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UStudy aims to provide Educational Content for Polytechnic College students based on the latest K Scheme syllabus of Tamil Nadu. |
Instruction:
The objective of the project work is to enable the students to work in convenient groups of not more than six members in a group on a project involving theoretical and experimental studies related to Civil Engineering. Every Project Work shall have a Guide who is a member of the faculty of Civil Engineering of the college. The hours allotted for this course shall be utilized by the students to receive directions from the Guide, on library reading, laboratory work, computer analysis or field work and also to present in periodical seminars the progress made in the project. Each student shall finally produce a comprehensive report covering background information, literature Survey, problem statement, Project work details and conclusions. This experience of project work shall help the student in expanding his / her knowledge base and also provide opportunity to utilise the creative ability and inference capability.
WORKS INVOLVED IN PROJECT WORK:
Collection of Data from various Journals and Civil Engineering Magazines about the list of Projects given below- Select a suitable project based on the data collected and available resources in your locality -Surveyed Site Plan – Site particulars – Preparation of Architectural Drawings – soil type in the location – Specification for materials & construction procedure - Structural design – Preparation of Detailed Estimate, Data as per Current schedule of Rates and Abstract Estimate – Structural Drawings – Preparation of Report about the project.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO BE REFERRED FOR THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES:
| Sl. No | Activity | Reference |
| 1. | Preparation of Architectural Drawings | 1. Building Regulations of Locality 2. National Building Code , etc. |
| 2. | Structural design | 1. Relevant IS code for masonry, steel structures etc. 2. IS 456 for Reinforced Cement Concrete. 3. Hand book on detailing for reinforcement (SP-34) |
| 3. | Specification of material and work procedure | 1. Construction procedure by State Govt.organization viz. PWD , Highways, etc. 2. Construction procedure by Central Govt.organization viz. CPWD , Railways, etc. 3. Specification by Architect |
DISASTER MANAGEMENT:
(a) Introduction – Major Disaster – Floods- Planning for flood Protection – Management of Floods- Mitigation – Rehabilitation – community awareness – Earth quakes – Safety measures- During and after the earth quake- Cyclone – safety precaution before 16 hours and 6 hours away – precaution when cyclone has passed – Tsunami – when tsunami encounters land – safety precautions - Man made Disasters – Crisis due to fires, accidents, strikes etc – Loss of property and life.
(b) Disaster Mitigation measures – Causes for major disasters – Risk Identification – Hazard Zones – Selection of sites for Industries and residential buildings – Minimum distances from Sea – Orientation of Buildings – Stability of Structures – Fire escapes in buildings - Cyclone shelters – Warning systems.
(c) Disaster Management – Preparedness, Response, Recovery – Arrangements to be made in the industries / factories and buildings – Mobilization of Emergency Services - Search and Rescue operations – First Aids – Transportation of affected people – Hospital facilities – Fire fighting arrangements – Communication systems – Restoration of Power supply – Getting assistance of neighbours / Other organizations in Recovery and Rebuilding works – Financial commitments – Compensations to be paid – Insurances – Rehabilitation – safe construction practices.
