Department of Civil Engineering Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences NAAC Cycle AccreditationIIJune2022 Where tradition meets technology 1
Established in the year 1986, the Department of Civil Engineering has the distinction of being the oldest department of the University and has equipped over 3,000 Civil Engineers with technical expertise for the Industry, R&D and academic Institutions over the decades.
PREAMBLE To be an eminent competentproducingdepartment civil graduatesengineering service.andqualityresearchdeveloping,perceptibletorenderprofessionalcommunity Vision To collaborate with industries in addressing issues concerning infrastructure, resources utilization and environment protection Mission 3 03 To provide students with opportunities to pursue research and find solutions to the challenges in civil engineering Mission 2 02 Vision & Mission of the Department To create an ideal ambience for learning by integrating theory with practice Mission 1 01 2
KITS has collaborated with SUEZ Projects Ltd, to work on the 24 x 7 water supply scheme for Smart City Coimbatore. KITS is recognized as the Academic Partner by SUEZ and an Industrial laboratory is set-up on campus for carrying out research on urban water supply system. The MoU with L &T facilitates Industry offered courses. The Department has also collaborated with CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur to undertake research in the area of atmospheric pollution. The department was recognized by NASA, USA for the installation of an AERONET (AErosol RObotic NETwork) facility in 2014, to continuously measure the spectral Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) and perceptible water in aerosol regimes. The department is recognized as a nodal center for capacity building initiatives by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) – ISRO outreach programme.
CONTENTS 01 Highlights of the Department 02 Collaborations 03 Research Outcomes 04 Faculty awards 05 Students activities Progress of the Department 1986 B. E UniversityBharathiyarEngineeringCivil B.1999Tech UniversityDeemedEngineeringM.EngineeringCivilTechStructuraltobe 2015 B. Tech EngineeringCivilNBAaccredited2015,2018777/1000 1996 M. E EngineeringPhDEngineeringStructuralCivil 2004 2018 M. EngineeringResourcesandEnvironmentTechWater 2021 B. Tech Civil Engineering M. Tech M.EngineeringStructuralTechEnvironment and Water PhDEngineeringResourcesCivilEngineering 2021 M. NBAEngineeringStructuralTechaccredited B. E Civil Engineering M. E Structural Engineering Autonomous Status 06 Best practices 3
Highlights of the Department 8 Funded Project – DST, MoEF, SERB, MNRE ₹ 3.98 crores GIZ, MGNREGS, Coimbatore Municipal, Highway dept., Perur Panchayat etc ₹ 1.23 crores 42 Seed Money projects ₹ 8.73 lakhs 13 MoU/MoA – Industries, Research Centers, Universities 5 Patents Published 2 Patents Granted 13 Awards Received by faculty members 265 HighestPublicationsImpactfactor 11.422 42 Books/Book Chapters International Placement Highest salary - ₹ 10 lakhs 16 Higher studies abroad 84 PhDs (24 Awarded + 60 Ongoing) International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience -25 4
Collaborations AERONET ImpactHighestFactor-5.263 PublicationTotal 03 Smart City Mission -Coimbatore KITS- Academic partner for SUEZ in India Smart meters for 24 x 7 water supply scheme Chorine decay studies- Industrial lab at KITS B.Tech and M.Tech Internship Training programs for students - Smart water Meter system Water GEM and - Computational Optimization of Water distribution system. Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings – 75 Applied Industrial IoT- 60 Industry Offered Courses – L & T 5
