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What is the primary role of civil engineers in society?
What is the primary role of civil engineers in society?
Which discipline focuses on the management and treatment of water resources?
Which discipline focuses on the management and treatment of water resources?
What is a common technique introduced in prefabricated construction?
What is a common technique introduced in prefabricated construction?
Which of the following measuring techniques is used in surveying to determine horizontal distances?
Which of the following measuring techniques is used in surveying to determine horizontal distances?
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What is the primary advantage of using flexible pavements over rigid pavements?
What is the primary advantage of using flexible pavements over rigid pavements?
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What is a key function of levelling instruments in surveying?
What is a key function of levelling instruments in surveying?
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What role do transportation systems play in a nation's economy?
What role do transportation systems play in a nation's economy?
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Which water-related structure is primarily designed to store water?
Which water-related structure is primarily designed to store water?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of prefabricated technology?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of prefabricated technology?
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Which engineering discipline is primarily concerned with the characteristics of civil engineering materials?
Which engineering discipline is primarily concerned with the characteristics of civil engineering materials?
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Study Notes
Course Outcomes
- Students will be able to understand the various sub-divisions of civil engineering and their roles in society
- Students will understand surveying concepts and measurements of distances, angles, and levels
- Students will appreciate the importance of transportation in the nation's economy
- Students will grasp the importance of water storage and conveyance structures for water conservation
- Students will have knowledge of civil engineering materials and prefabricated technology
Unit I - Basics of Civil Engineering
- Civil engineers' roles in society
- Civil engineering disciplines (structural, geo-technical, transportation, hydraulics, water resources, environmental)
- Scope of each discipline
- Building construction and planning
- Construction materials (cement, aggregate, bricks, concrete, steel)
- Prefabricated construction techniques
Unit II - Surveying
- Surveying objectives
- Horizontal measurements
- Angular measurements
- Levelling instruments
- Simple problems on levelling and bearings
- Contour mapping
Unit III - Transportation Engineering
- Importance of transportation in economic development
- Types of highway pavements: flexible and rigid
- Differences between flexible and rigid pavements
- Basics of harbour, tunnel, airport, and railway engineering
Textbooks
- Basic Civil Engineering by M.S. Palanisamy
- Introduction to Civil Engineering by S.S. Bhavikatti
- Basic Civil Engineering by Satheesh Gopi
Reference Books
- Surveying by S.K. Duggal
- Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering by Santosh Kumar Garg
- Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures by Santosh Kumar Garg
- Highway Engineering by C.E.G. Justo, Veeraraghavan, K. Khanna
- Indian Standard Drinking Water Specifications (IS 10500-201)
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Test your understanding of the fundamentals of civil engineering including various sub-divisions, surveying techniques, and construction materials. This quiz covers essential concepts and practical applications within the field, helping you appreciate the role of civil engineers in society.
