173 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHEME OF M.Tech (TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING) Sub. Code Name of the Course Teaching Scheme Credits Evaluation Scheme ESE Duration (hrs) Theory Practical Total Th. Tu Pr. Total (TAE) (20) (CAE) (30) ESE (50) Int. Ext. SEM-I TNSL401 Applied Statistics & Optimization Methods 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL402 Applied Soil Mechanics 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSP403 Traffic and Highway Engineering Laboratory - - 4 4 2 - - - 25 25 50 -- TNSL403 Traffic Engineering 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSLXXX Elective - I 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL404 Intelligent Transportation System 3 - - 3 3 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL405 Pavement Design 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TOTAL 18 05 04 27 25 650 Elective – I 1 TNSL406 Geometric Design of Transportation Facilities 2 TNSL407 Transportation Safety and Audit 3 TNSL408 Bridge Engineering 4 TNSL409 Digital Image Processing Sub. Code Name of the Course Teaching Scheme Credits Evaluation Scheme ESE Duration (hrs) Theory Practical Total Th. Tu Pr. Total (TAE) (20) (CAE) (30) ESE (50) Int. Ext. SEM-II TNSL501 Urban Transportation Planning 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL502 Traffic Flow Theory 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL503 Transducers & Sensors 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL504 Road Transport Management and Economics 3 - - 3 3 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSL505 Soft Computing 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs TNSP506 Lab. CAD and Computational Laboratory - - 4 4 2 - - - 25 25 50 -- TNSP507 Mini Project - - 8 8 4 - - - 50 50 100 -- TOTAL 15 04 12 31 25 650
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHEME OF M.Tech (TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING)
Sub. Code Name of the
Course
Teaching Scheme Credits Evaluation Scheme ESE
Duration
(hrs) Theory Practical Total
Th. Tu Pr. Total (TAE) (20)
(CAE)
(30)
ESE (50)
Int. Ext.
SEM-I
TNSL401 Applied
Statistics & Optimization Methods
3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TNSL402 Applied Soil Mechanics
3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TNSP403 Traffic and
Highway Engineering
Laboratory
- - 4 4 2 - - - 25 25 50 --
TNSL403 Traffic Engineering
3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TNSLXXX Elective - I 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TNSL404 Intelligent
Transportation System
3 - - 3 3 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TNSL405 Pavement
Design 3 1 - 4 4 20 30 50 100 3 hrs
TOTAL 18 05 04 27 25 650
Elective – I
1 TNSL406 Geometric Design of Transportation Facilities 2 TNSL407 Transportation Safety and Audit
3 TNSL408 Bridge Engineering 4 TNSL409 Digital Image Processing
Sub. Code
Name of the Course
Teaching Scheme Credits Evaluation Scheme ESE Duration
SEMESTER- I APPLIED STATISTICS & OPTIMIZATION METHODS
1. Collection and presentation of data;
2. Measures of central tendency;
3. Elementary probability theory; Random events; Baye's theorem; 4. Random variables and distributions; Derived Distributions; Moments and Expectations; 5. Common probabilistic models; Statistical inference;
6. Estimation of parameters; Tests of hypotheses and significance; 7. Goodness of fit tests; Regression and correlation analysis;
8. Design of Experiments 9. Basics of engineering analysis and design, need for optimal design, formulation of optimal design problems
10. Basic difficulties associated with solution of optimal problems, classical optimization methods, necessary and
sufficient optimality criteria for unconstrained and constrained problems 11. Global optimality and convex analysis, linear optimal problems, Simplex method
12. Numerical methods for nonlinear unconstrained and constrained problems, 13. Sensitivity analysis, linear post optimal analysis, sensitivity analysis of discrete and distributed systems. 14. Introduction to integer programming, dynamic programming, stochastic programming and geometric programming,
introduction to genetic algorithm.
Texts/References
• Benjamin, J.R. Benjamin and C.A. Cirbekk, Probability Statistics and Decision for Civil Engineers, McGraw-Hill,
1970.
• H.S. Ang and W. H. Tang, Probability Concepts in Engineering, Planning and Design, John Wiley, 1975.
