Department of Civil Engineering
Overview
The Civil Engineering Department was started in the year 1984. The department has well qualified and experienced faculty with specializations in various branches of Civil Engineering, such as Structural Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources and GIS etc., Among the faculty, two are possessing Ph.D degree and the remaining faculty are pursuing with their Ph.D programmes in different specializations of Civil Engineering. The Department produces academic rank holders every year with Anna University, Chennai. The Department is maintaining its superior position with respect to the pass percentage of Anna University, Chennai in Madurai zone. The Department has several laboratories as per the requirements of Anna University. The labs are fully equipped with latest equipment. The labs are: Soil Mechanics Lab, Hydraulics Engineering Lab, Survey Lab, Concrete and Highway Engineering Lab, Strength of materials Lab, Environmental Engineering Lab, Computer Aided Design & Drafting Lab (CADD) etc.
At the end of the 4 year programme, the students acquire hands on experience in design and preparation of structural drawings for concrete/steel structures, Hydraulic and environmental problems, normally encountered in Civil Engineering practice. Hence, the students undergo training and taking practice in the Computer Aided Design and Drafting lab which includes several models of structures and other related topics of civil engineering. The Department of Civil Engineering organizes National level/State level conferences/Seminar/Workshop on latest topics of Civil Engineering. The faculty members are sponsored to attend FDPs to enhance their knowledge. The department has been producing Civil Engineers from 1988 onwards and so the Alumni are well placed across the nation / world and hence outgoing students are very much benefitted in all aspects for guidance and placement. This department is a twin department offering B.E Civil Engineering from year of 1984 and M.E. Structural Engineering from year of 2012.
Programme
VISION
To become a Centre of Excellence in Education that brings out civil engineers with high technical competencies and promotes high-end research to meet the global challenges in civil engineering.
MISSION
i. To impart knowledge and to organize activities to students with an emphasis on developing leadership qualities and teamwork.
ii. To equip state-of-the-art infrastructure and resources that contributes to a congenial learning environment for students.
iii. To provide solutions to complex problems in research for the benefit of society.
iv. To ingrain Eco-Sustainable construction in the minds of emerging civil engineers to deal with unfolding disputes
v. To investigate students to pursue higher education, take competitive exams, and industry career with requisite training.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
| PEO1. | Gain knowledge and skills in Civil engineering which will enable them to have a career and professional accomplishment in the public or private sector organizations. |
| PEO2. | Become consultants on complex real life Civil Engineering problems related to Infrastructure development especially housing, construction, water supply, sewerage, transport, spatial planning. |
| PEO3. | Become entrepreneurs and develop processes and technologies to meet desired infrastructure needs of society and formulate solutions that are technically sound, economically feasible, and socially acceptable. |
| PEO4. | Perform investigation for solving Civil Engineering problems by conducting research using modern equipment and software tools. |
| PEO5. | Function in multi-disciplinary teams and advocate policies, systems, processes and equipment to support civil engineering. |
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
| PSO1. | Knowledge of Civil Engineering discipline - Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Civil Engineering discipline, with an ability to evaluate, analyze and synthesize existing and new knowledge. |
| PSO2. | Critical analysis of Civil Engineering problems and innovation - Critically analyze complex Civil Engineering problems, apply independent judgment for synthesizing information and make innovative advances in a theoretical, practical and policy context. |
| PSO3. | Conceptualization and evaluation of engineering solutions to Civil Engineering Issues -Conceptualize and solve Civil Engineering problems, evaluate potential solutions and arrive at technically feasible, economically viable and environmentally sound solutions with due consideration of health, safety, and socio cultural factors |
Programme Outcomes (PO)
| PO1. | Engineering knowledge: | Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO2. | Problem analysis: | Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO3. | Design/development of solutions: | Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PO4. | Conduct investigation of complex problem: | Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO5. | Modern tool usage: | Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO6. | The Engineer and Society: | Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
| PO7. | Environment and sustainability: | Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO8. | Ethics: | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO9. | Individual and team work: | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO10. | Communication: | Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PO11. | Project Management and Finance: | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO12. | Life-long learning: | Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Laboratories
Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Rotometer 1 Venturimeter/Orifice meter 1 Bernoulli’s Theorem Apparatus 1 Centrifugal Pump (Constant Speed) 1 Centrifugal Pump (Variable Speed) 1 Centrifugal Pump (Multi Stage) 1 Centrifugal Jet Pump 1 Gear Pump 1 Submersible pump 1 Reciprocating Pump (Type I) 1 Reciprocating Pump (Type II) 1 Pelton Wheel turbine 1 Francis turbines 1 Kaplan Turbine 1 Friction factor in pipes 1 Minor losses 1 Reynolds Apparatus 1 Laminar Flow Apparatus 1 Notch Apparatus 1 Hydraulic Flume Apparatus 1 Buoyancy Apparatus 1 Rain Gauge 1 Pitot Tube 1 Orifice Mouthpiece Apparatus 1
Surveying Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Total Station 1 Theodolites 10 Dumpy level / Filling level 25 Pocket stereoscope 5 Ranging rods 50 Leveling staff 12 Cross staff 12 Chains 5 Tapes 10 Arrows 45 Prismatic Compass 7 Surveyor Compass 2 Survey grade or Hand held GPS 1 Plane table 10 Subtense Bar 2
Construction Materials Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Sieves for fine aggregate 2 sets Sieves for coarse aggregate 2 sets Sieve Shaker 1 Pycnometer 2 Proctor Compaction apparatus 2 sets Aggregate impact testing machine + Mould 1 Aggregate crushingtesting machine + Mould 1 UTM – 400 kN capacity 1 Compression testing machine– 200 kN Capacity 1 Sand replacement method accessories 2 Core cutter method accessories 2 Relative Density apparatus 1 A standard thickness gauge 1 A standard length gauge 1 Thermostatically controlled oven 1 Water content containers 3 Weighing machine – 20kg capacity 1 Weighing machine – 1kg capacity 3 Concrete Mixer 1 Slump cone with accessories 3 Compaction Factor Apparatus 1 Vibrator 1 Trovels and planers 1 Set Concrete cube moulds 6 Concrete cylinder moulds 3 Concrete Prism moulds 3
Highway Engineering Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Concrete cube moulds 6 Concrete cylinder moulds 3 Concrete Prism moulds 3 Sieves 1set Concrete Mixer 1 Slump cone 3 Flow table 1 Vibrator 1 Trovels and planers 1 set UTM – 400 kN capacity 1 Vee Bee Consistometer 1 Aggregate impact testing machine 1 CBR Apparatus 1 Blains Apparatus 1 Los - Angeles abrasion testing machine 1 Marshall Stability Apparatus 1
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Turbidity Meter 1 Conductivity Meter 1 Digital PH Meter 1 Hot Air Oven 1 Colorimeter 1 Muffle Furnance 1 COD Apparatus Round Bottom Flask (04) Condensor (04) 1 Heating Mantle 2 Magnetic stirrer with Hot Plate 1 BOD Incubator 1 Jar test apparatus 1 Water Bath 1 Kjeldale Apparatus Reflex Condensor 1 Desicator 2
List of Glasswares
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Equipment Name Quantity Beaker
100ml volume
250ml volume
2000ml volume
03
40
05
Standard Flask (Volumetric Flask)
100ml volume
250ml volume
500ml volume
1000ml volume
27
02
01
02
Burette (50ml)
48
Pipette
2ml volume
5ml volume
20ml volume
10
10
29
Sintered Glass Crucibles (30 ml)
12
BOD Bottle (300 ml)
27
Conical Flask (Narrow Mouth 500ml)
13
Reagent Bottle (Narrow Mouth soda glass 250ml)
15
China Dish
49
Strength Of Materials Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity UTM of minimum 400 kN capacity 1 Torsion testing machine 1 Izod impact testing machine 1 Hardness testing machine Rockwell Vicker’s (any 2) Brinnel 1 each Beam deflection test apparatus 1 Extensometer 1 Compressometer 1 Dial gauges 1 Le Chatelier’s apparatus 2 Vicat’s apparatus 2 Mortar cube moulds 10
Soil Mechanics Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Sieves 2 sets Hydrometer 2 sets Liquid and Plastic limit apparatus 2 sets Shrinkage limit apparatus 3 sets Proctor Compaction apparatus 2 sets UTM of minimum of 20kN capacity 1 Direct Shear apparatus 1 Thermometer 2 Sand replacement method accessories and core cutter method accessories 2 Tri-axial Shear apparatus 1 Three Gang Consolidation test device 1 Relative Density apparatus 1 Van Shear apparatus 1 Weighing machine – 20kg capacity 1 No Weighing machine – 1kg capacity 3 No
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Computer system of Pentium IV or equivalent 30 Nos AUTOCAD 1 Copy Models of Structures 1 Each Analysis and Design Software 1 No
Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory
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Equipment Name Quantity Strong Floor 1 Loading Frame 1 Hydraulic Jack 1 Load Cell 1 Proving Ring 1 Demec Gauge 2 Electronic Strain gauges (few) with Measurement System 1 Rebound Hammer 1 Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester 1 Dial Gauges 2 Clinometer 1 Vibration Exciter 1 Vibration Meter 1 FFT Analyser 1
Faculty
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Date of Joining | Nature of Association (Regular / Contract / Adjunct) |
Dr. P. SATHEES KUMAR |
M.E., Ph.D., | Professor & Head | 02.07.2008 | Regular |
Mr. K. NIRAIKULASEKARAN |
M.E., | Associate Professor | 22.08.1994 | Regular |
Mr. S. BALASUBRAMANIAN |
M.E., | Assistant Professor | 01.06.2008 | Regular |
Mr. G. MUTHUMARI |
M.E., | Assistant Professor | 27.07.2012 | Regular |
Mr. A. MOHAMED ABUBAKAR SITHIK ALI |
M.E., | Associate Professor | 10.08.2023 | Regular |
Supporting Staff
| Name | Qualification | Designation |
Mrs. K. VANNAVELVIZHI |
B.E., | Technical Assistant |
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