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CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
SYLLABUS
SEVENTH SEMESTER
Subject 1 P C
Code
EIGHTH SEMESTER
Sl. MARKS
No Subject Name of the subject
Theory Practical
code T P C Total
Cont. Final Cont. Final
assess. exam. assess. exam.
1. 2480 Design of Structure 2 3 3 50 50 30 20 150
- II
2. 2483 Environmental 2 3 3 50 50 30 20 150
Engineering-II
3. 2484 Transportation 2 3 3 50 50 30 20 150
Engineering-II
4. 2485 Advanced Surveying 2 3 3 50 50 30 20 150
5. 2487 Civil Engineering 0 6 2 - - 60 40 100
Project
6. 2488 Water Resources 2 3 3 50 50 30 20 150
Engineering
7. 2489 Construction 1 3 2 25 25 30 20 100
Management &
Maintenance
8. 1581 Entrepreneurship 2 0 2 50 50 - - 100
9. 1582 Industrial 2 0 2 50 50 - - 100
Management II
13 24 23 375 375 240 160 1150
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CONTENTS
EIGHTH SEMESTER
CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
SYLLABUS
EIGHTH SEMESTER
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2480 DESIGN OF STRUCTURE II T P C
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AIMS
To be able to select the suitable reinforcement and section required for
reinforced cement concrete solid floor / roof slab and column.
To be able to select the suitable reinforcement and section required for
reinforced cement concrete footing for brick wall and concrete wall.
To be able to select the suitable reinforcement and section required for
reinforced cement concrete column footing.
To be able to select the suitable reinforcement and section required for
reinforced cement concrete stair slab.
To be able to select the suitable reinforcement and section required for
reinforced cement concrete cantilever retaining wall.
To be able to supervise the placement of reinforcement for all types of
reinforced cement concrete works.
To be able to acquire preliminary knowledge about pre-stressed concrete.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Design of reinforced cement concrete one-way & two-way solid slab, column, wall
footing, column footing, stair slab and cantilever retaining wall; Prestressed
concrete and Miscellaneous RCC structures.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand the concept of floor slab.
1.1 Describe different types of reinforced cement concrete floor slab.
1.2 State the loads to be considered in designing reinforced cement
concrete floor slabs.
1.3 Compare between reinforced cement concrete one-way and two-way
solid slab.
2 Understand the principles of designing reinforced cement concrete one-way
solid slab.
2.1 State the minimum thickness of reinforced cement concrete one-way
solid slab.
2.2 Explain the necessity of shrinkage and temperature reinforcement in
one-way solid slab.
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2.3 Mention the steps to be followed in designing reinforced cement
concrete one-way solid slab.
2.4 Design reinforced cement concrete one-way solid slab with supplied
data in both WSD and USD methods.
2.5 Design a reinforced cement concrete cantilever solid slab in WSD
method.
2.6 Design a reinforced cement concrete balcony slab in WSD method.
2.7 Design a one-way reinforced brick(RB) slab in WSD method.
3 Understand the principles of designing reinforced cement concrete two-way
solid slab.
3.1 State the minimum thickness of reinforced cement concrete two-way
solid slab.
3.2 Explain the use of bending moment coefficient in designing reinforced
cement concrete two-way solid slab.
3.3 State the meaning of column strip and middle strip in two-way solid
slab.
3.4 Design reinforced cement concrete two-way solid slab with supplied
data in WSD method.
3.5 Explain the necessity of corner reinforcement in two-way solid slab.
4 Understand the principles of designing reinforced cement concrete column.
4.1 Describe different types of reinforced cement concrete column.
4.2 State the minimum size and minimum number of rod required for tied
column and spiral column.
4.3 Explain the effective length of column.
4.4 Describe reduction factor of column.
4.5 Determine the spacing of lateral ties and spirals of column.
4.6 Determine the safe load on column by using table.
4.7 Design reinforced cement concrete tied column.
4.8 Design reinforced cement concrete spiral column.
5.4 Design reinforced cement concrete footing for brick wall and concrete
wall.
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5.5 Describe the critical section for moment, shear and bond of concrete
column footing.
5.6 Design the independent reinforced cement concrete column(blocked)
footing.
5.7 Design the independent reinforced cement concrete column (sloped)
footing.
6 Understand the principles of designing reinforced cement concrete stair slab.
6.1 List various kinds of stair.
6.2 Mention the relation between tread and rise according to American
standard and Indian standard.
6.3 State the formula used in calculating weight of waist slab and steps.
6.4 Design reinforced cement concrete stair slab in WSD method.
7 Understand the principles of designing reinforced cement concrete cantilever
retaining wall.
7.1 Name the different types of retaining wall with typical sketches.
7.2 Calculate the earth pressure related to cantilever non-surcharged
retaining wall and surcharged retaining wall.
7.3 Find out the position of the resultant pressure of weight of retaining
wall and earth pressure for non-surcharged retaining wall and
surcharged retaining wall.
7.4 Explain the factors affecting the stability of cantilever retaining wall.
7.5 Determine the maximum and minimum pressure on the foundation bed
due to different condition of eccentricity.
7.6 Design reinforced cement concrete cantilever non-surcharged retaining
wall and surcharged retaining wall.
7.7 Check the stability of cantilever non-surcharged retaining wall and
surcharged retaining wall.
8 Understand the concept of prestressed concrete.
8.1 Explain the theory of prestressed concrete.
8.2 Compare the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of reinforced
cement concrete and prestressed concrete.
8.3 Describe the properties of concrete used for prestressed concrete.
8.4 Describe the properties of steel strand used for prestressed concrete.
8.5 Describe the procedure of prestressing the wire/tendon (pre-tensioning
and post-tensioning).
8.6 Mention the uses of prestressed concrete in Bangladesh.
9 Understand the typical drawing of miscellaneous reinforced cement concrete
structure.
9.1 Explain the reinforcement placement of the following structures:
a. raft foundation
b. combined footing and cantilever footing
c. framed structure
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d. two-span box culvert
e. deck slab of T-beam bridge
f. sluice gate
g. counter fort retaining wall
h. flat slab
i. flat plate slab
j. ramp
k. helical stair slab
l. spiral stair slab
m. Overhead water tank of rectangular and dome shaped.
9.2 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of the following structures:
a. raft foundation
b. combined footing and cantilever footing
c. framed structure
d. two-span box culvert
e. counter fort retaining wall
f. flat slab
g. flat plate slab
h. Overhead water tank of rectangular and dome shaped.