• Erwin Kreyszig, Introductory Mathematical Statistics, John Wiley, 1970
• K. Deb., Optimization for Engineering Design: Algorithms and Examples, PHI Pvt Ltd., 1998.
• R. C. Larson and A. R. Odoni, Urban Operations Research (Available at:
http://web.mit.edu/urban_or_book/www/book/)
• Ravindran, Philiips and Solberg, Operations Research: Principles and Practices, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2006
176
APPLIED SOIL MECHANICS
Earth pressures and design of retaining walls; theory of arching in soils and its applications in tunnel, conduits, silos; braced excavations and open cuts, Sheet piles and Anchored bulkheads, cofferdams and their design; diaphragm walls, bored pile
walls and pre-stressed ground anchors; non-conventional retaining systems, stability analysis and design; earth dams and
embankments.
Engineering properties of soft, weak and compressible deposits; principles of treatment; methods of soil improvement-lime stabilization and injection; thermal, electrical and chemical methods; preloading; dynamic consolidation; vertical drains;
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) – Definition of ITS and Identification of ITS Objectives, Historical
Background, Benefits of ITS - ITS Data collection techniques – Detectors, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Automatic
Vehicle Identification (AVI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), video data collection.
Telecommunications in ITS – Importance of telecommunications in the ITS system, Information Management, Traffic Management Centres (TMC). Vehicle – Road side communication – Vehicle Positioning System
ITS functional areas – Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO), Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS), Advanced Public Transportation
Systems (APTS), Advanced Rural Transportation Systems (ARTS). ITS User Needs and Services – Travel and Traffic management, Public Transportation Management, Electronic Payment,
Automated Highway Systems - Vehicles in Platoons – Integration of Automated Highway Systems. ITS Programs in the World – Overview of ITS implementations in developed countries, ITS in developing countries.
Case Studies in India.
Text/References
• Sussman, J. M., Perspective on ITS, Artech House Publishers, 2005.
• National ITS Architecture Documentation, US Department of Transportation, 2007
180
PAVEMENT DESIGN
1. Materials for road construction;
2. Specifications and tests; Subgrade evaluation; Macadam construction, surfacing and surface treatment;
3. Asphalt mix design pavement structure; 4. Philosophy of design of flexible and rigid pavements
5. Analysis of pavements using different analytical methods 6. Stresses in flexible and rigid pavements; 7. Selection of pavement design input parameters – traffic
8. loading and volume, material characterization, drainage, failure criteria, reliability, 9. Design of flexible and rigid pavements using different methods
10. Design of flexible, semi- flexible and rigid pavements; 11. Temperature stresses and joints. 12. Design of overlays and drainage system.
13. Airfield Pavements
Text/References
• Yoder and Witzech, Pavement Design, McGraw-Hill, 1982.
• Teng, Functional Designing of Pavements, Mc Graw - Hill, 1980.
• Yang H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
• All relevant IRC Codes (IRC-15, IRC-37, IRC-58, IRC-82 and IRC-93)
181
ELECTIVE I
GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES Geometric design provisions for various transportation facilities as per AASHTO, IRC and other guidelines; discussion of controls governing geometric design, route layout and selection, elements of design – sight distances, horizontal alignment,
transition curves, super elevation and side friction; vertical alignment: - grades, crest and sag curves; highway cross-sectional elements and their design for rural highways, urban streets and hill roads; at-grade inter-sections – sight distance consideration and principles of design, channelisation, mini round-abouts,
layout of round-abouts, Inter-changes: major and minor interchanges, entrance and exit ramps, acceleration and deceleration lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facility design; parking layout and design; terminal layout and design.
Text/References
• M. Rogers, Highway Engineering, Blackwell Publishing, 2003.
• P. H. Wright, Highway Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
• C. H. Oglesby, and R. G. Hicks, Highway Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
• R. L. Brockenbrough, and K. J. Boedecker, Highway Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1996.
• Fred Mannering, Walter Kileraski and Scott Washburn, Principles Of Highway Engineering And Traffic Analysis,
3rd Ed, Wiley India, 2007
• Relevant IRC Codes and Publications
182
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND AUDIT Transportation Safety scenario in India and World, Accident Characteristics, Distribution among different modes.
Need of Planning for Network, Land Use and Road Environment for Safety, Designing for Safety: Road Link Design, Junctions.
