About the Department
Department of Structural Engineering
M.E.-Structural Engineering was incepted in 2013 to impart quality education to the Engineering students in the field of Structural Engineering with the annual intake of 18. Right from its inception, the Department has steadily grown in all spheres in terms of
- Student strength, physical Infrastructure, number of labs – subject wise, as per the rapid upgradations introduced by the AICTE in the recent times and progressive changes in syllabi of Anna University.
- Central and Department Library, number of systems in the labs, requisite software, organization and establishment of in-house maintenance wing and its training.
- The Department has well-qualified and experienced Faculties.
The Department strives to develop long term relationships with industries and market the student’s talents effectively. The students are thus provided with the high level ‘Leads and Pathways’ that enable them to gain access to a broad range of ‘high potential’ and ‘hi-tech’ career opportunities.
Vision, Mission, PEO, PO, PSO
Vision
To produce competent and quality engineers by imparting knowledge, excellence and global perspectives in Civil Engineering to our students and to make them ethically strong professional engineers to build our nation.
Mission
- To produce outstanding graduates with high technical knowledge to serve the nation.
- To impart value based education.
- To provide solution to the challenges in the field of Civil Engineering.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO’s) :
- PEO1: To produce graduates who can understand their ethical, environmental as well as professional responsibilities so that they appreciate the impact of the engineering solutions which have sustainability over society and the nation.
- PEO2 : To develop the graduates who will exhibit strong technical ability to create & synthesize data using relevant tools and concepts, for providing sustainable solutions to civil engineering problems and projects.
- PEO3 : To equip the graduates with suitable skills making them industry ready when they leave the portals of the Institute and to become a competent distinguished Professional Civil Engineer.
- PEO4 : To produce students who can exhibit attitude, professionalism, ability to communicate with team members and adapt to the latest technology by engaging themselves in life-long learning.
Programme Outcomes (PO’s) :
Engineering Graduates will be able to
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using the first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for the 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.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including the design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and the synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO’s) :
- PSO1: Establish a Civil Engineering career in industry, government or academic field and achieve professional expertise as appropriate.
- PSO2: Execute innovation and excellence in Civil engineering problem solving and design in global and societal contexts.
- PSO3: Commit to lifelong learning and professional development in the Civil Engineering field to stay updated in technology, research topics and contemporary issues.
- PSO34: Understand the fundamentals of Civil Engineering in commercial contexts and in expediting construction projects.
Professor & Head
Faculty
Dr.S.Suresh Babu M.Tech.,Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Laboratory
The Department has well equipped laboratories with necessary computer systems with various software and equipments. Each laboratory has adequate space as per the AICTE norms and also meets all the requirements as per the Anna University norms. The following laboratory is associated with Structural Engineering Department:
- Advanced Structural Engineering Lab
In addition to the above, the students can also use the below mentioned laboratories:
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting Lab
- Concrete and Highway Engineering Lab
- Soil Mechanics Lab
- Surveying Lab
- Engineering Practices Lab
- Environmental Engineering Lab
Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory
The Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory is equipped with Loading frame of 50T capacity for both Horizontal and Vertical loading, Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester, Hydraulic Jack with 10T,20T,30T, Load cell with 7.5T,15T,30T With Indicator, Proving Ring, Strain Indicator, Hydraulic Crane (2T), Vibration Meter & Exciter-5N capacity. Structural Analysis experiments help the students to understand the practical behavior of the physical structures like beams, Slabs, Column etc. A proper structural analysis of these structures helps the students to solve the practical problems.
Strength Of Materials Lab
This lab is equipped with the major equipments like Universal Testing Machine, Torsion Testing machine, Beam Testing Apparatus, Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine, Brinell Hardness Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, Muffle Furnace and Minor equipments like Metallurgical microscopes, Vicat Apparatus, Le-Chatelier mould, Le-Chatelier Flask etc. Students gain the practical knowledge through these equipments with the help of the Lab manuals. Various tests related to the mechanical properties are conducted in this lab. This lab is utilized by both the civil and mechanical engineering students.
