali-Aggregate Reaction - Acids - Crazing -Honey Combing - Pop outs - Creep - Abrasion - Erosion and Cavitation - Fire - Sub-grade Movement - Form work Movement - Premature Removal of Forms / Shores - Rebar Corrosion -Poor Design Details - Errors in Design.

UNIT – III : Investigation and Diagnosis: General Considerations - Observation - Questioning - Field and Laboratory Testing - Destructive Testing - Non-Destructive Testing - Rebound Hammer - Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity - Pachometer -Semi-Destructive Testing - Probe Test - Pull-Out Test - Pull-Off Test - Break-Off Test - Core Test - Half-Cell Potential Measurements - Resistivity Measurements - Carbonation Depth Testing - Tests for determining cement content, chloride content and sulphate content.

UNIT – IV : Repair Materials: Patching Materials - Resurfacing Materials - Sealing Materials - Water-Proofing Materials -Admixtures - Substrate Preparation. Corrosion of steel reinforcement: Factors influencing corrosion - corrosion protection of steel structure - masonry deterioration. Construction methods for termite proof in buildings -Biocide treatment and use of preservatives - factors influencing deterioration of wood, timber preservation.

UNIT - V : Refurbishment and Protection Techniques - Routing and Sealing - Stitching - External Stressing - Resin Injection - Grouting - Blanketing -Overlays - Sprayed Concrete - Prepacked Concrete - Dry packing - Jacketing - Plate Bonding -Protective Coatings - Auto genous Healing - Vacuum Impregnation - Chloride Extraction - Cathodic Protection. Maintenance: Bridge maintenance techniques-factors affecting deterioration of dams, detection methods, remedial measures Maintenance of various buildings and structures – Components of pavement management system – pavement maintenance measures – pavement preservation techniques.