Physics for Civil Engineering

Physics for Civil Engineering - Engineering Subject

Physics for Civil Engineering - PH3201 2021 Regulation | Anna University Engineering Subject Paper

Unit I: Thermal Application

1. Thermal Applications - Introduction

2. Principles of Heat Transfer

3. Steady State of Heat Flow: Thermal Conductivity - Expression, Definition, Unit, Formula, Solved Example Problems

4. Conduction of Heat Through Compound Media

5. Thermal Conductivity of Rubber - Principle, Procedure, Observation, Formula, Solution

6. Thermal Conductivity of Powder Material - Principle, Main Components, Procedure, Formula

7. Heat Transfer Through Fenestrations

8. Thermal Insulation - Definition, Principles, Materials, Methods, Benefits

9. Heat Gain and Heat Loss Estimation - Definition, Formula

10. Factors Affecting Thermal Performance of Buildings

11. Thermal Measurement

12. Thermal Comfort

13. Indices of Thermal Comfort

14. Climate and Design of Solar Radiation - Thermal Application

15. Shading Devices - Definition, Functions, Types, Designing | Thermal Application

16. Central Heating - Definition, Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages

17. Important Questions with Answers - Thermal Application | Physics For Civil Engineering

18. Assignment Problems with Answers - Thermal Application | Physics For Civil Engineering

Unit II: Ventilation and Refrigeration

1. Ventilation - Definition, Factors affecting

2. Requirements and Types of Ventilation

3. Principles of Natural Ventilation

4. Ventilation Measurements - Formulas

5. Design For Natural Ventilation, Air-conditioning - Definition, Working Principle, Classification

6. Window Air-Conditioner (Room Air-Conditioner) - Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages

7. Packaged Air Conditioner - Components, Types, Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages

8. Chilled Water Plants - Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages | Refrigeration

9. Fan Coil Systems - Definition, Working Principle, Types, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages | Refrigeration

10. Water Piping: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) - Definition, Types, Working Principle, Construction, Advantages, Disadvantages

11. Cooling Load - Definition, Components, Factors influencing | Refrigeration

12. Air Conditioning Systems for Different Types of Buildings

13. Protection Against Fire to be Caused by A.C Systems

14. Important Questions with Answers - Ventilation and Refrigeration | Physics For Civil Engineering

Unit III: Acoustics and Lighting Designs

1. Acoustics - Definition, Classification of Sound, Musical Sound and its Characteristics, Noise, Loudness, Decibel

2. Solved Example Problems on Acoustics (intensity of sound, Decibel)

3. Sound Absorbing Materials - Definition, Classification, Requirements, Common types, Factors Affecting

4. Methods of Sound Absorption

5. Noise Measurement - Sound (Noise) Level, Noise meters

6. Sound Insulation and its Measurement - Acoustics

7. Impact of Noise in Multi-Storeyed Buildings

8. Important Questions with Answers - Acoustics | Physics For Civil Engineering

9. Lighting Designs - Introduction

10. Daylight Calculations - Daylight Factor Formula

11. Daylight Design of Building Windows

12. Measurement of Daylight - Luminous flux and intensity

13. Use of Models and Artificial Skies - predict daylight penetration into any building

14. Principles of Artificial Lighting

15. Supplementary Artifical Lighting - Definition, Explanation, Formula

16. Important Questions with Answers - Lighting Designs | Physics For Civil Engineering

Unit IV: New Engineering Materials

1. New Engineering Materials - Introduction

2. Composites - Definition

3. Classification of Composites

4. Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) - New Engineering Materials

5. Fibre Reinforced Metals (FRM) - Advantages, Limitations, Application | New Engineering Materials

6. Metallic Glasses - Preparation, Principle, Types, Properties, Applications

7. Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) - Phases, Types, Methods of Processing, Characteristics, Applications, Advantages, Disadvantages

8. Ceramic Materials - New Engineering Materials

9. Classification of Ceramics

10. Crystalline Ceramics

11. Non Crystalline Ceramics

12. Isostatic Pressing - Operation, Different methods

13. Gas Pressure Bonding - Hot isostatic pressure

14. Thermal Properties of ceramic materials

15. Mechanical Properties of Ceramics

16. Electrical Properties of Ceramics

17. Chemical Properties of Ceramics

18. Ceramic Fibers - Characteristics, Advantages, Uses, Applications

19. Piezo and Ferroelectric Ceramics - Definition, Structure, Curie Temperature, Curie Constant, Hysteresis

20. Ferromagnetic Ceramics - Classification, Hexagonal Ferrites, Oxide ceramics

21. High Alumina Ceramics - Characteristics, Applications, uses

22. Important Questions with Answers - New Engineering Materials | Physics For Civil Engineering

Unit V: Natural Disasters

1. Types of hazards

2. Earth Quake Ground Motion - Basic Concepts, Estimation Techniques, Definition, Causes, Types, Classification, Effects of earthquake

3. Seismic Waves - Definition, Types | Natural Disasters

4. Seismology - Seismograph, Construction, Working Principle, Application | Natural Disasters

5. Earthquake Site Effects, Seismic Hazard Analysis (SHA)

6. Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis (DSHA) - Four Steps, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications

7. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) - Four Steps

8. Cyclone Hazards - Definition, Types, Effects, Cyclone management | Natural Disasters

9. Flood Hazards - Definition, Factors resulting floods, Types, Causes, Methods of flood prevention

10. Fire Hazards - Definition, Types, Causes, Effects | Natural Disasters

11. Fire Protection - Precautions for Prevention of Fires

12. Fire Proofing of Materials

13. Fire Fighting Equipments

14. Fire Safety Regulations

15. Fire Prevention and Safety Measures - Fire protection Triangle

16. Important Questions with Answers - Natural Disasters | Physics For Civil Engineering

Model Questions Paper

1. Model Questions Paper 1 - Physics for Civil Engineering

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