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B.Tech in Civil Engineering Program Overview

The B.Tech in Civil Engineering program at GIET, Ghangapatna, offers a comprehensive and industry-relevant curriculum designed to prepare students for the ever-evolving demands of the civil engineering field. Civil engineering, as one of the oldest and most versatile engineering disciplines, involves the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, buildings, and water supply systems, which are critical for modern society.

At GIET, students benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through state-of-the-art labs, field trips, and industry visits, helping students gain a deep understanding of concepts like structural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation, and water resource management. Our experienced faculty and industry collaborations ensure that students are well-equipped to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions.

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at GIET are prepared to pursue careers in various sectors, including construction, urban planning, environmental consulting, and infrastructure development. They are also equipped to pursue higher studies and research opportunities in specialized fields within civil engineering. This program develops not only technical skills but also problem-solving, leadership, and project management abilities, making graduates versatile and highly sought-after in the industry.

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Scope of the B.Tech Civil Engineering Program

A B.Tech in Civil Engineering opens a wide range of career opportunities and pathways in both public and private sectors. Here’s a look at some of the promising career paths and scopes available for civil engineering graduates:

  1. Infrastructure Development: Civil engineers in sectors such as road, bridge, and building construction, etc. This includes projects in residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
  2. Environmental Engineering: In waste management, pollution control, and water resource management.
  3. Transportation Engineering: Opportunities in transportation planning, roadways, railways, and airport development are vast, with a focus on creating efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems.
  4. Geotechnical Engineering: This specialization deals with studying soil and rock behavior to support infrastructure projects.
  5. Urban and Town Planning: Civil engineers work with urban development authorities to design and develop smart cities, sustainable communities, and urban landscapes, incorporating both aesthetics and functionality into their projects.
  6. Structural Engineering: Opportunities include work in building design, bridge engineering, and dam construction.
  7. Project Management: Civil engineering graduates with strong project management skills are sought after by companies to oversee large construction projects, manage resources, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  8. Higher Education and Research: Graduates can pursue M.Tech, MBA, or Ph.D. programs, specializing in fields like structural engineering, environmental engineering, or urban planning, leading to roles in research, academia, and specialized engineering consultancy.

Civil engineering graduates from GIET, Ghangapatna, are well-equipped with both technical expertise and practical experience, positioning them for successful careers and advancement in various industries.

Vision of the Department of Civil

To produce eminent, competitive and dedicated civil Engineers by imparting latest technical skills and ethical values to empower the students to play a key role in the planning and execution of infra structural & developmental activities of the nation.

Mission of the Department of Civil

The department of Civil Engineering, GIET, BBSR strives to create values and ethics in its products recognizing depth and intensity in its education and need based research throughout

M1:

Participative learning in a cross-cultural environment that promotes the learning beyond the class room.

M2:

Collaborative partnership with industries and training institutes in learning and research.

M3:

Encouraging innovative research and consultancy through the active participation and involvement of all faculty members.

M4:

Facilitating technology transfer, innovation and economic development to flow as natural results of research where ever appropriate.

M5:

Creation of service opportunities for upliftment of the society at large.

 

Civil Department Advisory Board (DAB)

A Departmental Advisory Board plays an important role in the development of the department. Department level Advisory Board will be established for providing guidance and direction for qualitative growth of the department.

Departmental Advisory Board, Department of Civil Engineering, has been constituted with the following members:

Sl. No.

Name of the member

Designation

Status

1.

Dr. Subharajit Pradhan

Principal

Chairman

2.

Prof. Niyati Naik

Assistant Professor and Head of the Department

Convenor

3.

Prof. Tusar Swain

Assistant Professor

Co- Convenor

4.

Dr.  Sarbesh Mishra

Professor, NICMAR, University of Construction studies, Hyderabad

Academic Expert

5.

Dr.  Prasanta Kumar Bhuyan

 

Associate Professor, NIT Rourkela

Academic Expert

6.

Mr. Jyotiswarup Sahu

Deputy director ,  Dept. Of water resources,

Govt. of Odisha

Industrial Expert

7.

