Subject Code & Name: GE25C01 – Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: II (Second Semester)
Branch: B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) / B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) / B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE)
Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 3-0-0
Course Objectives
- To impart major fundamental concept of civil & mechanical engineering & provide the insight with regard to applications.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Historical Evaluation of Engineering
History, Structural, Construction, Geotechnical, Environmental, Transportation and Water Resources Engineering, Role for infrastructure development, Buildings, Types and Terminologies, Impact on environment.
Activities: Visit to construction sites, Energy consumption in building.
Unit II – Building Materials
Types, selection criteria, Bricks and Blocks, Composition- Fly ash brick, FRP bricks, Types of Cements, Mortar, Thermal and Acoustic Insulating Materials, Decorative Panels, Water Proofing Materials.
Activities: Virtual demonstration of cement manufacturing, virtual demonstration of heat infiltration to the building.
Unit III – Building Components
Foundations, Types, Bearing capacity and settlement, Brick masonry, Stone Masonry, Beams, Columns, Lintels and Rain Water Harvesting, concept of Green Buildings.
Activities: Virtual demonstration of foundations, Erection of transformers.
Unit IV – Power Plants
Classifications, Working principle of steam, Gas, Diesel, Hydro, electric and Nuclear Power plants. Renewable energy scenario.
Activities: Virtual demonstration of Power plants.
Unit V – Thermal Systems
Classifications, Working of IC Engines and its applications, Turbines and Pumps. Working of HVAC systems.
Activities: Virtual demonstration of IC Engines, Turbines and Pumps, Case study on energy consumption in Refrigeration systems.
Unit VI – Manufacturing
Welding, Machining, Forming and Additive manufacturing.
Activities: Virtual demonstration of any machining processes.
Course Outcomes (COs)
- CO1: Understand the scope and significance of civil and mechanical engineering in societal and industrial development.
- CO2: Apply basic technical knowledge in the field of civil and mechanical engineering.
- CO3: Develop an appreciation for interdisciplinary roles of civil and mechanical engineers in solving real-world problems.
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
- Internal methodology: Quiz (10%), Assignments (40%) & Internal Examinations (50%)
Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026
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