Syllabus for KPSC Assistant Engineer Civil Exam:The syllabus for the KPSC Assistant Engineer Civil Exam can be divided into several topics. Here is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus along with the marks weightage for each topic:
1. Building Materials and Construction:- Classification of building materials
- Physical and mechanical properties of building materials
- Types of construction materials
- Construction techniques and methods
- Building components and their functions
- Construction planning and scheduling
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
2. Structural Analysis:- Types of structures
- Analysis of determinate structures
- Analysis of indeterminate structures
- Influence lines for determinate structures
- Analysis of trusses and frames
- Analysis of arches and cables
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
3. Structural Design:- Design of beams, columns, and slabs
- Design of footings and foundations
- Design of retaining walls and dams
- Design of steel structures
- Design of pre-stressed concrete structures
- Design of timber structures
Marks Weightage: 15-20 marks
4. Geotechnical Engineering:- Soil mechanics and soil properties
- Soil formation and classification
- Permeability and seepage analysis
- Shear strength of soils
- Earth pressure theories
- Stability analysis of slopes
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
5. Environmental Engineering:- Water supply and treatment
- Wastewater collection and treatment
- Solid waste management
- Environmental pollution control
- Environmental impact assessment
- Sustainable development and green practices
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
6. Transportation Engineering:- Highway planning and geometric design
- Traffic engineering and management
- Pavement materials and design
- Transportation systems and their components
- Mass transit systems
- Intelligent transportation systems
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
7. Irrigation Engineering:- Water resources and their availability
- Irrigation methods and techniques
- Canal design and alignment
- Water distribution systems
- Drainage and flood control
- Dams and reservoirs
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
8. Surveying and Geomatics:- Principles and methods of surveying
- Instruments and equipment used in surveying
- Chain and compass surveying
- Levelling and contouring
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
9. Construction Management and Project Planning:- Project management principles
- Project planning and scheduling techniques
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Quality control and assurance
- Construction safety and risk management
- Construction contracts and legal aspects
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
10. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:- Indian history, geography, and culture
- Indian polity and governance
- Economy and finance
- Science and technology
- Current affairs and events
Marks Weightage: 10-15 marks
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This course is helpful for the following exams: Civil Engineering (CE)