MATHEMATICS, SURVEYING &

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
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MATHEMATICS
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Algebra
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Trigonometry
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Cartesian Coordinate System

Functions and Relations
Functions and their Graphs
Straight Lines
Conic Sections
Polar Coordinates
Transformation of Coordinates
Parametric Equations

Calculus
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Circular (Trigonometric) Functions

Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Solution of Triangles
Hyperbolic Functions

Analytic Geometry
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Set Theory
Real Numbers
Algebraic Expressions and Operations
Equations and Inequalities
Roots and Powers
Linear, Quadratic and Polynomial Functions
Factoring
Roots of Algebraic Equations
System of Equations
Logarithmic and Exponential Function
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions

Differential Equations
Limits and Continuity
Derivatives and Differentiation
Application of Derivatives
The Differential
Partial Derivatives
Integral Calculus
Theory of Integrals
Integration Methods
Definite Integrals and Applications
Line and Surface Integrals
Multiple Integrals

Differential Equations
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First Order Differential Equation

Exact Differential Equation
Integrating Factors
Separable Variables

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Other Topics
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Infinite Series
Molaurin Series
Taylor Series
Fourier Series
Vector Analysis
Matrices*
Determinants
Probability and Statistics

Engineering Economy
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Homogeneous Differential Equations

Linear Differential Equations
Applications
Higher Order Differential Equations

Present Economy Study

Time-Value Relations
Selection Among Alternatives
Present Worth Method
Annual Worth Method
Future Worth Method
Internal Rate of Return Method
External Rate of Return Method

Surveying
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Surveying Concepts
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Uses of Surveys
Operations in Surveying
Measurement and Adjustments
Field and Office Work
Surveying Instruments

Basic Surveying Measurements

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Distance Measurements
Pacing
Distance Measurement with Tape
Vertical Distance Measurement; Leveling
Angle and Direction Measurement
Location of Points
Meridians
Bearing and Azimuth
Magnetic Declination
Instruments Used
Engineers Transit
Theodolite
Stadia and Tacheometry
Principles of Stadia
Plane Table and Alidale

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Survey Operations
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Engineering Surveys
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Traverse
Deflection Angle Traverse
Interior Angle Traverse
Traverse by Angle to the Right
Azimuth Traverse
Compass Traverse
Stadia Traverse
Plane Table Traverse
Calculation of Areas of Land
Area by Triangle
Area by Coordinates
Area by Double Meridian Distance (DMD) and Latitude
Irregular Boundaries (Simpsons and Trapezoidal Rules)
Triangulation and Trilateralization
Horizontal Control System
Triangulation Figures and Procedures
Error Propagation
Trilateralization
Astronomical Observation
Celestial Sphere
Equator System
The PZS Triangle
Azimuth and Hour Angle at Elongation Time

Topographic Surveys
Horizontal Control
Vertical Control (contours)
Location of Details
Route Surveying
Horizontal Curves
Simple Curves
Compound Curves
Superelations
Spiral Curves
Vertical Curves
Earthwork Operations
Methods of Determining Earthwork Volumes
Borrow Pits

Transportation Engineering
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Transportation Engineering
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Highway and Urban Transportation Planning and Economics

Driver, Vehicle, Traffic and Road Characteristics
Highway Design
Traffic Engineering and Highway Operations
Road and Pavement Design

HYDRAULICS & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

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Hydraulics
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Fluid Mechanics
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Hydrology
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Reservoirs
Dams
Spillways, Gates, and Outlet Works
Open Channels
Pressure Conduits
Hydraulics Machinery

Irrigation, Flood Control and Drainage

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Hydrologic Cycle
Precipitation
Streamflow
Evaporations
Transpiration
Hydrograph Analysis
Runoff
Storage Routing
Groundwater

Hydraulics, System and Structure

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Properties of Fluids
Fluid Statics
Fluid Flow Concepts and Basic Equations
Dimentional Analysis and Dynamic Similitude
Viscous Flow and Fluid Resistance
Ideal Fluid Flow
Steady Flow in Closed Conduits
Steady Flow in Open Channels

Irrigation
Water Requirement
Soil-Water Relation
Water Quality
Methods
Structures
Flood Control
Design Flood
Flood Control Structures
Drainage
Estimate of Flow
Storm Drainage
Land and Highway Drainage
Culvets and Bridges
Drainage Structures

Geotechnical Engineering

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation

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Soil Properties
Soil Classification
Flow of Water in Soils
Permeability
Seepage
Effective and Porewater Pressure
Soil Strength
Shear Strength
Bearing Capacity
Compressibility of Soils
Elastic Settlement
Consolidation Settlement
Soil Improvement
Compaction
Soil Stabilization
Earth Pressures and Retaining Wall
Slope Stability Analysis

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

VI. Structural Engineering
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Force System
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Concurrent and Non-current Force System

Parallel and Non-parallel Force System
Planar and Three Dimentional Force System
Equilibrium of Forces
Free Body Diagram
Two Force Bodies
Three Force Bodies
Truss Analysis
Method of Joints
Method of Sections
Graphical Methods
Beams and Frames
Shear Diagrams
Bending Moment Diagrams
Centroids
Moments of Inertia
Center of Mass
Center of Forces

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Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

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Rectilinear Motion
Curvilinear Motion
Kinetics of Particles
Newtons Second Law
Dynamic Equilibrium
Work and Energy Principle
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Impulse and Momentum Principle
Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Translation
Rotation
General Plane Motion
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
DLamberts Principle

Strength of Materials
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Stresses and Strains

Material Properties
Axially Loaded Members
Thin Walled Pressure Vessels
Torsional Stresses
Internal Forces and Stresses in Beams
Flxexural Stress
Shear Stress
Combined Stresses
Principal Stresses
Unsymetrical Banding
Deflections
Double Integration Methods
Area Moment Method
Conjugate Beam Method

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Statistically Indetermine Beams

Shear Center
Curved Beams
Nonhomogenous Beams
Impact Loading
Stress Concentration
Repeated Loading
Elastic Instability (Buckling)
Analysis of Connections
Riveted and Bolted Connections
Welded

Structural Analysis
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Loadings
Verical Loads (dead and live loads)
Lateral Loads (Wind and Earthquake Loads)
Impact Loads
Energy Methods for Deformation Analysis
Castiglianos Theorem
Virtual Work Method (Unit Load)
Influence Lines
Frame Analysis
Approximate Methods
Moment Distribution
Stiffness and Flexibility Methods of Analysis

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Design of Timber Structures

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Design of Steel Structures

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Properties of Wood
Design of Tension Member
Design of Bending Members
Laterally Supported Beams
Laterally Unsupported Beams
Design of Compression Members
Short Columns
Slender Columns
Spaced Columns
Timber Connections

General
Tension Members
Connections
Bolted
Welded
Compression Members
Beams
Compact Sections
Non-compact Sections
Beam Columns
Plastic Analysis and Limit Design*
Composite Steel and Concrete

Reinforced Concrete Structures

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General
Properties of Concrete Materials
Design Philosophies and Procedures
Flexural Analysis and Design
Shear and Diagonal Tension
Bond, Anchorage Development Lengths
Serviceability Requirements
Crack Control
Deflections
Columns
Short Columns
Slender Columns
Slabs
Footings
Retaining Wall
Prestressed Concrete

VII. Construction and Management

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Contracts & Specifications

Construction Project Organization
Planning and Scheduling (PERT /CPM)
Construction Estimates
Construction Methods & Operations
Construction Equipment Operations and Maintenance