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Department of Civil Engineering
Since its inception in 1960, Department of Civil Engineering remains as one of the best Civil Engineering Departments in Kerala. The department offers B. Tech programme in Civil Engineering and M.Tech programme in Structural Engineering. To provide high quality education and training in Civil Engineering, the department has got 25 sincere and dedicated faculty members and 8 technical staff. The well-equipped laboratories in various fields of Civil Engineering such as Survey Lab, Material Testing Lab, Geotechnical Engineering Lab, Traffic &Transportation Lab, Cad Lab, Design studio and Environmental Engineering Lab offers all facilities for carrying out the practical oriented studies and research projects of students. The laboratories are used by students of other neighbouring institutions too... Read More
Our Mission
1. To impart high quality education in Civil Engineering, inculcating professional,managerial and leadership skills to meet the changing and challenging needs of the society.
2. To provide excellent learning inputs, through appropriate pedagogical practices, for successful career and scholarly endeavours.
3. To foster social commitment and professional ethics through planned curricular and extracurricular activities, for sustainable development.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Civil Engineering Education, Research and Consultancy, contributing to Sustainable Development and growth of the Nation.
| PEO | Program Educational Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1. | Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the program will Develop theoretical and practical knowledge in Civil Engineering, by practicing in various sectors, focusing on sustainable solutions, professional ethics and social accountability |
| 2. | Perform effectively both as leader and team member in a professional environment utilizing managerial and life skills to achieve the goals of engineering projects |
| 3. | Pursue higher studies and research and recognize the need for updating engineering solutions and practice, to meet the changing professional requirements |
| PSO | Program Specific Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply fundamental analytical methods and appropriate computational techniques in designing a system, components or processes in core areas of Civil Engineering. |
| 2 | Utilize principles, hardware and software that are appropriate to produce reports and documents and perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations and maintenance of systems associated with civil engineering. |
| 3 | Enrich knowledge and experience to provide sustainable solutions to the civil engineering problems selecting appropriate engineering materials and practices. |
| PO | Program Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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 environmentalconsiderations. |
| 4 | Conduct investigations of complex problems: 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. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| 8 | Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of the engineering practice. |
| 9 | Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| 10 | Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
| Project title | Funding Agency | Project type | Amount | Name of faculty | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide Vulnerability Assessment of Puthuppariyaram Village 1, Palakkad | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 35,000 | Keerthi S and Dr. Biju M S | 2024-25 |
| Prospects of biopolymer modified soil as landfill liner | Kerala Technological University | Research (Research Seed Money Scheme) | 1,90,000.00 | Dr. Biju M S | 2023- 26 |
| Characterization and performance evaluation of Puzzolanic cements (PC) and PC concretes | Kerala Technological University | Research (Research Seed Money Scheme) | 1,90,000.00 | Dr. Praseeda K I | 2023- 26 |
| Developing a 3D concrete printer prototype and optimizing sustainable concrete for printing | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr.Keerthy M Simon | 2023-24 |
| Development of a Hybrid Electro coagulation-Electro oxidation process for sustainable waste water treatment | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr. Surya S S | 2023-24 |
| Estimation of Walkability indices and pedestrian level of service of selected road stretches in Palakkad | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr. Rejani V U | 2023-24 |
| Study of strength and swell characteristics of Palakkad black cotton soil stabilized using industrial wastes | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr.Sreelekshmy Pillai G | 2022-23 |
| Influence of waste cooking oil on the properties of bituminous mix | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr.Keerthy M Simon | 2022-23 |
| Enhancing the Properties of Recycled Gypsum Using Polymers | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 44,000.00 | Dr. Biju M S) | 2022-23 |
| Assessment o Influence of rib angle and cross sectional geometry of rebar on concrete- rebar bond strength characteristics | Kerala Technological University | Research (Research Seed Money Scheme) | 2,00,000.00 | Dr Nisha A S | 2022- 25 |
| Green Gable: An enviro-safe roofing tile | Industrial Collaboration Student Project Scheme- Saint Gobain | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,150.00 | Dr Bharati Raj J& Dr Praseeda K I | 2021-22 |
| Construction Blocks using Refractory Line By-Products of Glass | Industrial Collaboration Student Project Scheme- Saint Gobain | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,150.00 | Dr Surya S S | 2021-22 |
| UseofGrog Fines in Flowable Fill | Industrial Collaboration Student Project Scheme- Saint Gobain | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,150.00 | Dr Surya S S | 2021-22 |
| Study on Partial Replacement of Refractory Waste in Flexible Pavement Layers | Industrial Collaboration Student Project Scheme- Saint Gobain | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,150.00 | Dr. Rejani V U | 2021-22 |
| Planning and design of micro irrigation project for Eruthenpathy Vadakarapathy Panchayath Region | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,000.00 | Dr. Rejani V U | 2020-21 |
| Facile Irrigation | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr. Sreelekshmy Pillai G | 2020-21 |
| Liquid speed braker | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 40,000.00 | Dr. Surya S S | 2020-21 |
| Study on the Influence of Anti-stripping Agents in Bituminous Construction | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,000.00 | Rejani V U & Dr. Raji A K | 2019-20 |
| Impact of flooding in the performance characteristics of bituminous roads- A case study of Koduvayur Nenmara road in Palakkad District | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr. Sreelekshmy Pillai G | 2019-20 |
| Prediction of road traffic noise levels by using regression analysis and artificial neural network | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 40,000.00 | Dr. Sreelekshmy Pillai G | 2019-20 |
| Effect of zeolite and natural fibres on the properties of Self Compacting Concrete | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 1,360.00 | Dr. Bharati Raj. J | 2019-20 |
| Strengthening of hollow beams using near surface rebar | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,000.00 | Dr. Bharati Raj. J | 2019-20 |
| Usage of waste glass in clay tile | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 10,000.00 | Keerthi S | 2019-20 |
| Development of Bio Compost System for treating degradable solid waste and production of manure. | Kerala Technological University | Research (Research Seed Money Scheme) | 1,95,000.00 | Dr. Resmi G | 2019-22 |
| Experimental investigation of accelerated composting of vegetable market waste and poultry waste | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 9,500.00 | Dr. Resmi G., & Dr. HemaNalini A.V | 2018-19 |
| Manufacturing of bricks using flood deposited clay | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 18,000.00 | Sreelekshmy Pillai G & Dr. V Sudha | 2018-19 |
| Study on utilization of demolition waste and soil deposited due to flood in road construction | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 37,000.00 | Rejani V U & Dr. A.K Raji | 2018-19 |
| Partial replacement of cement in concrete using GGBS for concrete cover block | KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 7,500.00 | Mohandas K.A | 2018-19 |
| Utilization of Pharmaceutical sludge and textile sludge in brick manufacturing | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | K A Mohandas & Dr.Resmi.G | 2017-18 |
| Planning and design of a drip irrigation system for Eruthempathy panchayath of Chittur Taluk, Palakkad district | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 50,000.00 | Dr. Umadevi P P &Dr. Raji A. K. | 2016-17 |
| Quality and quantity assessment of water-bodies using GIS for rehabilitation & capacity augmentation | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 30,000.00 | Rejani V U & Dr. Umadevi P P | 2016-17 |
| Study on load deformation characteristics of treated coir geotextiles reinforced sub grade using plate load test | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 40,000.00 | Dr. A. K. Raji & Rejani V U | 2016-17 |
| The effect of surface charges of bio-polymer on properties of field clay | Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment | Research (Student Project Scheme) | 7,500.00 | Dr.Sudha.V | 2016-17 |
| Diffusion Characteristics of Locally Available Natural Clays for their Application in Engineered Landfills | Kerala Technological University | Research (CERD Student Project Scheme) | 37,000.00 | Surya S S & Maneesha B | 2016-17 |
| Study on the co-composting process of brewery sludge and source -- separated organic fraction of municipal solid waste using batch-scale-in-vessel composting system | Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment | Research | 16,85,600.00 | Dr. P R Sreemahadevan Pillai and Dr. HemaNalini A V | 2014-18 |
| Sl. No | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Resmi G | Professor, Dept. of CE | Faculty member |
| 2 | Dr. Rejani V U | HoD, Professor, Dept. of CE | Chairman |
| 3 | Dr. Sreelekshmi Pillai G | Associate Professor, Dept. of CE | Faculty member |
| 4 | Dr. Biju M S | Associate Professor, Dept. of CE | Faculty member (PG coordinator) |
| 5 | Dr. Praseeda K I | Associate Professor, Dept. of CE | Faculty member (NBA accreditation coordinator) |
| 6 | Dr. P. R Sreemahadevan Pillai | Chairman, ANOVA Group, Palakkad, Kerala | Alumni, Academic and Industry Expert |
| 7 | Dr. K B Anand | Professor, Dept. of CE, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore | Alumni and Academic expert |
| 8 | Dr. K.K Babu | M.D, Infra-con, Infrastructure Projects Consultants and former Professor NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad | Academic and Industry Expert |
| 9 | Dr. Asraff A K | Group Director, Structural Dynamics and Analysis Group, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, ISRO, Valiamala, Trivandrum | Alumni/Research Organization |
| 10 | Smitha Balakrishnan | Assistant Executive Engineer, Irrigation Subdivision, Nenmara | Alumni/Industry Expert - Government Department |
| 11 | Er. D Ajith | Consultant, Habitat, Chittur Road, Palakkad | Industry Expert - Construction Field |
| 12 | Er. K. O. Pramod | Chartered Engineer, Structures India, Palakkad | Alumni/Industry Expert - Construction Field |
| 13 | Shajatnan K. H | Director (Technical), National Water Development Agency, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India. | PTA Member |
Association of Civil Engineering Students
| Role | Position Holder |
|---|---|
| Staff Coordinator | Dr Bharati Raj |
| Chairman | K F Shahul Hameed (2021 batch) |
| Secretary | Samadersh PS (2022 batch) |
| PG Representative | Anjana Vijayan (2022 batch) |
Civil Engineering Department Student's Magazine
| Role | Position Holder |
|---|---|
| Staff Editor | Dr. Krishnachandran VN |
| Student Editor | Vishnu KP, 2021 Batch |
| Student Editor | Arun Ghosh, 2022 Batch |
B.Tech Civil Engineering Accredited by NBA
Head of the Department
- DR. REJANI V U
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