ANNEXURE-I
PAPER-I
Syllabus
[The
existing syllabi for the subject under Paper-I now (previously Paper -I and
Paper –II)
have
been clubbed together and constituted as a single syllabus]
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Degree Standard
PAPER-I Code
No: 029
UNIT I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Engineering Properties uses and tests for
stones and bricks lime -sources, types and properties - cement - composition,
tests, specifications, properties - types of cements and admixtures.
Miscelklaneous materials - Glass, Rubber Plastics and materials for acoustics
and insulation
UNIT II
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
Stone Masonry - Classification,
construction details and supervision - Brick Masonny - bonds - Damp proof
courses - construction details of wails and arches Shoring, scaffolding, underpinning.
Floor finishes and roof coverings. Stairs and stair cases - Layout - types
-suitability, Doors, Windows and ventilators Types - Selection, Fire resistant
structure
UNIT II
ENGINEERING SURVEY
Levelling
- Types - LS and CS contouring calculation of areas and volume Theodoite survey
- Traversing - Heights and Distances Techeemetry - Modern surveying instruments.
Selting out of curves Permanent adjustments of levels and theodelites
UNIT IV
ESTIMATING AND COSTING
Types of estimates - Writing technical
specifications and tender documents. Types of contracts - terms and conditions
conflicts and arbitration - Rate Analysis - schedule of rates Valuation and
Rent fixation.
UNIT V
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Stresses
and strains - Elastic constants, - shear and tension compound strees principal
stresses and planes Theeries of failure. Theory of simple pending – shear stress
- distribution in beams Deflection of beams Strain energy in elastic
deformation, impact fatigue and creep.
UNIT VI
THEORY OF STRUCTURES
Proposed
cantilever and fixed beams Continueous beams – Theorem of three moments -
portal frames - moment distribution method - Colomns - short & long
columns, unsymmetrical sections. Euler`s theory - critical leads for different
end conditions Analyusis of arches - Eddy`s theorem - suspension bridges
/moving leads - influence lines. Domes and Retaining walls - stabilityh
conditions - checking.
UNIT VII
SOIL MECHANICS
Site
Investigation and Soil sampling - classification of soil Engineering properties
of soil - SPT and its interpretation soil - Water interaction - permeability,
seepage shear strength of soils - Determination of C and V Stress distribution
in soils - Boussinesq`s and Wester - gaard`s. Theory of consolidation -
consolidation test. compaction of soils - Meisture density relationship - stability
of slopes analysis.
UNIT VIII
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Shallow
Foundations Bearing capacity Theory - Settlement analysis Methods of improving
- bearing capacity and minimising settlement - Types of footings – Design principles
mat foundations. Deep foundations - Piles - Static and Dynamic formulac - Pile
cap -group of piles - pile lead test. Retaining walls - Earth pressure
theories.
UNIT IX
WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT
Estimation
of water resources - Ground water hydraulics for ecasting demand hydraulics.
Forecasting demand - Impurities of water - physical, chemical and bacterielogical
analysis - water bern diseases - pumping and gravity schemes - Water treatment plants
chlorination.
UNIT X
SEWAGE TREATMENT & POLLUTION CONTROL
Disposal
of sanitary sewage - sewer systems -design flow for separate, sterm and
combined systems - sewer design sewer Appurtenances -Seweage pumping - Types of
pumps. Sewage Treatment primary , secondry and tertiary levels plants - Sludge
treatment and disposal Industrial watches Rural sanitation - Air pollution –
Solid waste management.
PAPER –II
UNIT I
CONCRETE TECHNOLONY RC
Tests
on cement and aggregates - High grade cements High strength concrete Testing of
fresh and hardend concrete - Non destructive testing - Concrete mix design - IS
method quality control - cetering and shuttering sheet piles - slips and moving
forms. Coincrete hollow block masonry Construction joints.
UNIT II
DESIGN OF R.C. ELEMENTS
Methods of design of concrete members. Limit
state and working stress design Design of flexural members. Design of singly
and doubly reinforced rectangular and flanged Design of slabs and columns R.C.
footings
UNIT III
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
Steel
structures - welded connections - Design of tension and compression members -
trusses Design of purlins - Design of steel columns & beams. Design and construction
of prestressed concrete beams - Design of masonry Chimneys and stacks.