Introduction to Road Safety Engineering and Crash Investigation, Human Factors Relating to Crashes/Accidents,
Crash/Accident
Investigation & Crash Problem Diagnosing, Crash Problems into Solutions & Crash, Investigation Reporting, Crash/Accident, Costing, Economic Appraisal. Safety at Construction Site: Safety provisions for workers at construction site, Construction Zone markings, signs.
Road Safety Auditing: An Introduction, Concept and need of Road Safety Audit (RSA). Procedures in RSA, design standards, audit tasks, stages of road safety audit, Road Safety Audit Types, key legal aspects, process, audit team and
requirements, Checklist, how to use Checklists Road Safety inspection. Road design issues in RSA’s. Overview of Road Safety Hazards. Report Writing including deficiency identification, corrective actions recommendations, prioritization.
Structuring RSA report.
Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Provisions for NMT Vehicles in India, Safety Provisions for Pedestrians & Cyclists, Road Signs and Pavement Markings.
Safe System Approach: A Global Perspective, Speed Management & safety, Safe System and Speed & Assessing speed limit, Type of speed limit & Speed zone signing Infrastructure to support safe speed feedback and enforcement. Hazard Identification and Management, Organizational commitment & encouraging RSA. Risk Assessment & Prioritization
of audit recommendations, Solutions and effectiveness & Corrective, Action Report. Text/References
• Ruediger Lamm, Basil Psarianos, Theodor Mailaender, Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering Handbook, McGraw Hill Publishing, 1999
• Road Safety Audit Manual
183
BRIDGE ENGINEERING
Components of Bridges – Classification – Importance of Bridges – Investigation for Bridges – Selection of Bridge site – Economical span – Location of piers and abutments – Subsoil exploration – Scour depth – Traffic projection – Choice of
bridge type
Specification of road bridges – width of carriageway – loads to be considered – dead load – IRC standard live load – Impact
effect General design considerations – Design of culvert – Foot bridge - slab bridge – T-beam bridge – Introduction to Pre-stressed concrete bridge, Box Culvert and Fly over bridges
Evaluation of sub structures – Pier and abutments caps – Design of pier – Abutments – Type of foundations Importance of Bearings – Bearings for slab bridges – Bearings for girder bridges – Joints – Expansion joints
Construction and Maintenance of bridges – Lessons from bridge failures
• Ponnuswamy, S., Bridge Engineering, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw - Hill, New Delhi, 2007
• N. Rajagopalan, Bridge Superstructure, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2006.
184
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
Characterization of image as two-dimensional discrete fields,
Image perception & vision models. Image sampling and Quantization.
• K. Jain: Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing (Prentice Hall)
• Prati : Digital Image Processing (John Wiley Interscience)
185
SEMESTER- II URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
1. Introduction to transportation planning; 2. Systems approach to transportation planning; Types of models;
3. Concept of travel demand and supply;
4. Socio-economic, land use, network, and transport system characteristics affecting transportation planning;
5. Study area definition, zoning principles, cordon and screen lines, data collection through primary 6. and secondary sources, sampling techniques; 7. Four-stage sequential modelling approach; trip generation; trip distribution; modal split; trip assignment; land use-
transport models; 8. Activity-Based Modeling
9. Urban Good Movement 10. Planning for Non-motorized vehicles.
11. Public transport planning, integration of different modes;
12. Travel demand management
Texts/References
• C.J. Khisty and B.K. Lall, Transportation Engineering – An Introduction, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
• Juan De Dios Ort, Luis G Willumsen, and Juan De Dios Ortuzar, Modeling Transport, John Wiley and Sons, 2011
• Michael Meyer and Eric J. Miller, Urban Transportation Planning, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Publications, 2000.
• C. S. Papacostas and P. D. Prevedouros, Transportation Engineering and Planning, 3rd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2000
186
TRAFFIC FLOW THEORY Traffic stream parameters - Fundamental diagram of volume-speed-density surface. Discrete and continuous probability
distributions. Merging maneuvers - critical gaps and their distribution. Macroscopic models - Heat flow and fluid flow analogies - Shock waves and bottleneck control approach.