Practical:
1. Prepare a model of simply supported one-way slab.
1.1 Straight the MS rod.
1.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
1.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
1.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
1.5 Make hooks according to design code.
1.6 Arrange the main rod and binder rod.
1.7 Bind each of the joints with galvanized iron wire.
1.8 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
2. Prepare a model of cantilever slab.
2.1 Straight the MS rod.
2.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
2.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
2.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
2.5 Make hooks according to design code.
2.6 Arrange the main rod and binder rod.
2.7 Bind each of the joints with galvanized iron wire.
2.8 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
3. Prepare a model of two-way slab with corner reinforcement.
3.1 Straight the MS rod.
3.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
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3.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
3.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
3.5 Make hooks according to design code.
3.6 Arrange the MS rod according to spacing.
3.7 Bind each of the joints with galvanized iron wire.
3.8 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
4. Prepare a model of square/rectangular tied column with footing.
4.1 Straight the MS rod.
4.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
4.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
4.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
4.5 Make hooks according to design code.
4.6 Make the required number of lateral tie or ring.
4.7 Arrange the footing rod and bind each of the joints with GI wire.
4.8 Arrange the main rod & ties and bind each of the joints with GI wire.
4.9 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
5. Prepare a model of spiral column with footing.
5.1 Straight the MS rod.
5.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
5.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
5.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
5.5 Make hooks according to design code.
5.6 Make the spiral rod.
5.7 Arrange the footing rod and bind each of the joints with GI wire.
5.8 Arrange the main rod & spirals and bind each of the joints with GI
wire.
5.9 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
6. Prepare a model for RCC wall footing.
6.1 Straight the MS rod.
6.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
6.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
6.4 Make hooks according to design code.
6.5 Arrange the main rod and binder rod.
6.6 Bind each of the joints with galvanized iron wire.
6.7 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
7. Prepare a model for RCC stair slab.
7.1 Straight the MS rod.
7.2 Cut the MS rod in required length.
7.3 Remove the rust of the rod if any.
7.4 Bend the MS rod as required.
7.5 Make hooks according to design code.
7.6 Arrange the main rod and binder rod.
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7.7 Bind each of the joints with galvanized iron wire.
7.8 Check the properness of the fabrication works.
Note : Class teacher may arrange a visit to see the practical reinforcement
fabrication works of any RCC structure in locality.
REFERENCE BOOKS
AIMS
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Sewage general consideration; Sewer pipe; Sewer appurtenance; Flow in sewer;
Construction of sewer; Maintenance of sewer; Characteristics of sewage; Sewage
disposal; preliminary Sewage treatment system; Secondary treatment system;
Sludge treatment and disposal; Water pollution and its effects on the environment;
Rural sanitation; Health and hygiene; Generation of bio-gas.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand environmental sanitation.
1.1 State the meaning of environmental sanitation.
1.2 Describe the environmental pollution and environmental
management.
1.3 Distinguish between different types of effluent from industrial and
domestic sources.
2 Understand the general considerations of sewerage system and septic tank.
2.1 Explain conservancy system and water carriage system of sewage.
2.2 Compare various types of sewerage system.
2.3 Outline the advantages and limitations of sewerage system and
septic tank.
2.4 Describe septic tank.
2.5 Draw a neat sketch of septic tank and soak well.
2.6 Design septic tank.
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2.7 Compare the design of septic tanks with a soak pit for 20, 50 and
100 users respectively.
2.8 Explain with sketches the construction and operation of a septic
tank.
3 Understand the sewer pipes and techniques of their joint.
3.1 List various types of sewers of a complete sewerage system.
3.2 Compare the advantages and limitations of uses of different kinds of
sewer pipes according to materials of construction.
3.3 Name the pipes of different materials for different uses.
3.4 Draw the cross-section of different types of sewers, with different
types of bedding and for different individual uses and ground
conditions.
3.5 Describe various kinds of joint in connecting the pipes with the help
of sketches.
3.6 List the requirements of a good sewer joint.
3.7 Describe the process of jointing two pipes of different materials.
3.8 Describe methods of limiting the corrosion of sewer pipes.
4 Understand appurtenances and their purposes.
4.1 List various sewer appurtenances.
4.2 Describe various sewer appurtenances with the help of sketches and
state their functions.
4.3 Discuss the factors to be considered for locating the sewer
appurtenances so that their function can be achieved.
4.4 Explain the junction chamber and regulator with sketches.
4.5 Draw a neat sketch of siphon & inverted siphon and describe their
functions.
4.6 Describe the necessity of pumping sewage.
4.7 Discuss the requirements of sewage pumps.
4.8 List various types of sewage pumps.
4.9 List the points that should be considered in locating the site of
pumping station and state the capacity of pump and pumping
stations.
5 Understand the process of designing sewers.
5.1 State different conditions of flow through a sewer.
5.2 Define self cleansing velocity and grades of sewer.
5.3 Describe the formulas with notations for various kinds of flow of
sewage.
5.4 Explain dry weather flow and storm weather flow.
5.5 Calculate the quantity of storm rain by the following methods:
a) Empirical method
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b) Rational method
5.6 Explain the factors influencing of sewage pipe design.
5.7 State different hydraulic elements that govern the flow or discharge
of sewage through a sewer.
5.8 List the common symbols used in hydraulic formula.
5.9 Solve problems of discharge rates for circular sewers using cheeses of section.
6. Understand the principles of construction of sewers.
6.1 Explain general aspects for preparation of sewerage scheme.
6.2 Describe procedures followed in the construction of sewers.
6.3 Explain the procedure of laying a sewer in a trench.
6.4 Explain under what circumstances the sheeting (timbering), bracing
and dewatering of trenches are required.
6.5 Specify with sketch, the setting- out of the fall of sewer for the
continuous gravitational flow of sewage.
6.6 Describe the construction of brick sewer and concrete sewer.
6.7 Describe the remove of sheeting (timbering) of trenches.
6.8 Describe the techniques of testing sewer lines and the precautions
should be taken during back filling of trenches.
6.9 State different ways of protection for sewer.
6.10 Explain the reasons why sewers must be properly ventilated.
6.11 Describe the methods adopted for ventilating sewers.
7. Understand the process of maintenance of sewer.
7.1 State the need for maintenance of sewer.
7.2 List various types of sewer.
7.3 Write the precautions to be taken before entering in sewers.
7.4 Write the factors to be considered for frequent inspection and
supervision of sewer so that proper flow is maintained.
7.5 List the main problems which are faced in maintenance of sewer.
7.6 Describe the procedures used to clean and unlock sewer.
8 Understand the characteristics of sewage.
8.1 Describe the constituents of sewage.
8.2 Outline the necessity of examination of sewage.
8.3 Describe physical characteristics of sewage and their tests.
8.4 Explain the importance of determination of solids in sewage.
8.5 Describe various chemical tests of sewage.
8.6 Describe the importance of common laboratory in the treatment of
sewage.
8.7 Distinguish between aerobic and other micro-organism.
8.8 Describe the role of aerobic and other micro-organism in the
decomposition of sewage.
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8.9 Explain the following terms:
a) Anaerobic active in sewage
b) Biochemical oxygen demand(BOD)
c) Chemical oxygen demand(COD)
d) Population equivalent
e) Nitrogen and carbon cycles
f) pH value and strength of sewage
8.10 Describe how sewage sampling is done.
8.11 Describe the total organic carbon.
9 Understand the methods used for sewage disposal.
9.1 List various methods of disposal.
9.2 Explain the term dilution and its suitability.
9.3 State the various conditions which directly affect the self
purification of sewage in streams.