Collaborations International Industries Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Projects, Publication & Research Larsen & Toubro, Chennai Industry offered Courses Capital Engineering Consultancy, Sharjah Internships, Projects & Placement Mahindra Consulting Engineers, Chennai Projects, Publication & Research Govt. Organizations & Professional Bodies Ray Contractors and Services Pvt Ltd, Internships,HyderabadProjects& Placement CSIR- NEERI, Nagpur Projects & Publications Pollucare Engineers Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Internships, Projects & Placement National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee Projects, Publication & Research Synergy School of Business Skills, Coimbatore Internships, Projects & Placement Federation of all Civil Engineers Associations of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (FACEAT) Internships, Projects & Placement Nodal Centers Builders Association of India Internships, Projects & Placement Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO Capacity Building programs NITTR, Chandigarh Capacity Building programs-Faculty Social Responsibility (Student Sensitization) Design and Construction of Houses for Thane flood affected people in Cuddalore in 2015 Design and Construction of Sub Centres (Hospitals) in flood affected areas of Kerala from 2019 onwards Design and Construction of houses for Gaja storm affected people in Tanjore District from 2019 onwards Construction of Water tank and toilets for local community Sub Centres (Hospitals) in flood affected areas of Kerala Water tank and toilets for local community 6
8 Funded Projects 3.985 crore Research fund 8.73 lakh Seed Money Funded projects Smart Magnetorheological damper for enhancement of seismic resistance of structures DST-TSDP – 2.57 crore 2016-19 Dr. G. Hemalatha, Dr. S Sundar Manoharan, Dr. D. Tensing, Dr. P Sam Paul Development of Capacity based Standards on Strength Properties of Concrete Materials Under Elevated Temperature DST, SERB – 20.28 Lakh, 2016-19, Dr. N. Anand Outcomes 12 Journal Publications 5 Conference Publications 3 Book Chapter 2 PhD 3 Patents 10 M.Tech 5 B.Tech 18 Consultancy Projects -1.5 lakh Outcomes 30 Journal Publications 5 Conference Publications3PhD 8 M.Tech 5 B.Tech7
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 10.11 10.9 13.61 43.57 52.51 Amount in Lakhs Consultancy Impact of anthropogenic interventions Impact of hydrology on the flora and fauna German Development Corporation (GIZ) and MoEF&CC (GoI) The best possible method to perform the sub tasks in a worker’s job. To assess the average output, effort and time required to perform a particular activity under MGNREGS for evolving a system of wage rates sensitized to the nature of work, season, local conditions andcapability.worker Hydro-ecological assessment for integrated management of Point Calimere Wetland Complex 40.2 lakh Time and Motion Study for fixing the schedule of rates for Tamil Nadu under 51.95MGNREGSlakh 8
16 41 25 47 83 45 Publications Total Publications : 265 Highest h-index : 22 Highest I 10-index : 48 Cumulative Citations : 978 IF :11.422 IF :10.588 PublicationTotal(COVID19)24 FactorHighestImpact-6.853 Publications-PublicationsCovid-19 9
Country Region World Dr.SnehaGautam 5731 43952 253425 Dr. G ArulrajPrince 10780 73874 382411 Dr. N. Anand 14650 93642 447401 Top 2 % Scientists Listed by University,StanfordUSA2021 Dr. Sneha Gautam Dr. Prince Arulraj Eminent Engineer Award 2021 (ACCE and ICI) Dr. Brema J Outstanding Engineer Award 2021 (Institution of Engineers (India)) Dr. Sneha Gautam Special Appreciation Award 2021 (Institution of Engineers (India)) Dr. Hemalatha G Academic Leader Award (IBAE Awards 2020) Dr. N Anand Young Engineer Award - 2016 (Institution of Engineers (India)) Dr. N VishwakarmaAnandAward 2018 FacultyFaculty-AwardsRankings 10
201941049134 Self-tuning Magnetorheologicalofdamperbyself-powermechanism 201941049119 Measurement of viscosity Magnetorheologicalforfluid 202041000286 Grid Formwork 201941049114 Aggregation free smart fluid MagnetorheologicalforDamperforseismicMitigation 202141020431 A Device for LocustTrapping 202041021147 Water purifier using Natural Starta 202041037408 GI Nettings for Partially Restrained RCC BeamJointColumn Books/Book Chapters-42 Patents 4 Published 3 Granted 11
