[SYLLABUS]Assistant Professor in CIVIL ENGINEERING Syllabus Kerala PSC

Detailed Syllabus of Assistant Professor in CIVIL  ENGINEERING ( Kerala PSC)

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Detailed Syllabus of Assistant Professor in CIVIL ENGINEERING ( Kerala PSC)

Module I

 a) MATHEMATICS (ENGINEERING)

Matrices: Rank, systems of linear equations, consistency, eigen values, eigenvectors, Cayley Hamilton Theorem, diagonalisation, linear dependence andindependence of vectors.

Partial Differentiation: Partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem on homogeneousfunctions, total derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s series (one and two variables) –Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange’ s method.

Vector Differentiation: Scalar and vector functions, differentiation of vectorfunctions – velocity and acceleration – scalar and vector fields – operator  –Gradient – Directional derivative – Divergence – Curl – irrotational and solenoidalfields – scalar potential.

Laplace Transforms: Transforms of elementary functions, shifting property –inverse transforms – transforms of derivatives and integrals – transform of functions multiplied by t and divided by t – convolution theorem, solution of ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace transforms.

Ordinary Differential Equations: First Order ordinary differential equations, systems of linear first order ordinary differential equations, linear ordinary differential2equations of higher order with constant coefficients, linear second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients (Cauchy and Legendre equations), Method of Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.

Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, conformal mappings, bilinear transformations, complex integration, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent’s series, residue theorem.

Fourier Series: Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2 π and 2 ℓ, odd and even functions, Half range expansions.

b) BASIC CIVIL ENGINEEERING

Mechanics – statistics – Coplanar forces – conditions of equilibrium. Support reactions – Simply supported and overhanging beams. Friction – Laws of friction –applications. Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of plane areas. Dynamics –rectilinear motion – Newton’s laws of motion – curvilinear motion.

Building materials – common building materials – stone, brick, cement, steel, aggregate, concrete, timber – properties, IS specification. Building construction –types and functions of the following structural components of buildings – foundations and superstructure.

Surveying – principle of surveying – linear measurements using chain – levelling work – reduction of levels.

c) BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, CI and SI Engines, properties ofsteam. Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, refrigeration and airconditioning, hydro-electric, thermal and nuclear power plants, mechanical powertransmission systems such as belt, rope, chain and gear, manufacturing process –casting, forging, rolling, brazing, soldering, and welding, machining process –turning, shaping, drilling, grinding and milling. Conic sections and miscellaneouscurves, orthographic, isometric and perspective projections.

Module II :a) BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws – solution of series and parallel circuits with dcexcitation.Magnetic circuits: MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagneticinduction, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced emfs, selfand mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling.

Principle of generation of alternating current – waveforms – frequency, period,average and rms values, form factor.Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & currentrelationships in star and delta (balanced system only).

Principle of operation of dc motor & generator, single phase transformer and threephase induction motor.3Types of lamps, necessity of earthing.

b) BASIC ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Devices – working principle of PN junction, Zener diode and BJT.Systems –

Rectifiers : Half wave, Full wave and Bridge.

Filters: Capacitors andInductors.Amplifiers & Oscillators – Common Emitter RC coupled amplifier and its frequency response.

Principles of Wein-bridge oscillator. Op-amps: Basics, inverting and  oninvertingamplifier.Communication – Need for modulation, principles of AM and FM.Measurements – Working principles of CRO and Multimeter.

c) BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE

Functional units of a computer. Programming in C – control structures, functions.

Module IV : Mechanics of Structures

Simple stress and strain relationship: Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal

stresses, Stress transformation, Mohr’s circle – Bending moment and shear force in

statically determinate beams – Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stress – Thin

walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion, buckling of column, combined and direct

bending stresses.

Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames –

Deflection of beams, methods – Displacements in statically determinate structures and

analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force / energy methods, analysis by

displacement methods (slope deflection and moment distribution methods) – influence

lines for determinate and indeterminate structures – Basic concepts of matrix methods

of structural analysis.

Module V : Structural design, Construction and Management

Concrete Structures – Concrete technology – properties of concrete, mix design.

Concrete design – working stress and limit state design concepts – analysis of ultimate

load capacity and design of members subjected to flexure, shear, compression and

torsion by limit state methods. Basic elements of pre-stressed concrete, analysis of

beam sections (rectangular and I sections). Design of retaining walls and water tanks.

Steel structures – Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams,

beam-columns, column bases. Connections – simple and eccentric beam column

connections – plate girders and trusses – Plastic analysis of beams and frames.

Construction Management – Construction, planning and scheduling – Bar chart, CPM,

PERT – construction equipments – construction procedures – contract, tender

documents.

Building Planning – building bye laws – functional planning of buildings.

Building materials and construction – construction materials, properties, IS

specifications, prefabricated structural elements.

Quantity surveying & valuation – Building construction – detailed specification,

preparation of data and analysis of rates for various items of work. Type of estimates

– Detailed estimate for buildings. Valuation methods.

Module VI : Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Engineering

Fluid mechanics and Hydraulics – Properties of fluids, Principle of conservation of

mass, momentum, energy and corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of

momentum and Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes – flow

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in open channels – uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied flow, specific

energy concept, hydraulic jump. Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurement in

channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modelling, kinematics

of flow, velocity triangles and specific speed of pumps and turbines.

Hydrology and water Resources – Hydrologic cycle – rainfall, evaporation,

infiltration, unit hydrograph. Reservoir capacity, well hydraulics.

Irrigation – duty, delta, crop water requirements – Design of lined and unlined canals

– canals on alluvium, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Design of weirs on

permeable foundations – Canal Head works, cross drainage works.

Module VII :Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

Soil mechanics – soil classification, three phase system, fundamental definitions,

relationship and interrelationships, permeability and seepage, effective stress

principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.

Foundation Engineering – subsurface investigations – drilling bore holes, sampling,

penetration lists, plate load test. Earth pressure theories, effect of water table, layered

soils. Stability of slopes, infinite slope, finite slope. Foundation types – foundation

design requirements. Shallow foundations – bearing capacity, effect of shape, water

table and other factors, stress distribution, settlement analysis in sand and clay. Pile

foundations, types, dynamic and static formula load capacity of files in sand and clay,

negative skein friction.

Highway Engineering – Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of

paving materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements. Traffic Engineering –

Traffic characteristics – theory of traffic flow, intersection design, traffic signs and

signal design, highway capacity.

Railway Engineering – points and crossing – signalling stations and yards.

Harbour Engineering – classification – requirement and site selection – break waters –

classification – docks, functions and types of docks.

Tunnelling – Transfer of centre line – methods of construction on rocks and soils,

tunnel lining, ventilation, lighting and drainage.

Airport – planning and design – characteristics, component parts – site selection –

runway design.

Module VIII : Environmental Engineering and Surveying

Water requirements: Quality standards, basic unit processes and operation for water

treatment. Drinking water standards, water requirements, basic unit operations and

unit processes for surface water treatment, distribution of water sewage and sewerage

treatment, quantity and characteristics of waste water. Primary, secondary and tertiary

treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic

waste water treatment, quantity and characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary

and secondary treatment. Unit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater,

sludge disposal.

Surveying: Importance of surveying, principles and classification, measurement of

distances and directions, levelling, contouring, computation of areas and volumes,

traversing, theodolite and plane table. Errors and adjustments, curves – vertical and

horizontal.

Tacheometric survey – Stadia and tangential systems.

Photogrammetry – Heights and distances – vertical photograph – Relief displacement.

Total station – types. Working principles – measurement techniques.

Hydrographic survey

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