Mvanmar Engineerine Council

Civil Eneineerine Discipline

Mornine Session {9:30 am to 11:30 am)

Multiple Choice Ouestions & Others, Closed Book

Water Supply
Specialization Water
No. Construction Structural Geotechnical &
Discipline Resources
Sanitation

1 Erhic 4 4 4 4 4

2 Mechanics of Materials 2

J Con struction Technology 3 2

4 Con struction Materials J 2 2

5 Structural Analvsis 4

6 R.C Design 2 4 2

7 Temporary Structures 2 2 2

8 Construction Management 4 2 2 2 2

9 Geotechn ical Engineering 2 2 6 2 2

10 Water resources Engineering 6 6

Water Supply & Sanitation 6

11 6
Engineering

12 Estimate 4 2 4 4 4

Total Number of Questions 24 24 24 24 24

Number of Questions to Answer 20 20 20 20 20

Note: 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.
 Myanmar Engineering Council
Scope & Outline for R.S.E Part-II (23-7-2023)
Civil Ensineerins DisciPline

Afternoon Session (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm)

Problem Solving & Others, Open Book

Water Supply
Specialization Water
No. Construction Structural Geotechnical &
Discipline Resources
Sanitation

1 Structural Analysis I 2 I

2 R.C Design 1 2 1

J Steel Design 1 2 1

2 2 2 2 2
4 Safety

5 Construction Management 2 1 1 1

6 Construction Materials 1

,7 Construction Technology
I
(Building or Road or Bridge)

8 Geotechnical En gineerin g 1 2 4 l 1

9 Water resources Engineering 4 2

Water Supply & Sanitation 2 4

10
Engineering

Total Number of Questions 10 10 10 10 10

Number of Questions to Answer 5 5 5 5 5

Note: 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.
 R.S.E Part-Il (23-7-2023)
Course Outlines & References Books
Civil Engineering Discirrline

Mechanics of Materials
- Axial Loads
Stress,
- Axial Strain & Deformation in Bars (Statically Determinate System)
- Torsion
- Axial Force, Shear and Bending Moment
- Pure Bending & Bending u,ith axial Forces

References: SI Version
(1) Mechanics of Material, E.P Popov
(2) Mechanics of Solids, Egor P. Popov
(3) Mechanics of Materials R.C Hibbeler

Construction Technology
(a) Buildine
- Earthwork
- Foundation Systems
- RC Building Construction
- Precast Concrete Structures
- Steel Structure Construction
- Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI Code )
- Quality Control in Building Construction

References:
(1) Construction Methods and Planning by J.R. ILLINGWORTH
(2) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-99) and Commentary (31 8R-

ee)

(b) Road
- Geometric Design
- MaterialSpecification
- Pavement Design

References
(1) Civil Engineering P.E Exam Guide (Indranil Goswami, Ph.D, P.E)
- Chapter 402 Accident Analysis / Highway Safety
- Chapter 403 Stopping Sight Distance
- Chapter 404 Highway Curves
- Chapter 405 Superelevation
- Chapter 410 Intersections
(2) Pavement Analysis and Design (Yang H. Huang)
- CHAPTER 6 Traffic Loading and Volume
- CHAPTER 7 Material Characterrzation
- CHAPTER 8 Drainage Design
- CHAPTER 9 Pavement Performance
- CHAPTER 10 Reliabilit,v
- CHAPTER 11 Flexible Pavement Design
- CIIAPTER 12 Rigid Pavement Design

(c) Bridee
- Generalized for all types of bridge
- Not too much in design & structural calculatiort
- Fundamental and basic for each bridge type, ie terms. terminology, basic assumption
- Description of methodology for executing bridge project or river pier construction works
and etc.
- Identifu the tasks or activities for the proposed jobs

