Elements of Civil Engineering Syllabus
Introduction to civil engineering — scope of the field, surveying, construction materials, building construction, water resources and transportation.
Syllabus — 6 Units
- 1
Scope of Civil Engineering
Impact of infrastructure on the economy, role of civil engineers, planning, scheduling and construction management.
- 2
Surveying
Surveying and levelling, chain & compass surveying, bearings, elevation measurement, contours, areas & volumes, modern surveying tools.
- 3
Construction Materials
Properties and uses of stone, brick, lime, cement, metals, ceramics, timber, sand, aggregate, mortar, concrete, paints and glass.
- 4
Elements of Building Construction
Principles of building planning, classification of buildings, design loads, building components and byelaws.
- 5
Water Resources Development
Elementary hydrology, sources of water, watershed development, water requirements and conveyance systems.
- 6
Transportation Engineering
Role of transportation, surface transport and aviation, highway materials and construction, traffic engineering and control.