9.4 State the conditions for favoring the sewage self-purification in
lakes.
9.5 Explain land treatment of sewage and identify under what
circumstances it is best suited.
9.6 Describe with sketches the method of sewage disposal by land
treatment.
9.7 Describe various requirements for selecting and preparing a site for
disposal of sewage particularly to health and contamination.
9.8 Describe the method of spray irrigation of sewage.
9.9 Explain the following terms:
a) Rapid filtration
b) Overland run-off
9.10 State the characteristics of soil which influence waste water
disposal.
9.11 Compare the condition for the choice of a particular method of
disposal of sewage.
9.12 Outline the stages of sewage treatment.
10 Understand the methods of sewage treatment.
10.1 Explain the purpose of preliminary sewage treatment.
10.2 Explain partial flume.
10.3 Explain the following with the help of sketches:
a) Detritus tanks (grit chambers)
b) Skimming tanks.
10.4 Describe the function of communicators.
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10.5 Name different kinds of treatment process for removing impurities of
each stage of the treatment process.
10.6 Describe the schematic layout of a typical sewage treatment plant.
10.7 List the factors to be considered in positioning the various plants for
each stage of the treatment process.
10.8 Describe the vacuum flotation method for removing greases and oils.
10.9 Compare various sedimentation tanks in terms of their purpose and
design.
10.10 Explain the following terms:
a) Preparation
b) Solid quantity
10.11 Describe common types of coagulants used for chemical
precipitation process of treatment.
10.12 Describe with the help of neat sketch of a sedimentation tank giving
the factors, which reduce the efficiency of sedimentation tanks.
11 Understand the principles of sewage treatment.
11.1 Distinguish between primary treatment and secondary treatment and
list the various secondary treatment processes.
11.2 Explain the principle of biological treatment process of sewage.
11.3 Describe with the help of sketches the construction and working
principles of the following filters:
a) Intermittent sand filters
b) Trickling filters
c) Contract beds
11.4 Describe the re-circulation of sewage and state its advantages.
11.5 Write the factors which influence the working of a tricking filter.
11.6 Explain with neat sketches the activated sludge process and outline
operational problem of this process.
11.7 List the advantages and disadvantages of activated sludge process.
11.8 Explain the purification of sewage by activated sludge process.
11.9 Explain the term aeration in relation to sewage treatment.
11.10 State the function of oxidation ponds.
12 Understand the process of sludge treatment and the method of disposal.
12.1 List the various sources of sludge.
12.2 Describe the properties of sewage sludge produced in various
treatment processes.
12.3 Mention the amount of sewage sludge produced in various
treatment processes.
12.4 Explain different purposes served by the sludge digestion.
12.5 Distinguish between anaerobic digestion and aerobic digestion.
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12.6 Explain the meaning of bewared sludge.
12.7 Describe the working principles of a vacuum filters and drying beds.
12.8 Describe the process of sludge elutriation with sketches.
12.9 Describe the method of drying and combustion of sludge.
12.10 Name the methods of ultimate disposal of sludge.
12.11 Write the advantages and environmental disadvantages of dumping
domestic and industrial waste.
12.12 Explain advantages and environmental disadvantages of incinerating
sludge.
12.13 List the uses of solid effluent.
13 Understand the water pollution and its effects on the environment.
13.1 State the undesirable changes and its effects of pollution on-
a) Human life
b) Animal life
c) Aquatic life
13.2 Describe various sources of water pollution.
13.3 Classify different types of pollution and explain clearly each type of
pollution.
13.4 Describe the precautions that should be taken to prevent pollution of
water sources from domestic and industrial effluent disposal
systems.
14 Understand the rural sanitation practices in Bangladesh.
14.1 Pit latrine technology:
a) Describe the ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine and simple pit
latrine.
b) Draw a neat sketch of VIP latrine and describe the special
features of VIP latrine.
c) Mention the advantages & disadvantages of VIP and simple pit
latrine.
14.2 Pour flush technology:
a) Describe the single/twin pit pour flush latrine.
b) Types of single/twin pit pour flush latrine.
c) Mention the advantages & disadvantages of single/twin pit pour
flush latrine.
d) Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using twin pit
latrine over septic tank.
14.3 Small bore sewer system:
a) Describe the small bore sewer system.
b) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of small bore sewer
system.
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c) Compare advantages of small bore sewer system with
conventional sewerage system.
14.4 Construction and maintenance of sanitation facilities:
a) Describe the construction procedures of VIP, simple pit, single
and twin pit pour flush latrine.
b) Describe the construction procedure of small bore sewer system.
15. Understand health & hygiene.
15.1 Describe the common diseases.
15.2 Explain the causes of transmission of these diseases.
15.3 Describe how to control these diseases.
15.4 Explain the importance of hygiene education.
15.5 Describe the scope and methodology for hygiene education.
15.6 Explain the advantages of social mobilization for hygiene practice.
15.7 Explain integrated approach for water, sanitation and health
education.
16 Understand the concept of bio-gas.
16.1 Explain the process of generating fuel gas with cow dung /human
waste / other organic wastes.
16.2 Explain the term bio-gas.
16.3 Explain the working principle of a biogas plant with the help of neat
sketch.
16.4 Describe the construction procedure of a bio-gas plant.
16.5 Specify the energy output and compare with energy input of small
scale bio-gas plant and find the efficiency.
16.6 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using small scale bio-
gas plant in Bangladesh.
17 Community latrine cum bio-gas plant.
17.1 Describe the community latrine cum bio-gas plant.
17.2 Draw a neat sketch of community latrine cum bio-gas plant.
17.3 Mention the advantages & disadvantages of community latrine cum
bio-gas plant.
17.4 Describe construction procedure of community latrine cum bio-gas
plant
Practical:
1 Sketch different types of plumbing fixtures.
1.1 Draw sketches of water closet suite which includes a commode,
flushing cistern and connecting pipe etc. showing necessary
dimensions.
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1.2 Draw the sketches of bath tub, shower bath, urinals, lavatory or
wash basin, sink, laundry tray, drinking fountain etc. showing
dimensions including their levels.
1.3 Draw the sectional view of an automatic flushing tank with a flush
valve and indicate individual name of each part.
2 Sketch manhole and septic tank.
2.1 Draw the plan views and detail sectional views of manhole, septic
tank and soak pit indicate the individual parts.
2.2 Show the dimensions of manhole, septic tank and soak pit.
3 Make connection of different sanitary fixtures.
3.1 Select tools and equipment and necessary materials required to
connect sanitary fixtures.
3.2 Arrange support for fixtures, make proper level and install the
fixtures giving required connections for use.
4 Replace unserviceable sanitary fixtures.
4.1 Apply correct methods for repairing and replacing unserviceable
sanitary fixtures.
4.2 Select proper tools and equipment and materials needed for repairing
unserviceable fixtures.
