Combined Engineering Services Exam Pattern

I have applied for the Combined Engineering Services Entrance Examination and now starting the preparation of this exam so please give me some details about the exam pattern and the syllabus of Combined Engineering Services Entrance Examination?

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Exam Pattern




PAPER – I (DEGREE STANDARD)

UNIT – I: THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

Definition of Architecture, an integration of aesthetics and function.

Elements of Architecture – Form, Space, light, colour, etc.

Principles of Architecture – Proportion, Scale, balance, rhythm, symmetry, hierarchy, pattern and axis.

Functional aspects of architecture – site, structure, skin, circulation etc.[ Concepts in Architectural Design.

Understanding the meaning of character & style of buildings with examples Design Communication & Graphics

UNIT – II: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & CULTURE

Egyptian, West Asian, Greek & Roman Architecture – factors influencing the styles, understanding the architectural character with examples, Buddhist Architecture.

Evolution of Hindu Temple and Architectural contributions of Dravidian, Pallava, Chola,Pandya and Indo-Aryan Periods – Outstanding examples of these periods.

Development of Indo – Islamic Architecture – Delhi Sultanate, Provincial & Mughal styles.

Modern Architecture – various philosophies & schools of thought in Europe, three generations of modern architects & their contributions.

CIAM, TEAM X, Post Modern Architecture, Deconstruction, High-Tech Architecture, Critical Regionalism Architecture of India under Colonial rule – Post independent architecture of India – Contemporary World Architecture & Parametric Design.

UNIT – III : MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

Properties, characteristics, strengths, manufacturing, components & applications of materials & methods of construction & detailing for the following – Stone – Brick & Clay Products – Lime – Cement – Mortar – Timber – Concrete – Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals – Glass – Plastics – Asphalt, Sealants & Adhesives – Protective and Decorative Coatings – Surface finishing & flooring materials – Water Proofing and Damps Proofing Materials – Rural Building Materials(Bamboo, Soil, etc.)

UNIT – IV: BUILDING SYSTEMS AND SERVICES – CURRENT DEVELOPMENT & NEW TRENDS

Water Supply & Plumbing – Sources, treatment & distribution systems, Sources of water, Quality of water & treatment methods, water requirements for different building typologies, Distribution of water – Choice of pipe materials, fittings & fixtures, Systems of plumbing in all types of buildings Types of pumps – Reciprocating, centrifugal, deepwell, submersible automatic pumps, sewerage pump, compressors vacuum pump.

Waste water & Sewage Disposal – Primary & Secondary treatments – Modern types of sewage treatment plants – Sewer line fixtures, traps, manholes & septic tanks.

Solid Waste – collection, treatment, disposal & modern drainage systems – Incinerator, Composting, Vermi composting, Sanitary Land fill, Bio-gas system & modern renewable energy systems, Modern plumbing systems – Selection of pumps & construction of pump rooms.

Electrical & Electronic Systems – Electrical installations in buildings – transformers, switch gears, sub stations, Single/Three phase supply – Types of earthling for safety, Conduits laying, Busway Bus bars, Main and distribution boards – Types of wires, wiring systems and their choice, Planning electrical wiring for building, Communication & data systems – communication spaces, pathways, cabling systems, voice & data, communication, electronic security systems, computer labs/server rooms, etc.

Lighting Design – Installation & Application in buildings.

Air conditioning – Systems & Applications – Window, Split & Packaged Units, Centralized a/c system – A/c plants, DX system, Chilled water system, Air cooled & water cooled condensers, Air distribution systems – VAV & VRV systems, Cooling towers, Fan coil units, circulation pumps, trenches & ducting – configuration, sizing & space requirements.

Vertical Movement systems – Elevators, Escalators & moving walkways – design criteria & installation.

Fire safety – Fire detection system, Fire alarm system, Fire fighting systems, Dry and wet risers, Automatic Sprinklers, Smoke detectors, NBC guidelines.

