TN TRB Polytechnic Lecturer 2019-2020 Syllabus for Civil Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIT 1: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Linear Algebra — matrix algebra, linear equations, - eigen values and eigen vectors.
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, nonlinear) — higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients - Cauchy's and Euler's equations —
initial and boundary value problems — Laplase transformations and equations —
solutions to one dimensional heat and wave equations.
Complex variables — analytic functions — Cauchy's integral theorem — Taylor and Laurent
series — Fourier series — general, odd and even functions.
Probability and Statistics - 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 multistep methods for
differential equations.

UNIT 2: MECHANICS
Simple stress and strain relationships in one, two and three dimensions —
principal stresses, stress transformation — mohr's circle — properties of surfaces —
friction — principle of conservation of energy — impulse and momentum — relative
motions - bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams—
simple bending theory — flexural and shear stresses — unsymmetrical bending —
shear center — pressure vessels (thin and thick walled) — uniform torsion—
springs — buckling of columns —combined and direct bending stresses —theories of
failure — shear stress, strain energy and distortion energy theories — residual
stresses.

UNIT 3: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses — arches — cables and
frames — deflections of statically determinate structures (beams, frames and trusses) —
analysis of statically indeterminate structures (slope deflection, moment distribution
methods) — matrix methods of structural analysis — influence lines for determinate and
indeterminate structures.

UNIT 4: CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Concrete technology — properties of concrete — mix design — working stress and limit
state design concepts — design of all structural components (slab, beam, column,
foundation and stair case) — retaining walls — water tanks — basic elements of
prestressed concrete — methods - analysis of beams at transfer and service loads —
seismic load analysis — theory of vibration — seismology — response of structures —
design methodology - all related IS codes.

UNIT 5: STEEL STRUCTURES
Connections - analysis and design of tension, compression members, beams and beam
columns — trusses - column bases — plate girders — plastic analysis — wind load
analysis-all related IS codes.

UNIT 6: SOIL MECHANICS
Soil classification — engineering properties — three phase system — relationship and
interrelationship — permeability — seepage — effective stress principle — consolidation —
compaction — shear strength — CBR — Safe bearing capacity determination.

UNIT 7: FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Sub surface investigation — sampling — standard penetration test — plate load test — earth
pressure — effect of water table — layered soil — stability of slopes — foundation types and
design requirements— stress distribution and settlement analysis — shallow and deep
foundations.

UNIT 8: FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINES AND HYDROLOGY
Properties of fluid — principle of conservation of mass — momentum — energy and
corresponding equations — potential flow — Bernoulli's equation it and application
— laminar and turbulent flow — flow in pipes — network — concept of boundary
layer — uniform and non uniform flow — specific energy concept — hydraulic jump
— forces on immersed bodies — flow measurements in open. channels and pipes
dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling — impact -kinematics of flow — velocity
triangles — pumps and turbines.
Hydrologic cycle — rainfall — evaporation — infiltration — stage discharge relationships
— unit hydrographs — flood estimation — reservoir capacity — reservoir and channel
routing well hydraulics.
Duty — delta — estimation of evapo—transpiration — crop water requirements — design
of lined and unlined canals — waterways — head works — gravity dams and spill ways
— design of permeable foundation — types of irrigation system — irrigation methods —
water logging and drainage.

UNIT 9: WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
Quality standards — basic unit processes and operations - water treatment — drinking
water standards — water requirements — surface water treatment — distribution —
sewage and its treatment — quantity and characteristics of waste water — primary,
secondary and tertiary treatment— effluent discharge standards — domestic waste water
treatment — quantity and characteristics — treatment unit operations and unit
processes — sludge disposal. — types of pollutants — their sources and impacts —
standards and limits.

UNIT 10: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
IRC standards — geometric design of highways — materials — construction and
maintenance — testing and specifications of materials — design of flexible and rigid
pavements — traffic characteristics — theory of traffic flow — intersection design — traffic
signs and signal design — highway capacity — importance of surveying — principles and
classification — mapping — coordinate system — map projections — measurements of
distance and directions — leveling — theodolite traversing —errors and adjustments —
curves.