Post by Nikitha Rajan-civil/student on Aug 16, 2014 11:56:48 GMT 5.5
5.5.6 Civil Engineering (CE)
Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value
theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total
derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities,
Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s
theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and
boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave
equations and Laplace equation.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent
series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability theorems, Conditional
probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson,
Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule, single and multi-step methods for
differential equations.
Structural Engineering
Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams. Simple stress
and strain relationship: Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal stresses, stress
transformation, Mohr’s circle. Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses,
unsymmetrical bending, shear centre. Thin walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion,
buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Structural Analysis: Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and
frames, displacements in statically determinate structures and analysis of statically
indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods, analysis by displacement methods
(slope deflection and moment distribution methods), influence lines for determinate and
indeterminate structures. Basic concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.
Concrete Structures: Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of mix design.
Concrete design- basic working stress and limit state design concepts, analysis of ultimate
load capacity and design of members subjected to flexure, shear, compression and torsion
by limit state methods. Basic elements of prestressed concrete, analysis of beam sections at
transfer and service loads.
Steel Structures: Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams and
beam- columns, column bases. Connections- simple and eccentric, beam–column
connections, plate girders and trusses.Plastic analysis of beams and frames.
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Mechanics: Origin of soils, soil classification, three-phase system, fundamental
definitions, relationship and interrelationships, permeability &seepage, effective stress
principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.
Foundation Engineering: Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore holes, sampling,
penetration tests, plate load test. Earth pressure theories, effect of water table, layered soils.
Stability of slopes-infinite slopes, finite slopes. Foundation types-foundation design
requirements. Shallow foundations-bearing capacity, effect of shape, water table and other
factors, stress distribution, settlement analysisinsands& clays. Deep foundations–pile types,
dynamic &static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands &clays, negative skin friction.
Water Resources Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass,
momentum, energy and corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of
momentum and Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, pipe
networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth.Uniform flow, critical flow and
gradually varied flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump.Forces on
immersed bodies, flow measurements in channels, tanks and pipes.Dimensional analysis
and hydraulic modeling. Kinematics of flow, velocity triangles and specific speed of pumps
and turbines.
Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge
relationships, unit hydrographs, flood estimation, reservoir capacity, reservoir and channel
routing. Well hydraulics.
Irrigation: Duty, delta, estimation of evapo-transpiration. Crop water requirements. Design
of: lined and unlined canals, waterways, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Design of
weirs on permeable foundation.Types of irrigation system, irrigation methods.Water
logging and drainage, sodic soils.
Environmental Engineering
Water requirements: Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations for water
treatment. Drinking water standards, water requirements, basic unit operations and unit
processes for surface water treatment, distribution of water. Sewage and sewerage
treatment, quantity and characteristics of wastewater. Primary, secondary and tertiary
treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic
wastewater treatment, quantity of characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and
secondary treatment Unit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater, sludge
disposal.
Air Pollution: Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution meteorology, air
pollution control, air quality standards and limits.37
Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid
wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery,
treatment and disposal).
Noise Pollution: Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution, measurement of
noise and control of noise pollution.
Transportation Engineering
Highway Planning: Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of paving
materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow, intersection design,
traffic signs and signal design, highway capacity.
Surveying
Importance of surveying, principles and classifications, mapping concepts, coordinate
system, map projections, measurements of distance and directions, leveling, theodolite
traversing, plane table surveying, errors and adjustments, curves.
Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value
theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total
derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities,
Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s
theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and
boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave
equations and Laplace equation.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent
series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability theorems, Conditional
probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson,
Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule, single and multi-step methods for
differential equations.
Structural Engineering
Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams. Simple stress
and strain relationship: Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal stresses, stress
transformation, Mohr’s circle. Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses,
unsymmetrical bending, shear centre. Thin walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion,
buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Structural Analysis: Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and
frames, displacements in statically determinate structures and analysis of statically
indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods, analysis by displacement methods
(slope deflection and moment distribution methods), influence lines for determinate and
indeterminate structures. Basic concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.
Concrete Structures: Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of mix design.
Concrete design- basic working stress and limit state design concepts, analysis of ultimate
load capacity and design of members subjected to flexure, shear, compression and torsion
by limit state methods. Basic elements of prestressed concrete, analysis of beam sections at
transfer and service loads.
Steel Structures: Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams and
beam- columns, column bases. Connections- simple and eccentric, beam–column
connections, plate girders and trusses.Plastic analysis of beams and frames.
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Mechanics: Origin of soils, soil classification, three-phase system, fundamental
definitions, relationship and interrelationships, permeability &seepage, effective stress
principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.
Foundation Engineering: Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore holes, sampling,
penetration tests, plate load test. Earth pressure theories, effect of water table, layered soils.
Stability of slopes-infinite slopes, finite slopes. Foundation types-foundation design
requirements. Shallow foundations-bearing capacity, effect of shape, water table and other
factors, stress distribution, settlement analysisinsands& clays. Deep foundations–pile types,
dynamic &static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands &clays, negative skin friction.
Water Resources Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass,
momentum, energy and corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of
momentum and Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, pipe
networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth.Uniform flow, critical flow and
gradually varied flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump.Forces on
immersed bodies, flow measurements in channels, tanks and pipes.Dimensional analysis
and hydraulic modeling. Kinematics of flow, velocity triangles and specific speed of pumps
and turbines.
Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge
relationships, unit hydrographs, flood estimation, reservoir capacity, reservoir and channel
routing. Well hydraulics.
Irrigation: Duty, delta, estimation of evapo-transpiration. Crop water requirements. Design
of: lined and unlined canals, waterways, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Design of
weirs on permeable foundation.Types of irrigation system, irrigation methods.Water
logging and drainage, sodic soils.
Environmental Engineering
Water requirements: Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations for water
treatment. Drinking water standards, water requirements, basic unit operations and unit
processes for surface water treatment, distribution of water. Sewage and sewerage
treatment, quantity and characteristics of wastewater. Primary, secondary and tertiary
treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic
wastewater treatment, quantity of characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and
secondary treatment Unit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater, sludge
disposal.
Air Pollution: Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution meteorology, air
pollution control, air quality standards and limits.37
Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid
wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery,
treatment and disposal).
Noise Pollution: Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution, measurement of
noise and control of noise pollution.
Transportation Engineering
Highway Planning: Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of paving
materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow, intersection design,
traffic signs and signal design, highway capacity.
Surveying
Importance of surveying, principles and classifications, mapping concepts, coordinate
system, map projections, measurements of distance and directions, leveling, theodolite
traversing, plane table surveying, errors and adjustments, curves.