Acoustics – Fundamentals, Building design & construction measures for good hearing & sound reinforcement & surface treatment for interiors.

UNIT – V: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING

Origin of Human settlements In India & the rest of the world – River valley civilizations(Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egyptian & Chinese) – Traditional planning principles in India – Vernacular architecture of India – approaches & concepts – Classical & Medieval planning in Europe – Evolution of modern planning concepts – Garden city concept, Neighbourhood concept, Geddesian triad, etc.

Elements of Human settlements – functions & linkages, Structure & form – Urban Planning & Renewal – Master planning, Zoning regulations, SEZ, PUD, Urban Renewal Plan, Redevelopment, Rehabilitation & Conservation, JNNURM. DCR, CRZ for coastal areas.

Issues in contemporary Urban planning.

UNIT – VI: URBAN STUDIES – Urban Design, Urban Housing & Conservation

Urban Design – need, aspects, scope & components of urban space – Historic urban form of Greek, Roman, Mediaeval, Renaissance & Modern & post-modern periods – Indian Urbanism – temple towns, Mughal city form, medieval cities, colonial urbanism, planned capital cities – Theorising & Reading urban space – Imageability & townscape elements, genius loci, collective memory, historic reading of the city & its artefacts by Rossi, social aspects of urban space, gender & class, contribution of Jane Jacobs, William Whyte – Issues of Urban space – URDPFI.

Housing issues in the Indian Context, Socio-Economic aspects, Housing Standards, Site Planning & Housing Design, Housing Process.

Conservation – Understanding the need & purpose, definition, Adaptive re-use, International agencies & their role in conservation – Conservation In India – Role of ASI & INTACH – policies & legislations, case studies – craft issues – Conservation practice – listing, documenting, assessing architectural character, structure report & developing guidelines – Urban Conservation – Conservation Planning – TDR, Heritage tourism.

UNIT – VII: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, SITE PLANNING & LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY

Environment, Ecosystems & bio-diversity – Environmental Pollution, Human population & social issues with relation to the environment – Environmental laws in India.

Site Planning – Introduction to basic terminologies, Methods of surveying, Instruments & Application, Levelling, Site Drawings, Importance of Site Analysis – On-site & off-site factors, Study of micro climate, Site Diagramming, Site Context, Site planning & Site layout principles.

Introduction to Landscape Architecture – Elements of Landscape Design – plant material, water & landforms, Garden Design – Japanese, Italian Renaissance & Mughal, Site Planning – Organisation of spaces – circulation, built form and open spaces, site planning and micro climate, site planning for neighbourhood parks, children‟s play area and campus development – Landscaping of Functional areas – Urban open spaces and principle of urban landscape – Street landscaping, landscape design for waterfront areas and functional areas in urban centers – green roofs and walls.

UNIT – VIII: CLIMATIC DESIGN & ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE

Climate & Human comfort, Solar Control, Heat flow through materials & building envelope design, Air movement patterns through natural & built forms, Design strategies for different climate types.

Energy Efficiency – Importance & Significance, Passive Heating & Cooling techniques, case studies, day Lighting & Natural ventilation, Use of Renewable energy systems – Current & future trends.

UNIT – IX: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Construction systems & Practice – Construction methods & equipments, Construction Technology for High-rise buildings, Construction management.

Project Management – Introduction, Project programming & Critical path method, Cost model analysis, Programming evaluation review technique – PERT network – Computerized Project Management.

UNIT – X: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & TOOLS FOR PRACTICE

Architectural profession – Code of conduct & ethics, role of COA & IIA – Architect‟s Services, Scale of fees, Architectural Competitions – Tender & Contracts – Legal aspects – Important Legislations & current trends.

Specification – necessity, importance, types & classification – Specification writing – Estimation (Approximate & detailed) – Current trends.

Drawing & visualization tools – image editing, 2D & 3D modelling, 3D visualization – Photoshop – AutoCad 2000 – Revit – 3D MAX – Sketch up.