UPSC Civil Engineering Optional Syllabus
Paper-I: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis
1. Engineering Mechanics
- Basic concepts and principles
- Equilibrium of forces and moments
- Friction and its applications
- Centroids and moment of inertia
- Simple stress and strain
- Bending moment and shear force diagrams
- Analysis of trusses, frames, and beams
2. Strength of Materials
- Stress and strain
- Elastic constants and their relationship
- Bending moment and shear stress in beams
- Analysis of torsion in circular shafts
- Deflection of beams
- Columns and struts
- Riveted and welded joints
- Mohr's circle for plane stress and strain
- Theories of failure
3. Structural Analysis
- Analysis of statically determinate structures
- Influence lines for determinate structures
- Analysis of arches and cables
- Matrix methods of structural analysis
- Displacement methods of structural analysis
- Plastic analysis of structures
- Structural dynamics
Paper-I: Design of Structures: Steel, Concrete and Masonry Structures
1. Steel Structures
- Properties of structural steel
- Steel construction: connections and detailing
- Design of tension members
- Design of compression members
- Design of beams and beam-columns
- Design of roof trusses and gantry girders
- Design of plate girders and composite structures
2. Concrete Structures
- Properties of concrete and reinforcing steel
- Limit state design philosophy
- Design of beams, slabs, and columns
- Design of footings and retaining walls
- Design of water tanks and silos
- Design of staircases
- Design of prestressed concrete structures
3. Masonry Structures
- Behavior and design of masonry
- Design of masonry retaining walls
- Design of masonry arches and lintels
- Design of masonry buildings
Paper-I: Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow and Hydraulic Machines
1. Fluid Mechanics
- Properties of fluids
- Fluid statics
- Fluid kinematics
- Fluid dynamics
- Flow measurements
- Flow through pipes
2. Open Channel Flow
- Uniform flow
- Gradually varied flow
- Rapidly varied flow
- Hydraulic jump
- Flow in canals and rivers
- Sediment transport
3. Hydraulic Machines
- Classification and selection of hydraulic machines
- Pelton wheel and Francis turbines
- Kaplan turbine and propeller turbines
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
Paper-I: Geotechnical Engineering
1. Soil Mechanics
- Origin and formation of soils
- Soil classification
- Soil compaction
- Permeability and seepage
- Shear strength and consolidation
- Earth pressure and retaining walls
- Slope stability
2. Foundation Engineering
- Types of foundations
- Bearing capacity and settlement of foundations
- Design of shallow and deep foundations
- Machine foundations
Paper-II: Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning and Management
1. Construction Technology
- Construction materials and methods
- Building construction
- Bridge construction
- Highway construction
- Tunnel construction
2. Construction Equipment
- Types and selection of construction equipment
- Earthmoving and excavation equipment
- Concrete equipment
- Piling equipment
- Construction cranes
3. Construction Planning and Management
- Project planning and scheduling
- Construction contracts and specifications
- Cost estimation and control
- Quality management
- Safety management
- Construction project organization
Paper-II: Surveying and Transportation Engineering
1. Surveying
- Principles and methods of surveying
- Chain surveying
- Compass surveying
- Levelling and contouring
- Theodolite surveying
- Total station surveying
- GPS surveying
2. Transportation Engineering
- Highway planning and geometric design
- Traffic engineering and management
- Pavement materials and design
- Traffic surveys and analysis
- Railway engineering
- Airport engineering
Paper-II: Hydrology, Water Resources and Engineering
1. Hydrology
- Hydrological cycle
- Precipitation and evaporation
- Runoff estimation
- Flood routing
- Groundwater hydrology
2. Water Resources Engineering
- Water resources planning
- Reservoirs and dam engineering
- Irrigation engineering
- Water supply and treatment
- Water distribution systems
- Water quality and pollution control
Paper-II: Environmental Engineering
1. Water and Wastewater Engineering
- Water demand and supply
- Water treatment processes
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater characteristics
- Wastewater treatment processes
- Sludge disposal and reuse
2. Solid Waste Management
- Solid waste characteristics
- Collection and transportation
- Treatment and disposal methods
- Recycling and resource recovery
3. Air Pollution and Control
- Air pollutants and their sources
- Meteorology and air quality monitoring
- Air pollution control techniques
- Indoor air quality
Previous Year Questions with Essays: Chemistry Optional
- Selected previous year questions from the chemistry optional section of the UPSC exam will be provided, along with sample essays to enhance understanding and preparation.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change as per the official notification of the UPSC. Candidates are advised to refer to the latest syllabus and official guidelines provided by the UPSC for accurate and updated information.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC