B.Tech. (Civil)

The tests to check the quality of materials being used for the construction of flexible & rigid pavements are carried out in a transportation engineering laboratory; this includes various tests on soil, bitumen, emulsions, aggregate, bituminous mix, cement, and concrete. The transport engineering laboratory bridges the design, construction, quality control, and maintenance practices of roadworks with the factual knowledge of students. 

The geotechnical engineering laboratory is useful for carrying out practical work related to the properties of soil and subsurface investigation, which is of utmost importance in laying the foundation of various civil engineering structures such as dams, roads, bridges, and buildings. This laboratory will help students in identifying the type of soil and its load-bearing capacities.

To enhance the quality of workmanship, properties of various materials used in civil engineering are of prime importance, and these experiments to know the properties and behavior of construction materials are carried out in the concrete technology laboratory. This laboratory will provide knowledge of materials such as steel, cement, sand, aggregate, etc.

Many materials are being used for construction; the prime importance of that material is its strength. i.e., tensile, compression, shear, etc. can be tested in this laboratory. The lab also deals with the application of physics rules and different force systems as well as important phenomena such as centroid and mass moment of inertia for a solid body.

To become a good structural engineer, two inherent qualities are required: the ability to understand and interpret forces and the behavior of structures accordingly. In our laboratory, we have a wide range of practical models. These models enhance subject knowledge as well as provide true visualization of the behavior of structural members under different loading conditions.

Surveying is needed in every type of civil engineering project, as in every civil work we have to deal with measurements of length and height. In our lab we have the various equipment of all three generations of measurement, catering to the requirements of every nature and type of survey work, from simple metric chains to the most modern instruments such as Total Station and DGPS.

The building construction laboratory comprises numerous working models of structures to help students identify each element of building during and post construction. This lab also helps students in getting a primary idea of comparative shapes and sizes of various building elements such as doors and windows.

The Environmental Engineering Laboratory is used for standard test methods and equipment for the measurement of important environmental parameters. It is also used for examining the physical, chemical, and bacteriological characteristics of water and wastewater, which are important in the design of treatment facilities and in the provision of acceptable water quality standards. An environmental engineering lab helps in preventing air, water, and noise pollution. As a result of these tests, various remedies can be suggested to reduce environmental pollution.

To familiarize students with modern engineering materials and architectural & finishing materials used in construction. Students can physically observe and handle different construction materials & get exposure to modern engineering and architectural materials. By studying different samples, students learn how to choose the right material for specific construction purposes based on strength, durability, cost, and aesthetics.

List of Samples

• Flooring Materials
• Sanitary & Plumbing Fixtures
• Engineering Material Samples
• Louvers & Finishing Samples
• Various Plaster Finishes
• Cladding Samples
• Reinforcement & Cover Block Specimens
• Engineering Wood & Timbre Samples

The Centre of Excellence aims to provide students with exposure to advancements in cement, concrete, and modern construction technologies through hands-on demonstrations and practical learning. The initiative will strengthen industry–academia collaboration by facilitating expertise sharing, knowledge exchange, and exposure to current industry practices.

This partnership is expected to enhance students’ technical training, support skill development, and create improved career opportunities in the construction and infrastructure sector.