Microscopic models - Application of queuing theory - regular, random and Erlang arrival and service time distributions - Waiting time in single channel queues and extension to multiple channels. Linear and non-linear car following models - Determination of car following variables
Modeling Signalized Intersections Simulation and Modeling
Texts/References
• TRB, Revised Monograph on Traffic Flow Theory, 2001.
• Adolf May, Traffic Flow Fundamentals
• Carlos F. Daganzo, Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations, Pergamon, 1997
187
TRANSDUCERS AND SENSORS Science of Measurement: Measurement systems –methods of measurement-direct-deflection and null type, definition of
sensor/transducer-classification of sensors/transducers-selection criteria-static characteristics-dynamic characteristics Resistive transducers: Resistance potentiometer-loading effect-strain gauges-gauge factor-types of strain gauges-rosettes-
resistance thermometers-construction,characteristics- thermistors- thermocouples-thermowells- hot wire anemometer-constant current and constant temperature operation. Inductive and capacitive transducers: Basic principle-self-inductance- mutual inductance, LVDT -signal conditioning
unit-methods of null reduction- RVDT- synchros-induction potentiometer-variable reluctance transducer. Capacitive transducers: Introduction-Variable area type-variable air gap type-variable permittivity type-capacitive level
sensor-capacitor microphone- frequency response. Piezoelectric, Hall Effect and Radiation Sensors: Introduction of piezoelectricity-piezoelectric crystals-accelerometer-charge amplifier-Hall Effect transducers-introduction- applications. Basic characteristics of Radiation Sensors-types
ofphotodetectors-photoemissive cell-photovoltaic cell-photo conductive cell-LDR. Digital and Smart Sensors: Introduction to fiber-optic sensors-temperature sensors-liquid level sensing-fluid flow sensing-
Microbend sensors. Digital SensorsIntroduction to digital encoding transducer- classification-digital displacement transducers- shaft encoder-
optical encoder;
Smart Sensors: Introduction-primary sensors-excitation-amplification-filters-compensation-thin film sensors.
Texts/References
• Measurement Systems, Application and design, E.O. Doeblin, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004.
• Transducers and Instrumentation, D.V.S.Murthy, PHI, 1995.
• Sensors and Transducers, D.Patranabis, PHI, 2004.
188
ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS
Motor Vehicles Act - statutory provision for road transport and connected organisations. Route scheduling, Freight transport, Vehicle scheduling, Optimum fleet size, Headway control strategies, Crew scheduling.
Depots and Terminals - Principles and types of layout, Depot location, Twin depot concept, Crew facilities. Design of
parking facilities – Bus terminal, bus stops and bus bays
Transportation costs - Supply and demand - elasticity of demand; Supply of transport services - Economics of traffic
congestion - Pricing policy. Vehicle operating costs – Fuel costs - Maintenance and spares - Depreciation - Crew costs - Value of travel time savings -Accident costs.
Economic analysis of projects - Methods of evaluation - Cost-benefit ratio, first year rate of return, net present value, and internal-rate of return methods; Indirect costs and benefits of transport projects.
Financing of road projects - methods – Private Public Partnership (PPP) - Toll collection - Economic viability of Build-
Operate-Transfer Schemes – Risk Analysis - Case Studies.
Texts/References
• CRRI, Road User Cost Study in India, New Delhi, 1982
• PPP documents of Planning Commission of India
• Kenneth J. Button, Transportation Economics, 2nd Edition, Edward Elgar Pub, 1993
• IRC, Manual on Economic Evaluation of Highway Projects in India, SP30, 2007
189
CAD AND COMPUTATIONAL LABORATORY
Data processing and graphical presentation using ms excel & access:
Creation of Data Processing Templates, Usage of standard functions, Statistical Analysis, Macros, Graphical Presentation of
Data. Basics of AutoCAD: 2D Drawing and Advance Features, Modeling and Imaging in 3D Use of MXROAD.
Traffic Simulation using TSIS 5.0, VISSIM etc. Introduction to TransCAD.
Project Design Project Design related to traffic and highway engineering.
Texts/References
• Thomas A. Stellman, G. V. Krishnan, Harnessing AutoCAD, AutoDesk Progress.
