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21st November 2014, 02:36 PM
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Re: PGCET Syllabus for Civil Engineering

As you want I am here providing you the PGCET Syllabus for Civil Engineering Stream.

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 and sampling 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 analysis in sands & 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.
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.


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