Physics For Civil Engineering Important Topics

Physics For Civil Engineering Important Topics

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
B.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS – 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

UNIT I THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS

Heat gain and heat loss estimation

Ventilation measurements

Air conditioning systems for different types of buildings

UNIT II ACOUSTICS

Sabine’s formula

Absorption Coefficient and its determination

Sound insulation and its measurements

UNIT III LIGHTING DESIGNS

Relationship between luminescence and radiant quantities

Measurement of day-light and use of models and artificial skies

UNIT IV NEW ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) and fiber reinforced metals (FRM)

Manufacturing methods Slip casting

Properties of thermal, mechanical, electrical and chemical ceramic fibres

UNIT V HAZARDS

Basic concepts and estimation techniques

Prevention and safety measures.