4.3 Detect the defect of fixtures and get the work done.
5 Prepare a model of manhole, septic tank and soak pit.
6 Sketch Pit latrine, Twin pit latrine, VIP latrine and sketching, layout plan of
pipe line.
6.1 Draw plan, section and sectional elevation of pit latrine, twin pit
latrine, VIP latrine.
6.2 Draw neat sketch of layout plan of pipe line.
AIMS
To be able to understand the components of railway track, bridge &
culvert, stations & yards and assess important requirements and functions
of each.
To be able to understand the curves used in railway track and assess the
limiting radii.
To be able to understand the control system of railway track and assess
their importance.
To be able to understand the maintenance, service and repair procedures,
methods and technique used to keep the railway operational.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
History of railway; Railway surveys; Permanent way; Rail fastening; Sleeper;
Ballast; Creep; Curvature of track; Super elevation; Station and yard; Points and
crossings; Signaling; Railway bridges and culverts; Maintenance of railway;
Tunneling; Harbor and Port.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand the history of railway.
1.1 Describe a brief history of railways.
1.2 Mention the characteristics of railways.
1.3 Describe the advantages of railways.
1.4 Compare between roadways and railways.
1.5 Describe the future of railways in Bangladesh.
2 Understand the railway surveys.
2.1 Mention the objectives of railway surveys.
2.2 Explain the reasons for laying a new railway line.
2.3 Describe the importance of reconnaissance survey for railways.
2.4 Describe the process of preliminary survey for railways.
2.5 Describe in details the location survey for railways.
3 Understand the permanent way.
3.1 Define permanent way.
3.2 State the requirements of permanent way.
3.3 Define rail and rail gauge.
3.4 Mention the functions of rails.
3.5 Mention the requirements of an ideal rail.
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3.6 Mention different types of rail.
3.7 Mention the advantages of flat footed rail.
3.8 Illustrate weight and section of rail.
3.9 Explain the effect of corrosion of rails.
3.10 Mention the points that govern the length of rail.
3.11 State the meaning of wear of rail.
3.12 Mention the causes of wear of rail.
3.13 Describe the methods adopted to reduce wear of rail.
3.14 Mention the causes of failure of rails.
3.15 Illustrate the term coning of wheel.
3.16 Mention the disadvantages of coning of wheel and its remedy.
3.17 State the meaning of hogged rails.
3.18 Describe the methods of rectifying damaged rail.
3.19 Illustrate buckling of rail.
3.20 List the precautions to be taken to prevent buckling of rail.
4 Understand the concept of rail fastening.
4.1 State the meaning of fastening.
4.2 Mention the requirements of an ideal rail fastening.
4.3 Mention different types of rail joint.
4.4 Mention the characteristics of an ideal rail joint.
4.5 State the meaning of bearing plate, fish plate, spikes, hook bolt, fang
bolt,
Chair and keys.
4.6 Describe welded joint.
4.7 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of welded joint.
5 Understand the concept of using sleeper in permanent way.
5.1 State the meaning of sleeper.
5.2 Mention the functions of sleeper.
5.3 Mention the requirements of an ideal material for sleeper.
5.4 Mention the classification of sleeper.
5.5 List the materials used for sleeper.
5.6 Mention the advantages & disadvantages and limitations of timber
sleeper.
5.7 Mention the advantages & disadvantages and limitations of steel
sleeper.
5.8 Mention the advantages & disadvantages and limitations of cast iron
sleeper.
5.9 Mention the advantages & disadvantages and limitations of concrete
sleeper.
5.10 Explain the density of sleepers.
6 Understand the concept of using ballast in permanent way.
6.1 State the meaning of ballast.
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6.2 Mention the functions of ballast.
6.3 Mention the requirements of an ideal material for ballast.
6.4 Describe the materials used as ballast with their advantages and
disadvantages.
6.5 Specify the size of good quality ballast.
6.6 State the meaning of depth of ballast.
6.7 State the meaning of screening of ballast.
6.8 Describe the process of screening of ballast.
6.9 Describe the quantity of ballast needed for construction of permanent
way.
7 Understand the concept of creep in permanent way.
7.1 State the meaning of creep.
7.2 Mention the causes of creep in permanent way.
7.3 Explain the factors to determine the magnitude of creep.
7.4 Explain the effect of creep in permanent way.
7.5 Describe the procedure of measuring the amount of creep.
7.6 Describe the methods of correcting the creep.
8 Understand the curvature in railway track.
8.1 Mention the disadvantages of curvature in a railway track.
8.2 Mention different types of curve used in railway track.
8.3 State the meaning of degree of curve or limiting radius of a curve.
8.4 Define transition curve.
8.5 Mention the necessity of transition curve in a railway track.
8.6 Calculate the length of transition curve in a railway track.
8.7 State the meaning of shift.
8.8 Calculate the amount of shift in a railway.
9 Understand the super elevation on curves.
9.1 State the meaning of super elevation or cant.
9.2 Mention the purposes of super elevation on a curve.
9.3 Describe the factors which affect the super elevation.
9.4 Calculate the quantity of super elevation in a railway track.
9.5 Define cant deficiency, equilibrium cant, negative cant and cant
gradient.
9.6 Explain the speed of train on curve.
9.7 List the procedure for finding respective speeds on main line and
branch line.
Practical:
AIMS
To be able to determine geodetic angle and geodetic distance.
To be able to apply mathematical calculation for triangulation adjustment.
To be able to present a production map.
To be able to learn using digital theodolite, total station, global positioning
system (GPS).
To be able to conduct project surveying.
To be able to understand mine surveying.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Geodetic survey ( angle measurement and distance measurement );
Triangulation adjustment and theory of errors; Map construction; Digital
theodolite; Total station; Global positioning system (GPS); Project
surveying; Mine surveying.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand the concept of geodetic theodolite.
1.1 Compare between geodetic theodolite and other theodolite.
1.2 Describe the components of a geodetic theodolite and their functions.
1.3 List different types of instruments related to angle measurement.
1.4 List different types of adjustment of a geodetic theodolite.
1.5 Describe different steps of temporary adjustment of geodetic theodolite.
2 Understand the principle of measuring angle by the method of repetition and
reiteration.
2.1 Define the term repetition.
2.2 Explain the meaning of closing the horizon.
2.3 Describe the program of measurement of angle by repetition.
2.4 Explain instrumental errors and observational errors.
2.5 Define the term reiteration.
2.6 Describe the program of measurement of angle by reiteration.
3 Understand the concept of reduction to center and geodetic distance.
3.1 Define reduction to center.
3.2 Explain the terms: Satellite station and Eccentric distance.
3.3 Explain the eccentricity of signal.
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3.4 Solve problems relating to reduction to center.
3.5 Compute geodetic distance of the triangulation system.
4 Understand the baseline.
4.1 Define base line.
4.2 List the instruments required for base line measurement.
4.3 List the equipment required for base line measurement.
4.4 Explain the terms: Check base, Base net and Extension of base.
4.5 Explain the necessity of measuring base line.
4.6 List the necessary corrections in the field measurement of a base line.
4.7 Explain the corrections in the field measurement of a base line.
4.8 List the steps of fieldwork in measuring a base line.
4.9 Explain normal tension.
4.10 Describe the procedure to measure a base line.
4.11 Solve problems on base line measurement.
5 Understand the meaning of observed quantities.
5.1 Define observed quantity.
5.2 Explain the following terms.
a. Quantity
b. Weighted observation
c. Observed value of quantity
d. Most probable value of a quantity
e. Residual error
f. Conditional equation
g. Normal equation
h. Principles of least square
5.3 Describe different laws of weights are established by the method of
least square.
6 Understand the meaning of probable error.
6.1 Define error.
6.2 List different types of error.
6.3 Explain the following terms used in observation:
a. Weights of observation
b. Conditioned quantities
6.4 Calculate the most probable value of angle at stations from given
observation.
6.5 Calculate the most probable value of the length of a base line.
7 Understand the concept of station adjustment.
7.1 Explain the following terms:
a. Station adjustment
b. Figure adjustment
7.2 Describe the method of adjustment of a geodetic triangle.
7.3 Describe the method of figure adjustment of a chain of triangles.
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7.4 Describe the method of adjustment of two connected triangles.
7.5 Describe the method of quadrilateral adjustment.
8 Understand the concept of figure adjustment.
8.1 Explain figure adjustment.
8.2 Explain the following terms used in figure adjustment:
a. Plane triangle
b. Spherical triangle
c. Spherical excess
8.3 Compute of the sides of a spherical triangle by
- Spherical trigonometry
- Delambre's method
- Legendre's method
9 Understand the concept of three-point problem.
9.1 Explain three-point problem.
9.2 Describe the procedure of solving three-point problem by
- Mechanically
- Graphically
- Analytically
9.3 Solve problems on three-point problem using three methods.
10 Understand the adjustment of leveling work.
10.1 Explain the measurement of equal weights.
10.2 Explain measurement of unequal weights.
10.3 Explain the general laws of the probable errors and relative
weights.
10.4 Define level net.
10.5 Describe the method of determination of difference of elevation
between the benchmarks.
10.6 Solve problems relating to adjustment of level net.
11 Understand the effect of curvature of the earth in surveying.
11.1 State effects of curvature of the earth in surveying.
11.2 Explain the following terms:
a. Azimuth of a line
b. Bearing of a line
11.3 Express the deduction of the formula to determine the convergence
of meridian.
11.4 Solve problems relating to convergence of meridian.
12 Understand the geodetic position.
12.1 Define geodetic position.
12.2 State the formula to determine geodetic position.
12.3 Explain mid latitude and inverse formula.
12.4 Solve problem related to mid latitude & inverse formula.
12.5 Explain parallel of latitude.
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12.6 Solve problems relating to parallel of latitude.
13 Understand the principle of drawing survey map.
13.1 Define drawings of surveying.
13.2 List the drawings of surveying.
13.3 Define map.
13.4 Explain map projection.
13.5 List the information required to be shown on map.
13.6 Define the following terms:
a. Title
b. Symbols
c. Explanatory notes or legends
d. Meridian line
13.7 Describe the procedure of drawing different symbols on map.
14 Understand the concept of map plotting.
14.1 Explain map plotting.
14.2 Explain the necessity of map plotting.
14.3 Describe the process of making a map.
14.4 List different method of map plotting.
14.5 Distinguish between the protractor method and meridian method.
14.6 Mention the different types of map.
14.7 List the instruments and materials required for plotting map.
14.8 Select suitable scale for plotting map.
14.9 Describe the procedure of plotting survey map by tangents.
14.10Describe the procedure of plotting survey map by coordinates.
14.11Describe the procedure of plotting map by using computer and
plotter.
15 Understand the digital theodolite.
15.1 Define digital theodolite.
15.2 Compare digital theodolite with others.
15.3 Describe the components of digital theodolite and its function.
15.4 Explain the term: Display panel and angle measuring mode.
15.5 Describe the procedure of setting digital theodolite.
15.6 Describe the procedure of taking horizontal angle with digital
theodolite.
15.7 Describe the procedure of taking vertical angle with digital theodolite.
15.8 Explain the procedure of measuring magnetic bearing of a line.
AIMS
To be able to understand the civil engineering project.
To be able to develop skill for preparation of different features of civil
engineering project.
To be able to gather experience of preparation of project report on building,
foundation and subsoil investigation.
To be able to develop skill for interpretation of test result, truss, highway /
railway / irrigation and environmental impact analysis.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Introduction to project work; Study and report on in respect of multi-storied
building; Foundation design of a building; Truss (wooden and steel); Highway
project; Railway project; Irrigation canal; Drainage canal; Water supply and
sanitation project; Environmental impact analysis of a project or any other similar
project work as decided by the Head of the Department (HOD) and concern guide
teachers.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
AIMS
To enable to select a suitable source of water and method of irrigation for
particular situation.
To enable to select a suitable method of drainage for particular situation.
To enable to select a suitable method for control of rivers and flood in
Bangladesh.
To understand construction, repair and maintenance of different structures for
irrigation, drainage and flood control.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Irrigation and its effect; Methods of irrigation; Well irrigation; Water requirements
for crops; Sources and quality of irrigation water; Storage reservoir; Dam and
dyke; Irrigation canals; Silt deposit; Scouring; Canal works; Reclamation of salt
affected water logged land; Drainage; River training works; Flood and flood
management; Construction, repair and maintenance of different structures for
irrigation and flood control; Multipurpose project; Irrigation projects in Bangladesh.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand the significance of irrigation and its effect.
1.1 State the meaning of irrigation.
1.2 Explain the necessity of irrigation in Bangladesh.
1.3 Mention the benefits of irrigation.
1.4 Mention the bad effects of irrigation.
1.5 Describe about the present development of irrigation in Bangladesh.
2 Understand the different methods of irrigation.
2.1 Name different types of irrigation including sub-divisions.
2.2 Describe flow irrigation including sub-divisions.
2.3 Distinguish between perennial and inundation irrigation.
2.4 Differentiate canal or direct irrigation with reservoir (tank) or indirect
irrigation.
2.5 Relate natural and artificial irrigation.
2.6 Mention the advantages of natural irrigation.
2.7 Mention the disadvantages of natural irrigation.
2.8 State the meaning of lift irrigation.
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2.9 Describe different methods for lifting water for irrigation manually
and by power.
3 Understand the aspects of well irrigation.
3.1 Mention different types of well irrigation.
3.2 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of well irrigation.
3.3 Explain the necessity of tube-well irrigation in Bangladesh.
3.4 Describe the favorable conditions for tube-well irrigation.
3.5 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of tube-well irrigation.
3.6 Compare tube-well irrigation with canal irrigation.
3.7 Discuss logically the type(s) of irrigation most suitable for
Bangladesh.