• TSIS 5.0 User Guide
190
SOFT COMPUTING Neural Networks: Introduction to Biological Neural Networks : Neuron physiology, Neuronal diversity, specification of the
brain, the eye’s Neural Network. Artificial Neural Network Concepts: Neural attributes, Modeling learning in ANN, characteristics of ANN, ANN topologies,
Adaptive Resonance (ART) paradigm, Hopfield Model, Competitive learning Model, Kohonen Self-Organizing Network. Fuzzy Logic: Introduction to Fuzzy sets: Fuzzy set theory Vs Probability Theory, classical set theory, properties of Fuzzy sets, Operation on Fuzzy sets. Fuzzy relations, Operations of Fuzzy relation, the extension principle.
Input Space Partitioning and Fuzzy Modeling. Genetic Algorithms: Fundamentals of Genetic Algorithms. Encoding, Fitness function, Reproduction, Genetic modeling:
Cross over, Inversion & Deletion, Mutation Operator, Bit wise Operators, Convergence of Genetic Algorithm
Swarm Intelligence: Introduction to swarm intelligence and key principles (e.g. self organization, stigmergy), neural and artificial examples, Computaional and embedded SI, Foraging, trail laying, Open space, multi source foraging experiments:
• Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems: Jacek M. Zurada, Jaico Publishing House
• Fuzzy sets & fuzzy logic, George J Klir, B. Yuan, PHI
• Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm, S. Rajshekahran, G.A. Vijaylaxmi Pai, PHI
• “Swarm Intelligence: From Natural to Artificial Systems", E. Bonabeau, M. Dorigo, and G. Theraulaz, Santa Fe
Studies in the Sciences of Complexity, Oxford University Press, 1999.
191
SEMESTER- III ELECTIVE - II
GIS/GPS APPLICATIONS
1. Concept of GIS and Remote Sensing; 2. Land use and transportation data;
3. Data base development; 4. Map generation and analysis;
5. Transportation network development and algorithms; 6. Transportation models and their applications in GIS;
7. GIS-T applications;
8. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS); 9. Case studies.
Text/References
• Thill Jean-Claude, Geographical Information Systems in Transportation Research, Pergamon, 2000.
• O’sullivan David, Geographic Information Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
• Longley P. A., Barnsley M. J., Donnay Jean-Paul, Remote Sensing and Urban Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2001.
192
TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT Classification, effects of air pollutants on humans, plants and materials; Vehicular emissions, sources, meteorology and photochemical reactivity of pollutants;
Monitoring and control measures of automobile emissions;
EIA studies of highways and ambient air quality standards. Noise measurements, noise levels and noise control; Effects of
transportation noise, road traffic noise, train and rail noise, aircraft noise; Active noise control, vibration control principles; Noise survey; Environmental Impact Statements and case studies on noise control.
Emission Modelling
Text/References
• Jain, R.K., Urban, L.V., Stracy, G.S., (1991), "Environmental Impact Analysis", Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New
York
• Rau, J.G. and Wooten, D.C., (1996), "Environmental Impact Assessment", McGraw Hill Pub. Co.,New York
• UNESCO, (1987), "Methodological Guidelines for the Integrated Environmental Evaluation of Water Resources Development", UNESCO/UNEP, Paris
• Canter, L.W., (1997), "Environmental Impact Assessment", McGraw Hill Pub. Co., New York.
193
PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Roadway and Drain excavation, Excavation and Blasting, Embankment construction, Construction of Gravel, Lime, Cement
Construction of Cement Concrete Roads, Manual and Mechanical Methods, Joints in Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Pavements, Interface Treatment and overlay construction - Related Equipment.
Components of PMS and their Activities, Major Steps in Implementing PMS, Inputs, Design, Construction and Maintenance,
Rehabilitation and Feedback System, Highway Financing, Fund Generation, Evaluating Alternate Strategies and Decision
Causes of Deterioration, Traffic and Environmental Factors, Pavement Performance Modelling Approaches and Methods,
Methods of Maintaining WBM, Bitumen and Cement Concrete Roads, Quality Assurance / Quality Control - ISO 9000; Sampling Techniques Tolerances and Controls Related to Profile and Compaction.
Cost Components, Methods of LCA - Brief Description - Items Considered - Case Studies
Components of Maintenance Management and Related Activities - Network and Project Level Analysis - Budgeting - Prioritization Techniques and Formulation of Maintenance Strategies.
