Physics CBCS Syllabus

Module 4: THERMAL PHYSICS (6 Hours) Transfer of heat energy-thermal expansion of solids and liquids-expansion joints-bimetallic strips-thermal conduction, convection and radiation-heat conduction in solids-thermal conductivity-specific heat, thermal diffusivity-Forbe’s and Lee’s disc method: theory and experiment-applications:heat exchangers, solar water heaters.

Module 5: PHYSICS OF TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS(7 Hours) Heat transfer through thermal insulation and its benefits-Heat gain and heat loss estimationfactors affecting the thermal performance of buildings-Thermal measurements, thermal comfort, indices of thermal comfort, climate and design of solar radiation-shading devices-Central heating-Principles of natural ventilation-ventilation measurements, design for natural ventilation-Air conditioning systems for different types of buildings-Temperature sensors.

Module 6: DISASTER MITIGATION IN BUILDINGS(8 Hours) Seismology and Seismic waves-Earth quake ground motion-Basic concepts and estimation techniques-site effects-Cyclone and flood hazards-Fire hazards and fire protection-fire-proofing of materials, fire safety regulations and fire fighting equipment-Prevention and safety measures-Gas sensors and detectors-physics of Tsunami-physics based wild fire simulation Text Books: 1. Ing. Marek Zozulák. Marek Zozulák, “Building Physics”, ISBN 978-80- 553-1261-3, 2012 2. Gaur R.K. and Gupta S.L., Engineering Physics. Dhanpat Rai publishers, 2012.

3. Budinski, K.G. & Budinski, M.K. “Engineering Materials Properties and Selection”, 9 th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2010.

4. Stevens, W.R., “Building Physics: Lighting: Seeing in the Artificial Environment, Pergaman Press, 2013.

Reference Books: 1. Gaur R.K. and Gupta S.L., Engineering Physics. Dhanpat Rai publishers, 2012.

2. John Schroder “Earthquake hazard and Disasters Academic Press, 2016.

3. Shearer, P.M. “Introduction to Seismology”, Cambridge University Press, 2019.

20PH1006 PHYSICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS LAB Credits 0:0:2:1 Course Objectives: The course aims to provide 1. Knowledge on basics of the elasticity of materials 2. Insight into the physics of light and its optical effect in buildings 3. Knowledge on the concept of Doppler effect and Sound wave properties Course Outcomes: The student will be able to 1. Demonstrate Young’s Modulus of a beam by Non-Uniform bending 2. Illustrate the wavelength spectrum using Mercury light Source 3. Demonstrate the Torsional pendulum to measure Moment of Inertia of solid bodies 4. Understand the longitudinal and Transverse modes of vibration 5. Solve and evaluating the relationship between sound and Doppler effect 6. Apply Physics concepts in solving the problems pertaining to thermal conductivity of solids List of experiments 1. Determination of Young’s Modulus by Non-Uniform bending 2. Determination of Young’s Modulus by Uniform bending 3. Radius of curvature of a Lens- Newton’s rings method 4. Determination of wavelength of colours-Mercury Grating spectrum APPLIED PHYSICS (2020)