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ANNEXURE – II
TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PAPER – I
CIVIL ENGINEERING (DIPLOMA STANDARD)
Objective Type
SUBJECT CODE: 299
UNIT - I: ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Direct Stresses and strains (Tensile and compressive) due to Axial forces – Deformation of elastic
bar due to uni-axial force - Shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate
beams - Geometrical properties of sections - Stresses in beams due to bending – Stresses in shafts
due to torsion – Pin jointed perfect frames with vertical loads on nodal points (method of joints
only).
UNIT - II: MECHANICS OF STRUCTURE
Deflection of cantilever and simply supported beams – Shear force and bending moment diagrams
for statically indeterminate structures (Propped cantilever, Fixed Beams, continuous beams, Non-
sway Portal frames) using Mohr’s theorems and moment distribution method. Euler’s and
Rankin’s formula for columns – Stresses due to eccentric loads – combined stresses due to direct
loads and bending moments in rectangular sections.
UNIT - III: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
Bricks, Tiles, Cement, Fine Aggregate, Coarse Aggregate, Timber, Ply wood, Steel, Glass, Plastics,
PVC, UPVC, Paints, Mortars, Concrete – Different types, qualities, requirements, standard
specifications, Admixtures for cement mortar and concrete. Different types of Foundations,
Masonry, Floors, Roofs, Doors and Windows, Weathering Course, Damp proof course, Plastering,
Painting, Colour Washing – Specifications for different works.
UNIT - IV: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Roads – Different types – methods of formation of water bound macadam, bituminous and
concrete roads – Hill roads – Requirements – Camber, gradient, super elevation, carriage way,
pavements, drainage system, sight distance etc., Traffic Engineering, Bridges – Classification of
bridges – Site selection and alignment – Foundation, substructure and super-structure. Sub-grade
soil – Soil mass as a three phase system – Grain size classification - Atterberg limits – IS
Classification of soils–Compaction – Shear strength – Road Arboriculture – Express Highways –
Rapid Transport System.
UNIT - V: HYDRAULICS
Measurement of pressure in liquids – Pressure distribution and total pressure on immersed
surfaces – Types of flow (Laminar, turbulent, steady, unsteady, uniform, nonuniform) – Flow
through pipes –Losses – Hydraulic gradient and total energy lines. Bernoullis theorem – use of
Orifice, Mouthpiece, Orifice meter and Venturimeters – Flow through channels – Bazin’s and
manning’s formula – Economical sections for open channels, Pumps – Reciprocating pumps –
Centrifugal pumps – Characteristics – Discharge – Power and efficiency, Ground water – Types of
well – Test for yield of wells.
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UNIT - VI: SURVEYING
Types of Surveys –Chain surveying – Compass surveying – Levelling – Contour surveying –
Theodolite surveying – Trignometrical levelling – Tacheometry – Field work – Simple problems.
Curves, Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote sensing – Photogrammetric Surveying and
Hydrographic Surveying,Total Station and Geographical Information System (GIS).
UNIT - VII: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION CONTROL
Sources of water – Conveyance of water – Treatment of water – Quality of water – Tests on water
–Distribution systems – Sewers – Collection and conveyance of sewage– Sewer Appurtenances –
Drainage arrangements and Sanitary fittings in buildings –Treatment and disposal of sewage, Solid
waste Management. Environmental pollution – Air – water – Soil – Noise - Pollution Control.
UNIT - VIII: ESTIMATING AND COSTING
Systems of taking out quantities – Trade and Group systems – Material requirement for different
items of works – Preparation of data for works – Report writing – Valuation of buildings and
properties – Fixation of rents – Approximate estimates – Detailed estimate and Abstract estimate
for buildings, well, sump, septic tanks, compound wall, roads etc.
UNIT - IX: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Reinforced cement concrete structure – Analysis and design of singly and Doubly reinforced
rectangular and T-beam sections – Cantilever, simply supported, continuous beams – One way
and two way slabs – Lintels and sunshades – Staircases – Rectangular and circular short columns –
Isolated column footings. (All designs by Limit State Method only). Steel structures – simple beams
–Tension and compression members – simple columns.
UNIT - X: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Planning of a project – Factors to be considered – Project reports – Organization structure on
construction departments – Construction planning – CPM and PERT networks – Contracts –
Tenders and Tender documents – Bill- Supervision and Quality control – Safety measures in
construction sites – Banking practice – Cash flow diagrams. Entrepreneurship, Ethics in
Engineering, Use of computers – Information Management, Financial Management, Disaster
Management – Types of Natural calamities – Causes for major disaster – Preparedness – Response
and Recovery.
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PAPER-II
GENERAL STUDIES (H.S.C STANDARD)
OBJECTIVE TYPE
SUBJECT CODE: 003
UNIT-I GENERAL SCIENCE:
Physics: Nature of Universe-General Scientific laws-Inventions and discoveries-National scientific
laboratories-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force,
motion and energy-Magnetism, electricity and electronics -Heat, light and sound.
Chemistry-Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides.
Botany-Main Concepts of life science-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-
Respiration.
Zoology-Blood and blood circulation-Reproductive system-Environment, ecology, health and
hygiene-Human diseases including communicable and non – communicable diseases - prevention
and remedies-Animals, plants and human life.
UNIT-II. CURRENT EVENTS
History-Latest diary of events-national - National symbols - Profile of States-Eminent persons &
places in news-Sports & games-Books & authors - Awards & honors’-India and its neighbours
Political Science-1. Problems in conduct of public elections-2. Political parties and political system
in India-3. Public awareness & General administration-4. Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their
utility
Geography--Geographical landmarks-
Economics-- Current socio-economic problems
Science-Latest inventions on science & technology
UNIT- III. GEOGRAPHY
Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate-Water resources --- rivers
in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern-Transport including
surface transport & communication-Social geography – population-density and distribution-Natural
calamities – Disaster Management.
UNIT - IV. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA AND TAMIL NADU
Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and
the bahmanis-South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India since
independence-Characteristics of Indian culture-Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom-
India-as secular state-Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN-Political parties and
populist schemes.
UNIT-V. INDIAN POLITY
Constitution of India--Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state
and territory- Citizenship-rights amend duties- Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human
rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local
government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu- Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law—
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Elections- Official language and Schedule-VIII- Corruption in public life- Anti-corruption measures –
CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG - Right to information- Empowerment of women- Consumer
protection forms.
UNIT-VI. INDIAN ECONOMY
Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models-an assessment-Land reforms & agriculture-
Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth-Rural welfare oriented programmers-Social
sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty-Economic trends in Tamil
Nadu
UNIT-VII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT
National renaissance-Emergence of national leaders-Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore-Different modes of
agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others.
UNIT-VIII. APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TEST (S
SSLC STANDARD)
Conversion of information to data - Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables,
graphs, diagrams - Analytical interpretation of data - Simplification-Percentage - Highest Common
Factor (HCF) - Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) - Ratio and Proportion - Simple interest -
Compound interest – Area – Volume -Time and Work - Logical Reasoning - Puzzles – Dice -Visual
Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning - Number Series.
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