Bagmati Pradesh Civil Sub-Engineer Syllabus Download
1. Surveying
1.1 General
1.1.1Classifications
1.1.2 Principle of surveying
1.1.3 Selection of suitable method
1.1.4 Scales, plans and maps
1.1.5 Entry into survey field books and level books
1.2 Levelling
1.2.1 Methods of levelling
1.2.2 Levelling instruments and accessories
1.2.3 Principles of levelling
1.3 Plane Tabling
1.3.1 Equipment required
1.3.2 Methods of plane tabling
1.3.3 Two and three-point problems
1.4 Theodolite and Traverse surveying
1.4.1 Basic difference between different theodolites
1.4.2 Temporary adjustments of theodolites
1.4.3 Fundamental lines and desired relations
1.4.4 Tachometry: stadia method
1.4.5 Trigonometrical levelling
1.4.6 Checks in a closed traverse
1.5 Contouring
1.5.1 Characteristics of contour lines
1.5.2 Method of locating contours
1.5.3 Contour plotting
1.6 Setting Out
1.6.1 Small buildings
1.6.2 Simple curves
2. Construction Materials
2.1 Stone
2.1.1 Formation and availability of stones in Nepal
2.1.2 Methods of laying and construction with various stones
2.2 Cement
2.2.1 Different cements: Ingredients, properties and manufacture 2.2.2 Storage and transport
2.2.3 Admixtures
2.3 Clay and Clay Products
2.3.1 Brick: type, manufacture, laying, bonds
2.4 Paints and Varnishes
2.4.1 Type and selection
2.4.2 Preparation techniques
2.4.3 Use
2.5 Bitumen
2.5.1 Type
2.5.2 Selection
2.5.3 Use
3. Mechanics of Materials and Structures
3.1 Mechanics of Materials
3.1.1 Internal effects of loading
3.1.2 Ultimate strength and working stress of materials
3.2 Mechanics of Beams
3.2.1 Relation between shear force and bending moment
3.2.2 Thrust, shear and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams
under various types of loading
3.3 Simple Strut Theory
4. Hydraulics
4.1 General
4.1.1 Properties of fluid: mass, weight, specific weight, density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity
4.1.2 Pressure and Pascal's law
4.2 Hydro-Kinematics and Hydro-Dynamics
4.2.1 Energy y of flowing liquid: elevation energy, Kinetic energy,
potential energy, internal energy
4.3 Measurement of Discharge
4.3.1 Weirs and notches
4.3.2 Discharge formulas
4.4 Flows
4.4.1Characteristics of pipe flow and open channel flow
5. Soil Mechanics
5.1 General
5.1.1 Soil types and classification
5.1.2 Three-phase system of soil
5.1.3 Unit Weight of soil mass: bulk density, saturated density, submerged density and dry density
5.1.4 Interrelationship between specific gravity, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, percentage of air voids air content and density index
