Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Civil Engineering study plan

Define surveying and levelling and distinguish plane surveying from geodetic surveying with two examples each

Identify and sketch the parts of a dumpy level, prismatic compass and chain, stating the function of each part

Compute R.F. and solve three scale-conversion problems between chain lengths, metres and kilometres

Explain the principle of levelling and list the temporary adjustments of a level in correct order

Reduce a page of level book readings by both height of instrument and rise-and-fall methods and verify the arithmetic check

Calculate included angles and correct local attraction from a compass traverse booking

Compute bearings from interior angles and convert WCB to RB and back for eight given bearings

Describe sources of error in levelling and state the precautions that reduce each

Classify building materials by origin and state two engineering properties and two uses of each of the main materials

Explain manufacturing of bricks and classify bricks by quality with the field tests used to judge them

Compare the setting and use of lime, cement and gypsum as binding materials

Identify the components of a load-bearing and a framed structure and state the function of each component

Describe foundation types and select a suitable foundation for three given soil and load conditions with reasons

Explain the English bond and Flemish bond by drawing one-brick-thick walls in each and state where each is preferred

Apply the principles of building planning (orientation, aspect, prospect, privacy, ventilation, economy) to a given plot

Draw a single-line plan of a two-bedroom house to a stated scale and mark the setbacks and room sizes

Resolve a system of coplanar concurrent forces into components and find the resultant analytically and graphically

Apply the conditions of equilibrium to a simply supported beam and compute reactions for three loading cases

Define stress, strain, Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio and compute each from given data

Plot and interpret the stress-strain curve of mild steel, marking proportional limit, yield point and ultimate strength

State the chemical composition and functions of the main cement compounds and relate each to strength gain or heat of hydration

Explain the functions of water, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and admixtures in concrete

Compute the quantities of cement, sand and coarse aggregate for a stated nominal mix volume

Describe workability tests and the slump test procedure, and state how curing time and method affect strength

Estimate the daily water demand of a household or small community from per-capita demand and design period

Trace the path of water from source through treatment to distribution and state the purpose of each treatment unit

Compare the conservancy and water-carriage systems of sanitation and justify a choice for a given town

Explain the working of a septic tank and a soak pit and state the maintenance needs of each

Classify roads by function and describe the cross-section components of a highway with the purpose of each

State the tests on road aggregates and bitumen and the property each test measures

Summarise the scope and branches of civil engineering and match five real projects to their branches

Solve a set of mixed questions drawn from all eight domains under timed conditions