Basics of Civil Engineering for Engineering Students

e - ISBN : 978-93-6252-226-9
Print ISBN : 978-93-5747-832-8
Publisher: Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd.
Publication date: 2024

DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.58532/BCEE

Unit 1 Introduction to Civil Engineering

1.1 Civil Engineering
1.2 Role of Civil Engineering in Society
1.3 Various Disciplines of Civil Engineering
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Structural Elements

Unit 2 Building Planning & Construction

2.1 Building Planning
2.2 Types of Buildings
2.3 Buildings Categorized with Respect to their Design and Height
2.4 Principles of Building Planning
2.5 Building Construction

Unit 3 Construction Materials & Introduction to Prefabricated Construction Techniques

3.1 Construction Materials in Engineering
3.2 Cement
3.3 Aggregates
3.4 Bricks
3.5 Concrete
3.6 Grade of Concrete
3.7 Steel
3.8 Pre-fabrication Construction Techniques

Unit 4 Introduction Surveying & Horizontal Measurements

4.1 Introduction
4.2 What is Surveying
4.3 Importance of Surveying
4.4 Fundamental Techniques used for Surveying are
4.5 Principles of Surveying
4.6 Objectives of Surveying
4.7 Uses of Surveying
4.8 Types of Surveying
4.9 Classification of Surveying
4.10 Horizontal Measurements

Unit 5 Compass Surveying

5.1 Compass Surveying
5.2 Principles of Compass Surveying
5.3 Types of Compass in Surveying
5.4 Errors in Compass Surveying
5.5 Limit of Accuracy in Compass Surveying
5.6 Difference between the Prismatic Compass and Surveyor Compass
5.7 Bearings in Surveying
5.8 Types of Bearing in Surveying

Unit 6 Levelling

6.1 Levelling
6.2 Methods of Levelling in Surveying
6.3 Types of Levelling in Surveying
6.4 Application of Levelling in Surveying
6.5 Basic Terms used in Levelling in Surveying
6.6 Dumpy Levelling in Surveying
6.7 Contouring
6.8 Use of Contour Map in Levelling

Unit 7 Introduction to Transportation Engineering & Basics of Harbour, Tunnelling, Airport and Railway Engineering

7.1 Transportation Engineering
7.2 Importance of Transport in India
7.3 Transport System and Economic Development
7.4 Forms of Transport
7.5 The Economic Importance of the Transport System in India
7.6 Types of Pavements
7.7 Harbour
7.8 Classification of Harbours
7.9 Tunnels
7.10 Introduction to Airport Engineering

Unit 8 Introduction to Water Resource and Environmental Engineering

8.1 Water Resource Engineering
8.2 Sources of Water
8.3 Uses of Water
8.4 Overutilization of Surface and Groundwater
8.5 Water Cycle
8.6 Quality of Water
8.7 Classification of Water
8.8 Water Quality Requirements
8.9 What is Hydrology?
8.10 Rainwater Harvesting
8.11 How Rainwater Can Be Used
8.12 Introduction to Dams

AIM & SCOPE

Enter the ever-changing realm of Civil Engineering! This book serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals in many contexts, including students, professionals seeking to refresh their foundational knowledge, or those with a general interest in the structures that surround us.Civil Engineering is the discipline that involves the design and construction of infrastructure such as roads, buildings, and systems that have a significant impact on our everyday life. Every subsequent chapter in the book builds upon the previous one, gradually unveiling the interconnectedness of the discipline.The layout of this book is designed to facilitate your understanding of the key elements of Civil Engineering, promoting a systematic advancement from basic concepts to more advanced subjects. Every chapter is structured to enhance the understanding acquired in the previous parts.The discipline of Civil Engineering is characterized by its dynamic and progressive nature. The primary objective of this book is to foster a sense of inquisitiveness and enthusiasm for further education. Embrace the difficulties, strive for comprehension, and let this investigation into the fundamentals of Civil Engineering serve as a foundation for a rewarding and influential profession in altering the world

Author’s

B. Dileep Kumar Reddy
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
JNTUA College of Engineering Pulivendula
JNT University Anantapur
Andhra Pradesh, India.

B L Niranjan Reddy
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering,
JNTUA College of Engineering Pulivendula
JNT University, Anantapur
Andhra Pradesh, India.

S. Jyothirmayee
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
JNTUA College of Engineering Pulivendula
JNT University, Anantapur
Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. G Sivanatha Reddy
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
JNTUA College of Engineering
JNT University, Anantapur
Andhra Pradesh, India.

N. Madhava Reddy
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
JNTUA College of Engineering
Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, India