APSSB JUNIOR ESTIMATOR / DRAUGHTSMAN SYLLABUS

GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH ARUNACHAL PRADESH STAFF SELECTION BOARD 'C'-SECTOR, ITANAGAR 

This is Syllabus of Draughtsman and Junior Estimator of APSSB Exam,

apssb junior estimator, draughtsman syllabus


JUNIOR ESTIMATOR / DRAUGHTSMAN GRADE III SYLLABUS

1. Importance of B.I.S.

Introduction of Code of Practice for Architectural and Building Drawings (1IS: 962-1989). Layout of drawing. Lines, Lettering, Dimensioning, Scales and Projection.


2. Building materials:

Rocks - Classification, types, uses.

Stones - classification, types, uses.

Bricks - Manufacturing classification, types, uses, Lime- classification, types, uses.

Pozzolanic- classification, types, uses.

Cement - Manufacturing, classification, types, uses,

Clay Products - earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, terracotta, glazing, types, 

Mortar - Preparation classification, types, uses  

Concrete- Preparation classification, types, uses,

Timber - Structure, defect classification, seasoning, uses. 

Admixtures - for cement mortar & cement concrete, classification, types, uses 


3. Protective materials:

Paints- classification, types, uses,

Varnishes - classification, types, uses,

Metal- classification, types, uses.

Plastics- Classification ,types, uses 


4. Building Construction:

Masonry.

Stone masonry -  Terms used -. Classification -Tools ,

Brick masonry - Technical terms ­bonds, types junctions, 

Hollow block construction - types, admixtures added advantages. 

Composite masonry - types.


5. Foundation:­

Soil - bearing capacity, 

Foundation - objectives, Requirement, types- 

Shallow - spread, isolated or column footing, stepped, combined, continuous, inverted arch, cantilever, grillage, & raft or mat foundation.

Deep foundations- piles -Well foundations Machine foundation general requirements­ types- Cofferdam and caisson 


6. Permanent & temporary structures:­ 

Life of structures, sub structure, super structure, load bearing structure, cavity wall, framed structure, 


7. Scaffolding: 

Parts, types- Shoring- types. Underpinning- purpose, types. Partition - requirements, types. Frame work.


8. Treatments for Building Structure:­ 

DPC- Sources and effects of dampness, method. Damp proofing materials - properties, functions, types, Anti-termite treatment objectives &uses, method. Weathering course- purpose, materials required-Fire-proofing. Effect, rules.


9. Arches:

Technical terms-.types, cantering.


10. Lintel:

Types-wooden, brick, stone, steel & RCC. 


11. Carpentry Joints:

Terms, classification of joints, uses & types of fixtures & fastenings.


12. Doors:

Parts, Location, standard sizes, types, Windows- types, Ventilators- purpose-types, Floors - Ground floor & upper floor- Types. Flooring- materials used, types, Stairs- Terms., Requirements. 

Headroom, Types- (Turning. Materials)- Planning, Lift, Escalator, Roofs & Roof coverings - Purposes Elements.

Types:- Flat & pitched, Truss-king post, queen post, mansard, bel-fast, steel, composite.

Shell-types-north-light & double curved. Dome. Components parts. Roof coverings - objectives, types & uses.


13. Building Rules & Bye laws:­ 

Objectives & importance, Function & responsibility, lay out plan & key plan- composition of submission, drawing. provision for safety. requirement of green belt and land.


14. Computer Aided Drafting:­ 

Operating systern, Hardware & software, Introduction of CAD, Its Graphical User Interface. Method of Installation. Basic commands of CAD.


15. Reinforced cement concrete structure: 

Introduction, Bar bending, details as per IS Code. chejjas, Beams and columns, Stairs, One-way slab & two-way slab, Innovative construction, Safety against earthquake, grade of cement, steel­ behaviour & test bar-bending schedule, Retaining wall, R.C.C. Framed structure. 


16. Steel structures:­ 

Common forms of steel sections, Structural fasteners, Joints, tension & compression member classification, fabrication Construction details.


17. House drainage of building:­

Introduction, Terms used in PHE, Systems of sanitation, System of house drainage, plumbing, sanitary fittings etc, Purification of water. 

Types of sewer appurtenance, Systems of plumbing, Manholes & Septic tank, New technology of Plumbing, System.


18. Road:­ 

Introduction, History of highway development. general principles of alignment. 

Classification and construction of different types of roads-component parts, road curves & gradient, Curves-types, designation of curves, setting out simple curve by successive bisection from long chords, simple curve by offsets from long chords. 


19. Bridge:­ 

Component parts. IRC loading, Selection of type and location, Factors governing the ideal site Alignment of bridge-Foundation -selection-caisson.

Coffer dam- types Types of super structure, Substructure-piers, abutments, wing walls- Classification of bridge.


20. Railways :­ 

Rail gauges, Functions, Requirements, Types, Sections, Length of rail, Welding of rail, wear of rail, Coning of wheels, hogged rail, bending of rail, creep of rail, Causes and prevention of creep. 

Sleeper and ballast- function- types requirement- materials- rail Fixtures, Fastenings and plate laying- rail Joints- types- fish plate-fish bolt spikes-chairs and keys-bearing plate-block-elastic, base plate Anchors and anti-creepers, Construction of permanent ways.


21. Irrigation Engineering:-

Terms used in irrigation. Hydrology like duty, delta, base period, intensity of irrigation, hydrograph, peak flow, run off, catchment area, CCA, corps like, rabi, kharif etc.. Storage/ diversion head work definition: types.  

Reservoir -types of reservoirs, area, and capacity of reservoir, Dams , weir & barrage- types purposes Hydro electric project Canals:-, classification and distribution system, canal structures. Types of cross drainage works.


22. Estimating and Costing:­

Introduction, Purpose and common techniques, Construction drawing Measurement techniques, Estimate-necessity, importance, types- approximate and detailed estimate-main and sub estimates, revised, supplementary, maintenance/ repair estimate taking, off quantities- method, Rate analysis and Specifications, Labour and materials, Schedule of rate, Estimating of irregular boundaries, by trapezoidal and Simpsons formulae.


23. Wiring Electrical:­ 

Safety precaution and elementary first aid. Artificial respiration and treatment of electrical shock Elementary electricity.

General ideas of supply system. Wireman's tools kit. Wiring materials. 

Electrical fittings. System of wirings. Wiring installation for domestic lightings.


24. Surveying:­

Introduction, History and principle, Objectives. and uses common terms used and definition, classification, accuracy, types Main divisions (plane & geodetic), Chaining, bearing & meridian. Speed in field and office work, Plani meter and pantograph.


25. Leveling:

Auto level introduction, definition, Principle of leveling, Leveling staffs, its graduation & Types, Minimum equipment required, Types, Component part and function Temporary and permanent adjustment, procedure in setting up. Level & horizontal surface. 

Datum Benchmark, Focussing & parallax, Deduction of levels, types levelling, Contouring -Definition - Characteristics Methods, Direct and Indirect methods, Interpolation of Contour - Contour gradient - Uses of Contour plan and Map.


26. Theodolite survey:

Introduction to Theodolite, identification & understanding of parts, Types, technical terms. 

Temporary and permanent adjustments, procedure in setting up, Fundamental lines and relation Method of measurement of horizontal& vertical angles, Repetition & reiteration systems. 

Types of field book, adjustment of Errors while laying a given angle by repetition ,method of setting out straight lines, establishing, Latitude and departure, Consecutive co-ordinates and independent co­-ordinates. 

Instrumental errors, their elimination, permanent adjustment, care & maintenance of Theodolite. 

Method of running a traverse, different methods of measuring angles & bearings. 

Method of plotting traverses- Gales, traverse system, checking of measurements of closed & open traverse, use of traverse tables, closing errors and its adjustment. Technical terms in connection with simple triangulation-base line.


27. Total Station:

Introduction, components parts, accessories used, characteristics, features, advantages and disadvantages principle of EMO Working and need Setting and measurement, Electronic, display &  Data reading, Rectangular and polar co- ordinate system Terminology of open and closed traverse.


28. GP3:

Introduction of GPS system. Co- ordinate and time system. Satellite and conversional geodetic system. GPS. Signal, code, and biases Role of TRANSIT in GPS development. GPS segment organisation. 

GPS survey methods. Basic geodetic co-ordinate Ground support equipment, signals

Tracking devises & system Time measurement and GPS timing Definition and application of Remote sensing, Photogrammetric, Arial photography, satellite Images, Pattern recognition and digital signal.


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