IITK Online PG Program

Module ID	Module Title	Credit	Description	Content
CE911	Green Construction for Sustainable Built Environment	5	To learn about various features/parametersof our built environment focusing largely on buildings that affect our environment and what are the best practices in terms of building construction, material and energy savings that can ensure sustainable infrastructure and general well- being of the residents. This module covers the following broad topics: Green construction technology, Green buildings, Energy saving,Environment-friendly building material,Indoor air pollution, Sustainable infrastructure	Natural Resources and Environment Environment, natural resources, natural disasters, building types, resilience and material properties Building Construction and Impact on Water Water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, sanitary needs, wastewater treatment Indoor Environmental Quality Material property, indoor air, VOC, SBS, Aerosol Green Building Materials LCA, waste management, recycle & reuse Green Building Design and Construction Passive design, material economy, time, safety and cost planning, commissioning Energy Efficiency Design modifications, solar and passive HVAC and energy saving systems, renewable resources Built Environment Carbon Footprint Carbon cycle, climate effects, construction economics and material balance Case Studies from India Green building success stories from India Tour of CESE (Green Building at IITK) Looking at various green construction and salient energy-saving building features
CE912	Value Engineering	5	The concept of Value Engineering (VE) evolved during WW-II when shortages of materials and labour necessitated changes in methods, materials and traditional designs. Professionals often need to raise production and productivity many-fold and achieve far greater performance levels than ever before. These sometimes come from even existing technology, old worn-out equipment and facilities, and despite the scarcity of capital, lack of requisite skills in labour, socio-economic and mandatory pressures, poor infrastructure etc. The scarcity of resources coupled with a high rate of consumption would make imperative not only the conservation of all available resources but more importantly, the prevention of unnecessary use of resources. This is where VE will secure results. Competitiveness depends on the ability to improve product design andquality. It also depends on how quickly the industry reacts to market changes and takes advantage of the often short life-cycle of high-technology products. Accomplishing these goals would require the necessary skills and tools to get the job done cost-effectively. That is what VE helps to accomplish	VE Concept, Theory and Fundamentals Introduction, Value, How to add value, VE,VE job plan, Techniques employed,Technique with a difference, Benefits VE Job Plan Selection of project, Selection of teammembers, General phase, Informationphase, Function phase, Creation phase,Evaluation phase, Investigation phase,Implementation phase Habits, roadblocks and attitudes Functional Analysis Creative thinking Managing the VE study Cost modeling Life cycle costing
CE913	Vibration Analysis and Mitigation	5	This module aims at imparting the essential knowledge on the analysis of vibrations encountered in civil engineering systems (such as buildings, bridges, transmission towers, chimneys, and others), implications of vibrations in structural design, and alternate avenues of vibration mitigation. In particular, the involvement of structural dynamics in the context of earthquake and wind engineering will be emphasized, given their importance in the safe design of structures and infrastructural facilities under such extreme events.	Need for vibration analysis; Dynamic loading and relevance; Idealization of systems: Single and Multi-degree of freedom system (SDOF/MDOF); Discrete and Continuous systems Free and forced vibration of SDOF system under dynamic loading, harmonic and arbitrary dynamic loading Analysis of MDOF system (generalized coordinates, eigenvalue analysis, matrix and modal time history analysis) Continuous systems: rods (axial vibrations),beams (axial, shear, axial and flexural vibrations) Introduction to earthquake analysis using response spectrum method Introduction of wind-induced vibrations
CE921	Environmental Geotechnology	5	Environmental Accomplishingology is an emerging and exciting field that offers numerous technical challenges and great opportunities to understand multi-disciplinary problems and develop solutions to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and encourage sustainable development. Environmental Geotechnology broadly focuses on waste containment and the treatment of pollution sites. The former is usually a preventive activity, while the latter involves corrective measures. This module deals with the basic principles, mechanisms, and technologies relevant to waste containment systems. Special focus will be given to sustainable materials used in these systems. Engineers and scientists will learn the key concepts of environmental technology that are suitable for planning the disposal of waste and designing effective waste containment systems involving geosynthetic materials.	