Civil Engineering
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Dept. of Civil Engineering organized a National Conference on "Building Healthier Futures: Bridging Civil Engineering & Medicine" on December 9th, 2023.
Overview
Department of Civil Engineering was started in the year 2012 with an intake of 60.The Department is headed by Dr. Lakshminarasimhaiah N and supported by Associate Professor, Assistant Professors and non-teaching staff. Department has spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories.Department was started with the aim of disseminating knowledge and arranging a technical visit to construction sites, to bring out hidden talents in the students, to bring industry-institute interaction for the benefit of students and staff. The Department also has a Research Center recognized by VTU
Why Civil Engineering in APSCE
Answer. Civil Engineers have always faced the challenges of the future – advancing civilization and improving the quality of life. The technological revolution and infrastructural development in and around Bangalore are demanding also, is a rewarding time for civil engineers….!!!!!
How old is Civil Engineering in APSCE
Answer. Civil Engineering branch started in the year 2012 with an intake of 60 students.
Is Department recognized as Research Center
Answer. Being the youngest of all branches in APSCE, Department of Civil Engineering is a recognized research centre under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. About 5 research Scholars have registered for PhD in the department under VTU, who are utilizing the state of the art laboratories for the successful completion of their experimental study.
How About coaching of Civil Engineering in APSCE?
Answer. Students are provided with course materials after it is reviewed by the senior faculty members, Head of Department and Principal for all the subjects studied by the student in that particular semester. Feedbacks are taken TWICE in a semester by the College committee.
Information About the staff of Civil Engineering in APSCE
Answer. We have the best teaching staffs holding/ pursuing Doctoral Degrees with a huge list of publications in various UGC recognized journals by each staff members. Our staffs have attended various National and International Conferences/ Symposiums/ Workshops/ Faculty Development Program at frequent intervals so that they are well trained and equipped to teach the current developments in their respective specializations.
Does student need any additional coaching?
Answer. Absolutely NO!!!! A tutorial and remedial classes are taken for difficult subjects along with regular classes, there is no need for the candidate to breed on any coaching classes.
In case if student needs any additional counciling or mentoring, any provision for the same?
Answer. Each student will have a Mentor to discuss any academic problems. Minor problems will be solved by the mentor. In case any major issue to the candidate then the problem will be solved through a proper channel which includes Head of the Department and the Vice Principal, Department of Civil Engineering, APSCE.
How About the Library Facilities in the Campus?
Answer. Civil Engineering Department Library has an innumerous number of books of all the subjects including professional electives and open electives. Books will be issued to all students from our department Library. A reading room is available in the department for students to refer the reference books throughout the day.
Objectives
- To provide an excellent infrastructure and conducive ambience in the institute
- To impart quality technical education combined with ethical values
- To produce world class professionals to take up challenging assignments of latest advancement in technology and engineering
- To inculcate attitude for research and developmental activities
- To establish platforms to connect with industries, educational institute of eminence and governmental organization.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
After successful completion of B.E. degree in Civil Engineering, the graduate will be able to
PSO 1: Analyze and design civil engineering structures, as per the guidelines in Indian standards and otherrelevant codes, like buildings, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, water and sewage treatment plants etc.,
PSO 2: Manage large infrastructural projects by making use of latest techniques of Project Management for optimum utilization of resources viz. men, materials and money.
PSO 3: Acquire modern scientific knowledge by pursuing higher studies which will lead them to identify problems in the civil engineering domains and thereby become entrepreneur and to propose solutions.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) specialized in Civil Engineering is designed to achieve the following objectives after four to five years of graduation. They will be able to:
PEO 1: Plan and develop prosperous career in the modern multidisciplinary sectors of the engineering and/or higher studies by gaining knowledge in basic sciences and engineering.
PEO 2: Analyze and design civil engineering structures and processes keeping in view societal needs and responsibility towards sustainable development.
PEO 3: Demonstrate professionalism, team work and interpersonal skills and adhere to modern scientific advancement in the field of civil engineering by continuous learning.
Results & Achievements
Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST) Govt. of Karnataka has sanctioned a grant of Rs.20 lakhs to Dr. Anirban Basu, CSE Dept. under the K-FIST(Level 1) scheme. Most of our faculties have presented papers at National and International conferences/journals. Ms. Ashwini P B(1AP14CS011) secured 11th Rank in 2nd Semester VTU B.E Examination June/July-2015 and scored 100 out 100 in Engineering Mathematics-II
Vision/Mission
VISION
To evolve into a distinct unit of International standing, for imparting quality techanical education in the field of Civil Engineering
MISSION
Civil Engineering Department, APSCE shall accomplish excellence in the field of Technical Education through Innovation, Research and Services of the society.