UNIT IV
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Water
Resources in Tamil Nadu Water Resource Planning .Master Plan for water. Water
budget & Development Plan. Reservoir planning & Management. Flood
control. Chennel improvement Land Management
UNIT V
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
Soil
Plant Water Relationship - Water requirement of crops – Irrigation methods.
Irrigation efficiencies. Water logging & consequences - Salinity &
alkalinity. Reclamation. Head works and distribution works. Cross drainage
works.
UNIT VI
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Traffic
Engineering and Traffic surveys - Intersections, road signals and markings -
grade separations - parking & traffic control - Traffic regulation &
safety. Accident investigation - measures for accident reduction. Traffic
Management
UNIT VII
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Highway
planning in India - Road classification - Geometric design of highways.
Construction of Earth WBM, bituminous and concrete roads - Design of flexible
and rigid pavements. Design of joints in cement concrete roads - Drainage of
roads - Maintenance of Roads.
UNIT VIII
RAILWAYS AIRPORTS AND HARBOURS
Details
of components of permanent way – geometric design - points & croissing -
signalling Interlocking and level crossings. Airport planning Components of
Airport - Site selection - Airport zonin g - planning of terminal buildings.
Harbours & Ports - types - com ponents & their functions - Layout of a
harbour - Docks - Wet and dry - Break waters.
UNIT IX
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Construction
Management - Inportance and scope. Construction planning scheduling and
monitoring - Cost control Quality control and inspection Network analysis by
CPM and PERT - Determination of Critical path & floats - Project Management
using CPM/PERT
UNIT X
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Types
of computers - conponents of moder computer systems - Office Automation - Word
processing, spread sheets and database management - Developing Flow charts for
solving Engineering problems - Computer Aided Design and drafting - Advantages
of Computer Aided drafting over traditional drafcting - Developing 2D, 3D
drawings and solid
modelling.
PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES
Degree Standard
Unit-I General science
Physics Universe-General
Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific
laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical
quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy-Electricity and
Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light and sound-Atomic and
nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy- Geophysics - Astronomy and
space science
Chemistry Elements
and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction-Chemistry of ores
and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides,
insecticides- Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and
plastics
Botany-Main
Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living
organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic
waste-Bio-communication.
Zoology-Blood
and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the
scienceof heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and
its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable diseases and non- communicable
diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants
and human life
Unit- II. Current Events
History--Latest
diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of States-Defence,
national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and summits-Eminent
persons & places in news- Sports & games-Books & authors -Awards
& honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events-- India and its
neighbours-- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political Science-1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts
– public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political
parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness & General
administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare
oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography Geographical
landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics--Current
socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector
Science-Latest
inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in Health
Science-Mass
media & communication.
Unit-III. Geography
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere,
lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate-Water resources --- rivers
in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Natural vegetation- Forest
& wildlife-Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport
including Surface transport & communication-Social geography –
population-density and distribution-Natural calamities – disaster management-Climate
change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
Unit-IV. History and culture of India
Pre-historic events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam
age-Maurya dynasty-
Buddhism and Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of
Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of
Tamil people-Advent of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British
rule-Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors- Social reforms and
religious movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-
Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular
state-Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist,
Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent
personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy
– Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi,
Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
Unit-V Indian Polity
Constitution of India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features
of constitution- Union, State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties-
Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature
– Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu
& Kashmir- Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in
India – Rule of law/Due process of law- Indian federalism – center – state
relations-. Emergency provisions- Civil services in India- Administrative
challenges in a welfare state- Complexities of district administration- Elections
- Election Commission Union and State. Official language and Schedule- VIII Amendments
to constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms &
tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central
Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General
of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of
women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer
protection forms
Unit- VI. Indian economy
Nature of Indian economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan
models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in
agriculture Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public
sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public
finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking,
money & monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)-
WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes-
Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD
– sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different
sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National
Development Council
Unit-VI. Indian national movement
National renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt-
Indian National Congress- Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore,
Nethaji -Growth of militant movements - Different modes of agitations-Era of
different Acts & Pacts-World war & final phase struggle- Communalism
led to partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC,
Periyar,Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in
India since independence
Unit-VII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation and
presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of
data-Analytical interpretation of data -Simplification-Percentage-Highest
Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion- Simple
interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic
terms, Communications in information technology-Application of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-Logical
Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number
Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic
PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES
Degree Standard
UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE
Physics Universe-General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and
discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and
properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and
energy-Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics and Communication -Heat, light
and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy- Geophysics
- Astronomy and space science
Chemistry Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and
reduction-Chemistry of ores and metals-Carbon, nitrogen and their
compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides- Biochemistry and
biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification
of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic
waste-Bio-communication.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive
system-Genetics the scienceof heredity-Environment, ecology, health and
hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases-Communicable
diseases and non- communicable diseases- prevention and remedies- Alcoholism and
drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life
UNIT- II. CURRENT EVENTS
History--Latest diary of events – National--National symbols-Profile of
States-Defence, national security and terrorism-World organizations-pacts and
summits-Eminent persons & places in news- Sports & games-Books &
authors -Awards & honours-Cultural panorama-Latest historical events--
India and its neighbours-- Latest terminology- Appointments-who is who?