Mr. Pankaj Samal

Project Manager, Edall systems, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Industrial Expert

8.

Mr. Amlan Kishore Swain

Senior BIM Modeler, WSP, Bangalore

Alumni

9.

Mr. Manoj Pandit

Tender Executive,

M/s Surya International Enterprise Pvt Ltd

Alumni

10.

Mr. Preetam Naik

Designation- Junior Engineer/Works

Indian Railways

Member

11.

Mr. Kishor Behera

Legal Adviser

Member

12.

Ms. Deepanjali Behera

Nominee of Student

Member

13.

Mr. K Somsekhar Patro

Nominee of Student

Member

 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • The DAB's members are from industry, alumni, eminent institutions, and department faculty. The DAB's goal is to incorporate industry requirements into the curriculum.
  • The Board interacts and maintains liaison with key stakeholders.
  • Monitor the report of the DAB and progress of the program.
  • The DAB reviews and analyses the gap between the curriculum and industry requirements. They then provide feedback or advice actions
  • Develop and recommend new or revised goals and objectives of the program.
  • Review and analyses on the gap between curriculum and Industry requirement and gives necessary feedback or advice actions. Monitoring of Course plan and delivery.
  • Verification of Faculty Dairy including Attendance Entry, Internal and AAT Marks, Syllabus Coverage, Identification of Slow Learners and above average performers and necessary actions.
  • Submission of report to the IQAC in the prescribed format

Message from the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Civil Engineering at Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats. Our department is committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment where innovation, technical skills, and professional ethics are nurtured to produce industry-ready engineers equipped to meet global challenges.

We emphasize a strong foundation in core civil engineering principles, coupled with exposure to modern tools and technologies. Through collaborations with industry experts, field visits, and hands-on projects, our students gain practical insights, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to infrastructure development and sustainable engineering practices.

Our faculty, comprising both in-house and visiting experts, brings diverse expertise to guide students in areas such as structural analysis, environmental engineering, and construction management. We aim to inspire our students to not only excel academically but also to develop as leaders who will drive progress and uphold the values of our institution.

Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to shaping the future of civil engineering together.

Prof. Niyati Naik
Head of the Department, Civil Engineering
Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats

 

Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PO1

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2

Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3

Design / development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4

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

PO5

Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6

The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7

Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9

Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10

Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11

Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12

Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

 

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Engineering graduates will be able to:

PSO1

Manage large infrastructure projects ensuring safe and cost-effective execution of projects having knowledge of fast track construction and project management.

PSO2

Demonstrate knowledge and skills at the required depth and breadth to excel in post graduate and research programs.

 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
After successfully completing B.Tech in Civil Engineering successfully:

PEO1

To excel in professional carrier and higher studies with cost effective, sustainability, functional and creativity ideas in analysis, design, mathematical computing by acquiring fundamental engineering knowledge and skill.

PEO2

To develop leadership and cooperation characteristic in professional and other activities by accruing required attitude, skill sets, values of life.

PEO3

To inculcate human concise and socially acceptable behavior in graduates, so that they can rightly understand the implication of technology on society.

COURSE OUT COMES OF B.Tech in CIVIL ENGINEERING

Sl. No.

Course Title

Course Outcomes

I Year/ I semster

1

 Basic Civil Engineering

CO101.1: able to understand the basic of civil engineering and fundamental asects of building

CO101.2: Able to get the General aspect of building material

CO101.3: Able to get brief idea about transportation and planning

CO101.3: Able to get brief idea about Irrigation network system

2

Engineering Graphics & Design Lab with AutoCAD

CO102.1:Use scales and draw projections of objects.

CO102.2: Explain views of solids and their sectional surfaces.

CO102.3: Analyze and draw isometric projections of objects

CO102.4:  Demonstrate orthographic representation of perspective views using modern tools.

II Year/ III semester

3

 Mechanics of Solid

CO201.1: Gain a fundamental understanding of the concepts of stress and strain by analysis ofsolids and structures.

CO201.2: Study engineering properties of materials, force-deformation, stress-strainrelationship & learn fundamental principles of equilibrium, compatibility, and force deformation relationship in linear solids and structures.