5.2 Soil Water Relation
5.2.1 Terzaghi's principle of effective stress
5.2.2 Darcy's law
5.2.3 Factors affecting permeability
5.3 Compaction of soil
5.3.1 Factors affecting soil compaction
5.3.2 Optimum moisture content
5.3.3 Relation between dry density and moisture content
5.4 Shear Strength of Soils
5.4.1 Mohr-Coulomb failure theory
5.4.2 Cohesion and angle of internal friction
5.5 Earth Pressures
5.5.1 Active and passive earth pressures
5.5.2 Lateral earth pressure theory
5.5.3 Rankine's earth pressure theory
5.6 Foundation Engineering
5.6.1 Terzaghi's general bearing capacity formulas and their application
6. Structural Design
6.1 R.C. Sections in Bending
6.1.1 Under reinforced, over reinforced and balanced sections
6.1.2 Analysis of single and double reinforced rectangular sections
6.2 Shear and Bond for R.C. Sections
6.2.1 Shear resistance of a R.C. section
6.2.2 Types of Shear reinforcement and their design
6.2.3 Determination of anchorage length
6.3 Axially Loaded R.C. Columns
6.3.1 Short and long columns
6.3.2 Design of a rectangular column section
6.4 Design and Drafting of R.C. Structures
6.4.1 Singly and doubly reinforced rectangular beams
6.4.2 Simple one-way and two-way slabs
6.4.3 Axially loaded short and long columns
7. Building Construction Technology
7.1 Foundations
7.1.1 Subsoil exploration
7.1.2 Type and suitability of different foundations: Shallow, deep
7.1.3 Shoring and dewatering
7.1.4 Design of simple brick or stone masonry foundations
7.2 Walls
7.2.1 Type of walls and their functions
7.2.2 Choosing wall thickness, Height to length relation
7.2.3 Use of scaffolding
7.3 Damp Proofing
7.3.1 Source of Dampness
7.3.2 Remedial measures to prevent dampness
7.4 Concrete Technology
7.4.1 Constituents of cement concrete
7.4.2 Grading of aggregates
7.4.3 Concrete mixes
7.4.4 Water cement ratio
7.4.5 Factors affecting strength of concrete
7.4.6 Form work
7.4.7 Curing
7.5 Wood work
7.5.1 Frame and shutters of door and window
7.5.2 Timber construction of upper floors
7.5.3 Design and construction of stairs
7.6 Flooring and Finishing
7.6.1 Floor finishes: brick, concrete, flagstone
7.6.2 Plastering
8. Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering
8.1 General
8.1.1 Objectives of water supply system
8.1.2 Source of water and its selection: gravity and artisan springs, shallow and deep wells; infiltration galleries.
8.2 Gravity Water Supply System
8.2.1 Design period
8.2.2 Determination of daily water demand
8.2.3 Determination of storage tank capacity
8.2.4 Selection of pipe
8.2.5 Pipeline design and hydraulic grade line
8.3 Design of Sewer
8.3.1 Quantity of sanitary sewage
8.3.2 Maximum, Minimum and self-cleaning velocity
8.4 Excreta Disposal and Unsewered Area
8.4.1 Pit latrine
8.4.2 Design of septic tank
9. Irrigation Engineering
9.1 General
9.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of irrigation
9.2 Water Requirement
9.2.1 Crop season and principal crops
9.2.2 Base period
9.3 Flow irrigation Canals
9.3.1 Canal losses and their minimization
9.3.2 Maximum and minimum velocities
9.3.3 Design of irrigation canal section based on manning's formula
9.3.4 Need and location of spillways
9.3.5 Head works for small canals
10. Highway Engineering
10.1 General
10.1.1 Introduction to transportation systems
10.1.2 Historic development of roads
10.1.3 Classification of road in Nepal
10.1.4 Basic requirements of road alignment
10.2 Geometric Design
10.2.1 Basic design control and criteria for design
10.2.2 Elements of cross-section, typical cross-section for all roads in filling and cutting
10.2.3 Camber
10.2.4 Determination of radius of horizontal curves
10.2.5 Superlevation
10.2.6 Sight distances
10.2.7 Gradient
10.2.8 Use of Nepal Road Standard and subsequent revision in road design
10.3 Drainage System
10.3.1 Importance of drainage system and requirements of a good drainage system
10.4 Road Pavement
10.4.1 Pavement structure and its components: subgrade, sub-base, base and surface courses
10.5 Road Machineries
10.5.1 Earthmoving and compacting machines
10.6 Road Construction Technology
10.7 Bridge
10.7.1 T-beam bride
10.7.2 Timber bridges
10.8 Road Maintenance and Repair
10.8.1 Type of maintenance Works
10.9 Tracks and Trails
11. Estimating and Costing
11.1 General
11.1.1 Main items of work
11.1.2 Units of measurement and payment of various items of work and material
11.1.3 Standard estimate formats of government offices
11.2 Rate Analysis
11.2.1 Basic general knowledge on the use of rate analysis norms prepared by Ministry of Works and Transport and the district rates prescribed by district development committee
11.3 Specifications
11.3.1 Interpretation of specifications
11.4 Valuation
11.4.1 Methods of valuation
11.4.2 Basic general knowledge of standard formats used by commercial banks and NIDC for valuation
12. Construction Management
12.1 Organization
12.1.1 Need for organization
12.1.2 Responsibilities of a civil overseer
12.1.3 Relation between Owner, Contractor and Engineer
12.2 Site Management
12.2.1 Preparation of site plan
12.2.2 Organizing labor
12.2.3 Measures to improve labor efficiency
12.2.4 Accident prevention
12.3 Contract Procedure
12.3.1 Contracts
12.3.2 Departmental works and day-work
12.3.3 Types of contracts
12.3.4 Tender and tender notice
12.3.5 Earnest money and security deposit
12.3.6 Preparation before inviting tender
12.3.7 Agreement
12.3.8 Conditions of contract
12.3.9 Construction supervision
12.4 Accounts
12.4.1 Administrative approval and technical sanction
12.4.2 Familiarity with standard account keeping formats used in governmental organizations
12.4.3 Muster roll
12.4.4 Completion report
12.5 Planning and Control
12.5.1 Construction Schedule
12.5.2 Equipment and materials schedule
12.5.3 Construction stages and operations
12.5.4 Bar chart