Political
Science-1. India’s foreign policy-2. Latest court verdicts
– public opinion-3. Problems in conduct of public elections-4. Political
parties and political system in India-5. Public awareness & General
administration-6. Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt.,-7. Welfare
oriented govt. schemes, their utility
Geography Geographical landmarks-Policy on environment and ecology—
Economics--Current socio-economic problems-New economic policy & govt. sector
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology-Latest discoveries in
Health Science-Mass media & communication.
UNIT-III. GEOGRAPHY
Earth and
Universe-Solar system-Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere-Monsoon, rainfall,
weather and climate-Water resources --- rivers in India-Soil, minerals &
natural resources-Natural vegetation- Forest & wildlife-Agricultural
pattern, livestock & fisheries-Transport including Surface transport &
communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural
calamities – disaster management-Climate change - impact and consequences -
mitigation measures-Pollution Control.
UNIT-IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA
Pre-historic
events--Indus valley civilization-Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age-Maurya dynasty-
Buddhism and
Jainism-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and
the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-Advent
of European invasion-Expansion and consolidation of British rule-Effect of
British rule on socio-economic factors- Social reforms and religious
movements-India since independence-Characteristics of Indian culture- Unity in
diversity –race, colour, language, custom-India-as secular state-Organizations
for fine arts, dance, drama, music-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in
TN-Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the
various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa,
Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and
J.Krishnamoorthy etc.
UNIT-V INDIAN POLITY
Constitution of
India-. Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union,
State and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights-
Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State
executive- State Legislature – assembly- Status of Jammu & Kashmir- Local
government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due
process of law- Indian federalism – center – state relations-. Emergency
provisions- Civil services in India- Administrative challenges in a welfare
state- Complexities of district administration- Elections - Election Commission
Union and State. Official language and Schedule- VIII Amendments to
constitution- Schedules to constitution-. Administrative reforms &
tribunals- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures – Central
Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, - Comptroller and Auditor General
of India- Right to information - Central and State Commission- Empowerment of
women- Voluntary organizations and public grievances Redressal- Consumer
protection forms
UNIT- VI. INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian
economy-Need for economic planning-Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land
reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture Industrial
growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector &
disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income- Public finance
& fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution- Banking, money
& monetary policy- Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)-
WTO-globalization & privatization- Rural welfare oriented programmes-
Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-HRD
– sustainable economic growth- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu -Energy Different
sources and development- Finance Commission -Planning Commission- National
Development Council
UNIT-VI. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
National
renaissance-Early uprising against British rule-1857 Revolt- Indian National
Congress- Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Nethaji -Growth
of militant movements - Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts
& Pacts-World war & final phase struggle- Communalism led to
partition-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC,
Periyar,Bharathiar & Others-Birth of political parties /political system in
India since independence
Unit-VII. APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY TESTS
Conversion of
information to data-Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables,
graphs, diagrams-Parametric representation of data-Analytical interpretation of
data -Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common
Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion- Simple interest-Compound
interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work-Behavioral ability -Basic terms,
Communications in information technology-Application of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)- Decision making and problem solving-Logical
Reasoning-Puzzles-Dice-Visual Reasoning-Alpha numeric Reasoning-Number
Series-Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic
