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Department of Civil Engineering
Dr. MGR University, Chennai
Civil Department was started in the year 2002 with a sanctioned intake of 90 students. Our department has highly qualified and motivated staff members. Most of our staff members are doing research activities.
Courses Offered :
=> B.Tech - Civil Engineering
=> M.Tech - Construction Engineering & Management
=> M.Tech - Environmental Engineering
=> M.Tech - Structural Engineering
=> M.Tech - Transportation Engineering
=> M.S. & Ph.D.
Infrastructure :
=> Fluid Mechanics And Machinery Lab
=> Strength Of Materials Lab
=> Concrete Lab
=> Soil Mechanics Lab
=> Transportation Engineering Lab
=> Survey Lab
=> Environmental Engineering Lab
=> Computer Lab (Cadd / Stadd)
=> Structural Engineering Lab
Research Activities :
The department has done a lot of research work over the years. The department has developed concrete with bottom ash and waste materials from thermal power plants. It has also developed concrete using construction debris in place of granite stones. It has investigated the energy absorption capacity of hollow circular sections filled with concrete using fly ash as well as quarry dust.
Thrust Areas of Research :
=> Earth Quake resistant Structures
=> Environmental Impact Assessment
=> Modern construction materials
=> Water resource management
