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ME - Structural Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Civil Engineering is proud to announce the commencement of the 2-Year Full-Time M.E Structural Engineering programme for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering a specialised curriculum designed to connect advanced theoretical mechanics with modern construction practice. With a cohort of 24 students, this postgraduate course provides an intimate and rigorous learning environment where aspiring engineers can master the complexities of earthquake-resistant design, advanced concrete technology, and sophisticated computational analysis using industry-standard software.

Our programme is tailored for B.E. Civil Engineering graduates seeking to lead in the evolving infrastructure landscape, emphasising sustainable structural systems and innovative material applications. Guided by a faculty of seasoned experts and supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, students engage in high-impact research and real-world project simulations, graduating as highly capable structural consultants and design specialists.

  • Doctoral (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering
  • Part-Time & Full-Time options available
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Vision

Achieve global eminence in civil engineering through teaching, innovation and research.

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Mission

  • Have modern facilities and advanced equipment in a collaborative environment for outstanding education, innovation, and research.
  • Provide students with excellent practical knowledge to excel as outstanding civil engineers with multidisciplinary talents.
  • Emphasize social values, ethics, and leadership characteristics to confront industrial needs, societal issues and challenges.
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Dr.R.S.Gandhimathi
M.E., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Head

Welcome Message

Civil engineering is one of the prime departments on campus, featuring notable staff members and undergraduate students. In 2010, the department was established. In different technical teams such as concrete technology, transportation engineering, surveying, structural analysis, and design, the department faculty works with strong team spirit. This results in important academic publications and consulting work in various fields. Through its teaching-learning process, the department tries to provide an encouraging atmosphere for students to acquire analytical and practical abilities and apply them to real-world issues. To keep students motivated, the department offers ongoing training in the form of certification courses, value-added courses, VET, expert talks, site visits, and conferences. The department’s goal is to address major difficulties that industry, society, and academics face. Perhaps even more essential is our unwavering dedication to our students, which includes assisting them in gaining knowledge and skills, growing, developing, and achieving their objectives in order to excel in their professional careers. We are delighted to have you as a member of the civil engineering department’s undergraduate students and wish you every success.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PO1

Engineering Knowledge

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2

Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, and analyse complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for the holistic nature of the problem.

PO3

Design/Development of Solutions

Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes to meet identified needs — with consideration for public health and safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental factors. Sustainability is now intrinsic to design.

PO4

Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems

Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5

Engineering Tool Usage

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling — recognising their limitations — to solve complex engineering problems.

PO6

The Engineer and the World

Analyse and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems, considering their impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal frameworks, culture, and the environment.

PO7

Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity, and inclusion; and adhere to relevant national and international laws.

PO8

Individual and Collaborative Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.

PO9

Communication

Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and with society at large — comprehending and writing effective reports and design documentation, and making effective presentations — considering cultural, language, and learning differences.

PO10

Project Management and Finance

Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multi-disciplinary environments.

PO11

Life-Long Learning

Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for, independent and life-long learning, adaptability to new and emerging technologies, and critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 01: To produce graduates who master advanced structural mechanics and computational tools to design, analyse, and implement innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • PEO 02: To develop ethical leaders capable of managing multidisciplinary projects that meet global sustainability standards through effective communication and teamwork.
  • PEO 03: To instil a commitment to continuous self-education and professional growth, ensuring graduates can adapt to the evolving socio-economic and technological needs of society.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO 01: To critically evaluate complex structural challenges by integrating advanced design principles and modern computational tools, ensuring the development of resilient, sustainable, and high-performance infrastructure.
  • PSO 02: To drive progress through active research and lifelong learning, contributing impactful solutions to industry and academia while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and social responsibility.

Laboratories

State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with modern instruments for hands-on learning.

Structural Engineering Laboratory

Structural Engineering Laboratory

The Structural Engineering Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support academic and research activities in the field of Structural Engineering. The laboratory is equipped with a 100-ton capacity Loading Frame, high-capacity hydraulic jacks, load cells, data acquisition systems, non-destructive testing equipment like Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester and Rebound Hammer, and other modern experimental setups. It provides students with hands-on experience in testing concrete prototypes, structural components, and investigating the mechanical properties and durability of modern construction materials under various loading conditions.

List of Equipment

S. No. Equipment Name
1 Data Acquisition System (16-channel)
2 Loading Frame – 100 Ton
3 Hydraulic Jack – 500 kN Capacity with Gauge & Hand Pump
4 Load Cell – 50 T Capacity
5 Proving Ring – 500 kN Capacity
6 LVDT
7 L-Box Apparatus
8 J-Box Apparatus
9 V-Funnel Apparatus
10 Concrete Core Cutter
11 Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester
12 Concrete Permeability Test Apparatus
13 Rebound Hammer
14 Compressometer
15 Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Apparatus
16 Demec Gauge

Faculty

Faculty Member Prof
Dr.B.Prabu
M.E., Ph.D.
Faculty Member AP
Mrs.T.Divya
M.E., (Ph.D.)

Contact Us

Reach out to the Head of the Department.

HoD Profile

Dr.R.S.Gandhimathi

M.E., Ph.D.

Head, Department of Civil Engineering
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