CO201.3: Analyze determinate and indeterminate axial members, torsional members, andbeams, and determine axial forces, torque, shear forces, and bending moments.

CO201.4: Learn the fundamental concepts of flexibility method,and stiffness method as applied to problems involving statically determinate andindeterminate axial and torsional members, and beams.

4

Engineering survey

CO202.1: Apply the concepts of linear distance measurement for establishing the position of a point on ground.

CO202.2:Able to find the angular measurement.

CO202.3:Able to use theodolite to establish the spatial coordinates of a point on ground.

CO202.4:Understand and apply modern equipment and technique for engineering survey.

CO202.5: Apply the concepts of height measurement to establish the vertical coordinate of a point on earth and prepare the contour map.

CO202.6: Able to find the concept of GIS

5

Fluid mechanics

CO203.1: Explain about fluid properties and pressure measurement.

CO203.2: Analyze hydrostatic forces on surfaces and study of buoyancy and flotation.

CO203.3:Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flows through pipe

CO203.4: Revise basics of kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow.

6

 Building Drawing Practice

CO204.1: Understanding drawing  requirements and symbols in building drawing as per IS 962:1967

CO204.2:  Choose scale factor and drawing standards.

CO204.3: Draw the various building components and also other structural Components.

CO204.4: Develop the working Drawings and recommend the details as per local bye laws.

7

Fluid mechanics lab

CO205.1: Understand the Bernoulli’s theorem for governing fluid flows

CO205.2: Calculate the buoyancy force.

CO205.3: Calculate the different fluid properties using various type of equipment’s like measurement of flow, pressure velocity and head loss.

CO205.4: Understand the basic properties and characteristics of incompressible fluid in laboratory.

8

Material testing lab

CO206.1:Evaluate Properties of material by impact test.

CO206.2:Evaluate Properties of material by hardness test.

CO206.3: Evaluate Properties of material by tensile test.

CO206.4: Evaluate Properties of material by compressive strength.

II Year/ IV semester

9

Surveying

CO207.1: To understand the usage of three basic surveying tools: the tape, the chain and the ranging rods and to measure distances and directions by using chain, tape and compass.

CO207.2: To understand the different methods of calculation of areas and volumes of an irregular boundaries.

CO207.3: To understand different methods of calculation of heights and distances using angular measurements.

CO207.4:  To understand the different methods of calculation of vertical and horizontal angles and the slope distance using total station instrument

10

Transportation Engineering

CO208.1: Summarize the knowledge of planning, design and the fundamental properties of highway materials in highway engineering.

CO208.2: Apply the knowledge of geometric design and draw appropriate conclusion

CO208.3: Interpret the concept of different methods in design, construction of the pavement.

CO208.4: Interpret traffic parameters by applying the knowledge in traffic planning and intersection design

11

Structural Analysis-I

CO209.1: Analyze perfect, Imperfect and Redundant Frames

CO209.2: Formulate Equilibrium and Compatibility Equations For Structural members

CO209.3: Analyze one Dimensional and two Dimensional Problems Using Classical methods

CO209.4: Examine the various structures to calculate critical stresses and deformations

12

Concrete technology

CO210.1: Examine the properties of materials required for concrete making and the properties of concrete at fresh and hardened state as per IS code and its strength characteristics.

CO210.2: Select the admixture as per requirement for concreting, its role and properties.

CO210.3: Design the concrete mix as per latest IS code methods.

CO210.4: Apply the basic knowledge of non-destructive testing in field operations.

13

Field Surveying Sessional

CO211.1: Interpret the interdependency and advancement of different surveying methods

CO211.2: Explain the working principles of different surveying and geomatics instruments and experiments

CO211.3: Examine the results obtained from the surveying and geomatics experiments

CO211.4: Execute the different methods of surveying and geomatics to measure the features of interest

14

Transportation Engineering Laboratory

CO212.1: Identify engineering properties of aggregate.

CO212.2Indentify the grade & properties of bitumen.

CO212.3: Find out peak hour traffic & peak time for a given location on the road.

CO212.4: Calculate design speed, maximum speed & minimum speed limits of a location through spot speed.

