Syllabus
Course Code: LPECE-102
Course Title: Problem Analysis Laboratory
Programme: B.Tech. |
L: 0 T: 0 P: 2 |
Credits: 1 |
Semester: 7th / 8th |
Theory/Practical: Practical |
Teaching Hours: 24 (P) |
Total Max. Marks: 50 |
Internal Marks: 30 |
External Marks: 20 |
Minimum Percentage of Numerical/Design problems in ESE: |
Nil |
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Duration of End Semester Examination (ESE): |
As per university guidelines |
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Course Type: |
Compulsory Track Specific |
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Prerequisites: NIL
Additional Material Allowed in ESE: NIL
On completion of the course, the student will have the ability to:
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Course Outcomes |
1 |
Analyse various causes of defects (cracks and deflection) in structural members |
2 |
Explain the mechanism of corrosion of RC components |
3 |
Identify the role of structural health monitoring and carry out NDT |
4 |
Identify the types and causes of settlement of structures |
5 |
Select a suitable remedial measure/treatment strategy after careful analysis of the problem |
6 |
Perform the non-linear analysis of RC structural components using software (ATENA) |
Contents
- To identify cracks in different buildings, followed by analysis to identify their possible reasons
and to find appropriate treatment strategies.
- Corrosion of RC components, its identification, background causes and remedial measures
based on analysis.
- Deflection of structural members, problem identification and treatment strategies.
- Settlement of a structure, its causes, and measures to control it.
- Structural Health monitoring, problem identification and NDT to quantify the problem.
- Analysis of RC structural components using non-linear analysis software.
Books / References
- Relevant IS Codes for cracks, corrosion, deflection and NDT methods
- “Handbook on Repair and Rehabilitation of RCC Buildings” – CPWD, Govt. of India
- “Durability of Concrete Structures” – John Bungey
- “Repair and Protection of Concrete Structures” – R. Dhir
- ATENA User Manuals (Červenka Consulting)
- Selected journal papers and case studies on structural health monitoring and failure analysis