4 Understand the concept of water requirement for crops.
4.1 State the meaning of water requirement for crops.
4.2 Define the terms duty, delta, base period and crop period.
4.3 Express the relation among duty, delta and base period.
4.4 Mention the factors for improvement of duty of water for irrigation.
4.5 Solve problems on duty, delta and base period.
4.6 Determine size and power of pump required for irrigation of a
particular area.
4.7 Explain the various methods of applying irrigation water to the land.
5 Understand sources and quality of irrigation water.
5.1 Classify different sources of water suitable for irrigation.
5.2 Describe different sources of water suitable for irrigation in
Bangladesh.
5.3 Describe the quality of irrigation water.
5.4 List the impurities which make the water unfit for irrigation.
6 Understand the concept of storage reservoirs.
6.1 State the meaning of storage reservoir.
6.2 Explain the necessity of storage reservoir
6.3 Mention the requirements of an ideal reservoir.
6.4 Describe the distribution of water from reservoir to land through
different canals.
6.5 Explain the meaning of commendable area and irrigable area.
6.6 Calculate the capacity of a storage reservoir by using appropriate
methods.
6.7 Mention the factors that determine the height of the dam of a
reservoir.
6.8 Mention the section of a dam of reservoir with different
components.
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7 Understand the features of a dam.
7.1 State the meaning of dam.
7.2 Give classification of dam (rigid and non-rigid).
7.3 Mention the favorable conditions for location of an earthen dam.
7.4 Mention the favorable conditions for location of a masonry dam.
7.5 Mention the advantages and disadvantages & limitations of an
earthen dam.
7.6 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of masonry dam.
8 Understand the earthen dam.
8.1 Classify earthen dam.
8.2 Describe drainage system under a dam.
8.3 State the term core wall and line of saturation with sketches.
8.4 Describe the construction procedure of an earthen dam.
8.5 Mention the causes of failure of an earthen dam.
8.6 Mention the remedies for preventing the failure of an earthen dam.
9 Understand the features of a dyke.
9.1 State the meaning of dyke.
9.2 Differentiate between dam and dyke.
9.3 Describe the construction procedure of a dyke.
9.4 Mention the causes of failure of a dyke.
9.5 Mention the remedies for preventing the failure of a dyke.
9.6 State the functions of core wall.
9.7 Mention the factors to be considered in determining the location of
core wall.
9.8 State the meaning of barrage, weir, spillway, riprap and cut-off.
10 Understand different type of irrigation canals.
10.1 State the meaning of main, branch, distributor and field canal.
10.2 Mention the points to be considered in fixing the alignment of an
irrigation canal.
10.3 Mention the factors to be considered for designing an irrigation
canal.
10.4 Describe with sketches the distributor system of irrigation canals.
10.5 Describe the steps for excavating a new canal and old canal.
10.6 State the meaning of regulation works of canal.
10.7 Describe different types of regulation works of canal.
11 Understand the canal lining.
11.1 State the meaning of canal lining.
11.2 Mention the necessity of canal lining.
11.3 Describe different types of canal lining.
11.4 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of canal lining.
11.5 Describe the process of canal lining.
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12 Understand the causes of silt deposition.
12.1 State the meaning of silt and siltration.
12.2 Mention the causes of siltration.
12.3 Mention the merits and demerits of siltration.
12.4 Describe the methods of preventing entry of silt into canal.
12.5 Describe the methods of removing silt from the canal.
12.6 Differentiate between silt excluder and silt ejector.
13 Understand the causes of scouring.
13.1 State the meaning of scouring.
13.2 Mention the causes of scouring.
13.3 Describe the effect of scouring.
13.4 Describe the methods of preventing scouring.
14 Understand the features of head works.
14.1 State the meaning of head works.
14.2 Name the different components of a head works.
14.3 Explain the functions of each of the component of a head works.
15 Understand the principles of reclamation of salt affected water logged land.
15.1 State the meaning of land reclamation.
15.2 Explain the necessity of land reclamation.
15.3 Mention the steps for reclamation of salt affected land.
15.4 State the meaning of water logging.
15.5 Mention the effects of water logging.
15.6 Describe the remedial procedure of water logging.
15.7 Describe the procedure for reclamation of water logged land.
16 Understand the principles of drainage.
16.1 State the meaning of drainage.
16.2 Mention the different methods of drainage.
16.3 State the meaning of cross drainage works.
16.4 Mention the functions of cross drainage works.
16.5 Mention the difference between aqueduct and super passage.
16.6 Mention the need for drainage in Bangladesh.
16.7 Discuss logically the suitable method(s) of drainage for Bangladesh
situation.
17 Understand the necessity of river training works.
17.1 State the meaning of river training.
17.2 Outline the object of river training.
17.3 Mention the different methods of river training works.
17.4 Mention the functions of guide bank, groyne, spur, afflux, marginal
bund and stone apron.
17.5 Explain the necessity of river training works in Bangladesh.
18 Understand the concept of flood and flood control.
18.1 State the meaning of flood.
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18.2 Mention the causes of flood.
18.3 Mention the different methods of controlling flood.
18.4 Specify the causes of flood in Bangladesh.
18.5 Suggest the suitable method(s) for flood control in Bangladesh.
18.6 Give introduction to coastal embankment project and inland river
embankment project.
19 Understand the principles of construction, repair and maintenance works
of different structures for irrigation and flood control.
19.1 Explain the principles of construction, repair & maintenance works
of irrigation canal, dam, sluice gate, embankment and reservoir.
19.2 Describe the process of maintenance and repair of irrigation canal,
dam, sluice gate, embankment and reservoir.
20 Understand the concept of multipurpose project.
20.1 State the meaning of multipurpose project.
20.2 Give introduction of Karnaphuly Multipurpose Project.
20.3 Give introduction of Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Project.
20.4 Give introduction of Borendra Project at Rajshahi.
21 Understand different irrigation projects in Bangladesh.
21.1 Write short history of irrigation in Bangladesh.
21.2 Give an overview of Ganga-Kapatakhha (G-K) Project.
21.3 Give an overview of Teesta Barrage Project.
21.4 Give an overview of Chalan Beel Project.
21.5 Give an overview of Chandpur Irrigation Project.
21.6 Give an overview of Barisal Irrigation Project.
21.7 Give an overview of North Bengal Deep Tube Well Project
Practical:
1 Draw neat sketch of cone of depression with draw down and circle of
influence.
2 Draw neat sketch of rain gauges commonly used in Bangladesh.
3 Draw the section of a dam of a reservoir with components.
4 Draw neat sketches of the location of a weir, barrage, spillway and sluice
gate.
5 Draw neat sketch of distribution system of irrigation.
6 Draw neat sketch of head works with components.
7 Draw neat sketch of different cross drainage works.
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8 Draw neat sketch of guide bank, groyne, spur, afflux, marginal bund and
stone apron.
9 Prepare a model for a typical irrigation project.
10 Prepare a model for a typical drainage project.
11 Prepare a model for a typical flood control project.
12 Visit an irrigation project in Bangladesh.
13 Visit a drainage project in Bangladesh.
14 Visit a flood control project in Bangladesh.
15 Visit any multipurpose project in Bangladesh.
16 Visit any rain gauge station for any area of Bangladesh.
17 Visit any water/flood level measuring gauge station at any major river in
Bangladesh.
