1. Surveying 4.3.
2 Discharge formulas
1.1 General 4.4 Flows
1.1.1 Classifications 4.4.1Characteristics of pipe flow and open channel flow
1.1.2 Principle of surveying 5. Soil Mechanics
1.1.3 Selection of suitable method 5.1 General
1.1.4 Scales, plans and maps 5.1.1 Soil types and classification
1.1.5 Entry into survey field books and level books 5.1.2 Three phase system of soil
1.2 Levelling 5.1.3 Unit Weight of soil mass: bulk density, saturated density, submerged density and dry density
1.2.1 Methods of levelling 5.1.4 Interrelationship between specific gravity, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, percentage of air voids air content and
1.2.2 Levelling instruments and accessories density index
1.2.3 Principles of levelling 5.2 Soil Water Relation
1.3 Plane Tabling 5.2.1 Terzaghi's principle of effective stress
1.3.1 Equipments required 5.2.2 Darcy's law
1.3.2 Methods of palne tabling 5.2.3 Factors affecting permeability
1.3.3 Two and three point problems 5.3 Compaction of soil
1.4 Theodolite and Traverse surveying 5.3.1 Factors affecting soil compaction
1.4.1 Basic difference between different theodolites 5.3.2 Optimum moisture content
1.4.2 Temporary adjustments of theodolites 5.3.3 Relation between dry density and moisture content
1.4.3 Fundamental lines and desired relations 5.4 Shear Strength of Soils
1.4.4 Tacheometry: stadia method 5.4.1 Mohr-Coulomb failure theory
1.4.5 Trigonometrical levelling 5.4.2 Cohesion and angle of internal friction
1.4.6 Checks in closed traverse 5.5 Earth Pressures
1.5 Contouring 5.5.1 Active and passive earth pressures
1.5.1 Characteristics of contour lines 5.5.2 Lateral earth pressure theory
1.5.2 Method of locating contours 5.5.3 Rankine's earth pressure theory
1.5.3 Contour plotting 5.6 Foundation Engineering
1.6 Setting Out 5.6.1 Terzaghi's general bearing capacity formulas and their application
1.6.1 Small buildings 6. Structural Design
1.6.2 Simple curves 6.1 R.C. Sections in Bending
2. Construction Materials 6.1.1 Under reinforced, over reinforced and balanced sections
2.1 Stone 6.1.2 Analysis of single and double reinforced rectangular sections
2.1.1 Formation and availability of stones in Nepal 6.2 Shear and Bond for R.C. Sections
2.1.2 Methods of laying and construction with various stones 6.2.1 Shear resistance of a R.C. section
2.2 Cement 6.2.2 Types of Shear reinforcement and their design
2.2.1 Different cements: Ingredients, properties and manufacture 6.2.3 Determination of anchorage length
2.2.2 Storage and transport 6.3 Axially Loaded R.C. Columns
2.2.3 Admixtures 6.3.1 Short and long columns
2.3 Clay and Clay Products 6.3.2 Design of a rectangular column section
2.3.1 Brick: type, manufacture, laying, bonds 6.4 Design and Drafting of R.C. Structures
2.4 Paints and Varnishes 6.4.1 Singly and doubly reinforced rectangular beams
2.4.1 Type and selection 6.4.2 Simple one-way and two-way slabs
2.4.2 Preparation techniques 6.4.3 Axially loaded short and long columns
2.4.3 Use 7. Building Construction Technology
2.5 Bitumen 7.1 Foundations
2.5.1 Type 7.1.1 Subsoil exploration
2.5.2 Selection 7.1.2 Type and suitability of different foundations: Shallow, deep
2.5.3 Use 7.1.3 Shoring and dewatering
3. Mechanics of Materials and Structures 7.1.4 Design of simple brick or stone masonry foundations
3.1 Mechanics of Materials 7.2 Walls
3.1.1 Internal effects of loading 7.2.1 Type of walls and their functions
3.1.2 Ultimate strength and working stress of materials 7.2.2 Choosing wall thickness, Height to length relation
3.2 Mechanics of Beams 7.2.3 Use of scaffolding
3.2.1 Shear force and bending moment 7.3 Damp Proofing
3.2.2 Thrust, shear and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams under various types of loading 7.3.1 Source of Dampness
3.3 Simple Strut Theory 7.3.2 Remedial measures to prevent dampness
4. Hydraulics 7.4 Concrete Technology
4.1 General 7.4.1 Constituents of cement concrete
4.1.1 Properties of fluid: mass, weight, specific weight, density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity 7.4.2 Grading of aggregates
4.1.2 Pressure and Pascal's law 7.4.3 Concrete mixes
4.2 Hydro-Kinematics and Hydro-Dynamics 7.4.4 Water cement ratio
4.2.1 Energy of flowing liquid: Kinetic energy, potential energy, internal energy 7.4.5 Factors affecting strength of concrete
4.3 Measurement of Discharge 7.4.6 Form work
4.3.1 Weirs and notches 7.4.7 Curing
7.5 Wood work 11. Estimating and Costing