Teaching Faculty
| Sl.No. | Name |
| 1 |
 Dr. N Lakshminarasimaiah B.E, M.Tech(Water Resources Engineering) Professor & HOD (Exp- 36 yrs) Profile |
| 2 |
 Prof. A Muralidhar B.E, M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Associate Professor (Exp-25 yrs) Profile |
| 3 |
 Prof. Paramesh G A B.E, M.Tech(Highway Engineering) Assistant Professor (Exp- 4 yrs) Profile |
| 4 |
 Prof. Priyanka R B.E, M.Tech (Structural Engineering) Assistant Professor (Exp- 2 yrs) Profile |
Syllabus
Syllabus Link:
https://vtu.ac.in/en/b-e-scheme-syllabus/
Value Added Courses
Solid Waste management implementation at APSCE
Laboratories
Department is spread over 1200sqm. Department has spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories. The major infrastructures of the Department include:
- Well Furnished, spacious Class Rooms.
- Seminar Hall
- Computer Aided Design Laboratory
- Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
- Concrete and Highway Material Laboratory
- Survey Laboratory
- Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- Building Material Testing Laboratory
- Geology Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- Geology Laboratory
- Software Application Laboratory
- Departmental Library
- Department Seminar Hall
- Faculty Rooms & HOD’s cabin
- CCTV System for Centralized monitoring & UPS Backup
- R & D Centre
Research/Projects/ Achivements
Research & Development
R&D Sanctioned for the department in the year 2018
- Two members have registered for PhD under the research center
- Prof.SupreethGowda.T
- Prof.Yashashwini.S
- Applied for Research proposals under VGST titled “Establishing the infrastructural facilities to develop environmental and water resource laboratory”
- Applied for Research proposals under VGST titled “An impact assessment on environment by evaluating alternatives and designing appropriate mitigation management and monitoring measures (2020)”
- Applied for Research proposals under VGST titled “An investigation on utilization of red earth soil and sewage sludge in the preparation of compressed stabilized blocks (2020) ”
- Webinar was organized in association with ICI student chapter on 9thJune 2020 on the topic “TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TOPIC”.
Achievements by Students
PRASHANTH D L
- Participated in National level R.G.K.A athletic competition in Gandhinagar.
- Won gold medal in state level discus throw event in R.G.K.A competition.
- VTU kabbadi inter-zone competition - Runners up
DHEERAJ
- CATC camp - best fire award - gold medal.
- Mavlankar firing camp - Zonal 1 - best firing award (grouping 1.5cm)
Research / Publications
Reserach Paper Seminar workshop deatils
| Sl. No. | Name of the Faculty | Title of paper |
| 1. | Dr. N Lakshminarasimaiah | Removal of Zinc (Zn2+) from waste water by using Citrus reticulate peel |
| Analysis of Solid Waste in India with emphasis on Waste segregation, waste to energy and waste to compost. | ||
| Harnessing Solid Waste to Energy: A Techno-Commercially Feasible solution for Effective Solid Waste Management in India | ||
| Finite Element Analysis of Jacketed Reinforced concrete Column subjected to Uni-Axial load with varying the smaller diameters transfers bars (ties) | ||
| Removal of Zinc (Zn2+) from Metal Solutions by using Mountain Laurel and Willow Oak Leaves | ||
| Removal of Pb2+ from water using Mountain Laurel Leaves. | ||
| Removal of Zinc (Zn2+) from waste water by using Corn Cobs | ||
| Comparative Study on Partial Replacement of Cement By Bauxite Residue and Zeolite In Concrete | ||
| Finite Element Analysis of Jacketed Reinforced Concrete Column Subjected to Uniaxial Load Using NISA Software | ||
| Comparative Study on Red Mud and GGBS in Concrete | ||
| Experimental Study On Partial Replacement of Cement With GGBS and Zeolite | ||
| 2 | A Muralidhar | Effect of use of Chemical Fertilizers on Ground Water Quality |
| Flyash&Alccofine based self-compacting Fibre Reinforced concrete. | ||
| 3 | Paramesh G A | Experimental Study of Dense Bituminous Mix for different binders using Zycotherm admixture on WMA over HMA. |
| Review on usage of waste plastic (polyethylene) in construction of roads |