15

 Material Testing Laboratory

CO213.1: Evaluate Properties of material by impact test.

CO213.2: Evaluate Properties of material by hardness test.

 CO213.3: Evaluate Properties of material by tensile test.

CO213.4: Evaluate Properties of material by compressive strength.

III Year/ V semester

16

Design of concrete structure

CO301.1:Estimate the crack width and deflection with regard to the serviceability.

CO301.2: Analyse and design a grid floor system.

CO301.3:  Analyse and design a flat slab system.

CO301.4:Discuss fire and seismic resistance of concrete structures.

17

 Water and Waste Water Engineering

CO302.1: Understand the composition of typical municipal solid wastes, their sources, collection, treatment and disposal.

CO302.2: Attain the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for .environmental

CO302.3: Understand the stages and process of waste water treatment

CO302.4:  Understand the use and working of various units of water treatment plant.

18

 Geotechnical Engineering

CO303.1: comprehend the scope of soil mechanics and define the associated terminology and inter-relation among various soil properties.

CO303.2: classify and indentify soil types under different standards

CO303.3: comprehend significance of permeability and seepage and compute those.

CO303.4: describe requirement and methodology of compaction and consolidation.

19

 Structural Analysis-II

CO304.1: To understand analysis of indeterminate structures and adopt an appropriate structural analysis technique

CO304.2: Determine response of structures by classical, iterative and matrix method

CO304.3: To determine the indeterminate structure

CO304.4: to determine the determinate structure

20

Railway and Airport engineering

CO305.1: To understand permanent way components and technicalities of rails.

CO305.2: To understand different components and laws governing the site selection of airport.

CO305.3: To design the geometry of railway track.

CO305.4: To design various components of airport.

21

Design of concrete structure Lab

C0306.1: Describe and understand the fundamentals and design philosophies of reinforced concrete structures

 C0306.2: Analysis and design of beams for flexure, shear and torsion as per codal provisions.

 C0306.3: Apply checks for collapse and serviceability criteria for design of RC members as per codal provisions

C0306.4: Analysis and design of slab, column and footing as per codal provisions

22

 Water and Waste Water Engineering Lab

CO307.1: Know various water and waste water parameter.

CO307.2: Perform various tests on different samples of water and waste water to ascertain the presence of impurities so as to evaluate the quality of water.

CO307.3: Make use of the knowledge to Design individual units of a WTP.

CO307.4: To know various test on water treatment

23

 Geotechnical Engineering Lab

C0308.1: Determine compaction and shear strength parameters of soil.

C0308.2: Estimate the field density of soil by core cutter and sand replacement methods.

C0308.3: Evaluate the differential free swell index and swelling pressure of soil.

C0308.4: Obtain the compressibility, permeability parameters and CBR value of soil.

24

 Evaluation of Summer Internship

C0308.1: Determine compaction and shear strength parameters of soil.

C0308.2: Estimate the field density of soil by core cutter and sand replacement methods.

C0308.3: Evaluate the differential free swell index and swelling pressure of soil.

C0308.4: Obtain the compressibility, permeability parameters and CBR value of soil.

III Year/ VI semester

25

Design of  steel structure

CO310.1: Understand the properties and behavior of structural steel.

CO310.2: Analyze steel structures under various loads.

CO310.3: Design beams, columns, connections, and other steel elements per standards.

CO310.4: Apply safety principles and adhere to design codes and regulations.

26

Hydrology & Irrigation engineering

CO311.1: Comprehend the processes of the hydrological cycle and water resources

CO311.2: Analyze surface and groundwater flow in natural and engineered systems.

CO311.3: Learn efficient irrigation methods and water management practices.

CO311.4: Apply principles to design canals, dams, and irrigation systems.

27

Ground improvements techniques

CO312.1: Understand the importance of ground improvement techniques in civil engineering construction activities

CO312.2: Describe the different techniques of ground improvements

CO312.3: Illustrate reinforced wall design using steel strip or geo-reinforcement

CO312.4: Perform any modern ground improvement design including soil stabilization

28

Steel Structure Lab

CO313.1: Understand the design criteria, ASD, LRFD design philosophy and behaviour of structural steel.