Note: Class teacher may arrange at least two visit from the above (serial no. 12 to
17)
REFERENCE BOOKS
AIMS
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Principles of management and construction; Organization of contracts
department; Pre-tender and Post-tender planning; Public Procurement Rule;
Operational research; Site layout and organization; Mobilization of materials
and equipment; Safety in construction; Quality and cost control; Nature and
importance of construction maintenance; Alteration and improvement of
building; Planning maintenance work; Execution of maintenance work;
Supervision of maintenance work; Maintenance problems and their
solutions.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Theory:
1 Understand the principles of management and construction.
1.1 Define management.
1.2 State the functions of management.
1.3 Describe the planning and executive functions of management.
1.4 Define construction management.
1.5 Establish the relation between management. and construction
management.
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1.6 Explain the necessity for scientific management in construction
process.
1.7 Describe the role of an engineer as a construction manager.
1.8 List the organs of project management team (PMT).
1.9 State the main objectives of a project management team.
2 Understand the organization of contracts department.
2.1 Define organization.
2.2 Describe organizational effectiveness in an organization.
2.3 State the staffing pattern in an organization of contract department.
2.4 Draw an organizational chart of a contracts department.
2.5 Describe the responsibilities and authorities of the components of
contracts department.
2.6 List different government engineering department in Bangladesh.
2.7 Explain the role and responsibilities of the following within the
engineering organization:
i) Chief Engineer (CE)
ii) Additional Chief Engineer (ACE)
iii) Superintending Engineer (SE)
iv) Executive/Divisional Engineer (XEN/DE)
v) Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE)
vi) Asstt. Engineer (AE)
vii) Sub-Asstt. Engineer (SAE)
viii) Work Supervisor/Work Assistant.
2.8 Describe the common sections in a divisional office of an
engineering department.
2.9 Define consultant services.
2.10 State the conditions for enlishment of consultant firm.
2.11 Describe the function and objectives of consultants.
3 Understand the pre-tender planning.
3.1 Define pre-tender planning.
3.2 State the objectives of pre-tender planning.
3.3 List the activities of pre-tender planning.
3.4 State the procedural steps of entrusting a work to the contractor.
3.5 Define pre-qualification of contractors.
3.6 Describe the procedure of preparation of pre-qualification document.
3.7 Explain the procedure of preparation of evaluation criteria of pre-
qualification document.
3.8 Describe the procedure of preparation of tender document.
3.9 Explain different methods of contract for works.
3.10 Define contract document.
3.11 Mention the common features of a contract document
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3.12 State the meaning of the followings:
a. Contract
b. Tender
c. Liquidated damage
d. Extension fine
e. Termination of contract
f. Evaluation of contract
g. Force major
h. Earnest money
4 Understand the post-tender planning.
4.1 Define post-tender planning.
4.2 List the activities of post-tender planning.
4.3 Explain anticipation of award.
4.4 Define evaluation of contract.
4.5 Explain the silent features of evaluation. of contract.
4.6 Describe the methods of work planning and management.
4.7 Explain construction stage, construction operation and construction
schedule.
4.8 Describe the preparation of a construction schedule.
4.9 Explain the method of calculating project length.
4.10 Describe bar chart and its shortcoming and remedies.
4.11 Define monitoring.
4.12 Explain necessity of monitoring in construction process.
5 Understand the recent public procurement rules (PPR) implemented by the
govt. of Bangladesh.
5.1 State the back ground of PPR development in Bangladesh.
5.2 State the meaning of the following: PPR, ITT, TDS, GCC, PCC,
NOA, BOQ, TEC, TOC, HOPE, CS.
5.3 Describe the preparation of standard tender document for works.
5.4 Describe the preparation of standard tender document for goods.
5.5 Describe the process of tender submission.
5.6 Describe the process of evaluation of tender document.
6 Understand the operational research in construction management process.
6.1 Define operational research.
6.2 State the necessity of network planning.
6.3 Classify network planning.
6.4 Describe the procedure construction network.
6.5 Define critical path method(CPM) and project evaluation & review
technique (PERT).
6.6 Describe the process of construction CPM network.
6.7 Describe the process of drawing a PERT network.
6.8 State advantages of CPM and PERT network.
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6.9 Distinguish between CPM and PERT network.
6.10 Describe the preparation of CPM and PERT network for a 6-storied
building project.
6.11 Explain the following terms:
a. Event
b. Activity
c. Duration
d. Dummy activity
e. Total float
f. Free float
7 Understand the site layout and organization in construction
management.
7.1 State different features of a site layout plan.
7.2 Draw a site layout plan of a construction site organization.
3.3 Describe the staffing pattern in site organization.
7.4 Draw an organization chart for site office.
7.5 Explain the role and responsibilities of the following staff within the
organization:
a. Resident Engineer/Site Engineer
b. Contractors agent
c. Sub-Asstt. Engineer
d. Work Assistant
e. Security officer and other staff.
7.6 Explain the need for liaison and co-operation between site engineer
and contractors agent.
7.7 Describe the relation between-
a. Site office and Head office
b. Contractor and Head office
7.8 Explain the importance of site security.
8 Understand the mobilization of materials and equipment in construction
management.
8.1 Define mobilization of materials and equipment.
8.2 Explain the procedure of receiving materials on site.
8.3 Draw a line plan of a material warehouse within the site.
8.4 Explain the procedure of removing materials from the site.
8.5 Classify the movement of materials on construction work.
8.6 List different equipment used in the construction process.
8.7 State the operation and maintenance of the following:
a. Concrete mixer machine
b. Concrete hoisting & conveying instrument
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c. Excavator tractor
d. Crawler
e. Crane (wheel mounted)
f. Vibrator
8.8 Explain the following terms:
a. Plant history card
b. Depreciation
c. Plant insurance
8.9 Draw a line diagram of a plant shed within the site.
8.10 Define resource management.
8.11 Explain the significance of resource management in construction.
9 Understand the safety measures to be taken in construction management.
9.1 Define safety measure.
9.2 State the nature of accidents in construction work.
9.3 Describe objectives, application and policy planning of safety
program in construction work.
9.4 Draw a typical organization chart for safety group.
9.5 Describe the responsibility of employers and employees in respect of
safety measure.
9.6 State the general safety requirements in construction works.
9.7 State different signals, signs and tags used in safety work.
9.8 Describe necessary safety measure in
- material handling, storage and disposal,
- handling of machinery and mechanical equipment and
- operating motor vehicles.
9.9 Explain the necessity of safety training for employees.
9.10 Explain the process of preparation of accident report.
9.11 Prepare an accident report to the employer.
10 Understand the quality and cost control process in construction
management.
10.1 Define quality and cost control.
10.2 Describe the effects of lack of adequate quality control.
10.3 State the effects and benefit of quality control for
- the contractor,
- the designer and
- the consultant.
