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CIVIL ENGINEERING – LABORATORIES

CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP

In the first year of Civil Engineering program, students are required to be given exposure to different activities related to construction work. Students should be given basic skills of various construction activities with all the safety measurement required for the same. In order to have a balanced overall development of budding engineers, it is necessary to integrate theory with practice. The course of Civil Engineering Workshop practices would facilitate the opportunity to appreciate the basic construction activities that a Civil Engineer is expected to perform.   The students are advised to practice each of the experiments with an understanding of necessary technical aspects and safety precautions needed to be observed.

LIST OF INSTRUMENTS

1TOTAL STATION
2DUMPY LEVEL
3PRISMATIC COMPASS
4LEVELLING STAFF
5RANGING ROD
6LAND MEASURING CHAIN
7CROSS STAFF
8MINI DRAFTER ROD TYPE
9TRANSIT THEODOLITE
10PLANE TABLE
11TELESCOPIC ALIDADE
12GUNTERS CHAIN 66FT WITH 10 ARROWS
13OPTICAL SQUARE MIRROR TYPE CIRCULAR
14FRENCH CROSS STAFF (ALUMINIUM)
15CLINOMETER(TANGENT)
16SEXTENT BOX
17CEYLON GHAT TRACER WITH TARGET WITH POLE
18PLANIMETER

Faculty In Charge: Asst. Prof. Aleena Tom

Technical Staff In Charge: Mr. Ajimon P C

 SURVEY LABORTARY

           The planning and design of all Civil Engineering projects such as construction of highways, bridges, tunnels, dams etc. are based upon surveying measurements. Moreover, during execution, project of any magnitude is constructed along the lines and points established by surveying. The objective of survey lab is to make a student familiar and competent enough to draw a map in suitable scale by using different surveying instruments like Total station, Theodolite, Dumpy level, Compass, etc. The laboratory has modern instruments which are extensively used in order to edify the students about the latest surveying methodologies. Annual survey camps are also held for pre final year students.

LIST OF INSTRUMENTS

Sl.No.NAME OF INSTRUMENT
1TOTAL STATION
2DUMPY LEVEL
3LEVELLING STAFF
4PRISMATIC COMPASS
5PLANE TABLE
6LAND MEASURING CHAIN 30 METERS WITH ARROW
7CROSS STAFF WITH POLE
8RANGING ROD
9OFFSET ROD
10THEODOLITE
11PENTAGRAPH
12HAND LEVEL
13QUICK SETTING LEVEL

 

Faculty In Charge: Asst.Prof. Sherine Justine

Technical Staff In Charge : Mr.Ajimon P.C

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

Strength of Materials laboratory is well equipped with destructive testing machineries. Demonstrating the basic principles in the area of strength and mechanics of materials and structural analysis to the undergraduate students through a series of experiments is the objective of the strength of materials lab.  It has facilities for measuring the properties of materials such as impact strength, tensile strength, compressive strength, hardness, ductility etc. A unique feature of this lab is the availability of two Universal Testing Machines (400kN & 1000kN capacity).

 LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT  

           Sl.No.  Equipment

1          FATIGUE TESTING MACHINE

2          SPRING TESTING MACHINE

3          IMPACT TESTING MACHINE

4          UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE (400kN & 1000kN)

5          TORSION TESTING MACHINE

6          ROCKWELL / BRINELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE

7          VICKERS HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE

Faculty In Charge: Asst. Prof. Rinku John

Technical Staff in Charge: Mr. Arun Gopinath

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY LAB

Concrete Technology lab enable the students to conduct the testing of materials used in construction such as cement, aggregate, concrete, bricks etc. Well-equipped laboratory facilities are set up in such a way that it helps students to conduct experiments and understand the behavior of the materials namely the physical properties, mechanical properties; suitability of material for use in construction, material selection, code provisions, etc. The need for compliance with current standards and specifications for materials will be understood through tests on materials. The state of art facilities helps faculty, UG and PG students to carry out research works in the laboratory. Consultancy works such as Concrete Mix Design, testing of cement, aggregates, different types of blocks etc. are undertaken regularly in the lab.

LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT  

1COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE 3000 kN
2CONCRETE MIXER – PAN TYPE
3CEMENT AUTOCLAVE
4TILE ABRASION TESTING MACHINE
5FLOW TABLE
6VIBRATION TABLE
7VIBRATION MACHINE
8TILE FLEXURE STRENGTH TESTING MACHINE
9SIEVE SHAKER
10VEE BEE CONSISTOMETER
11HOT AIR OVEN
12NEEDLE VIBRATOR
13WATER BATH
14L BOX APPARATUS
15V FUNNEL APPARATUS
16J RING APPARATUS
17U BOX APPARATUS

Faculty In Charge: Assoc. Prof. Liji Anna Mathew

Technical Staff In Charge: Mr.Antony Rinosh K S

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Geotechnical Laboratory has standard testing equipment to investigate the physical, index and engineering properties of soils. The well equipped laboratory helps undergraduate and postgraduate students to carry out research and project works. Soil testing equipment for soil classification, compaction, consolidation, direct shear, permeability, unconfined compression etc. are available in the laboratory. Consultancy works are undertaken utilizing the elaborate laboratory facilities and the expertise of faculty and lab technicians.