Computer Aided Design And Drafting Lab
A well-equipped computer lab with advanced facilities is established for the benefit of the civil engineering students. High end terminals supported by latest hardware and software, latest visual aids, plotting devices, etc. are among them. Advanced civil engineering software are procured for making the students globally competitive and industry ready. At CAD lab, students get professional training on 2D & 3D drafting of civil engineering drawings using the latest version of AutoCAD software. Student will learn computer aided design layout and 3D solid modeling definition. Students will also gain the knowledge of design and drafting needed for civil engineering discipline.
Concrete And Highway Engineering Laboratory
This lab is to learn the principles and procedures of testing Concrete and Highway materials and to get hands on experience by conducting the tests and evolving inferences. This lab is equipped with major equipments Concrete mixer machine , Compression Testing Machine (200 T Capacity), Compaction Factor Apparatus, Aggregate impact testing machine, Vee – Bee Consistometer, Marshall Stability Testing Machine, Ductility Testing Machine, Bitumen Extractor (Electrical) .
Soil Mechanics Laboratory
This lab helps the students attain adequate knowledge in assessing both Physical and Engineering behaviour of soils through laboratory testing procedures. This lab is equipped with major equipments like Direct Shear test Apparatus, Triaxial test Apparatus, CBR Apparatus, Consolidation Apparatus, Permeability Apparatus, Relative Density Apparatus, Field Density test Apparatus, Proctor Compaction test Apparatus. Students gain knowledge in differentiating and identifying suitable type of soil for different construction practices. The students learn to identify the Liquid limit, Plastic Limit, Shrinkage Limit, Specific gravity and particle size determination of different types of soil.
Engineering Practices Lab
This lab is equipped with the major equipments like Bench vice, pipe vice and power tools for drilling and cutting. Students gain the practical knowledge through these equipments with the help of the Lab manuals. This lab is utilized by all the students enrolled in the college for lab classes and for projects also. By completion of this lab, the students will get an idea to solve the plumbing problems at minor level.
Survey Laboratory
Surveying takes the foremost place in planning, designing and execution of any kind of construction work. Moreover, knowledge in surveying plays a vital role in the professional practice of civil engineers and architects. Hence, the students are introduced to a course on surveying, provided with ample time and equipments to perform the field exercises on their own. The survey lab Consists of Total station, GPS, Electronic theodolite, Transit theodolite, dumpy levels, plane tables, compass etc.,
Engineering Practices Lab
This lab is equipped with the major equipments like Bench vice, pipe vice and power tools for drilling and cutting. Students gain the practical knowledge through these equipments with the help of the Lab manuals. This lab is utilized by all the students enrolled in the college for lab classes and for projects also. By completion of this lab, the students will get an idea to solve the plumbing problems at minor level.
Modern Material Museum
Comprehensive Material collection in various places where the students can explore, be inspired and gain in-depth knowledge of material characteristics and construction techniques.
Project Model Lab
The best project model done by the students are exhibited in a model project lab with an intention to appreciate the students and also to motivate the upcoming junior students to do innovative projects.
Library
The Department library consist of 446 books which support our users by making the discovery of and access to high-quality resources and assist users in the application of information in their teaching, learning and research activity. Hand books and Thesis collections are also available for the purpose of Innovative projects.
Department library
- No. of Books: 446
- No. of Project Reports: 42
Central library
- No. of Titles: 58
- No. of Volumes: 175
- No. of National Journals: 6
- No. of International Journals: 6
- No. of E-Journals: 108
Achievements
Dr.D.Elango, Professor& Head, Department of Civil Engineering has been elected as Chairman IE(I), Kancheepuram Local chapter & All India Council Member for 2 years.
Mr.N.Arunprakash, Asst.Professor, Department of Civil Engineering has been elected as Executive Committee Member in Civil Engineering Division, IE(I)KLC for 2 years.
Dr.D.Elango, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering actively participated and received appreciation during the inauguration of centenary celebration function of IE(I) Tamilnadu State Centre from Padmashri Dr.A.Sivathanu pillai on 22nd Dec 2021.
Dr.A.Leema Rose, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering received InSc Research Excellence Award for her research in the field of FRP.
