INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, sarang
ଇନ୍ଦିରା ଗାନ୍ଧୀ ବୈଷୟିକ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ, ସରାଙ୍ଗ
An Autonomous Institute of Govt. of Odisha

Vision of the Department

To be recognized among highly ranked civil engineering programmes of the nation through pursuit of excellence in teaching and research in all sub areas of civil engineering and in service to the public.

Mission of the Department

• To teach basics and application of civil engineering in a very systematic manner combining both theory, practical application and applications of new softwares recently developing in engineering.
• To bring confidence among the students that they are equipped with technical knowledge and tools to solve any problem of their professional life and train and inspire student to plan their future both in higher studies and in professional practice as per their choice.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

• PEO 1: To impart wholesome education with emphasis on theoretical as well as practical aspects so as to produce civil engineering graduates with innovative thinking, knowledge and skills to excel in postgraduate studies or to succeed in technical profession.
• PEO 2: To provide the students with a sound foundation in the core subjects of mathematics, science and mechanics to make them competent to solve complicated civil engineering problems and also to pursue higher studies and research.
• PEO 3: To train the students through a curriculum with good scientific and engineering breadth to enable them to develop analytical skills, multidisciplinary approach and the aptitude for novel designs.
• PEO 4: To inculcate in students professional attitude, effective communication skills, team work skills, leadership qualities and an aptitude to create novel products and solutions for the real life problems.
• PEO 5: To instill in the students the essence of professional ethics, moral values and social concerns and a quest for lifelong learning needed for a successful professional career.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

• PSO I: Graduates will be able to apply technical skills and modern engineering tools for civil engineering day to day practice.
• PSO II: Graduates will be able to participate in critical thinking and problem solving of civil engineering field that requires analytical and design requirements.
• PSO III: Graduates will be able to pursue of lifelong learning and professional development to face the challenging and emerging needs of our society.

Program Outcomes (POs):

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

 

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

Laboratory Facilities

The department has the following well-equipped laboratories to cater to the needs of the undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes.

• Environmental Engineering Laboratory.
• Geology Laboratory.
• Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory.
• Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory.
• Structural Engineering Laboratory.
• Transportation Engineering Laboratory.
• Departmental Computer Centre.

Project and Consultancy

With the financial grant received from the Ministry of H.R.D., Govt. of India, modernisation as well as research & development projects have been undertaken in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering. Transportation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Structural Engg. Laboratories.

The department regularly offers Consultancy service to a number of agencies including government and public sector undertakings such as PWD, OBCC, NALCO, NTPC, TTPS, MCL, CMPDI, RITES, RRCC, TAMRIT, GAMMON INDIA , GANNON DUNKERLY etc.

Research Activities

Research activities imparts momentum to the growth and is the hall mark of any academic department. With the limited facilities available for such activity in the department, its faculties are carrying out research in some frontier areas of Civil Engg. as listed below :

• Earthquake resistant design and construction practices.Advanced Structural materials.
• Fluid Structure interaction.
• Waste utilisation in construction.
• Pavement Materials.
• Structural Dynamics.
• Geotechnical applications of flyash.
• Stabilisation of expansive soils.
• Air Pollution.

A good number of papers in the above area are being presented and published at national and international conferences as well as in reputed national and international journals.

Scope of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering, the oldest and the parent branch of the Engineering is as old as human Civilization that concerns itself with construction and maintenance of public utilities like buildings, roads, bridges, water supply system etc. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation has given birth to challenging construction of skyscrapers, flyovers, long span bridges, atomic power plants, gigantic industrial complexes etc. to mention a few. To accomplish such feats optimally, design and construction management has taken roots in Civil Engineering. With continued technological advancements, the scope of the Civil Engineering has further broadened and diversified into new areas such as Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Drafting, Offshore Technology, Earthquake Engineering, Robotic Construction, Space Structures etc.

A Student graduating in Civil Engineering can opt for employment in state and central government departments, defence services, public and private sector undertaking and privately owned consulting firms and construction firms. He may also become an entrepreneur. The interested graduates may prosecute higher studies in conventional or specialised fields and may join R & D organisations or choose teaching as a profession.

The department has highly qualified faculties. Besides being imparted by textual knowledge, students are accompanied by faculty members to nearby construction sites and industrial organisations for acquainting them with field practices and visual appreciation.

The AICTE has approved 2 years regular P.G. programme in Structural Engumeering and 2½ years part time P.G. Course in Environmental Science and Engineering as a Continuing Education Programme for regular as well for the engineers employed in the nearby organisation. The introduction of few .P.G. courses would further enhance the academic excellence in the department.

This Department has been recognised as a QIP Centre by AICTE/MHRD.