Myanmar Engineering Council

Scope & Outlines for R.S.E Part-I

Civil Engineering Discipline
Morning Session
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ & Others), Closed Book
Part Sr. No Subject No. of Questions
1 Ethics
2 Mathematics
Part-A 3 Chemistry 6
4 Statics
5 Dynamics
6 Material Properties
7 Strength of Material
Part-B 8 Thermodynamics 6
9 Fluid Mechanics
10 Electricity and Magnetism
Total Number of Questions 12
Part-A 3
Part-B 2
Number of Questions to Answer
Total 5

Note: Ethics Question must be answered from Part-A.

Afternoon Session
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ & Others), Closed Book
Sr. No Subject No. of Questions

1 Structural Analysis 4
2 Building Construction & Materials 2
3 Estimate 2
4 Concrete & Steel Design 4
5 Construction Management 4
6 Geotechnical Engineering 4
7 Hydraulics & Hydrology 4
8 Water Supply & Sanitation 4
Number of Questions 28
Number of Questions to Answer 20
In choosing the answer of MCQ from calculation, it is needed to include a draft calculation.
If the draft calculation is not included, the marks cannot be given although the answer is
correct.
 Course Outlines and Reference Books for R.S.E Part-I

Civil Engineering Discipline

Morning Session

Part-A

1. Ethics
2. Mathematics
3. Chemistry
4. Statics
5. Dynamics

Part-B

6. Material Properties
7. Strength of Material
8. Thermodynamics
9. Fluid Mechanics
10. Electricity and Magnetism

Reference Book for R.S.E Part-I Morning Session

1. The Fundamentals of Engineering Review, Merle C Potter, PhD, PE

 Course Outlines and Reference Books for R.S.E Part-I
Civil Engineering Discipline
Afternoon Session

1. Structural Analysis Subject

- Types of Structural Loads
- Equilibrium Equations
- Determinate and Indeterminate Structural Systems
- Indeterminacy and Stability of Structural System
- Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
- Analysis of Determinate Trusses
- Influence Lines for Determinate Structures
- Deflection of Structures
- Slope Deflection Equations
- Moment Distribution Method
- Analysis of Continuous Beams and Plane Frames Consisting of Prismatic and Nonprismatic
Members
- Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses
- Influence Lines for Indeterminate Structures
- Maxwell’s Theorem and its Reciprocal Theorem
- Betti’s Law
- Principle of Virtual Work
- Stiffness of Truss and Framed Elements

References
(1) Theory of Structures by Timoshenko S.P & Young D.H.
(2) Elementary Structural Analysis by Norris C.H, Wilbur J.B & Utku S.
(3) Structural Analysis by R.C. Hibbeler
(4) Structural Analysis by R.C. Coates, M.G.Coutie, F.K.Kong

2. Building Materials & Testing

- Lime
- Cement
- Aggregates
- Brick, Block and Stones
- Mortar
- Concrete
- Reinforcing Steel & Structural Steel
- Wood
- Glass
- Wall, Floor, Roof & Ceiling Materials
References:
(1) Properties of Concrete, A.M.Neville
(2) Concrete Technology, A.M. Neville & J.J Brooks
(3) Building Materials in Civil Engineering, Haimei Zhang
(4) ASTM Standards
(5) ACI 318-02 & 08
(6) CQHP Guide Lines
3. Building Construction
- Earthwork
- Masonry Construction
- Plain & RC Construction
- Shallow Foundation Systems & Pressed Pile Foundation
- Stairs
- Floors
- Roofings
- Ceilings
- Mix Design (ACI)

References:
(1) Books of Building Construction & Methods

4. Estimate
(1) Types of Estimate, Sanction, Project
- Estimate
- Data, Rates
- Contingencies
- Preliminary Estimate
- Doors & Windows

(2) Equipment
- Operating Costs
- Depreciation
- Interest
- Ownership Costs

(3) Excavation
- Calculating Excavation
- Equipment
- Cut & Fill in the Same Grid
- Top Soil Removal
- General Excavation
- Special Excavation
- Back Filling
- Asphaltic Paving

(4) Concrete
- Estimating Concrete
- Reinforcing

References
(1) Estimating & Costing in Civil Engineering, B.N. Duttal
(2) Estimating in Building Construction, Frank R.Dagostino, Steven J. Peterson
5. RC Design Course Outline
- Flexural Analysis & Design of Beams
- Shear & Diagonal Tension in Beams
- Serviceability
- Short Columns
- Edge Supported Slabs
- Shallow Foundation

References
(1) Design of Concrete Structures, H.Nilson, 12th Edition or Later Version
(2) Myanmar National Building Code 2020

6. Steel Design Course Outline

- Tension Members
- Flexural Member
- Connections
- Compression Members (Part-I Columns)
- Laterally Supported Beams

References
(1) Design and Behavior (LRFD Only), Charles G.Salmon; John E.Joshson 3rd Edition or Later
Version
(2) AISC-LRFD Steel Manual
(3) Myanmar National Building Code 2020

7. Construction Management
- Project Management
- Planning, Scheduling & Monitoring
- Construction Economics & Financing
References:
(1) Construction Methods & Management, S.W.Nunnally
(2) Project Management-The Managerial Process, E.W Larson, C.F. Gray
(3) Construction Process, Planning & Management, S.M. Levy