K.Muthu Ganesh, PG Student has presented a paper titled ”Steel Intensive Food Grain Godown” at the National Level Best Innovative Structural Steel Design Competition organized by INSDAG, Kolkata on 14th and 15th February 2020.He is one among the top 14 participants in India.
K.Muthu Ganesh, PG Student has obtained certificate of appreciation as “NPTEL Discipline Star” from IIT Madras.
M.Roshini, PG Student presented a paper titled “Analytical Study on Laced Composite Channel Beam” in the “National Conference on Recent Innovations in Civil Engineering” conducted by Sai Ram Institute of Technology on 13-03-2020.
Events
Department of Civil Engineering organized a Value Added Course on ‘Advancement in Concrete Technology’ from 1st Nov2021 to 3rd Nov2021 in which the PG Students were given an opportunity to participate. The course coordinator was Mr.G.R.Iyappan, Asst Professor (O.G). 63 students participated in this course.
The department of Civil Engineering in association with Institution of Engineers, Institution Innovation Council, Indian Society for Technical Education & akses RCBD software organized a workshop on ‘RC Design using FEM based Akses RCBD Software on 30th August 2021. Around 75 participants including faculty members, PG students, Industry persons and research scholars from various institutions participated in this online event through Microsoft teams. The guest speaker was Er. Ajay Kadam, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Ajay Kadam Associates Pvt Ltd.
The department of Civil Engineering, in association with Industry-Institute Partnership Cell, Institution’s Innovation Council, Institution of Engineers and Indian Society for Technical Education organized a Technical Talk on ‘Making of Durable and Sustainable Concrete’ on 24th September.2021from 06.30 p.m to 07.30 p.m. Around 90 participants including external industrial participants, faculty members and PG students participated in this online Technical Talk through Microsoft teams. The guest speaker was Dr.J.D.Bapat, Development Professional, Consultant and Advisor at Pune, Maharashtra.
The department of Civil Engineering and The department of Agriculture Engineering in association with Institution’s Innovation Council, Institution of Engineers, Indian Society for Technical Education and Industry-Institute Partnership Cell organized a Guest Lecture on ‘Incubation Opportunities for Faculty and Student Entrepreneurs’ on 25th September 2021 at 06.30 p.m to 07.30 p.m. Around 90 participants including faculty members and PG students have participated in this online Guest Lecture through Microsoft teams. The guest speaker was Mr.M.Sriraaman, Manager, Annamalai Innovation and Incubation Research Foundation-EDII, Annamalai University.
Placement
Career Guidance
- The students are given wider exposure to apply for various courses in different universities.
- The students are trained to take up entrance exams for their higher studies. Procedures for applying to different universities are imparted.
- The faculty members of Placement and Training department guide the students throughout their period of study.
Academic Year: 2021-22
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hexwaware Technologies | 1 |
| 2 | Tech Mahindra | 8 |
| 3 | HCL | 5 |
| 4 | MindTree | 5 |
| 5 | Accenture | 45 |
| 6 | Kaar Technologies | 2 |
| 7 | TCS | 26 |
Academic Year: 2019-20
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accenture | 37 |
| 2 | TCS | 5 |
| 3 | WIPRO | 3 |
| 4 | Worksbot | 6 |
| 5 | Sutherland | 2 |
| 6 | IBM | 1 |
| 7 | Crystal HR & Security Solutions Pvt Ltd | 1 |
| 8 | CTS | 7 |
| 9 | Innive | 2 |
| 10 | Ford Motor | 1 |
| 11 | CSS Corp | 1 |
| 12 | NSEIT | 1 |
Academic Year: 2017-18
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accenture | 32 |
| 2 | Maveric Systems | 1 |
| 3 | Torry Harris | 1 |
