Gate Civil Syallubus

Engineering Mathematics:
Linear Algebra
          Matrix algebra, Systems of Linear equations, Eigen value, eigenvectors
Calculus
          Function of single variable, Limit, Continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorem, Evaluation of definite and improper integer, Partial derivatives, Total Derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line , Surface and Volume integrals, stokes, Gauss and Green theorem.
Differential equations
First order equation, Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equation, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, solution of one dimension heat and wave equation and Laplace equation

Complex variables

Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series

Probability and statistics
Definitions of probability and sapling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean , Median, Mode and standard deviation, Random Variable, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution  
Numerical Methods
Numerical solution of linear and non-linear algebra equations integration by trapezoidal and Simon’s rule, single and multi-step methods for differential equations

Structural Engineering

Mechanics

Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams,  Simple stress and strain relationship, stress and strain in two dimensions, Principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohr’s circle, simple bending theory, Flexural and shear stresses, Unsymmetrical bending, shear center, Thin walled pressure vessels, Uniform torsion, Buckling of column, Combined and direct bending stresses
Structural Analysis
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, Arches, Beams, Cables and Frames, Displacements in statically determinate structures and analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods, Analysis by methods, influence lines for determinates and inseminate structures, Basic concept of matrix method of structural analysis

Concrete Structures

Concrete Technology-properties of concrete, basic of mix design, Concrete design basic working stress and limit state design concept, Analysis of ultimate load capacity and design of member subjected to flexure, Analysis of beam section at transfer and service loads

Steel Structures
Analysis and design of tension and compression members, Beams and beam- columns, Column bases, Connections –simple and eccentric, Beam-column connection, Plate girders and trusses, Plastic analysis of beams and frames

Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Origin of soils, Soil Classification, Three-phase system, Fundamental definition, Relationship and interrelationship, Permeability and seepage, Effective stress principle , Consolidation, Compaction, Shear strength
Foundation Engineering
Sub-surface investigations-scope, Drilling bore holes, Sampling, penetration tests, Plate load test, Earth pressure theories, Effect of water table, Layered soils, Stability of slopes-infinite slopes, Finite slopes, Foundation types-foundation design requirements, Shallow foundations- bearing capacity, Effect of shape, Water table and other factor, Stress distribution, Settlement analysis in sands and clays, Deep foundation-pile type, Dynamic –static formulae, Load capacity of piles in sand and clays,