CO313.2: Able to analyse and design tension members, columns (compression members), built-up sections, beams (flexural members) and plate girders.

CO313.3: Able to analyse and design simple connections between structural members including riveted and welded connections.

29

Irrigation Engineering Lab

CO314.1: Concepts of irrigation and different hydraulic structures

CO314.2: How to estimate the quantity of water required by crops.

CO314.3: Be able to plan and design irrigation projects.

CO314.4: Design channels and other irrigation structures required for irrigation, drainage, soil conservation, flood control and other water-management projects.

30

Future Ready Contributor Develop Model Lab

CO315.1: Develop critical thinking for real-world challenges.

CO315.2: Gain hands-on experience with industry tools.

CO315.3: Understand project lifecycle and resource management.

CO315.4: Prepare for changing work environments.

31

Seminar-I

CO405.1: Perform a literature survey to review current knowledge and developments in chosen technical area

CO405.2: Undertake detailed technical work in theoretical studies, computer simulation, hardware construction

CO405.3:  Interpret the results of the study for the application purpose

CO405.4: Deliver a seminar on general areas of work being undertaken and specific contribution to that field

IV Year/ VII semester

31

Prestressed Concrete

CO401.1: Explain the fundamental concepts of stress analysis and systems of prestressing

CO401.2: Estimate the various losses of prestress occurring in the pressed members.

CO401.3: Evaluate and analyze the stresses under various conditions.

CO401.4: Design and detail the prestressed concrete members subjected to flexure

32

Water Resource Engineering

CO402.1: Various components of hydrologic cycle that affect the movement of water in the earth

CO402.2: Various Stream flow measurements technique

CO402.3: the basic requirements of irrigation and various irrigation techniques, requirements of the crops.

CO402.4: Apply math, science, and technology in the field of water resource Engineering.

33

Disaster Management

CO403.1: Understand the need and significance of studying disaster management

CO403.2: Understand the different types of disasters and causes for disasters.

CO403.3: Gain knowledge on the impacts Disasters on environment and society

CO403.4: Students will be equipped with various methods of risk reduction measures and risk mitigation.

34

Minor Project

CO404.1: Work in teams and manage the conduct of the research study.

CO404.2: Discover potential research areas in the field of sustainability in infrastructure.

CO404.3:Ability to utilize technical resources and demonstrate professional & ethical Responsibilities

CO404.4: To impart skills in preparing detailed report describing the project and results

35

Seminar-II

CO405.1: Perform a literature survey to review current knowledge and developments in chosen technical area

CO405.2: Undertake detailed technical work in theoretical studies, computer simulation, hardware construction

CO405.3:  Interpret the results of the study for the application purpose

CO405.4: Deliver a seminar on general areas of work being undertaken and specific contribution to that field

36

Comprehensive Viva

CO406.1:  Prepare comprehensively to answer questions from all the courses

CO406.2: Attain Oral Presentation skills by answering questions in precise and concise manner

CO406.3: Gain self confidence

CO406.4: Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitude of a professional engineer

IV Year/ VIII semester

37

Major Project / Internship

CO407.1: Develop skills in project planning, scheduling, and resource management.

CO407.2: Apply civil engineering principles to solve real-world problems.

CO407.3: Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation effectively.

CO407.4: Enhance abilities in report writing and presenting project findings professionally.

CO-POS & PSOS MAPPING 

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB

Here is a list of essential labs commonly available in a B.Tech Civil Engineering program:


  1. BASIC OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
  2. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
  3. FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS MACHINES LAB
  4. BUILDING DRAWING PRACTICE
  5. FIELD SURVEYING SESSIONAL
  6. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LABORATORY
  7. MATERIAL TESTING LAB
  8. DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES LAB
  9. WATER AND WASTE WATER ENGINEERING LAB
  10. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LAB
  11. STEEL STRUCTURE LAB
  12. IRRIGATION ENGINEERING LAB
  13. FUTURE READY CONTRIBUTOR DEVELOP MODEL LAB
  14. FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
  15. IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

These laboratories provide students with hands-on experience and practical knowledge, complementing their theoretical learning in core civil engineering subjects.

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