MPSC Syllabus Dec 2015
MPSC Syllabus Dec 2015
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.
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 bearns. 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 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. Rivet and Bolted Connections.
Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Mechanics:
Origin of soils, soil classification, three-phase system, fundamental definitions,
relationship and interrelationships, permeability & 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
slopesinfinite 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 & clays. Deep foundations pile types,
dynamic & static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands & Clays, negative Skin
friction.
Hydrology:
Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge relationships, unit
hydro graphs, 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.
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.
Building Materials & Construction
Construction Materials:
Properties of concrete, basics of mix design, aggregates, admixtures; stones, bricks and
flooring tiles; cement; cement mortars; damp-proofing and water proofing materials,
termite proofmg, paints, epoxy coatings and resins, materials for low cost housing.
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