PEC (PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL) Curriculum for Engineering Practice

PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL Curriculum for Engineering Practice Examination (EPE) Civil Engineering & Allied Disciplines

(Civil Engineering/Transportation Engineering/Urban Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Building & Architectural Engineering)

Total Marks: 100

MAIN OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of Engineering Practice Examination (EPE) is the assessment of competence, knowledge and skills of a Registered Engineer (RE), after having attained a minimum of five years of practical experience in relevant field of engineering from a recognized engineering organization, institution or allied service, and has earned requisite CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credit points.

PART-I (COMMON TO ALL DISCIPLINES)

This is common to all disciplines comprising of 30 questions of one mark each (total marks 30) with the duration of 2 hours, dealing with engineering related management, communication skills, and ethics.

MANAGEMENT (ENGINEERING RELATED)

34%

i.      Quality Issues:  fundamental concepts, application and role

ii.    Finance:  cost analysis, financial discipline

iii.   Procurement/Legal: bidding, contracts, arbitration, guarantees, liabilities

iv.   Latest Trends: emerging technologies and their applications.

Suggested Books:

·    PEC bidding/contract documents (www.pec.org.pk; www.picc.org.pk)

·         FIDIC documents

·         W.G. Sullivan, J.A. Bontandelli and E.M. Wicks, “Engineering Economy”, 11^th Ed., Prentice Hall Inc., 1999

·         Franklin and John Stermole, “Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods” (9^th Edition)

·    Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fourth Edition, Published by Project Management Institute, weblink: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fourth Edition, 2008.

2.  WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

33%

i.      English Language Communication Skills · Paragraph and essay writing

·         Academic and presentation skills

ii.    Technical Report Writing Skills

·         Project/ research proposals

·         Monitoring and evaluation

·         Progress and financial reporting

iii.   Knowledge Management and Leadership Skills

Suggested Books:

·         Writing. Intermediate by Marie-Christine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand, and Francoise Grellet. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Fourth Impression 1993. ISBN 0 19 435405 7 Pages 20-27 and 35-41

·         Hargie, O. (ed.) Handbook of Communications Skills, Routledge

·         Writing. Advanced by Ron White. Oxford Supplementary Skills. Third Impression 1992, ISBN 0 19 435407 3

·         Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet. Exercises1, 3^rd Ed., Oxford University Press, 1997. ISBN 0194313492

·         Ellen, K. 2002. Maximize Your Presentation Skills: How to Speak, Look and Act on Your Way to the Top, Prima Lifestyles - 2005

·         Oxford English Dictionary or equivalent, (Latest Edition)

3.  ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES

33%

i.      Code of ethics

ii.    Professional obligation of engineers

iii.   Role of opportunity and conflict

iv.   Interpersonal relations, social stratification and culture

Suggested Books:

·    PEC Code of Ethics (http://pec.org.pk/code_ethics.aspx)

·    PEC Code of Conduct (http://pec.org.pk/code_conduct.aspx)

·         Ethics in Engineering, Martin M. W., Martin M. and R. Schinzinger, McGraw-Hill, (Latest Edition)

·         Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research, Whitbeck C., Cambridge University Press, (Latest Edition)

·         Finchan, R., & Rhodes, P. (2003), Principles of Organizational Behavior, 3^rd Ed., Oxford.

·    Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fourth Edition, Published by Project Management Institute, weblink: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fourth Edition, 2008.

PART-II (BREADTH)

This part attempts to assess the breadth of Civil Engineering and allied disciplines including Civil, Transportation, Urban, Environmental, and Building & Architectural Engineering. The examination of this part would comprise 30 multiple choice questions (total 30 marks) for the 2-hours duration.

1. MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS

10%

i.      Fundamentals

·         Coordinate System: cartesian and polar coordinate system

·         Trigonometric functions

·         Maxima and minima of functions

·         Application of limit, continuity, differentiation, and integration

·         Complex numbers

·         Binary arithmetic

·         Sequence and series

ii.    Differential and Partial Differential (PD) Equations and their Solutions

iii.   Vectors, matrices and determinants, their properties and applications

iv.   Solution of Equations

·         Solution of linear simultaneous equations

·         Iterative methods for solution of linear simultaneous equations

v.    Numerical Differentiation and Integration

vi.   Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors

vii.  Statistics & Probability

·         Frequency curves and their types, frequency histograms

·         Measure of dispersion (mean, mode, median, standard deviation)

·         AM, GM, HM and their properties

·         Simple and multiple regression

·         Interpolation and its applications

·         Basics of probability, types, and methods

Suggested Books:

·         George Brinton Thomas, Ross L Finney, “Calculus & Analytical Geometry”, Addison-Wesley, 1998

·         S M Yousif, “Mathematical Methods”, 2^nd Edition, Ilmi Kitab Khana

·         Hogg & Craig, “Introduction to Mathematics &Statistics”, Prentice Hall,

2004.

·         Cagora S, “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, McGraw Hill, 2006.

·         Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics,” Ninth Edition,

2005, International Edition, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0471728977.

2.  ENGINEERING MECHANICS

10%

i.      Statics

·         General principles of statics

·         Resultant, resolution and conditions of equilibrium of co-planer forces

·         Types of supports and reactions

·         Degree of restraints and static determinacy

·         Friction

ii.    Dynamics

·         Velocity, acceleration, and their units

·         linear and angular motion

·         inertia force, impulse, momentum, and work

·         power and energy

Suggested Books:

·         Hibler, R.C. Engineering Mechanics, 11^th Ed, Prentice Hall, 2006

·         Khurmi, R. S. Engineering Mechanics, 19^th Ed, S. Chand, 1990

3.  SURVEYING

7%

i.      Methods of surveying

ii.    Leveling, contouring, plane table surveying

iii.   Traversing

iv.   Tachometry

v.    Basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)

vi.   Photogrammetry

vii.  Basics of field astronomy

viii. Surveying Instruments: levels, theodolite, Electronic Distance Meter (EDM), total station, GPS (Global Positioning System)

ix.   Practical problems

x.    Calculation of area and volume

xi.   Computations and setting out of curves

xii.  Tunnel surveying

xiii.   Hydrographic surveying

Suggested Books:

·         Irvine W, “Surveying for Construction”, McGraw Hill Inc., 4^th edition1997.

·         Bannister, Raymond S, Baker R, Surveying, Pearson Education and Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc. (1998).

·         Kanetkar T.P., 2008, “Surveying & Leveling”, Volume I & Volume II, Standard Publishers Distributors, India, 2008.

·         Burrough P.A., and McDonnell R.A., “Principles of Geographical Information Systems”, 352 pages, Oxford University Press, 1998.

·    Geographic information system, available on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_information_system

4.  CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

10%

i.      Construction Materials

·         General civil engineering materials, performance requirements (strength, stiffness, durability, appearance)

·         Materials quality control and testing

·         Concrete: cement, fine and coarse aggregates, properties of cement, aggregates and water, basic concrete mix design procedure, concrete admixtures

·         Bricks: properties of brick making materials and methods, types/ specifications of bricks

·         Stones: types, characteristics, and uses of common construction stones

·         Steel: production and properties of steel, steel grades, effect of alloys, protection from corrosion and fire

·         Timber: properties, defects, durability and seasoning/preservation of timber

·         Asphalt: types, properties and uses of asphalt

ii.   Construction Methodologies

·         Construction methodologies pertaining to in situ and pre-cast construction

·         Mechanized construction techniques

·         Layout, earthwork, and construction

·         Construction equipment

Suggested Books:

·         R. C. Smith, Cameron K. Andres Materials of Construction, McGraw Hill Inc Ltd, 1998.

·         M. Neville “Properties of Concrete”, Wiley John & Sons. 3^rd Ed. 1994, ISBN: 0803133677

5.  FLUID MECHANICS

9%

i.      Properties of Fluids (Statics and Dynamics)

ii.    Fluid Properties Measuring Techniques: devices for the measurement of static pressure, velocity and discharge in pipes and open channels

iii.   Flow in Pipes: minor and major losses in pipelines, empirical formulae for pipe flow, solutions of pipe flow problems and pipe networks

iv.   Flow in Open Channels: formulae for flow in open channels and most efficient hydraulic cross-section

v.    Forces on Vanes, Turbines, and Pumps: impulse-momentum equation, forces on flat and curved vanes, components and operations of various turbines and pumps.

Suggested Books:

·         Finnemore, E.J  &  Franzini, J.B.,10^th   Edition.  Fluid  Mechanics  with

·         Jain, A.K. “Fluid Mechanics”. Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, India,1990.

·         S.S. Rattan, “Fluid Machines” Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, India, 1994.

6.  MECHANICS OF SOLIDS

10%

i.      Fundamental Laws and principles of stress and strain

ii.    Stresses in composite bars and relationships between elastic constants

iii.   Shear Force (SF), Bending Moment (BM), SF and BM diagrams, point of contra flexure and point of inflation

iv.   Theory of simple bending, moment of resistance, section modulus, flexural formula

v.    Shear stresses in beams

vi.   Torsion of solid and hollow circular shafts

vii.  Strain energy

viii.Experimental stress analysis

Suggested Books:

·         Pytel, A. & F.L.Singer, “Strength of Materials”, 4^th Ed, Harper & Row Publishers, 1987.

·         G H Ryder, “Strength of Materials”, 3^rd Edition, Macmillan, 1969.

7.  HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES

10%

i.      Water Resources and Hydrologic Cycle: Water Resources of Pakistan, hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, interception, and infiltration

ii.    Surface Flow: water stage measurement, stream flow routing, surface runoff, floods hydrographs

iii.   Groundwater: groundwater resources, flow, and water table

iv.   Flow in Open Channels and Pipes: specific energy and critical depth. Water surface profiles, hydraulic jump, humps, and contractions, water hammer

v.    Hydraulic Structures: bridges, cross drainage structures, types of reservoirs.