Principles and processes related to soil, water and chemical interactions: Integrated solid waste management; Soil-water-waste interaction; Soil and waste characteristics Containment systems: Contaminant release mechanisms; Waste containment principles; Current practice of waste disposal; Active and Passive containment systems; Elements of containment system Application of geosynthetics: Types of geosynthetics; organization by function; Testing methods; Construction methods Site selection and Geoenvironmental investigations: Site selection for landfills; Siting criteria; Geophysical methods; Geotechnical investigation; Characterization of land fillsites; Risk assessment Design Principles and Practices: Barrier composition; Single and double-lined landfill design, liner materials- clay,geosynthetics amended soils and other admixtures; slope stability
CE922	Corrosion in Engineering Materials and Prevention	5	The module emphasises the need for understanding the corrosion in materials from scientific and engineering perspectives. After briefly covering the thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion, engineering corrosion aspects will be discussed by citing several examples of corrosion failures and ways to protect the material for corrosion mitigation. The module also explores the corrosion aspect of engineering materials used in civil engineering and structures. Finally, failure analysis of structures under exposure to corrosives and how to decide the protection methods will be addressed. The module will benefit the students of civil, mechanical, aerospace and metallurgical/materials engineering. It would also benefit the personnel directly associated with industries where corrosion-related failure is experienced on a regular basis.	Corrosion Fundamentals: Importance of corrosion, Practical aspect and Electrochemical nature of corrosion, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of corrosion (Pourbaix and Evans diagram) Forms of corrosion: Uniform, Galvanic: micro and macro galvanic couple, Selective leaching, Intergranular, Crevice, Pitting, Erosion-corrosion, Stress and corrosion, Atmospheric corrosion Corrosion protection methods: Design, Materials, Environment, Inhibitor, Coatings and change of electrochemical potentials Failure analysis and to decide protection methods: Failures related to Storage tank, Rebar structures (roof, pillar, underground and underwater structures, Bridge corrosion, Fastener, Automobiles)
CE923	Costing, Cost Monitoring and Cost Control in Infrastructure Project	5	Costing and Cost Control is one of the key parts of Construction Management in Infrastructure Projects. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, out of 1605 Infrastructure Projects valued above INR 150 Crores, 379 projects have been delayed, leading to cost overruns of INR 4.64 Lac Crores as of April 2023. Construction projects are notorious for exceeding their budgets, but it’s still eye-popping to see the actual figures. A recent study found that just 25% of projects came within 10% of the budget in the preceding three years. It means 3/4th of the projects are having cost overrun, and that too by more than double-digit percentage. Cost control in construction is the difference between making a profit and absorbing a loss in many cases. The detailed cost control procedure typically involves project planning, project estimation, budgeting, and preconstruction analysis while simultaneously monitoring and controlling expenditure. Cost control is a key part of construction management, and if we don’t do it right, projects will be in constant chaos.	Basics of Costing: Concept of Cost / Significance of Cost / Types of Cost in Infrastructure Projects Costing and Estimation at Tender Stage: Contractor and Client Perspective Tools and Methods of Costing & Cost Monitoring: At execution stage of Infrastructure Project Approach of Cost Control in Infrastructure Project: Concept of Variance Conceptual Understanding: Cost vs Cash Flow vs Working Capital Dynamics in Project Management Decision Making – Live Case Study Concepts of ROCE & EVA: In a Project Management context
CE924	Geological Materials for Sustainable Construction Practices	5	Explore sustainable construction practices using geological materials and analyzing geological processes to improve efficiency, durability, and environmental impact on building and infrastructure projects.	Basic Geology: Introduction, Earth's structure, Rock types, minerals and identification, Geological processes. Environmental Geology: Natural Hazards, resource management, pollution groundwater, soil conservation, sustainability. Geological materials in different parts of India: Occurrence of typical construction materials such as granite, limestone, sandstone, marble, etc., in India Sustainable Construction Practices: Utilizing local materials, minimizing waste, promoting energy efficiency, enhancing durability, and ensuring resource conservation in construction practices.