List of Equipment

1Triaxial Test Apparatus
2Unconfined Compression Test Apparatus
3Direct Shear Test Apparatus
4Laboratory Vane Shear Apparatus
5In-Situ Vane Shear Test Apparatus
6Consolidation Apparatus
7Relative Density Apparatus
8Facilities for Light and Heavy Compaction Test
9CBR Test Apparatus
10Laboratory Permeability Apparatus
11Motorised Sieve Shaker
12Casagrande Apparatus
13Static Cone Penetrometer
14Standard Penetration Test Set up

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Technical Staff In Charge : Ms. Jinitha P J

Comprehensive Knowledge in Civil Engineering software play a pivotal role in shaping up the engineers competent to the present day construction scenario. The center has the modern computers of latest configurations. The computer center is equipped with sophisticated software facilities for training UG and PG students in areas of structural, geotechnical and project planning. The center also caters to the needs of the post graduate (Goemechanics & structures) students of the civil engineering department. The center is actively used for the research work in Computer-aided analysis, design of structures and geotechnical engineering.

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Software Packages:

  • AUTOCAD
  • ANSYS
  • E- TABS & SAP
  • STAAD
  • PLAXIS 3D

Faculty In Charge: Assistant Professor Sheeja M.K

Lab Instructor: Mr. Arun Gopinath

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LAB

Transportation has always played an essential role in the development of society. The main objective of developing Transportation Engineering Lab is to provide a platform for the Under-Graduate students for practical implementation of Highway Engineering projects, thereby uplifting the standards of the students to bridge the gap between the academics and industrial exposure. The laboratory is well equipped with latest instruments with advanced testing facilities to assess the suitability of various construction materials for road constructions. The lab also supports the Post-Graduate (Geomechanics & Structures) students of the civil engineering department in their thesis works requiring material testing. Facilities for bitumen and aggregate testing are available in the lab for Consultancy works.

LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT

1.LOS ANGELES ABRASION TESTING MACHINE
2.MARSHALL APPARATUS
3.DUCTILITY TESTING MACHINE
4.CENTRIFUGAL EXTRACTOR
5.STANDARD PENETROMETER
6.HOT AIR OVEN
7.AGGREGATE IMPACT TESTING MACHINE
8.PENSKY-MARTENS OPEN CUP TESTER
9.RING AND BALL APPARATUS
10.STANDARD VISCOMETER
11.THICKNESS GAUGE
12.ELONGATION GAUGE

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Faculty In Charge: Asst. Prof. Savitha Stanly

Technical Staff In Charge: Mr. Antony Rinosh K.S

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB

Environmental Engineering lab provides the knowledge about physio-chemical properties of water and wastewater. Lab enable the students to conduct various test used to check its suitability as a drinking water.

Design and operation of water and wastewater treatment processes depends on the properties of water and wastewater. The lab mainly consists of checking potable water standards, presence of heavy metals and other pollutants in water.

 LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT

1COD DIGESTION APPARATUS
2BOD INCUBATOR
3SPECTROPHOTOMETER
4NEPHELOMETER
5MUFFLE FURNACE
6FLOCCULATOR
7AUTOCLAVE
8VACUUM PUMP
9pH METER

Faculty In charge: Asst. Prof. Ms.Sree Lekshmi G S

Technical Staff in Charge: Ms. Jinitha P J

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES/PROJECT LAB

To inculcate the spirit of enquiry among the learners and thereby pave the way for innovative learning a Project lab has been established in the department. The main objective of the Project lab is to help the students to do innovative projects and research works. The laboratory is well equipped with equipment to fulfil the requirements of students’ project’s needs. Technical staff is available in the laboratory for supporting the students.

LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT

Sl.No.NAME OF EQUIPMENT
1UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE -1000 kN
2MARSH CONE APPARATUS
3DRYER
4L BOX APPARATUS
5V FUNNEL APPARATUS
6J RING APPARATUS
7U BOX APPARATUS
8LOADING FRAME- 50 kN
9IN-SITU VANE SHEAR APPARATUS
10STATIC CONE PENETROMETER
11STANDARD PENETRATION TEST SET UP

Faculty In Charge: Asst.Prof. Aswathy R

Technical Staff In Charge : Mr. Antony Rinosh K S