References
(1) The Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges 2002 Edition by AASHTO Superstructure
(2) Bridge Engineering Handbook by WAI-FAH CHEN and LIAN DUAN
(3) Design of Modern Highway Bridges by NARENDRA TALY
(4) Erection Methods of Steel Bridges by JAPAN ASSOCIATION OF STEEL BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION
(5) Principle of Foundation Engineering by BRAJA DAS
(6) Pile Design & Construction Practice by M..I. TOMLINSON
(7) Foundation Analysis & Design by J.E, BOWLE,S

Construction Materials
- Cement
- Aggregates
- Brick, Block and Stones
- Mortar
- Concrete
- Rainforcing Steel & Structural Steel
- Wood
- 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
(s) ACI 3r8-02 & 08
(6) HPBC Guide Lines

Structural Analvsis
- Type of structural Loads
- Equilibrium Equations
- Determinate and Indeterminate Structural System
- lndeterminacy and Stability of Structural System
- Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
- Analysis of Determinate Trusses
- Influence lines for Determinate Structures
 - Deflection of Structures
- Slope Deflection Method
- Moment Distribution Method (continuous beam, plane frame ,etc., )
- Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses
- Principai of Virtual Work

References:
(1) Structural Anal,vsis. by R.C. Hibbeler ( Eighth Edition or Later Version )
(2. Fundamentais of Structural Analysis, by U Nyi Hla Nge ( First Edition or Later Version )

RC Desien
- Flexural Anal1,sis and Design of beams
- Shear and Diagonal Tension in Beams
- Short columns
- Edge-Supported Slabs

Reference:
(1) Design of Concrete Structures,
Arthur: H. Nilson
(Tw'elfth Edition or Later Version)
(2) Design Aids (Appendix A, etc.,)

Steel Design
- Structural F'asteners
- Compression Members (Part-I: Columns)
- Laterally Supported Beams
- Connections

Reference:
(1) Design and Behavior: {Load and Resistance Factor Design only}
Arlhur: CHARLES G. SALMON; JOHN E. JOHNSON
(Third Edition or Later Version)
(2) Steel Section Dimensions and Propefties Manual, LRFD;( AISC, American Institute of Steel
Construction), { Imperial units are preferable }

Temrrorary Structural
(a) Earth Retaining Structures including temporary structures
- Gravity walls and cantilever walls
- Sheet pile walls
- Mechanically stabilized retaining walls
- Braced excavation

(b) Scaffolding, Formwork and Falsework in construction

- Scaffolding design
- Concrete Formwork Design
- Falsework Design

References:
(1) Braja M.Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
(2) Braja M.Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering
(3) Joseph E. Bowles, Foundation Analysis & Design
(4) Chris Souder, Temporary Structure Design
Construction Management
- Project Managemenl & Integrated Management System
- Planning, Scheduling & Monitoring
- Construction Economics & Financing

References:
(1) Construction Methods & Management, S.W.Nunnaliy
(2) Project Management-The Managerial Process, E.W Larson, C.F. Gray
(3) Construction Process. Planning & Management, S.M. Ler1,

G eotechnical Engineering
(a) Subsurface Exploration and Sampling
- Drilling and sampling procedures
- Soil classification
- Boring log interpretation
- In situ testing

(b) Engineering Properties of Soils and Materials

- Index properties
- Phase relationships
- Permeability
- Shear strength propenies
(c) Soil Mechanics Analysis
- Pressure distribution
- Lateral earth pressure
- Consolidation
- Compaction
- Expansive soils
- Effective and Total stresses, pore water pressure
- Seepage

(d) Shallow Foundations

- Brearing capacity
- Settlement

(e) Deep Foundations

- Axil capacity
- Lateral capacity
- Settlement
(f) Earth Structures (Only for RSE Geotechnical)
- Slope stability
- Earlh dams
- Techniques and suitability of ground modification
(g) Earth Retaining Structures including temporary structures (only for RSE Geotechnical)
- Gravity walls and cantilever walls
- Sheet pile walls
- Mechanically stabilized retaining walls
- Braced excavation
References:
(1) Braia M.Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineeting
(2) Braja M.Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering
(3) Joseph E. Bowles, Foundation Analysis & Design

Water Resources Engineering

(a) HYIRAULICS
(1) Hydraulic-closed conduit

- Measurement of pressure (Atm: pr. Gauge pr, Absolute pr, I\4anometers)

- Fluid flow concepts (Types of florv, state of flow)
- Energy equation, Momentum equation)
- Flow measurements for pipe (Venluri meter. Orifice rneter, pitot tube.....)
- Flou,of fluid in pipe lines
- Hydraulic turbine (Pelton wheel)
- Pumps (Centrifugal pump)
(2) Hydraulic-open channel

- 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.
- Theory and analysis of Gradually Varied Florv
References
(l) 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.

(b) H\aDROLOGY

(1) Precipitation

3. 1Precipitation processes, measurement

3.2Preparation of data, estimation of missing data, Hyetographs
3.3Average rainfall depth over an area
3.4 Test for consistency of record, double mass curve method of adjustpent
3.5 Presentation of rainfall data, Mass rainfall curr,re and Hyetograph
3.6 Abstraction from Precipitation; Infiltration. percolation and interflow

(2) Evaporation and evapotranspiration

4.1 Factors affecting the evaporation process

4.2 Estimation of evaporation
4.3 Evaporation formulae
4.4 Transpiration
4.5 Evapotrartspiratiott
4. 6 Evapotranspiration equations
 (3) Surface Runoff
(A) Runoff
5. 1 Rainfall-ruuoff corelation
5.2 Peak flow estimation usittg empirical n-rethods
5.3 The rational r-r-rethod and its limitations
(B) Stream gauging
5.4 Difl'erent methods of streamflow measurement
5.5 Rating curves
(4) Hydrograph Analysis

6.1 Hydrographs
6.2 Unit hydrographs and their limitations
6.3 Changing unit hydrograph duration, S-curve and sy'nthetic unit hydrograph method
6.4 Derivation of unit hydrographs from stonns
References:

(I I-insley, Kobler and Paulhus (1977): Hydrology for Engineers. McGraw-Hill Publishing.
)
(2) Hydrology Principles Analysis Design, H.M. Raghunath, 2"d edition. (2006)
(3) Water Resources Engineering. McGraw-Hill. Linsley. Kobler and Paulhus

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
- RoofTank

(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) Preperation ol specification for Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Pumps, Water Treatment Facilities

(i) Type of Sewage Quality & Quantity

- Soil Water
- Waste Water
fi) Sewage Collectior-r
- 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 Applicances to be Used
(m)Rain Water
- Rainfall Intensity
- Determination of RunoffCoefficient
- Quantity of Runoff
- Means of Collection
- Sizing of Retention Pond & Drains
(n) Rain Water within Building
- Rainfall lntensity
- Quantity of Run-off
- Sizing of Gutter, Gutter Outlet, RWD
- Sizing o1'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

Estimate
(a) Types of Estimate, Sanction, Project
- Estimate
- Data, Rates
- Contingencies
- Preliminary Estimate
- Doors & Windows
(b) Equipment
- Operating Costs
- Depreciation
- Interest
- Ow-nelship Costs

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

(d) 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
Safety
- OHS Management System
- Construction Site Safety Management
- Work Activities and hazard
- Risk Control and Additional Control
- Calculation of OHSA Incident Rate
- Constructional Practices and Safety

References:
(1) Safety Orientation Course
(2) Safety Supervisor Course
(3) A11 in One- Civil Engineering Breadth and Depth by Indranil Goswami
(4) PDP Hangout
(5) Construction Health & Safety Manual (New Edition-2003) by Construction Safety Assoiciation
of Onteria
(6) P.E Principles and Practice of Engineering By NCEES (Civil-Construction)
(7) MNBC 2020Part-7