AP ECET 2022 Syllabus for Civil Engineering

ANNEXURE I
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
UNIT:1 Simple stresses and strains-curves for ductile materials-Mechanical properties of
materials-Hooke’s law-lateral strain-Poisson’s ratio-Elastic constants and the relation
between them-Composite sections-Resilience-Strain energy-Gradual and sudden loading-
Shear force and Bending Moment Diagrams for cantilever, Simply supported, fixed,
continuous and overhanging beams subjected to Point loads and UDL
UNIT:2 Theory of simple bending-assumptions-bending equation-bending stresses-Section
Modulus-Shear stress distribution across various sections like rectangular, circular and I-
sections-Torsion-solid and hollow circular shafts.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES:
UNIT:3 Deflection of cantilevers and simply supported beams-Double Integration and
Macaulay’s methods-Mohr’s theorems for slope and deflections-calculation for propped
cantilevers subjected to simple loading-Analysis of Fixed and Continuous beams of uniform
section for simple loading without sinking of supports. Columns and struts-types-slenderness
ratio- Euler’s and Rankine’s formulae for axial loading. Determination of forces in members
of statically determinate, plane and pin-jointed trusses for dead loads only. Dams and
retaining walls-conditions for stability-middle third rule-Rankine’s formula for active earth
pressure.
REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES:
UNIT:4 Grades of concrete, characteristic strength, Modulus of Elasticity-I.S. 456 -2000-
Philosophy of Limit state design. Limit state of Strength and Serviceability, partial safety
factor-design strength of materials and design loads-assumptions.
Analysis and Limit state design of rectangular beams-Singly, Doubly reinforced and T-
beams. Shear in RCC beams, lintels and sunshades-Development length.
Slabs-analysis and limit state design of one-way and two-way slabs as per IS.456-2000.
Torsion reinforcement. Design of continuous slabs and beams-Deflection check for Slabs and
beams. Detailing of reinforcement in Singly reinforced and doubly reinforced simply
supported beams of rectangular sections and lintels, one way and two way slabs.
UNIT:5 Columns: Codal provisions of I.S 456-2000-short and long columns-different
shapes-design of short columns by limit state method-long columns- concept, effective length
for different end conditions. Footings-Isolated column footings-one way shear and two way
shear. Stairs-types, loads on stairs.
Working stress method of design: Basic principles, neutral axis, lever arm-Design and
analysis of Singly reinforced simply supported rectangular beams. Comparison of Limit state
and Working stress methods.
SURVEYING:
UNIT:6 Chain surveying- purpose and principle- errors and corrections- different operations
in chain surveying- obstacles – methods of calculation of area. Compass Surveying- purpose
and principle- bearings- traversing using prismatic compass- local attraction- errors.
Levelling- definitions- component parts- errors- classification of levelling- contouring-
characteristics and methods. Theodolite- principles and component parts- fundamental lines
and relationship among them- adjustments of theodolite- measurement of horizontal and
vertical angles- errors- traverse computations- bowditch and transit rule. Tacheometry-
principle- stadia tacheometry- tangential tacheometry, Principle and uses of E.D.M,
Electronic Theodolite, Total Station, Global positioning System – Importance, G.I.S – Use
and applications in Civil Engineering

HYDRAULICS.
UNIT:7 Fluid properties-specific weight –mass density-specific gravity-surface tension-
capillarity-viscosity. Atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure and absolute pressure. Fluid
pressure on plane surfaces-Centre of pressure, measurement of fluid pressure using

piezometer and manometers. Types of flows-uniform, non uniform, steady, un steady,
laminar and turbulent flows. Energies of liquid in motion-continuity equation. Bernoulli’s
theorem-Pitot tube-Venturimeter. Flow thorough small and large orifices, free orifices,
submerged orifices, co-efficients of orifices-Cc, Cv and Cd. Flow through internal, external,
convergent and divergent mouthpieces. Types of Notches-rectangular and triangular, flow
over notches. Types of Weirs-sharp crested and broad crested-mathematical formulae for
discharge-Franci’s and Bazin’s.
UNIT:8 Flow through pipes-major and minor losses-Chezy’s and Darcy’s formulae for loss
of head due to friction-HGL & TEL- flow through siphon pipes. Reynold’s number for
laminar and turbulent flows. Flow through open channels-rectangular and trapezoidal-chezy’s
formula for discharge-Kutter’s and Manning’s equation for Chezy’s constants-Most
economical sections. Centrifugal pumps without problems. Classification of Turbines-
Kaplan, Franci’s and Pelton wheel without problems-use of Draft tube. Hydro-electrical
installations-components and uses.
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING:
UNIT:9 Necessity of Irrigations - Perinnial and inundation Irrigation , Flow and Lift
Irrigation, Principal crops-kharif and rabi seasons-Duty, delta and base period. Methods of
Irrigation-check flooding, basin flooding, contour bunding, furrow, sprinkler and drip
Irrigations. Hydrology – Rainfall , types of Rain gauges, types of catchments-rainfall and
runoff. Measurement of velocity of flow in streams-Ryve’s and Dicken’s formulae for
computing maximum flood discharge. Classifications of Head works-component parts of
diversion head works. Weirs and Barrages. Perculation and uplift pressures.Types of
Reservoirs-dead storage, live storage and surcharge storage.
UNIT: 10 Storage Head works-different types of dams-rigid and non rigid dams- gravity
dams-low and high dams. Elementary profile of a dam. Failures of gravity dams-drainage
galleries. Ogee and siphon spillways. Earth dams— types, failures and precautions. Phreatic
lines and drainage arrangements in earthen dams. Distribution works-classifications and
alignment of canals-typical cross section of a canal-berm and balanced depth of cutting- canal
lining. Lacey’s silt theory. Cross drainage works –types and functions.

ANNEXURE II
Number of Questions to be set

UNIT NO TOPICS MARKS

I & II Strength of Materials 20

III Theory of Structures 20

IV & V Reinforced Concrete Structures 20

VI Surveying 15

VII & VIII Hydraulics 15

IX & X Irrigation Engineering 10

Total 100

ANNEXURE III
MODEL QUESTIONS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

1. What is the Bending moment equation for a simply supported beam with uniformly
distributed load, ‘ω’ with a span of ‘l’
1) 2) 3) 4)

2. What is a long column with load w and effective length l with span to effective depth
ratio
1) > 2) = 3) < 4)

3. The Reduced bearing with W.C.B = 1200
1) N 300 E 2) S 600 E 3) N 300 W 4) S 300 W

4. What is the relation between cd, cv, cc with orifices

1) cd = 2) cc = cv X cd 3) cd = cc X cv 4) cv = cc X cd