PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
BOARD: CIVIL ENGINEERING
BOARD SUBJECT: PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
WEIGH NO. OF LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY OF ITEMS
COMPETENCY T ITEMS
IN (%) Easy Moderate Difficult
K C AP AN S E
1 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
1.1 Solve for the reactive forces on a body in static 4% 3 3
equilibrium.
1.2 Compute the friction forces resisting motion of a body in 4% 3 3
equilibrium.
1.3 Calculate the reactive forces on the non-coplanar force 4% 3 3
system.
2 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
2.1 Classify the different properties of materials affecting their 4% 3 3
load capacity.
2.2 Calculate the stresses due to axial loads and flexure. 4% 3 3
2.3 Differentiate the stresses resulting from the deformation 4% 3 3
within the elastic limit.
3 THEORY OF STRUCTURES
3.1 Compute the maximum reactions and deflections. 4% 3 3
3.2 Calculate maximum and minimum loads and forces using 4% 3 3
influence lines for different loading conditions.
3.3 Distinguish the internal loadings (shear, moment and 4% 3 3
torsion) developed in the structural member.
3.4 Define the indeterminacy of the structure. 4% 3 3
3.5 Compute the maximum reactions with and without pattern 4% 3 3
loading.
3.6 Analyze the structure for maximum deflection, flexure, 4% 3 3
shear and torsion.
4 REINFORCED/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
4.1 Compute the load capacity of concrete beams. 4% 3 3
4.2 Design the flexural, shear and torsion reinforcements in 4% 3 3
concrete beams.
4.3 Determine load capacity of concrete columns. 4% 3 3
4.4 Design the flexural, shear and torsion reinforcements in 4% 3 3
columns.
4.5 Calculate the effects of prestressing in the member. 4% 3 3
5 STEEL BEAMS AND COLUMNS
5.1 Compute the load capacity of steel beams. 4% 3 3
5.2 Calculate the load capacity of steel columns. 4% 3 3
5.3 Solve for the stresses in steel beams and columns due to 4% 3 3
eccentric loads.
6 JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS OF MEMBERS
6.1 Determine bolt loads and stresses. 4% 3 3
6.2 Determine weld loads and stresses. 4% 3 3
7 FOOTINGS – ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
7.1 Design of spread footings 4% 3 3
7.2 Determine loads on piled foundations. 4% 3 3
8 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING
8.1 Distinguish equipment and apparatus used in testing of
construction materials and proportion concrete mixes. 4% 3 3
TOTAL 100% 75 3 3 39 9 12 9
Legend:
K – Knowledge AN - Analysis
C – Comprehension S – Synthesis
AP – Application E – Evaluation
Submitted by the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering:
PRAXEDES P. BERNARDO ROMEO A. ESTAŇERO PERICLES P. DAKAY
Chairperson Member Member