10.4 Draw a flow diagram of a quality plan.
10.5 Describe the responsibilities to control the quality of construction of
- the client,
- the designer,
- the manufacturer,
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- the contractor and
- the supervisor.
10.6 Mention the requirements for an effective cost control system.
10.7 State the phases of a management cost and control system.
10.8 Mention the procedural steps of management cost control system
(MCCS).
10.9 Explain cost reduction cycle.
11 Understand the nature and importance of construction maintenance.
11.1 Define maintenance.
11.2 Describe the types of maintenance.
11.3 Explain the significance of construction maintenance.
11.4 Explain the magnitude of construction maintenance in our country.
11.5 Describe the liability for defects in construction.
11.6 Mention the necessity of maintenance in construction work.
11.7 Describe the nature of maintenance.
11.8 Explain the importance of considering maintenance implications at
design stage.
11.9 Establish the relation among the capital maintenance and running
cost.
12 Understand the alteration and improvement of building.
12.1 State the basic criteria for alterations and improvements works.
12.2 List the most common operations in alteration and improvement
work.
12.3 Describe the essential basic improvements that are needed in a large
number of dwellings in Bangladesh.
12.4 Describe the sequence and management of alteration and
improvement work.
12.5 Define rehabilitation and renovation.
12.6 State the advantages of rehabilitation and renovation work.
12.7 Distinguish rehabilitation from alterations and improvements.
13 Understand the planning of maintenance work.
13.1 State the need of planning maintenance work.
13.2 Mention the factors to be considered in formulating a maintenance
policy.
13.3 List the procedural actions to be followed to outline maintenance
policy.
13.4 Explain the nature of planned maintenance.
13.5 Define inspection cycle and inspection form.
13.6 List the informations to be recorded on standard inspection form.
13.7 Describe the procedure of programming maintenance.
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13.8 Explain the necessity of computerized maintenance program.
13.9 State the need of maintenance manuals.
13.10 Describe the contents of manuals.
13.11 List different types of manual with example.
14 Understand the procedure of execution of maintenance work.
14.1 List the agents usually execute the maintenance work.
14.2 List the variety of ways of notification of defects.
14.3 Explain control card and request card used in execution of
maintenance work.
14.4 Define maintenance feedback.
14.5 Explain maintenance feedback and feedback report.
14.6 Describe the components of maintenance procedure.
14.7 Describe the coloured form (Red, White, Blue and Green) used in
maintenance activity.
14.8 Describe the necessity of training for manager, supervisor and
operatives for effective maintenance.
14.9 Explain the objective, scope and requirements of maintenance
incentive scheme.
15 Understand the supervision of maintenance work.
15.1 State the main categories of supervisor of works.
15.2 Explain the duties of supervisor.
15.3 Define supervisors diary with example.
15.4 Explain different types of report.
15.5 Explain the features which should keep in mind during supervision of
- demolition work,
- excavation work,
- conceal work,
- brick work,
- roofing,
- plastering,
- plumbing and
- drainage work.
16 Understand different types of maintenance problems and their solution.
16.1. Describe the remedial of damage of walls due to settlement.
16.2 Explain the process of remedial measure of movement of walls
associated primarily with the drying action of tree roots.
16.3. Describe the treatments which can be used to repair concrete floor
with faulty DPC membrane.
16.4 Explain the process of overcoming the efflorescence and stains in
brickwork.
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16.5 Describe different causes of defects in precast concrete cladding
and remedial action.
16.6 State the causes and remedial measures of the following plastering
defects:
a. Fine hair crack on the finished plaster
b. Loss of adhesion
c. Plaster surface sets too quickly
d. Plaster surface soft and powdery with very fine crack
e. Moisture trapped in new plaster.
16.7 Describe the process of repair a patch hole on bituminous pavement.
Practical:
1. Identify the plastering defects in particular wall and take necessary remedial
measure.
2. Identify the efflorescence and stain in a brick wall and rectify the problem.
3. Identify water supply problem in institute building and solve the problem.
4. Identify a sanitation problem in your campus and solve the problem.
5. Draw a neat sketch of a construction site showing different components.
6. Identify patch hole in a bituminous surface and repair it.
7. Identify cracks in concrete floor in a building and repair the cracks.
8. Identify the damaged plaster in a wall and repair the plaster.
9. Prepare a standard document for construction of a 6-storied residential
building following the PPR-2008.
10. Prepare a CPM net work for a given data.
11. Prepare a PERT net work for a given data.
12. Prepare a PCP of 6-storied building project for a given data.
13. Prepare an accident report for an accident to the employer.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Introduction to Building Management (Fifth Edition) -RE Calvert
2 Construction Management (Second Edition) -PP Dharwadker
3 The Site Agents Hand Book - RHB Ranns
4 Building Organization & Procedures (Second Edition) - G Froster
5 Building Production and Project Management -R A Burgess and G White
6 The Resume of Building Construction & Management with CPM
(Construction Concept) -Mohammed Ali Siddiquee
6 Project Management, A System Approach to Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling (Second Edition). -Harold Kerzner
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AIMS
To be able to understand the concept of entrepreneurship & entrepreneur.
To be able to understand the concept of environment for entrepreneurship.
To be able to understand the sources of venture ideas in Bangladesh.
To be able to understand the project selection.
To be able to understand the financial and business planning.
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1 Understand the basic concept of entrepreneurship & entrepreneur.
1.1 Define entrepreneurship & entrepreneur.
1.2 Discuss the characteristics and qualities of etrepreneur.
1.3 Mention the classifacation of entrepreneur.
1.4 Discuss the case entrepreneurship and mass entrepreneurship.
1.5 Discuss the necessity of entrepreneurship as a career.
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1.6 Discuss the function of entrepreneur in developing countries.
1.7 Discuss the prospect of entrepreneurship development in
Bangladesh.
2 Understand the concept of entrepreneurship and economic development.
2.1 Define economic development.
2.2 Discuss that the economic development is a process.
2.3 Describe the entrepreneurship as a factor of economic development.
2.4 Discuss the capital accumulation or rate of savings.
2.5 Discuss the role of entrepreneur in the technological development
and their introduction into production Process.
2.6 Discuss the entrepreneur in the discovery of new sources of
resources.
2.7 Discuss the entrepreneur in the discovery of new product.
2.8 Discuss the discovery of new markets.
3 Understand the concept of the environment for entrepreneurship.
3.1 Define environment of business.
3.2 Describe the factors which effect environment on entrepreneurship.
3.3 Discuss the aspects of business environment.
4 Understand the concept of entrepreneurship in the theories of economic
growth.
4.1 Define entrepreneurship in the theories of economic growth.
4.2 Discuss the theory of need for achievement of Devid MacClelland.
4.3 Discuss the Malthusian theory of population and economic growth.
4.4 Discuss the labour theory of production and limit to growth.
4.5 Discuss the Keynesian theory of employment and output.
4.6 Discuss the stage theory of growth.
4.7 Discuss the Schumpterian theory of economic development.
4.8 Discuss the entrepreneurship motive in economic development.
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