Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering PDF

# TPA - 2024 ## Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering ### Theory & MCQ #### Shravan Sir's Engg. Academy ##### 8208742544 ##### 7387928319 - Shrawan Pawar Sir # How to download hall ticket # Very Important Study Planning # Mahatransco Advertisement ## AE-134 - **"Make Your Career a Towering Prese...

# TPA - 2024 ## Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering ### Theory & MCQ #### Shravan Sir's Engg. Academy ##### 8208742544 ##### 7387928319 - Shrawan Pawar Sir # How to download hall ticket # Very Important Study Planning # Mahatransco Advertisement ## AE-134 - **"Make Your Career a Towering Presence with Mahatransco"** - **Mahatransco** is the Electricity Transmission Utility of the Maharashtra State. - It operates a transmission network of 51,518 Circuit KM of transmission lines and 742 EHV Substations with 1,38,598 MVA transformation capacity. - MSETCL invites applications for the following posts: | Sr. No.| Name of Post | No. of Vacancies (Caste Category) | Remarks (Divyang Reservation) | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Superintending Engineer (Civil) | 2 (ST - 1, VJA - 1) | Divyang - 1 (D/HH - 1) | | 2 | Executive Engineer (Civil) | 4 (VJA - 1, OBC - 1, SEBC - 1, Open - 1) | Divyang - 1 (D/HH -1)| | 3 | Additional Executive Engineer (Civil) | 18 (SC - 2, ST - 1, NT - C -1, NT - D - 1, SBC - 1, OBC - 3, EWS - 2, SEBC - 2, Open - 5)| Divyang - 5 | | 4 | Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil) | 7 (SC - 1, ST -1, NT - D - 1, EWS - 1, SEBC - 1, Open - 2) | (a) D/HH - 2 (b) OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV - 1 (c) SLD, MI - 1 (d) MD involving (a) to (c) above - 1 | | 5 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 134 (SC - 20, ST - 7, VJ - A - 2, NT - B - 3, NT - C - 5, NT - D - 3, SBC - 2, OBC - 28, EWS - 14, SEBC - 14, Open - 36) | | | 6 | Assistant General Manager (F&A) | 1 (OBC - 1)| | | 7 | Senior Manager (F&A)| 1 (OBC - 1) | | | 8 | Manager (F&A) | 6 (SC - 1, ST - 1, VJ - A - 1, OBC - 1, EWS - 1, SEBC- 1) | B/LV - 1 | | 9 | Deputy Manager (F&A) | 25 (SC - 3, ST - 2, VJ - A - 1, NT - B - 1, NT - D - 1, SBC - 1, OBC - 3, EWS - 3, SEBC - 3, Open - 7) | B/LV - 18 | | 10 | Upper Division Clerk (F&A) | 37 (SC - 13, Open - 24) | | | 11 | Lower Division Clerk (F&A) | 260 (SC - 34, ST - 29, VJ - A - 22, NT - B - 11, NT - C - 6, NT - D - 3, SBC - 1, OBC - 45, EWS - 22, SEBC - 29, Open - 58) | | | 12 | Assistant Chief Security & Enforcement Officer/ Assistant Chief Vigilance Officer | 6 (ST - 2, VJ - A - 1, OBC - 1, Open - 2) | | | 13 | Junior Security & Enforcement Officer/Junior Vigilance Officer | 3 (ST - 1, VJ - A - 1, OBC - 1) | | - The number of vacancies and reservation is provisional and may change - A link for submitting an online application and detailed advertisement will be displayed on the "Career & Job Opening/Recruitment Notifications" page on the company's website. # Soft Computing Techniques ## 1) Structure - Analysis & Design ## 2) Estimation ## 3) Road & Highway ## 4) Water body ## 5) Finite Element Analysis ## Soft Computing Techniques ### 1. Building Information Modelling (BIM) - It is the digital modelling tool of a building, used to increase efficiency and streamline the process, also helps to enhance planning and construction quality. - BIM is a process, a methodology, for project teams to interface with technology to deliver better project outcomes in the AEC market. - BIM Following are the makers of BIM software: 1. Autodeck 2. GRAPHI SOFT 3. Bentely Systems - It is a useful tool for civil and structural engineers, architects, contractors, building officials, government officials, detailers, and fabricators to improve documentation, minimize errors. ## 2) Revit - It is also commonly known as Autodesk Revit Architecture. - It is a robust architectural design and documentation software. - Autodesk Revit is a building information modeling software for architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, and contractors. - The original software was developed by Charles River Software, founded in 1997. - Renamed Revit Technology Corporation in 2000 and acquired by Autodesk in 2002. - The software automatically updates floor plans, sections, level, and 3D views. - It adds architectural elements to the building model, such as walls, doors, windows, and components. - It is used to access the building information from a database of building models. ## 3) ETAB - ETAB stands for Extended 3D Analysis of Building System. - It is a finite element analysis software. - It is developed by Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI). - It is used for the analysis and design of both static and dynamic structures. - It can easily convert CAD drawing directly into ETABS models. - It allows an unlimited