The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Assistant Engineer (AE) Civil exam to recruit candidates for the position of Assistant Engineer in the Civil Engineering Department of the state. The syllabus for the UPPSC AE Civil exam is provided on the official website of UPPSC. EduRev also provides a comprehensive Mock Test Series for the UPPSC AE Civil exam to help candidates prepare effectively. Let's explore the detailed topic-wise syllabus of the UPPSC AE Civil exam:
1. Building Materials and Construction:- Classification of stones, bricks, cement, aggregates, timber, and steel.
- Properties and uses of various building materials.
- Construction techniques, methods, and principles.
- Building components and their specifications.
- Building codes and standards.
2. Structural Analysis:- Basics of structural analysis.
- Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures.
- Analysis of trusses, beams, and frames.
- Influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures.
- Matrix methods of structural analysis.
3. Design of Structures:- Design principles and philosophy.
- Design of reinforced concrete structures.
- Design of steel structures.
- Design of masonry structures.
- Design of timber structures.
- Principles of pre-stressed concrete design.
4. Geotechnical Engineering:- Soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
- Soil classification, compaction, and consolidation.
- Shear strength of soils.
- Earth pressure theories and retaining structures.
- Bearing capacity of soils.
- Foundation types and design.
5. Fluid Mechanics:- Fluid properties and behavior.
- Fluid statics and dynamics.
- Flow measurement and flow meters.
- Bernoulli's equation and its applications.
- Flow through pipes, channels, and open channels.
- Hydraulic machines.
6. Environmental Engineering:- Water supply engineering.
- Wastewater engineering.
- Solid waste management.
- Air pollution and control.
- Environmental impact assessment.
- Environmental legislation.
7. Transportation Engineering:- Highway engineering and planning.
- Traffic engineering and management.
- Pavement materials and design.
- Geometric design of highways.
- Transportation infrastructure and systems.
- Traffic flow characteristics.
8. Surveying:- Principles and methods of surveying.
- Chain surveying, compass surveying, and plane table surveying.
- Levelling and contouring.
- Total station, GPS, and remote sensing applications.
- Photogrammetry and map projections.
- Land surveying and cadastral systems.
9. Construction Management and Project Planning:- Project management concepts and techniques.
- Construction planning and scheduling.
- Cost estimation and budgeting.
- Construction contracts and specifications.
- Quality control and assurance.
- Construction safety and risk management.
Marks Weightage:The marks weightage for each section may vary from year to year, and it is recommended to refer to the official notification for the most accurate information. However, typically, the marks weightage for the UPPSC AE Civil exam is as follows:
- Building Materials and Construction: 10-15 marks
- Structural Analysis: 10-15 marks
- Design of Structures: 15-20 marks
- Geotechnical Engineering: 15-20 marks
- Fluid Mechanics: 10-15 marks
- Environmental Engineering: 10-15 marks
- Transportation Engineering: 10-15 marks
- Surveying: 10-15 marks
- Construction Management and Project Planning: 10-15 marks
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By utilizing the EduRev Mock Test Series, candidates can enhance their exam preparation and boost their confidence to perform well in the UPPSC AE Civil exam.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Civil Engineering (CE)