Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
- Offering B.Tech in Civil Engineering with annual intake of 60 Students
- Offering M.Tech in Structural Engineering with an annual intake of 24 students
- Accredited by NBA
- Well qualified faculty from reputed academic institutions like NITs & IITs
- Hosting membership of ISTE under which Expert Lectures, Student Seminars, Field Visits, Students symposia and Technical competitions are organized
- Licensed Auto CAD, STAAD Pro and MAT Lab for design of commercial and residential projects
- A strong Mentor Mentee process in which Senior Faculty and students are the members which reviews all academic matters of the students periodically.
Vision
To become a centre of excellence in the area of civil engineering with high technical competencies and research for building up of better living environment, infrastructural facilities and protection of natural resources.
Mission
M1: To provide and maintain Qualitative teaching learning process. M2: To provide state-of-art laboratories and equipment to meet academic and research. M3: To provide strong linkage with relevant Industries, Institutes of higher learning and research organizations.
Courses Offered
B.Tech (Civil)
Intake – 60
M.Tech (SE)
Intake – 24
PEOs
PEO 1
Graduates will be able to synthesize mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, laboratory and work- based experiences to formulate and to solve problems proficiently in Civil Engineering and related domains.
PEO 2
Graduates will be prepared to communicate effectively and work in multidisciplinary engineering projects following the ethics in their profession.
PEO 3
Graduates will recognize the importance and acquire the skill of independent learning to shine as experts in the field with a sound knowledge.
PSOs
PSO 1
Gain competence in use of design and project management software in civil engineering.
PSO 2
Enable students to use modern equipment for surveying works to deliver the industry needs.
POs
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 – 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 – 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 – 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.
Dr. M.V. Krishna Rao
BE, M.Tech, Ph.D, MIE
8179727187
cehod@avniet.ac.in
Dr. M.V. Krishna Rao is currently a Professor & Head of the Civil Engineering Department at AVN Institute of Engineering &Technology (Autonomous), RR District (TS). He obtained his B.E (Civil Engg) degree from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Formerly MACT, Bhopal (M.P). He holds M.Tech (Structural Engg)and Ph.D (Construction Management- Civil Engg) obtained from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) and Osmania University, Hyderabad (Telangana) respectively. He specialized in structural Engineering and Construction Management and has 52 papers to his credit in these areas published in National & International journals/conferences of repute. He has been into teaching for more than 34 years and his research interests include Alternative sustainable construction materials, Special concretes, Construction delays, Construction Safety, Contract Management and multi-criteria decision making. He is supervising four scholars for their doctoral degrees. He is a fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) and a life member of ICI & ISTE.
Faculty
Activities / Events Technical Associations and Activities
Royal Association of Civil Engineering (RACE) Professional societies/ chapters and organizing engineering events
- 2017-18
- 2016-17
- 2015-16
Students Activities & Achievements
Industrial Visits
Industrial Visits
Civil Engineering Laboratories
The department of Civil Engineering has thirteen well-equipped laboratories with latest Machines, Instruments and Software meeting the requirements of B.Tech and M.Tech courses in Civil Engineering.
The department has its own computer laboratory, possessing computers of Intel Pentium i3/i5 processors, connected over campus LAN with high speed Internet connection.
Detail of various laboratories and their facilities are as follow:
- Computer Applications Lab
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Concrete Technology Lab
- Advanced Concrete Technology Lab
- Geotechnical Engineering Lab
- Environmental Engineering Lab
- Transportation Engineering Lab
- Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machinery Lab
- Surveying Lab
- Engineering geology Lab.
Civil Engineering Library
In addition to the Central Library, a well-equipped departmental library is functioning in the department catering to the needs of the faculty and students with a seating capacity of 20. The stock details are as follows:
Books and Other Data:
Civil Engineering Resource Material
Civil Engineering Calender
R&D Activities Product Development
To conduct various innovation projects which are considering both economical and society accepts.
Students are provided facilities to carry out their project work in the laboratories
- Special lab with systems is provided for carrying out mini and majorprojects
- Workshops and training programs are conducted to carry their project
- Every project batch has been allotted with guide to do their project
- Internet facilities are provided to
- Project lab exclusively for planning/preparation/ development of student projectwork
- The old project reports and the project models are kept in the lab
Working models/charts/ monogramsetc
Research Laboratories
Paper Publications
Research Projects
Civil Engineering Teaching Methodologies
mproving instructional methods using pedagogical initiatives:
Instructions using Teaching aids:
All the Classrooms are provided with LCD projectors along with other accessories specified in classrooms.
Civil Engineering Dept.Data
Civil Engineering Committies DAC committee members 2018-19
PAC committee members 2018-19
AAC committee members 2018-19
Civil Engineering Other Info Professional Societies
1. The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
2. Royal Association of Civil Engineering (RACE)
Placements
Internships
Industrial / Internship / Summer Training of more than Two Weeks and Post Training Assessment. Reputed Organizations Where Students does Internships and Projects ICRISAT,NRSC,NGRI, NAC, DRDO and BDL.