number of load cases and combinations. - ETABS will automatically generate and apply seismic and wind loads based on various domestic and international codes. ## 4) STAAD.Pro - It is 3D Structural Analysis and Design Software. - STAAD is a comprehensive structural finite element analysis and design application that allows users to perform analysis on any structure exposed to static, dynamic, wind, earthquake, thermal, and moving loads. - It is developed by Bentley Systems, USA. - It converts physical models into analytical models automatically. ## 5) Build-Master - Software for the design of Low-rise RCC buildings. - It is a complete soft package for analysis, design, drawing, and estimation of RCC buildings. - Single centre line plan of the beam shall be drawn at each level within Build-Master or AutoCAD compatible DXF files. - It calculates earthquake & wind loads and does equivalent static analysis of the building frame. - It designs RCC beams & slabs at every level and then designs columns & footings as well. - It also estimates quantities of concrete and rebar steel. ## 6) HEC-RAS - Hydrologic Engineering Center's -River Analysis System (HEC-RAS). - This software allows the user to perform one-dimensional steady flow, one and two-dimensional unsteady flow calculations, sediment transport, and water temperature/water quality modeling. - It is used for modelling water flow through systems of open channels and computing water surface profiles. - It is capable of modelling subcritical, supercritical, and mixed flow regime flow along with effects of bridges, culverts, weirs, and structures. ## 7) Tekla - Tekla Structures is used in the construction industry for steel and concrete detailing, precast and cast in-situ. - The software enables users to create and manage 3D structural models in concrete or steel. - It is used in approximately 20 languages. - It is used to design stadiums, bridges, plants, factories, residential buildings, plants, offshore structures, skyscrapers etc. ## 8) Water GEMS - It is Water Distribution Management System. - GEMS- Geospatial Engineering Modeling System - It is developed by Bentley Systems, USA. - It is a software which provides a solution for modeling, analysis, and design of water distribution systems. - In short, it is used for managing and optimizing water distribution networks. ## 9) Clear Estimate - It is construction estimating software. - It is used by construction contractors for preparing estimations. - It is developed by Nolan Orefield. - It can be accessed through any web browser on mobile devices. - It produces a library which consists of labour cost, material cost, and a product details and description of each item. ## 10) Estimate Master - It is also used as construction estimating software. - It is developed by Coon Creek Software. - It can be used with or without Quickbooks. - It can use the data from previous projects. - There is quick and easy estimate creation. - It can be used to create a formal bid or proposal documents. ## 11) Quick Grid - It is free software for data users. - It has special extension for Google chrome. - 2D or 3D grids can be created from a set or scattered data with the extension of Google chrome. - It is a program which will read a set of scattered data points (x, y, z) that represent a surface. - The program will generate a grid from this data and then display the surface as a contour map, or as a 3D representation. - Quick Grid is a simple and efficient grid component built by the Blazor team. - Output is DXF file. - Contour maps can be prepared from the use of quick grid. ## 12) SAFE - SAFE (Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method) is the best tool for designing concrete slabs and foundations. - It is developed by Computer and Structures, Inc. (CSI) - It can adopt slabs or foundations of any shape. - Generating detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and tables and it can be printed. - Flat slab, two-way slab, waffle, and ribbed framing system can be analyzed and designed. ## 13) 3D Architect Home - It is Home Design application software. - It is used to draw plans, lay out, and decorate the house, the apartment, or garden of your dreams, and display the results in 3D with an ultra-realistic rendering. - It is also used for testing the safety and design potential of buildings. - It is also used for technical plans, such as electrical networks, heating, plumbing installations, air conditioning, ventilation etc. - It is used by self-builders, architects, home improvers, property developers, interior designers etc. - It can be used to make garden design and landscape. - It can be used to select and compare various textures and materials, such as bricks, pebbles, stone, tiles, murum etc. ## 14) Building Management System (BMS) - It is used to save water and energy by controlling