Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE2204 : Disaster Management { 2-0-0 / 2}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Bibekananda Mandal
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Introduction to Disasters and Disaster Management Framework - Definition and classification of disasters; Concepts: hazard, vulnerability, exposure, capacity, and risk; Disaster management cycle. (3 hours) |
| Module 2 : |
Natural Disasters and Their Impacts on Society - Characteristics of natural disasters: earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and tsunamis; Impacts of disasters on physical infrastructure, environment, and human life; Socio-economic consequences and vulnerability of different regions in India. (4 hours) |
| Module 3 : |
Introduction to Disaster-Resistant Design Codes – Role of design codes in disaster mitigation; Concept of disaster-resistant and life-safety design; Overview of IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016 for earthquake-resistant buildings including seismic zoning and design philosophy; Overview of IS 875 (Part 3): 2015 for wind-resistant design including basic wind speed and wind pressure concepts; Introduction to ductile behaviour as per IS 13920:2016; Role of National Building Code of India 2016 in integrating structural safety, fire safety, and evacuation provisions. (6 hours) |
| Module 4 : |
Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation – Disaster preparedness; Structural and non-structural mitigation measures for different disasters; Structural retrofitting and strengthening of existing buildings; Early warning systems, communication networks, and emergency operations centers; Land-use planning; Role of GIS, remote sensing, and data-driven decision-making in disaster management; Role of engineers, planners, and local authorities in risk reduction. (6 hours) |
| Module 5 : |
Institutional Framework and Post-Disaster Management – Institutional and policy framework in India: NDMA, NIDM, etc.; Disaster Management Act (2005); Role of Armed Forces; Rehabilitation and reconstruction planning; Psychological and social aspects of recovery and resilience-building; Integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) with sustainable development goals (SDGs). (5 hours) |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
Understand the fundamental concepts of disaster management. |
| 2 . |
Analyze various types of natural disasters and their impacts on human society and infrastructure. |
| 3 . |
Learn about planning, policies, and mitigation strategies in reducing disaster risks. |
| 4 . |
Develop awareness of community-based and institutional approaches for effective disaster management. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Explain the fundamental concepts and components of disaster management and the classification of natural disasters. |
| 2 . |
Analyze the causes, impacts, and societal implications of major natural disasters. |
| 3 . |
Learn the structural and non-structural mitigation strategies for natural hazards. |
| 4 . |
Examine the processes of post-disaster damage assessment, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. |
| 5 . |
Propose community-level strategies for disaster risk reduction. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
M. Pandey, Disaster Management, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2014. |
| 2 . |
R. Subramanian , Disaster Management, Vikas Publishing, 2018. |
| 3 . |
BIS, IS 1893 (Part 1):2025 – Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures., Bureau of Indian Standards |
| 4 . |
BIS, IS 875 (Part 3):2015 – Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures: Wind Loads., Bureau of Indian Standards |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
NDMA, National Disaster Management Plan, National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, 2019. |
| 2 . |
Bhattacharya, T., Disaster Science and Management, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2016. |
| 3 . |
J. P. Singhal, Disaster Management, Laxmi Publications, 2018. |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |