Er. Nirdesh Singh Karki 
1.1 Method of work execution S/N Procurement Method Contract Size Contractor 1 Sealed Bidding a ICB Greater than 5 Billion NPR International or Nepali b NCB/LCB More than 20 Lakh to 5 Arab Nepali 2 Sealed Quotation Upto 20 Lakh All 3 Direct Procurement Upto 5 to 10 Lakh All 4 Force … Read more
1.1 Difference between project and program Project Program A temporary activity with a specific goal, scope and resources to deliver or create a unique output within a defined timeframe. A collection of related projects managed and coordinated to achieve strategic objective. Limited scope with defined start and end dates. Broader in scope, involving multiple interconnected … Read more
1.1 Level and sources of conflict Level of conflict: Sources of conflict: 1.2 Conflict resolution method 1.3 Dispute resolution method 1.4 Difference between conflict and dispute Conflict Dispute Disagreement or clash of interest. Formal disagreement of ten legal in nature. Can be small, personal or organizational. Usually involves legal right or obligations. Can be resolved … Read more
1.1 Introduction to Nepalese Legal System 1.2 Essentials of a valid contract Valid contract is a legally accepted agreement between parties that follows all the necessary rules, regulation and requirements. 1.3 Difference between Void and Voidable contracts Void Contract Voidable Contract A contract that’s not legal from the start because it breaks the law or … Read more
1.1 Regulation of the practice of engineering profession 1.2 Objective of NEC and its License Provision Objective: License Provision: Enhances trust in engineering service among public. 1.3 Different between NEC and NEA Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Nepal Engineering Association (NEA) Regulates engineering practice and standard. Represent and support engineers. Grants license to qualified engineers. Does … Read more
1.1 Moral, ethics and professionalism Moral: Ethics: Professionalism: 1.2 Characteristics of ethical decision making 1.3 Liability of engineers in design, construction and implementation of projects Liability is a legal responsibility for actions or outcomes. Sources of liability: 1. Liabilities due to contract: 2. Liabilities due to criminal law: 3. Liabilities due to tort: Types of … Read more
1.1 Definition, types and essential elements of a society A society refers to a group of individual who share common values, norms and interactions within a specific geographical or social boundary. Types of Society: 1. Tribal Society: 2. Agrarian Society: 3. Industrial Society: Essential elements of society: 1.2 Factors and classical theories of social change … Read more
1.1 Introduction Foundation soil improvement: Method of soil improvement: 1.2 Mechanical compaction Purpose: Equipment: 1. Smooth wheeled roller 2. Vibratory roller 3. Impact rammer 1.3 Preloading 1.4 Sand compaction pile and stone column Sand compaction pile: Stone column: 1.5 Soil stabilization by the use of admixture Types of admixture: 1. Soil cement admixture 2. Soil … Read more
1.1 Introduction, type and shape of well foundation Types of well foundation 1. Open well 2. Pneumatic caissons 3. Box caissons Shape of well foundation 1. Circular well 2. Doub D-well 3. Double octagonal well 4. Twin circular well 5. Rectangular wall 1.2 Component of well foundation 1.3 Depth of well foundation 1. Minimum grip … Read more
1.1 Introduction and types of mat foundation Mat foundation: Types of mat foundation: 1. Flat slab mat 2. Flat slab thickedd under column 3. Rigid frame 4. Piled raft mat 5. Flat slab with pedestals 1.2 Bearing capacity and settlements 1. For cohesive soil qnu = CNc[1+0.2(Df/B)]*[1+0.2(B/L)] ∴ qnu = 5C[1+0.2(Df/B)]*[1+0.2(B/L)] Let, Q = Total … Read more