PH25C02 Applied Physics (CE) – II – Semester II – Civil / Agri / Geo / Env / Civil(Env) / EST – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: PH25C02 – Applied Physics (CE) – II

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. Civil Engineering (Civil) / B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Agri) / B.E. Geoinformatics Engineering (Geo) / B.E. Environmental Engineering (Env) / B.E. Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Civil(Env)) / B.E. Environmental Science and Technology (EST)

Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 2-1-0

Course Objectives

• To provide a comprehensive understanding of physics concepts in Civil engineering applications.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Mechanic

Elasticity – Types of supports and loads – free body diagrams - Equilibrium of rigid bodies – Types of structures: Beams, frames, trusses – Analysis of trusses – internal forces in members – Moment of inertia and bending- cantilever

Activities: Virtual Demonstration of deflection of beams and moment of inertia.

Unit II – Acoustics

Reverberation – Loudness – Focusing – Echelon – Noise – Echo - Resonance – Interference – Sabine’s formula (Derivation) – Absorption coefficient – Sonometer - Sound insulation.

Activities: Virtual Demonstration of sound insulation and resonance.

Unit III – Lighting

Visual field glare, colour – day light calculations – day light design of windows, measurement of day light and use of models and artificial skies - artificial lighting – LED characteristics.

Activities: Virtual Demonstration of heat infiltration in glass, glass as building material, LED Characteristics.

Unit IV – Engineering Materials

Composites – Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) – Fiber Reinforced Metals (FRM) – Fiber Reinforced Bricks (FRB) - Shape memory alloys – Ceramics – Thermal, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical properties –3D printed construction materials - Nano materials.

Activities: Demonstration of 3D printing of materials, Composite fabrication.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the concepts of physics in civil engineering stream.
• CO2: Apply appropriate techniques in physics to solve engineering problems.
• CO3: Analyse physical systems and interpret data from the virtual studies in the core branches in civil engineering.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
• Internal methodology: Quiz (10%), Assignments (30%), Flipped Class (10%), Internal Examinations (50%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Civil Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026

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