7.5.1 Frame and shutters of door and window 11.1 General
7.5.2 Timber construction of upper floors 11.1.1 Main items of work
7.5.3 Design and construction of stairs 11.1.2 Units of measurement and payment of various items of work and material
7.6 Flooring and Finishing 11.1.3 Standard estimate formats of government offices
7.6.1 Floor finishes: brick, concrete, flagstone 11.2 Rate Analysis
7.6.2 Plastering 11.2.1 Basic general knowledge on the use of rate analysis norms of Government of Nepal and approved district rates
8. Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering 11.3 Specifications
8.1 General 11.3.1 Interpretation of specifications
8.1.1 Objectives of water supply system 11.4 Valuation
8.1.2 Source of water and its selection: gravity and artesian springs, shallow and deep wells; infiltration galleries. 11.4.1 Methods of valuation
8.2 Gravity Water Supply System 11.4.2 Basic general knowledge of standard formats used by commercial banks and NIDC for valuation
8.2.1 Design period 12. Construction Management
8.2.2 Determination of daily water demand 12.1 Organization
8.2.3 Determination of storage tank capacity 12.1.1 Need for organization
8.2.4 Selection of pipe 12.1.2 Responsibilities of a civil sub-engineer
8.2.5 Pipe line design and hydraulic grade line 12.1.3 Relation between Owner, Contractor and Engineer
8.3 Design of Sewer 12.2 Site Management
8.3.1 Quantity of sanitary sewage 12.2.1 Preparation of site plan
8.3.2 Maximum, Minimum and self cleaning velocity 12.2.2 Organizing labor
8.4 Excreta Disposal and Unsewered Area 12.2.3 Measures to improve labor efficiency
8.4.1 Pit latrine 12.2.4 Accident prevention
8.4.2 Design of septic tank 12.3 Contract Procedure
9. Irrigation Engineering 12.3.1 Contracts
9.1 General 12.3.2 Force account and day- works
9.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of irrigation 12.3.3 Types of contracts
9.2 Crop Water Requirement 12.3.4 Tender and tender notice
9.2.1 Crop season and crop water requirement for principal crops 12.3.5 Bid security
9.2.2 Duty delta and base period 12.3.6 Preparation before inviting tender
9.3 Irrigation Canals 12.3.7 Agreement
9.3.1 Canal losses and their minimization 12.3.8 Conditions of contract
9.3.2 Maximum and minimum velocities 12.3.9 Construction supervision
9.3.3 Design of irrigation canal section using Manning's formula 12.4 Accounts
9.3.4 Need and location of weir/barrage 12.4.1 Administrative approval and technical sanction
9.3.5 Head works for small canals 12.4.2 Familiarity with standard account keeping formats used in governmental organizations
10. Highway Engineering 12.4.3 Muster roll
10.1 General 12.4.4 Completion report
10.1.1 Introduction to transportation systems 12.5 Planning and Control
10.1.2 Historic development of roads in Nepal 12.5.1 Construction schedule
10.1.3 Classification of road in Nepal 12.5.2 Equipment and materials schedule
10.1.4 Basic requirements of road alignment 12.5.3 Construction stages and operations
10.2 Geometric Design 12.5.4 Bar chart
10.2.1 Basic design control and criteria for design 13. Airport Engineering
10.2.2 Elements of cross section, typical cross-section for all roads in filling and cutting 13.1 General
10.2.3 Camber 13.1.1 Introduction to Air Transport System
10.2.4 Determination of radius of horizontal curves 13.1.2 Historic development of Airports in Nepal
10.2.5 Super elevation 13.1.3 Classification of Airports
10.2.6 Sight distances 13.1.4 Airport terminologies
10.2.7 Gradient 13.2 Design
10.2.8 Use of Nepal Road Standard and subsequent revision in road design 13.2.1 Basic design control and criteria for design
10.3 Drainage System 13.2.2 General items contained in ANNEX 14 (ICAO Publication)
10.3.1 Importance of drainage system and requirements of a good drainage system 13.2.3 Planning of Airport and its elements
10.4 Road Pavement 13.2.4 Terminal Building and Control Tower
10.4.1 Pavement structure and its components: subgrade, sub-base, base and surface courses 13.2.5 Drainage System
10.5 Road Machineries 13.2.6 Geometric design, pavement structure and its component
10.5.1 Earth moving and compacting machines 13.2.7 Basic knowledge of Heliport and Hangers
10.6 Road Construction Technology 13.3 Airport Maintenance
10.7 Bridge 13.3.1 Types of maintenance
10.7.1 T-beam bride 13.3.2 Methods of maintenance
10.7.2 Timber bridges
10.8 Road Maintenance and Repair
10.8.1 Type of maintenance Works
10.9 Tracks and Trails