Syllabus Open (Adv No. 11.073.74) Civil Overseer

Nepal Airlines Corporation
Syllables for Civil Overseer Grade -V

Open Competition
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Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Full Mark: 100
No. of Questions: 35 Objective Questions each of 2 Marks
Pass Mark: 40
6 Subjective Questions each of 5 Marks
(Note: Maximum time for objective questions will be 35 minutes. The subjective questions will be
provided only after submission of objective answer sheet)
All answers must be written in Black letters

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1. Historic Development of Airports in Nepal
(1 objective question each of 2 Marks)
2. Airport Engineering
a. General:
- Introduction to Air Transport System;
- Development of Airports in Nepal:
- Classification of Airports: Airport terminologies
(2 objective questions each of 2 Marks)
b. Planning and Design of Airports:

- Planning of Airport and its elements;
- Basic design control and Criteria for design;
- Geometric design, Structural Design idea
c. Components of Airports (General Idea):
- Terminal Building and Control Tower
- Hangars
d. Airport Maintenance:
-Types, Schedule and method of maintenance
3. Surveying
(4 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

1 subjective question each of 5 Marks)
a. General
- Classifications
- Principle of Surveying
- Selection of Suitable method
- Scales. Plans and Maps
- Entry into Survey Field Books and Level Books
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b. Leveling
- Methods of Leveling
- Leveling Instruments and Accessories
- Principles of Leveling
c. Plane Tabling
- Equipment Required
- Methods of Plane Tabling
- Two and Three Point Problems
d. Theodolite and Travers Surveying
- Basic Difference Between Different Theodolites
- Temporary Adjustments of Theodolits
- Fundamental Lines and Desired Relations
- Tacheometry: Stadia Method
- Trigonometrically Leveling
- Checks in Closed Traverse
e. Contouring
- Characteristics of contour Lines
- Method of Locating Contours
- Contour Plotting
f. Setting Out
- Small Buildings
- Simple Curves
- Offsets
4. Construction Materials
a. Stone
- Formation and Availability of Stones in Nepal
- Methods of Laying and construction with Various Stones
b. Cement
- Different Cements : ingredients, Properties and Manufacture
- Storage and Transport
- Admixtures
c. Clay and Clay Products
- Brick Type, Manufacture. Lying. Bonds
d. Paints and Varnishes
- Type and Selection
- Preparation Techniques
- Application
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e. Bitumen
- Type
- Selection
- Application
f. Metals
- Steel
- Alloys
5. Soil Mechanics

a. General
- Soil Types and Classification
- Three Phase System of Soil
- Unit Weight of Soil Mass: Bulk Density, Saturated Density, Submerged Density and
Dry Density
- Inter-relationship Between Specific gravity, Void Ratio, Porosity. Degree of
Saturation and Density Index
b. Soil Water Relation
- Tarzaghis Principle of Effective Stress
- Darcys Law
- Factors Affecting Permeability
c. Compaction of Soil
- Factors Affecting Soil Compaction
- Optimum Moisture Content
- Relation between Dry Density and Moisture Content
d. Shear Strength of Soils
- Mohr-Coulomb Failure Theory
- Cohesion and Angle of Internal Friction
e. Earth Pressures
- Active and Passive Earth Pressures
- Lateral Earth Pressure Theory
- Rankines Earth Pressure Theory
f. Foundation Engineering
- Terzaghis General Bearing Capacity Formulas and Their Application
6. Structural Design

a. R. C. Sections in Bending
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- Under reinforced, Over Reinforced and Balanced Sections

- Analysis of Single and Double Reinforced Rectangular Sections
b. Shear and Bond for R. C. Sections
- Shear Resistance of a R.C. Section
- Types of Shear Reinforcement and Their Design
- Determination of Anchorage Length
c. Axially Loaded R. C. Columns
- Short and Long Columns
- Design of a Rectangular Column Section
d. Design and Drafting of R. C. Structures
- Singly and Doubly Reinforced Rectangular Beams
- Simple One Way and Two Way Slabs
- Axially Loaded Short and Long Columns
7. Building Construction Technology

a. Foundations
- Subsoil Exploration
- Type and Suitability of Different Foundations Shallow, Deep
- Shoring and Dewatering
- Design of Simple Brick or Stone Masonry Foundations
b. Walls
- Types of Walls and Their functions
- Choosing Wall Thickness, height to Length Relation
- Use of Scaffolding
c. Damp Proofing
- Source of Dampness
- Remedial Measures to Prevent Dampness
d. Concrete Technology
- Constituents of Cement Concrete
- Grading of Aggregates
- Concrete Mixes
- Water Cement Ratio
- Factors Affecting Strength of Concrete
- Form Work
- Curing
e. Wood Work
- Frame and Shutters of Door and Window
- Timber Construction of Upper Floors
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- Design and Construction of Stairs

f. Flooring and Finishing
- Floor finishes: Brick, Concrete, Flag Stone
- Plastering
8. Water Supply and Sanitation

a. General
- Objectives of Water Supply System
- Source of Water and Its Selection: Gravity and Artisan Springs. Shallow and Deep
Wells Infiltration Galleries
b. Gravity Water Supply System
- Design Period
- Determination of Daily Water Demand
- Determination of Storage Tank Capacity
- Selection of Pipe
- Pipe Line Design and Hydraulic Gradient
c. Design of Sewer
- Quantity of Sanitary Sewage
- Maximum, Minimum and Self Cleaning Velocity
- Excreta disposal, Pit latrine, Septic Tank and Soak Pit
9. Estimating and Costing

a. General
- Main Items of Work
- Units of Measurement and Payment of Various Items of Work and Material
- Standard Estimate formats government Offices
b. Rate Analysis
- Preparation of Rate Analysis Using Norms Prepared by The Ministry of Physical
Planning and Works and the District Rates
c. Specifications
- Interpretation of Specifications
10. Construction Management

a. Organization
- Need for Organization
- Responsibilities of a Civil Overseer
- Relation between Owner, Contractor and Engineer
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b. Site management
- Preparation of Site Plan
- Organizing Labour, Material and Machines (including equipment and material schedule) at site
- Safety and environmental protection at site
- Site register and minute
- Measures to Improve Labour Efficiency
- Accident Prevention
c. Contract Procedure
- Contracts
- Departmental Works and Day-Works
- Types of Contracts
- Tender and Tender Notice
- Earnest Money and Security deposit
- Preparation Before Inviting Tender
- Agreement
- Conditions of Contract
- Construction Supervision
d. Planning and Control
- Construction Schedule
- Equipment and Materials Schedule
- Construction Stages and Operations
- Bar Chart
e. Progress Monitoring
- Monitoring schedule and reporting
- Bar chart
- Technical Auditing
- Progress reporting
11. Basic Computer Knowledge
a. MS Word
b. MS Excel
c. Auto CAD
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Nepal Airlines Corporation

Syllables for Civil Overseer Grade -V

All answers must be written in Black letters

(1 objective question each of 2 Marks)

(2 objective questions each of 2 Marks)

b. Planning and Design of Airports:

(4 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

(5 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

(3 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

- Under reinforced, Over Reinforced and Balanced Sections

7. Building Construction Technology

(5 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

- Design and Construction of Stairs

8. Water Supply and Sanitation

(2 objective questions each of 2 Marks)

9. Estimating and Costing

(2 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

(4 objective questions each of 2 Marks and

(1 objective questions each of 2 Marks)

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