Suggested Books:

·         Awan, N.M. “Surface Water Hydrology”, National Book Foundation, Islamabad, 1981.

·         Linsely, R.K., Kohler, “Hydrology for Engineers”, SI. Ed.1996, McGraw Hill

·         Driscoll, F.G., “Groundwater and Wells”, Johnson Division, USA, 1987.

·         Franzini, J.B., and Finnemore, E.J., “Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Application”, McGraw Hill Book Co., Singapore, 2003.

·         Iqbal Ali “Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures: Theory, Design, and Practice”, Publisher, Institute of Environmental Engineering & Research, NED University of Engineering &Technology, Karachi, 1993, ISBN: 9698160000

8.  GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

10%

i.      Subsurface Exploration: common drilling methods and Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

ii.    Soil Properties

iii.   Classification of Soil: particle size distribution, atterberg limits, unified soil and AASHTO classification systems

iv.   Compaction: theory and practice, standard and modified proctor test, Field Density Test (FDT)

v.    Permeability: Darcy’s Law and coefficient of permeability

vi.   Stresses in a Soil Mass: total and effective stresses, pressure bulb and

2:1 Method

vii.  Settlement of Soil: types and determination of settlement

viii.Shear Strength of Soil: shear strength parameters and determination

ix.   Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Structures

x.    Shallow and Deep Foundations: types, bearing capacity and settlement determination

xi.   Embankment Dams: types and materials for construction.

Suggested Books:

·         Das, B.M. “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, 4^th edition, PWS Publishing Company, 1998.

·         Craig, R.F, “Soil Mechanics”, Van Nostrand Reinhold (UK) Co. Ltd.1983.

·         Bowles, J.E “Foundation Analysis and Design”, McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 1988.

9.  ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

7%

i.      Public Health Engineering

·         Wastewater Treatment: wastewater flow rates, characteristics of sewage, sewage treatment, and disposal

·         Water Quality: water impurities and their health significance, WHO guidelines

·         Water Treatment: treatment of surface and groundwater.

ii.    Environmental Engineering

·           Solid Waste Management: sources, classifications, characteristics, generation rates, collection and disposal of solid waste

·           Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), legislation and regulations

·           Introduction to noise and air pollution.

Suggested Books:

·         Terence J McGhee, “Water Supply and Sewerage”, 6^th Edn, McGraw Hill, 1991, ISBN: 0070609381

·         Metcalf and Eddy, “Waste Water Engineering”, 4^th Edn, McGraw Hill, 2002

·         Mackenzie L. Davis, David A. Cornwell, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering” 4^th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2000.

10. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING	7%
i. Railway Engineering

·         Railway station, site selection and layout, railway track, gauges, sleepers and ballast

·         Points, crossings, and signaling

ii.  Airport Engineering

·         Airport site selection, classification, layout and drainage systems

·         Runway configurations

iii.  Types of Harbors, Docks, and Ports

iv.  Highway Engineering

·      Highway route surveys, classifications, material specifications and testing

·      Typical cross-sections of roads

·      Geometric design: Horizontal, vertical, and transition curves, curve widening, at-grade and grade-separated intersections

·      Sight distance requirements, superelevation, gradients and cambers

·      Highway maintenance

·      Traffic studies and control devices

v.  Pavement Engineering

·         Types of pavements, Load distribution characteristics, wheel loads, load repetition and impact factors

·         The concept of rigid and flexible pavement design.

Suggested Books:

·         Jason C., Yui, Elsevier, “Transportation Engineering, Introduction to Planning, Design, and Operations” Latest Edition.

·         Paul H. Wright McGraw Hill, “Planning and Design of Airports” “Highway Engineering” Latest Edition.

·         Dr. L. R. Kadyali, Dr. N. B. Lal Khanna “Principles and Practices of Highway Engineering” (including Expressway and Airport Engineering), 2010, ISBN: 8174091653

·         B. L. Gupta, Amit Gupta. “Roads, Railways, Bridges, Tunnels and Harbour-Dock Engineering”.

11. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

10%

i.      Types of structures and structural idealization, types of loads and beams, degree of indeterminacy

ii.    Analysis of determinate structural members, arches, cables, and bridges

iii.   Design philosophy and design codes

iv.   Methods of design (working stress and ultimate strength design) of structural members, behavior of reinforced concrete members in flexure

v.    Design concepts of beam, column, slab, footing, retaining walls, tanks, stairs.

Suggested Books:

·         Wang, C.K. “Intermediate Structural Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1983.

·         Wang, C.K. & Charles G.S. “Reinforced Concrete Design”, 7^th Ed, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

·         Author H. Nilson, “Design of Concrete Structures”, Mc-Graw Hill, 2003

·         Lothers JE, “Steel Structures”, National Book Foundation, 1972.