8. Geotechnical Engineering
- Drilling & Sampling procedures
- Soil Classification
- Boring Log Interpretation
- In-Situ Testing
- Index Properties
- Phase Relationship
- Permeability
- Shear Strength Properties
- Pressure Distribution
- Laterial Earth Pressure
- Consolidation
- Compaction
- Effective & Total Stresses, Pore Water Pressure
 - Seepage
- Slope Stability
References:
(1) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Braja M.Das
(2) Principles of Foundation Engineering, Braja M.Das
(3) Foundation Analysis & Design, Joseph E. Bowles

9. Hydraulics
(1) Hydraulic-closed conduit
- Properties of fluids
- Fluid statics
- Measurement of pressure (Atm: pr, Gauge pr, absolute pr, Manometers)
- Fluid flow concepts (type of flow, state of flow)
- Energy equation, Momentum Equation
- Flow measurements
(i) For Pipe (Venturi meter, orifice meter, pitot tube…..)
(ii) For Channel (weir of notch)
- Flow of fluid in pipe lines

(2) Hydraulic-open Channel

- Open Channel flow (eg. Manning formula, Chezy formula)
- Types of flow/state of flow (Re,Fr)
- Best hydraulic section
- Velocity distribution
- Energy and momentum principles (specific energy(E), specific force, criteria for critical
state of flow)
- Local phenomenas (hydraulic jump, hydraulic drop)
- Channel design.

References
(1) J.F Douglas & R.D Matthews. Fluid mechanics (Vol.1 & Vol.2)
(2) Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics
(3) V.T. Chow, Open-Channel Hydraulics.

10. Hydrology
(1) Introduction
(i) Hydrology
(ii) Global water distribution
(iii)Hydrological cycle
(iv) Water balance equations

(2) Meteorological Factors in Hydrology

(i) Temperature
(ii) Wind speed
(iii)Humidity
 (3) Physical Hydrology
(i) Precipitation processes, measurement
(ii) Preparation of data, estimation of missing data, Hyetographs
(iii) Average rainfall depth over an area
(iv) Test for consistency of record, double mass curve method of adjustment
(v) Presentation of rainfall data, Mass rainfall curve and Hyetograph
(vi) Storm characterization, Intensity Duration Frequency (IDF) curves
(vii) Snow fall and its measurement
(viii) Abstraction from Precipitation; Infiltration, percolation and interflow

(4) Evaporation and Evapotranspiration

(i) Factors affecting the evaporation process
(ii) Estimation of evaporation
(iii) Types of Evaporation (Pan Evaporation)
(iv) Evaporation formulae
(v) Transpiration
(vi) Evapotranspiration
(vii) Evapotranspiration equations

(5) Surface Runoff

(i) Runoff
(a) Rainfall-runoff correlation
(b) Peak flow estimation using empirical methods
(c) The rational method and its limitations

(ii) Stream gauging

(a) Different methods of streamflow measurement
(b) Rating curves

(6) Hydrograph Analysis

(i) Hydrographs
(ii) Unit hydrographs and their limitations
(iii)Changing unit hydrograph duration, S-curve and synthetic unit hydrograph method
(iv) Derivation of unit hydrographs form storms

References
(1) Hydrology Principles Analysis Design, H.M. Raghunath, 2nd Edition (2006)
(2) Applied Hydrology, Mc-Graw-Hill. Linsley, Kobler and Paulhus (1977)
(3) Hydrology for Engineers, Mc-Graw-Hill Publishing. Viessman and Lewis (2003)

11. Water Supply & Sanitation

(a) Source of Water Supply
- Surface Water
- Ground Water
- Test Pumping, Yield, safe Yield, Sizing of Pumps (Submersible Type, Air Lift Type)
(b) Water Demand w.r.t Design Population Equipment
- Cold Water
- Potable Purpose
- Other Purposes
- Hot Water

(c) Sizing of Water Reservoir

- Raw Water Reservoir
- Clear Water Reservoir
- Roof Tank

(d) Treatment Processes

(e) Sizing of Transfer Pump, Booster Pump

- Sizing of Transmission/Booster Pipe

(f) Design of Water Distribution Network within Building

- Head Loss Calculation
- Positioning of PRV
- Sizing of Water Meter
- Sizing of Hot Water Facilities

(g) Sizing of Pump/Treatment Facilities Room

- Accommodate Pumps
- Accommodate Water Treatment Facilities

(h) Preparation of Specification for Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Pumps, Water Treatment
Facilities

(i) Type of Sewage Quality & Quantity

- Soil Water
- Waste Water

(j) Sewage Collection

- Gravity Main
- Force Maing

(k) Sewage Treatment

- Processes
- Disposal of Sludge & Effluent

(l) Soil/Waste Water Management within Building

- Collection Piping System
- Sizing of Soil, Branch, Stack, Vent
- Sizing of Drain Pipe
- Treatment of Sludge + Disposal
- Determination of Number of Appliances to be Used
 (m) Rain Water
- Rainfall Intensity
- Determination of Runoff Coefficient
- Quantity of Runoff
- Means of Collection
- Sizing of Retention Pond & Drains

(n) Rain Water within Building

- Rainfall Intensity
- Quantity of Run-off
- Sizing of Gutter, Gutter Outlet, RWD
- Sizing of Scupper Drain, Sump & Drain Pump

(o) Solid Waste Management

- Type of Solid Waste
- Quantity of Solid Waste
- Calculation of Bin Center
- Means of Collection & Disposal

References:
(1) Elements of Environmental Engineering, K.N. Duggal
(2) Water Supply, Waste Disposal and Environmental Engineering, A.K. Chattrjee