AP ECET 2023 Syllabus for Civil Engineering

ANNEXURE - I

CIVIL ENGINEERING

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.

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 Service ability, 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 lengthfor 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
stateandWorking 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-stadiatacheometry-
tangential tacheometry, 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-surfacetension-capillarity-
viscosity. Atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure and absolute pressure. Fluid pressure on plane
surfaces-Centre of pressure, measurement of fluid pressure using Piezometer and mano meters.
Types of flows-uniform, nonuniform, steady, unsteady, laminar and turbulent flows. Energies
of liquid in motion-continuity equation. Bernoulli’s theorem-Pitot tube-Venturi meter. 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, flowover notches. Types of Weirs-sharp crested and
broad crested-mathematical formulae for discharge-Francis 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- Reynold’s number forlaminar 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-electricalinstallations-componentsand uses.

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING:

UNIT:9
Necessity of Irrigations- Perennial 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-rain fall and run off. 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. Percolation 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 spill ways. 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

CIVIL ENGINEERING

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. The Maximum Bending moment for a simply supported beam with uniformly
distributed load, ‘ω’ and a span of ‘l’ is
1)

2)

3)

4)

2. As per IS 456-2000, the least lateral dimension of a short column with effective length, l is

1) >

2) =

3) <

4)

3. The Reduced bearing with W.C.B =1200 is
1) N300E
2) S 600E
3) N300W
4) S 300W

4. The relation between cd, cv, cc for orifices is

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