rainwater harvesting, and landscape irrigation. - BMS software is a useful suitable tool to control or monitor lifts, elevators, fire alarm systems, CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television). - Such software can be used for energy conservation and environmental sustainability. ## 15) Civil 3D - The software was originally developed as an AutoCAD add-on by a company Softdesk (originally DCA). - Softdesk was acquired by Autodesk, and Civil 3D was further evolved. - Civil 3D includes tools for: 1. Surface and Corridor modeling 2. Designing utility systems 3. Road and highway design 4. Rail design ## 16) Site 3D - It is used for the Design of roads, highways, footpaths, cycleways, drainage systems, design ponds, and general earthworks etc. - Site3D is capable of handling both complex road networks with varying width roads, as well as major highways, link roads, and bypasses. ## 17) Primavera - It is one of the powerful & effective software for global project planning and management. - It is developed by Oracle. - It is the basic tool used for planning, schedule, monitoring, and controlling in all types of projects, mainly in the construction of civil engineering projects (CEP) and mechanical engineering projects. ## 18) Brics CAD - It is one of the innovative software used for computer-aided drawing and developed by Bricsys nv. - It is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS operating systems. - It is available in 6 editions, like: * Brics CAD Classic * Brics CAD Pro * Brics CAD Platinum * Brics CAD BIM * Brics CAD Ultimate * Brics CAD Mechanical - It consists of 2D and 3D modelling CAD features. - It provides a unique CAD system. - It is suitable and applicable for engineers, architects, designers, and builders for preparing 2D drafts and 3D models. ## 19) Builder Trend - It is a construction management software. - It consists of a number of tools to organize and speed up the project. - It allows full accessibility through mobile, tablets, and smart phones. - Error-free estimation and quick estimation are possible. - It is applicable to handle residential construction projects. ## 20) LUSAS - London University Stress Analysis System, "LUSAS". - It is a UK-based developer, and a supplier of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) application software products, that bear the same name. - It is the infrastructure design software. - It is used for the design of RCC frames, steel frames, advanced concrete modelling, and rail load optimization. - It is suitable for designing railway and rail bridges. - This software is based on the finite element analysis system. ## 21) MIDAS - It is used by professionals, like civil and mechanical engineers. - Various software of MIDAS are: * MIDAS bridge * MIDAS Gen * MIDAS GTSNX - It is suitable for geotechnical system analysis. - It is widely used for bridge structure design. ## 22) RISA - RISA stands for Rapid Interactive Structural Analysis. - It is structural analysis and Design software. - It's a software that helps engineers analyze, model, and design structures, using a variety of materials. - RISA software is used by clients in more than 70 countries to design structures, like bridges, stadiums, skyscrapers, airports, towers, and roller coasters. - Following are the various products of RISA: * RISA connection * RISA FIOOR * RISA FOUNDATION * RISA 2D * RISA Section * RISA 3D * RISA Calc - For steel connection design, RISA connection software is used with the help of 3D models. - 64-bit Windows is required. - All types of steel connections can be designed by the use of RISA. ## 23) SAP 2000 - It is the software used for structural analysis, and design, of buildings, dams, industrial plants, and communication towers. - It is integrated software for structural analysis and design. - It is possible to view the analytical and physical models. ## 24) STRAP - STRAP (Structural Analysis Programs) - It is used to design and analyze various structures. - It is more suitable for the analysis and design of a wide range of skeletal and continuum structures, like building frames, shell structures, towers, bridges, tanks, water retaining structures, etc. ## 25) Graphical User Interface (GUI) - GUI is a collection of software programs that use the graphic of computers to make apps easy to use and operate. - GUI allows users to interact with the electronic devices through graphical icons, and visual indicators. - **Components of a GUI:** 1. Pointer 2. Icons 3. Windows 4. Menus 5. Scroll 6. Bars 7. Tabs 8. Menu 9. Input Devices # **Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering** ## 1) In which software floor plans, levels, section, and 3D views are automatically updated? - a) Revit ## 2) ......... Is a finite element analysis software - d) E-TAB ## 3) ........ Which software represents the future of earthquake engineering? - a) E-TAB ## 4) ........ Software is used to test these models for the safety and design potential of buildings: - a) 3D Architect Home ## 5) Software used for technical plans, such as electrical networks, heating etc.: - b) 3D Architect Home ## 6) Which software shall be accessed by a mobile device? - c) Clear estimate ## 7) Which software is used for water distribution networking? - a) Water Gems ## 8) Which of the following are Components of a GUI? - d) All of the above ## 9) Which software is used in 20 languages? - a) Tekla ## 10) Which software is used for the modeling of stadiums factories, bridges, and skyscrapers? - c) Tekla ## 11) What is the use of HEC-RAS software? - a) modeling of water flowing through open channels ## 12) Which of the following software is used for flood planning? - a) Hec-Ras ## 13) Which software is used for static and dynamic analysis of buildings, bridges, and other structures: - a) STRAP ## 14) How many-bit processors are required to run STRAP software? - c) 64 bit ## 15) RISA is used for: - d) All of the above ## 16) ........ is used to access the building information from a database of building models: - d) Revit ## 17) ........ are finite element analysis software? - 3) Only b and d ## 18) It is capable of modeling subcritical, supercritical, and mixed flow regime flow along with effects of bridges, culverts, weirs, and structures. - c) HEC-RAS ## 19) Which type of software's are specially designed to support the building information modeling (BIM) work flow? - d) Revit Architecture ## 20) ...... Is a collection of software programs that use the computer's graphics to make apps easy to use? - a) GUI ## 21) GUI means: - c) Graphical User Interface ## 22) STAAD Pro software is developed by, which is 3D structural analysis and design software? - b) Bentely ## 23) The grid, and contour lines, may be output as a DXF file. This is the feature of: - c) Quick Grid ## 24) ........ is the best tool for designing concrete slabs and foundations: - d) SAFE ## 25) The products of RISA are: - d) All of the above ## 26) ........ It is used for the Design of roads, highways, footpaths, cycleways, drainage systems, design ponds, and general earthworks etc. - a) Site 3D ## 27) Applications of software are: (i) Lifts, elevators, CCTV, fire alarm systems can be monitored or controlled. (ii) It can save water, and energy, by controlling rainwater harvesting and landscape irrigation - b) BMS ## 28) ........ is one of the basic tools used for planning, schedule, monitoring, controlling, and claiming, in all kinds of projects, especially in the construction of civil engineering projects. - a) Primavera projects ## 29) ........ Is the digital modelling tool of a building, used to increase efficiency, and streamline the process. And also presenting the complete model of the project, well before, and helps in capturing the essence of the area and making changes as we go. - 2) BIM ## 30) Write the name of the maker of BIM software: - d) All of the above ## 31) ........ processes help structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators improve structural documentation, minimize errors, and streamline collaboration across teams to accelerate fabrication. - a) Building Information Modeling (BIM) ## 32) Applications of software are: (i) used to diminish risk along with cost. (ii) It optimizes management resources. (iii) Can be helpful in tracking the progress of the project. - c) Primavera project ## 33) It is capable of modeling subcritical, supercritical, and mixed flow regime flow along with effects of bridges, culverts, weirs, and structures. - c) HEC-RAS ## 34) Identify the correct option by considering the following statements: - Statement A: BIM is a process, a methodology, for project teams to interface with technology to deliver better project outcomes in the AEC market. - Statement B: The tools in Revit are specifically designed to support BIM, allowing users to create a structured, intelligent model with information stored in it. - 3) Statement A is correct, and statement B is incorrect. ## 35) Suitable for geotechnical system analysis: - b) MIDAS # Shravan Sir's Engineering Academy - सर्व Direct Recruitment ची तयारी करा आता एका Course मधून..!! - "**ALL CIVIL ENGINEERING JE & CEA EXAMS**" - **(Useful for Diploma & Degree Students)** - **Technical +Non-technical** - **BMC** - **TPA** - **WRD** - **NASHIK MNC** - **PMC** - **PCMC** - **NAGAR PARISHAD** - **CIDCO** - **MIDC** - **MHADA** - **ZP** - **RRB JE** - **SSC JE** - **MJP** - **Call For More Information** - **Shrawan Pawar Sir** - **8208742544** - **7387928319** # सर्व Direct Recruitment Exam साठी उपयुक्त - **BMC, WRD, WCD, PMC आणि CIDCO परीक्षेसाठी** - **एक पूर्ण विषय फ्री ..!!** - **STRENGTH OF MATERIAL** - **Shravan Sir's Engg. 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