Why Civil Engineering is Important?
Department of Civil Engineering, one of the oldest and most expansive fields of engineering, encapsulates the planning, design, and construction of vital infrastructure. This entails residential, industrial, and commercial edifices, alongside highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, harbors, water treatment, and sewage facilities. Furthermore, from 2020 to 2027, the Global Civil Engineering Market foresees substantial expansion, with an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.4%.
About the Department of Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Department at M.Kumaraswamy College of Engineering (MKCE) founded in 2009 with an enrollment of 60 students. It boasts a diverse and seasoned teaching staff. Additionally, our faculty members actively engage in esteemed professional organizations such as IV, IE, IEEE, and ISTE. Moreover, cutting-edge equipment and software equip our laboratories, guaranteeing hands-on learning experiences. Furthermore, the department benefits from invaluable input from industry experts and esteemed academic bodies in the state, cultivating a vibrant learning atmosphere.
Vision
To continue to excel in national and international recognition through the impact of civil engineering knowledge of our students and alumni to build a better human
Highlights of the Department of Civil Engineering
- Staffordshire University, UK, awards the Department of Civil Engineering teaching awards in Engineering.
- Our department has received the ICI Ultra Tech Award – 2016 for Outstanding ICI students’ chapter.
- ICT Academy has honored the CAD laboratory in our department as a Centre of Excellence for Design.
- Our department’s Concrete laboratory has been approved as a Third-Party Testing Centre by Ramco Cements Ltd.
- students completed the Research Attachment Program at “University Teknologi PETRONAS”, Malaysia.
- Our faculty members are serving as Guest Professors at Dhaka International University, Bangladesh.
- The students of our department are placed with the highest salary package of Rs. 10 Lakhs per annum.
- Our department generates a revenue of INR 3 Lakhs per annum through consultancy works.
- Hindi Language Certification and Japanese Language courses are conducted to help the students compete globally.
- We have published 7 patents and received 2 patent grants.
- Internship Value-Added Courses: are Provided and In-plant training opportunities to students.
- We conduct survey camps to enrich field knowledge.
- Organized industrial visits provide better practical exposure.
- Guest Lectures are arranged with Subject Experts and Industrial Personnel.
- Our students have won various prizes in sports events conducted for the CM Trophy, Zonal tournaments, and various Inter-College Tournaments.
- The department offers Scope for Entrepreneurship through the IEDC Cell.
Laboratory Facilities
Also, our well-equipped laboratories cater to various aspects of Civil Engineering.
- Concrete Laboratory
- Highway Engineering Laboratory
- Soil Mechanics Laboratory
- Surveying Laboratory
- Strength of Materials Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- CADD Laboratory
Tie-ups with Industries
Further, we have established strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as
- Ramco Cements Limited
- Ultra-tech Cement Limited
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
- Nizhalin, Hyderabad
- Brick-stone Builders, Madurai
Value-Added Courses
Moreover, we offer a range of value-added courses to enhance our students’ skills and knowledge, including
- Advanced surveying using Total station
- Building Information Modelling using Revit Architecture
- STAAD. Pro
- Primavera
- ETABS
- SketchUP
- Building planning and Vaasthu
To Conclude
The Department of Civil Engineering at MKCE isn’t merely an educational institution; it cultivates future leaders, innovators, and changemakers in the field of Civil Engineering. Furthermore, with a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to societal impact, we continue to shape the future of our nation and beyond. Finally, join us on this transformative journey as we build a better tomorrow, one foundation at a time.