CE931	Quality and Safety Management in Construction Practices	5	This module will cover the following broad topics: Diverse nature of EPC projects; Concerns relating construction economics, Factors influencing quality and safety of a project’s construction; Site inspection, Inspection Test Procedure (ITP), Site Tests generally conducted for concrete structures integrity; Project Documentation; Concepts of quality control and Quality Management, Objectives, definitions, systems, ISO 9000 family of standards, Third-party certification, QC in construction and large projects; Concept of VARIATION or Design Change Order; Archiving records (pre-award and post-award). Concepts of quality control: Objectives, definitions, systems, ISO 9000 family of standards, third-party certification; Basic construction safety: Construction Hazards, Human factors in construction safety, SIMOP (Simultaneous Operation) and Constructability review, introduction to occupational health and safety, problem areas in construction safety. Safety engineering: Training, audit, management practices, safety planning, PPE. Case studies and examples: Quality and safety issues in steel construction and Reinforced Concrete construction.	Green Field and Brown Field Projects: Definitions and Criticality Project Quality Management System: Definitions (QMS), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Project Specific Quality Plan Relevant ISO List, PQP (Project Quality Plan), Technical and Quality audits Non-conformance and corrective action Preparation of Purchase Order / MR (Typical sample) Vendor selection and inspection methodology Third-party inspection services Engineering Quality Management: Inspection Test Procedure, Quality Control Procedure and Group Inspection Record; List of Concrete works ITP Safety related to ITP, Categorisation of TPI items Non-conformance, Corrective action, CAR sample, Internal quality audit CPAR forms, Variation / Design Change, CIN Sample, Project Deliverable lists Construction Quality Control: Mechanical completion requirement, Sampling procedures Weld repair rates, Sampling of concrete cubes Cost impact on project Basic Construction Safety: HSE Practices Philosophy and its guidelines Occupational Health Philosophy, Codes and Practices HSE Construction Hazards and HSE Plan Human factors in construction safety Safety Signs, Types and Categories 3D SIMOP (Simultaneous Operation) and Constructability review What If Analysis, Hazardous Risk Matrix Problem Areas in Construction Safety: Job-site safety assessment, safety planning, safety audit Legal issues in quality and safety, HSE Tracking Registrar Escape and Evaluation: Occupational Health Safety, Regulatory framework HSE Management practices, HSE Studies and Training Audit Details and SMART Audit recommendation HSE Deliverables and Important terminology PPE, Mandatory PPE, Hazard Assessment and selection of PPE Important Definitions about construction accidents / Man hour loss In Construction Industry
CE932	Material Science Aspects of Modern Concrete	5	This module introduces students to the scientific aspects of concrete using empirical models and results from scientific techniques to understand the microstructural changes that happen inside concrete during property development. Thus, learning this module will facilitate students in the following ways: - Provide a better understanding of modern concrete in a coherent fundamental manner instead of an arbitrary way - Provide approaches for the development of new products related to cement-based materials - Understanding deterioration mechanisms of cracked concrete due to durability - Crack inspection of concrete members in buildings and other concrete.	Overview: Important properties for modern concrete, Review of provisions in IS 456: 2000 or other codes, Need for Material Science Aspects in learning and understanding engineering properties Cement Hydration using Models: Stages in Cement Hydration, Importance of hydrated compounds, Power and other Models, Microstructural aspects (degree of hydration and gel-to-space ratios) and Volume relationships, Understanding porosity and permeability of paste systems Understanding workability of concrete through rheological models: Basis of flow tests, Types & classes, Principles involved, Models for pastes and mortars, Factors affecting workability, Understanding codal provisions for workability, Strategies for designing flowable concrete etc. Understanding hydration, setting time characteristic and curing using other material science tools: Calorimetric Techniques, Thermogravimetry Analysis, X-ray Diffractogram Analysis, Pore solution analysis, etc., Principles or factors involved in tests, Provisions in IS codes for setting time assessment, Curing techniques and technologies, etc. Understanding strength and permeability using different approaches: Understanding property through ingredients, paste systems, ITZ, and other properties, Strength estimations (using formulas and codal provisions), Strength tests and basis, factors affecting test Understanding shrinkage and creep using models: Process and Mechanisms Involved, Types, Test Methods, Their Principles and Limitations, Models and Relationships, Codal provisions
CE933	Project-I	5	A project work on real-life problems. - To extend the use of resources (financial, manpower, material) in construction projects judiciously - To foster firmly adoption of economically advantageous and sustainable change in construction projects	Objective 1: To extend the use of resources (financial, manpower, material) in construction projects judiciously Objective 2: To foster firmly adoption of economically advantageous and sustainable change in construction projects
