KTU Civil Engineering Semester 2 — 2024 Scheme
Semester 2 for KTU Civil Engineering under the 2024 Scheme — subjects shared with Mechanical Engineering and other Group C branches, plus Civil's own program-core subject and lab: Mechanics of Solids and Civil Engineering Drafting Lab.
Subjects
Mathematics for Electrical Science and Physical Science 2
GYMAT201 · 3 credits · shared course
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
GZEST204 · 4 credits · shared course
Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing
GCEST203 · 3 credits · shared course
Mechanics of Solids
PCCET205 · 4 credits · Civil program core
Civil Engineering Drafting Lab
GCESL218 · 1 credit · Civil program core
Physics for Physical Science and Life Science
GZPHT121 · common to S1/S2
Chemistry for Physical Science
GCCYT122 · common to S1/S2
Health and Wellness
UCHWT127 · common to S1/S2
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are in KTU Civil Engineering Semester 2 (2024 Scheme)?
KTU Civil Engineering Semester 2 has 8 subjects: Mathematics for Electrical Science and Physical Science 2 (GYMAT201, 3 credits), Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering (GZEST204, 4 credits), Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing (GCEST203, 3 credits), Mechanics of Solids (PCCET205, 4 credits — Civil core), Civil Engineering Drafting Lab (GCESL218, 1 credit — Civil core), Physics for Physical Science and Life Science (GZPHT121, common S1/S2), Chemistry for Physical Science (GCCYT122, common S1/S2), and Health and Wellness (UCHWT127).
What is Mechanics of Solids in KTU Civil Engineering S2?
Mechanics of Solids (PCCET205) is a 4-credit Civil Engineering programme-core subject introduced in Semester 2. It covers stress-strain analysis, axial members, torsion in shafts, bending of beams, shear stress, combined loading and pressure vessels — forming the structural analysis foundation.
What is Civil Engineering Drafting Lab in KTU S2?
Civil Engineering Drafting Lab (GCESL218) is a 1-credit Civil-specific lab in Semester 2. Students practice technical drawing, plan/section/elevation drawings of buildings, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) for civil engineering applications.
How many total credits are in KTU Civil Engineering Semester 2?
KTU Civil Engineering Semester 2 (2024 Scheme) carries approximately 23 credits including the two Civil-specific subjects and shared courses.