ECET Civil Syllabus
ECET Civil Syllabus
ECET Civil Syllabus
ECET
CIVIL ENGINEERING
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS:
(i) UNIT:1
Simple stresses and strains-curves for ductile materials-Mechanical properties of materials-Hooke’s
law-lateral strain-Poisson’s ratio-Elastic constants and the relation between them-Composite sections-
Resilience-Strain energy-Gradual and sudden loading- Shear force and Bending Moment Diagrams for
cantilever, Simply supported, fixed, continuous and overhanging beams subjected to Point loads and
UDL
(i) UNIT:2
Theory of simple bending-assumptions-bending equation-bending stresses-Section Modulus-Shear
stress distribution across various sections like rectangular, circular and I- sections-Torsion-solid and
hollow circular shafts.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES:
UNIT:3
Deflection of cantilevers and simply supported beams-Double Integration and Macaulay’s methods-
Mohr’s theorems for slope and deflections-calculation for propped cantilevers subjected to simple
loading-Analysis of Fixed and Continuous beams of uniform section for simple loading without sinking
of supports. Columns and struts-types-slenderness ratio- Euler’s and Rankine’s formulae for axial
loading. Determination of forces in members of statically determinate, plane and pin-jointed trusses for
dead loads only. Dams and retaining walls-conditions for stability-middle third rule-Rankine’s formula
for active earth pressure.
SURVEYING:
UNIT:6
Chain surveying- purpose and principle- errors and corrections- different operations in chain
surveying- obstacles – methods of calculation of area. Compass Surveying- purpose and principle-
bearings- traversing using prismatic compass- local attraction- errors. Levelling- definitions-
component parts- errors- classification of levelling- contouring- characteristics and methods.
Theodolite- principles and component parts- fundamental lines and relationship among them-
adjustments of theodolite- measurement of horizontal and vertical angles- errors- traverse
computations- bowditch and transit rule. Tacheometry- principle- stadia tacheometry- tangential
tacheometry, Principle and uses of E.D.M, Electronic Theodolite, Total Station, Global positioning
System – Importance, G.I.S – Use and applications in Civil Engineering
HYDRAULICS:.
UNIT:7
UNIT:8
Flow through pipes-major and minor losses-Chezy’s and Darcy’s formulae for loss of head due to
friction-HGL & TEL- flow through siphon pipes. Reynold’s number for laminar and turbulent flows. Flow
through open channels-rectangular and trapezoidal-chezy’s formula for discharge-Kutter’s and
Manning’s equation for Chezy’s constants-Most economical sections. Centrifugal pumps without
problems. Classification of Turbines- Kaplan, Franci’s and Pelton wheel without problems-use of Draft
tube. Hydro-electrical installations-components and uses.
IRRIGATION ENGINEERING:
UNIT:9
Necessity of Irrigations - Perinnial and inundation Irrigation , Flow and Lift Irrigation, Principal crops-
kharif and rabi seasons-Duty, delta and base period. Methods of Irrigation-check flooding, basin
flooding, contour bunding, furrow, sprinkler and drip Irrigations. Hydrology – Rainfall , types of Rain
gauges, types of catchments-rainfall and runoff. Measurement of velocity of flow in streams-Ryve’s and
Dicken’s formulae for computing maximum flood discharge. Classifications of Head works-component
parts of diversion head works. Weirs and Barrages. Perculation and uplift pressures.Types of
Reservoirs-dead storage, live storage and surcharge storage.
UNIT: 10
Storage Head works-different types of dams-rigid and non rigid dams- gravity dams-low and high
dams. Elementary profile of a dam. Failures of gravity dams-drainage galleries. Ogee and siphon
spillways. Earth dams— types, failures and precautions. Phreatic lines and drainage arrangements in
earthen dams. Distribution works-classifications and alignment of canals-typical cross section of a
canal-berm and balanced depth of cutting- canal lining. Lacey’s silt theory. Cross drainage works –
types and functions.
VI Surveying 15
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Strength of Theory of Reinforced Surveying Hydraulics Irrigation
Materials Structures Concrete Engineering
Structures