CE934	Project management and control	5	Construction projects involve a great deal of time and capital, necessitating effective construction project management skills required to complete projects within stipulated time and budget limits while adhering to safety and quality standards. This course aims to equip project managers with skills required for planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating and supervising construction projects.	Introduction to Construction Project Management: What is a project? How are projects organized? Project life cycle and stakeholders Activities, durations, and work breakdown structure Project scheduling: Network diagrams Fundamentals of scheduling Development of baseline schedules Gantt chart, Critical path method, PERT, Precedence diagram method Types of plans and their uses: Material plan, Plant & machinery (P&M) plan, Worker plan, Finance plan Resource scheduling, resource leveling and schedule crashing Impact on direct and indirect costs Updating and revising project schedules: Revising project plans
CE941	Quantitative Methods in Project Management	5	The module will provide fundamental knowledge of quantitative methods in Project Management. The module will cover basic statistics, predictive modeling, Multicriteria decision-making, and operations research techniques frequently used in project management. The module will attempt to equip students with quantitative methods useful for project management.	Basic Statistics for Project Management: Descriptive Statistics Probability Theory Probability Distributions Inferential Hypothesis Testing ANOVA Analysis Regression Analysis for Project Management: Correlation, Simple regression, multiple regression Forecasting Techniques for Project Management: Moving Average, Exponential Smoothing, Winter’s Method, ARIMA model Multicriteria Decision-making (MCDM) Techniques for Project Management: AHP & Topsis Technique Network Optimization Approach in Project Management: CPM & PERT Time cost Trade-off Linear Programming Transportation and Assignment Problems Goal Programming Six Sigma and Lean in Project Management: Kano Model, QFD, DMAIC Principal, Inventory Control, Lean Management
CE942	Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Infrastructure Project	5	To understand the Risks associated with Infrastructure Projects in India from the Contractor’s perspective and mitigation measures during the Pre-Bid stage and Execution Stage.	What are Major Risks in an Infrastructure Project: Various types of Risks Associated with EPC Infrastructure Projects Methods of reading a contract agreement to assess Risks at the pre-tender stage & framework of Risk mitigation during pre-tender stage: Spotting risks by reading a contract agreement and categorizing of various risks at Pre-Bid Stage Rating of Risks and framework for Risk Score based on severity and impact of risks Legal Aspects in Risk Management in an Infrastructure Project: Legal Checks during Risk Assessment of an Infrastructure Project ● Risks Analysis and Mitigation Measures during Execution Stage: Risks Identification during execution stage Risk Score based on severity and impact of risks Risk mitigation measures Risk Ownership ● Risks associated in a Developmental Infrastructure Project: Type of Risks from a developer’s perspective in a Developmental Infrastructure Projects under Public Private Partnership basis (PPP)
CE943	Project – II	5	This project work will give the students hands-on experience on various topics.	Capstone Project
CE944	Contract Management and Administration	5	To learn basic terminologies used in engineering contracts in FEED and EPC projects, understanding of EPC project contract preparation and invitation to tender as per FIDIC style. Type of engineering projects contracts. The risk involved with NEC contracts. Pre-contract management and post-contract management. Arbitration and conciliation.	Introduction to Construction Contracts and Key Terminologies: What is a contract? What constitutes a construction contract? What are the unique characteristics of a construction contract? Key terminologies: Bank Guarantee, Security deposit, Tender bond, Liquidated damage, Earnest money deposit, Technical Clarifications Types of Construction Contracts: Different types of contract; Advantages & disadvantages; EPC Contract; Public-private partnership (PPP) Tendering Process: Owner perspective – floating of tenders, pre-tendering activities, sub-contractor prequalification Contractor perspective – cost estimation, submission of bids, bidding strategies Construction Contract Administration in India: CPWD, MES, and FIDIC Contract Indian Contract Act Arbitration Act Dispute Resolution: Claims, counterclaims, disputes Dispute resolution techniques: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and judicial
CE945	Principles and Practice of Sustainable Ground Improvement Methods	5	Ground improvement is essential in infrastructural projects when construction happens in problematic soils and under difficult geotechnical and geoenvironmental conditions. The state of the practice for ground improvement methods is ahead of the theory. The course presents the critical knowledge and skills that are required to take advantage of the cost-effective use of ground improvement methods for infrastructure, commercial and industrial development. The course addresses various ground modifications along with principles, novel materials, design issues, and construction procedures. Engineers and scientists will learn the need for ground modification, selection of appropriate methods, suitable analysis, design methods and construction practices.	Principles and processes related to ground modification: Problematic geomaterials and conditions, ground modification methods and classification, novel geomaterials. Mechanical modification: Densification principle; compaction curve, soil structure and fabrics; compaction control tests; concept of shallow and deep compaction, field compaction equipment, deep dynamic compaction; vibro-compaction; design methods and quality control. Hydro-Mechanical modification: Precompression and consolidation principles; methods - preloading, sand drain, prefabricated vertical drain, stone column, vacuum consolidation; design considerations and quality control. Bio-Chemical modification: Clay mineralogy; admixture-based soil stabilization; traditional and non-traditional admixtures; mechanism of treatment; principles of grouting. Reinforced soil: Reinforced soil principles and mechanisms; mechanically stabilized earth walls and geosynthetic reinforced soil slopes; design steps and construction practices.

Sustainable Construction Practices and Project Management (SCPM)