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

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

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  

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

Faculty In Charge: Assoc.Prof. Veena.V

Technical Staff In Charge : Ms. Jinitha P J

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

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

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

Faculty In Charge: Asst.Prof. Aswathy R

Technical Staff In Charge : Mr. Antony Rinosh K S