CIVIL ENGINEERING
Introduction
Civil Engineering uses scientific and engineering principles to design and construct
the physical and natural built environment, including the structures viz. bridges,
roads, canals, dams and buildings etc. This is considered to be one of the oldest
branches of engineering disciplines.
Civil Engineering is now being studied under several sub-disciplines like environmental
engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering,
water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying,
urban planning and many more.
A civil engineer can choose from a multitude of career options like designing, supervision
and construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings,
airports, dams, water works, sewage systems, ports etc. The career prospects in
this field are enormous owing to the rapid growth of infrastructure facilities in
the country.
Career & Scope
There are excellent job opportunities in civil engineering both in public and private
sectors. The government departments like public health, irrigation or public works
offer ample job opportunities to civil engineering graduates. However, the probability
of finding jobs in private sector is more as comparedto government sector. A fresh
graduate of civil engineering one can also look for jobs in road projects, building
work, consultancy firms, quality testing laboratories or housing societies.
According to experts, there is a high demand for experienced civil engineers in
developed countries. Hundreds of civil engineers migrate from India to Canada, Australia
and other countries for better career prospects.
According to an estimate, over 50,000 new jobs in the civil engineering sector are
coming up every year across the country in the private sector. The Centre has announced
to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in the infrastructure sector in the next few years.
LABS
I. Student focus
- Engineering Mechanics & Experimental Techniques Lab
- Civil Engineering Material & Geology Lab
- Computer Programming Lab
- Building Planning & Design
- Fluid Mechanics Lab
- Material Testing Lab
- Concrete Lab
- Hydraulic Lab
- Surveying Lab
- Surveying Lab. II
- Structural Engineering Lab
- Geotechnical Engg. Design & Lab.-I
- Water Resources Engineering Design-I
- Environmental Engg. Design & Lab. II
- Computer Aided Building Design Lab
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