Gate Syllabus for Civil Engineering
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear
equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and
differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper
integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient,
Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface
and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher
order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and
Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms,
Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and
Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems,
Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random
variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic
equations Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule, single and multi-step
methods for differential equations.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams.
Simple stress and strain relationship: Stress and strain in two dimensions,
principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohr’s circle. Simple bending theory,
flexural and shear stresses, unsymmetrical bending, shear centre. Thin walled
pressure vessels, uniform torsion, buckling of column, combined and direct
bending stresses.
Structural Analysis: Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches,
beams, cables and frames, displacements in statically determinate structures and
analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods,
analysis by displacement methods (slope deflection and moment distribution
methods), influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures. Basic
concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.
Concrete Structures: Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of
mix design. Concrete design- basic working stress and limit state design
concepts, analysis of ultimate load capacity and design of members subjected to
flexure, shear, compression and torsion by limit state methods. Basic elements
of prestressed concrete, analysis of beam sections at transfer and service
loads.
Steel Structures: Analysis and design of tension and compression members,
beams and beam- columns, column bases. Connections- simple and eccentric,
beam–column connections, plate girders and trusses. Plastic analysis of beams
and frames.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Soil Mechanics: Origin of soils, soil classification, three - phase system,
fundamental definitions, relationship and interrelationships, permeability and
seepage, effective stress principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.
Foundation Engineering: Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore
holes, sampling, penetration tests, plate load test. Earth pressure theories,
effect of water table, layered soils. Stability of slopes- infinite slopes,
finite slopes. Foundation types- foundation design requirements. Shallow
foundations- bearing capacity, effect of shape, water table and other factors,
stress distribution, settlement analysis in sands and clays. Deep foundations –
pile types, dynamic and static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands and
clays, negative skin friction. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, principle of
conservation of mass, momentum, energy and corresponding equations, potential
flow, applications of momentum and Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent
flow, flow in pipes, pipe networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth.
Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied flow in channels, specific
energy concept, hydraulic jump. Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurements in
channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling.
Kinematics of flow, velocity triangles and specific speed of pumps and turbines.
Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage
discharge relationships, unit hydrographs, flood estimation, reservoir capacity,
reservoir and channel routing. Well hydraulics.
Irrigation: Duty, delta, estimation of evapo-transpiration. Crop water
requirements. Design of: lined and unlined canals, waterways, head works,
gravity dams and spillways. Design of weirs on permeable foundation. Types of
irrigation system, irrigation methods. Water logging and drainage, sodic soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Water requirements: Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations
for water treatment. Drinking water standards, water requirements, basic unit
operations and unit processes for surface water treatment, distribution of
water. Sewage and sewerage treatment, quantity and characteristics of
wastewater. Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater, sludge
disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic wastewater treatment, quantity
of characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment Unit
operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater, sludge disposal.
Air Pollution: Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution
meteorology, air pollution control, air quality standards and limits.
Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection and
transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management
(reuse/ recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal).
Noise Pollution: Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution,
measurement of noise and control of noise pollution.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Highway Planning: Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of
paving materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow,
intersection design, traffic signs and signal design, highway capacity.
SURVEYING
Importance of surveying, principles and classifications, mapping concepts,
coordinate system, map projections, measurements of distance and directions,
leveling, theodolite traversing, plane table surveying, errors and adjustments,
curves.
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