Text/References
• Haas and Hudson, W.R. Pavement Management Systems - MC.Graw Hill Publications
• Shahin MY,1994 - Pavement Management for Airports, Roads and parking Lots.
• Yang H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
• WSDOT Pavement Guide
194
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM Data Acquisition system : Introduction, Principles and design.
Digital to Analog converters (DACs) : Parallel R-2R, Weighted resistor, inverted ladder and serial (ADCs).
Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs) : Paralleled feedback, Successive approximation, Ramp comparison, Dual slope integration, Voltage to frequency, Voltage to time, Logarithmic types of ADCs, Accuracy analysis, Dynamic and static error analysis of the above.
Typical study of monolithic DACs and ADCs.
Text/References
• H. Schmid ‘ELECTRONIC ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERSION’ McGraw Hill
• D.G. Hoeschele ‘A to D and D to A conversion techniques’ Wiley
• B.S. Sopnde Data Converters – Tata McGraw Hill
195
ELECTIVE - III AIRPORT ENGINEERING
1. Planning and design of civil airports 2. Estimation of air travel demand.
3. Aircraft characteristics related to design; payload, range, runway requirements.
4. Analysis of wind data, runway orientation and obstruction free requirements.
5. Airport configuration, aircraft operations, and capacity of airfield elements. 6. Taxiway, geometric standards, fillets, high speed exit taxiway. Apron-gate area and circulation. 7. Design of the terminal system, ground access system, and parking facilities.
10. Pavement design and evaluation.Visual aids.Drainage. 11. Heliports.
Text/References
• Mckelvey, Horonjeff, Sproule, and Young. Planning and Design of Airports, 5th Edn., McGraw-Hill, 2010.
• P H. Wright, C. Ashford, N. J. Ashfor, Airport Engineering, Wiley-Interscience, 1992.
• FAA and ICAO guidelines
196
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLANNING
Modes of public transportation and application of each to urban travel needs; comparison of transit modes and selection of technology for transit service; transit planning, estimating demand in transit planning studies, demand modeling,
development of generalized cost, RP & SP data and analysis techniques; functional design and costing of transit routes,
models for planning of transit routes, scheduling; management and operations of transit systems; integrated public transport
planning; operational, institutional, and physical integration; models for integrated planning; case studies.
Text/References
• Vuchic Vukan R., Urban Transit: Operations, Planning and Economics, Prentice Hall, 2005.
• Gray G. E., and Hoel L. A., Public Transportation, Prentice Hall, 1992.
• Tyler N., Accessibility and the Bus System – Concepts and Practice, Thomas Telford, 2002.
• Tiwari G., Urban Transport for Growing Cities – High Capacity Bus System, MacMillan India Ltd., 2002.
• Intermediate Public Transport Manuals.
197
WATER TRANSPORTATION Ship characteristics and their influence on ports management and operations.
Civil engineers concern about ships and shipbuilding, Syncrolift equipment in ports (General definition consideration and aspects in planning and design of ports and terminals)
Physical planning, location and orientation of major port components, access channels, basins, breakwaters, wharfs, quays
piers, jetties, fendors.
Offshore Structures Simulation modeling, analytical solutions, Cargo handling systems, economic feasibility, evaluation, economic costs and benefits, least cost solutions.
Organization, management and operation, function of port authorities, O and M, MIS, basic operational principles.
Text/References
• Aegerschou, Lundgren et. al., Planning, Designing of Port and Marine Terminals, John Wiley and Sons, 1983.
• Port Engineering and Operations: Proc. Conference of British Ports, New Castle upon Tynes, March, 1985, Thomas Telford, London, 1985.
• Hennes and Eske, Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1955.
198
PROGRAMMING & DATA STRUCTURES
Selection & iteration statements, elementary theory of analysis of algorithms, Order notation, solution of recurrence relation, functions procedure, parameter passing by name, scope rules, recursion with examples. Arrays, Multidimensional array
Sparse matrices files pointer linked list, polynomial manipulations, symbol table and hashing stacks, Queues, Trees, Weight
balanced and B trees, Heaps, Graphs & Graph algorithms.