| 4 | Sutherland-Voice | 9 |
| 5 | VDart Software Services Pvt. Ltd | 6 |
| 6 | Paragon Digital Services | 18 |
| 7 | Sutherland – non Voice | 3 |
Academic Year: 2016-17
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaar Technologies | 1 |
| 2 | Ionixx | 1 |
| 3 | Mavericc Systems | 2 |
| 4 | Wipro | 11 |
| 5 | Accenture | 52 |
| 6 | Capgemini | 12 |
| 7 | Sutherland(Voice&Non Voice) | 9 |
| 8 | eCON Systems | 1 |
| 9 | Tech Mahindra | 6 |
Academic Year: 2020-21
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accenture | 15 |
| 2 | TCS | 16 |
| 3 | WIPRO | 20 |
| 4 | CTS | 24 |
| 5 | Avasoft | 1 |
| 6 | Sutherland | 32 |
| 7 | Sutherland Nonvoice | 13 |
| 8 | Mindtree | 9 |
| 9 | Infosys | 3 |
| 10 | NTT Data | 2 |
| 11 | HCL | 5 |
Academic Year: 2018-19
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accenture | 52 |
| 2 | L&T Infotech | 3 |
| 3 | Wipro | 1 |
| 4 | Infosys | 2 |
| 5 | Cognizant Technology Solutions | 5 |
| 6 | Sutherland Global Services (Voice) | 5 |
| 7 | NTT Data | 3 |
| 8 | Sutherland Global Services(Non-Voice) | 3 |
| 9 | Oddesey Technologies | 1 |
Academic Year: 2015-16
| S.No | Company Visited | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCS | 44 |
| 2 | L&T Infotech | 8 |
| 3 | iGate | 7 |
| 4 | Wipro | 5 |
| 5 | Infosys | 2 |
| 6 | Technosoft Global Services | 1 |
| 7 | Sutherland(Voice&Non Voice) | 4 |
| 8 | PickZy Interactive | 5 |
| 9 | Allsec Tech Ltd | 3 |
| 10 | CSS Corp | 5 |
| 11 | SoftLogic Systems | 2 |
| 12 | Avasoft | 1 |
Research
List Of Funds Received From Reputed Agencies
| S.NO | Title of the Project | Name of the Scheme | Name of the Funding Agency | Sanctioned Grant Amount (Rs.) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrepreneurship Awareness camp | DST-NIMAT | DST | 1,60,000 | 11.09. 17-13.09.18 |
| 2 | Modern Construction Materials and Construction Techniques | Faculty Induction/ Refresher Programme FIP | AICTE- ISTE | 3,00,000 | 21.05.18- 26.05.18 |
| 3 | Analytical and Experimental study on composite frames | Student project scheme | TNSCST | 10,000 | 1 Year |
| 4 | Recent Advances in Earthquake Resistant Design and Structural Dynamics | CSIR – National Seminar | CSIR | 50,000 | 16.02.17-17.02.17 |
| 5 | Performance Study on Steel Elliptical Hollow Stub Column | Student project scheme | TNSCST | 10,000 | 1 Year |
| 6 | Experimental Investigation on Behaviour of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Concrete | Student project scheme | TNSCST | 10,000 | 1 Year |
| 7 | Faculty Development Training Programme on Railways, Airport and Harbour Engineering during | FDP Scheme | Anna University | 80,000 | 27.05.2013 -03.06.2013 |
| 8 | Experimental study on ECO-BLAC bricks. | Student project scheme under VEC management | VEC | 5,000 | 6 months |
| 9 | Experimental Study of Lime Concrete using Waste Materials | Student project scheme under VEC management | VEC | 5,000 | 6 months |
| 10 | Experimental Study on Automatic Drip irrigation using Solar Energy | Student project scheme under VEC management | VEC | 5,000 | 6 months |
| 10 | Study on Ductility Performance of Carbon Nanotubes in Basalt Reinforced Concrete Beams | TNSCST Under Student Project Scheme | TNSCST | 7,500 | 1 Year |
Alumni
Notable Alumni
S.NANDHINI
2013-2015 BATCH
M.E STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Company Name & Designation :Assistant Engineer,
TWAD, Tindivanam
T.H.PRAVEEN KUMAR
2014-2016 BATCH
M.E STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Company Name:
Civil Engineer AL JAWAREH Building LLC,
Sharjah
Contact
Dr. D. Elango
Professor & Head,
Dept. of Civil Engineering,
SRM Valliammai Engineering College,
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203,
Chengalpattu District,
Tamil Nadu, India.
TEL : : 044 – 27454784 / 726, EXTN : 8101
FAX : 044 – 2745 1504.
EMAIL : hod.civil@srmvalliammai.ac.in