Association Societies/Chapterswith Indian Geotechnical Society (FACEAT) Builders association of India Institution of Engineers, India (IEI) RACE (Royal Association of Civil Engineering) Activities Seminars/Workshops Trainings Industrial Visits 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 15 18 14 17 20 Number of activities Field Visits/ Industrial Visits Students Activities 12
C-festa 2020 Food-Water- Energy-Health Food Water 13
KakarlaFoundationStructurekumarKiranClevelandStateUniversity 2017-21 batch B. Tech Civil students progression to Higher studies abroad Sieano MastersAdireddyBernardinCivilEngineering University of DaytonU.S.A Jinugu MastersReddyPrathapinCivilEngineering ClevelandUniversityStateU.S.A Stephen DevaswaroopPaul Heriyot University,WattUK Guna Srinivas Anglia University,RuskinUK PrakashRavichandranKarthick University of WesternCanadaOntario, Berlin Moses P 2019-21EngineeringStructuralM.Techbatch ArchirodoSaudhinLtd Entrepreneur Gifty Rajan Kimple EnterprisesBuddingM and Co R. 2014-18AravindBatch AssistantIndianCommandantCoastGuard 2016-20PoliceBatch 2015-17ArnicaM.TechStructuresUniversidadTecnológicaNacional-FacultadRegionalConcepciondelUruguay Sam D Silas 2019-21BrandenburgEWREM.TechUniversityGermany •Awards •Competitive exams Students’ progression Students’ Achievements 14
Victor Emmanuel (PRK19CE1005) Sathya Narayana Swami (PRK19CE1010) Jerushan J (PRK19CE002) Start-Ups The Wall Architects Development of Light weightDevelopmentAggregateof Light Weight Panels andModellingDesignofwallsusingLightweighpanels Dr. G Hemalatha Dr. S. Vincent Sam Jebadurai Dr. E Arunraj Faculty – Light Weight walls Student - Mixed Reality for AEC 15
Outcomes: 11 PhDs completed during the assessment period 3 PhDs from outside completed experiments Research Project • Link - column system for Seismic Resistance of Structures • Beam column Joints –Semi rigid, Ductility enhancement, lattice system. • Infill Masonry subjected to cyclic load • Magneto rheological Dampers for seismic resistance of buildings • Development of Fragility curves for Vulnerability Studies • Studies on Precast wall panels and its connections Computerised Electrical Furnace for (1000°C)specimens Computerised Electrical Furnace for Structural Elements (1000°C) • 3 PhDs completed • M.Tech and B.Tech Projects Research Projects • Fire resistance and behaviour of Structural elements • Improving the fire performance of structural elements • Modelling the thermal behaviour, failure analysis and health monitoring of structural elements Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Fire Testing facilities Facilities 16
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test apparatus 100 T Computerized UTM Digital Compression testing machine (CTM)200T Research Projects • Concrete with nano materials • Geo-polymer concrete as sustainable material • Laterite as fine aggregate for eco-friendly concrete • Bamboo reinforced geopolymer structural elements • Green technology : Insulated concrete foam walls NDT Facilities Corrosion Analyser Research Projects Vertical profiling of air pollutants by using unmanned aerial vehicle Investigations on the relationship among lightning, aerosol concentration, and meteorological parameters Strong link between coronavirus count and bad Air Global implications of bio-aerosol in pandemic Spatio-temporal variation in the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter Spatio-temporal estimation of rainfall patterns Household exposure to Air pollutants Water and Waste Water Engineering / Solid waste Advanced Building Materials and Technologies Water Resources Engineering Remote sensing and GIS Advanced Material Testing Air Pollution Measuring and Modelling 17
Alumni Engagement No of days of Training : 3 days No of Students trained : 10 Vocational Training by M/s Godwin Constructions, Coimbatore Alumni B.E Civil Local Site Visits to understand the reinforcement details, RMC, construction practices etc. Dr. A Joe Paulson B.E Civil (1986-1990) Alumni in Key positions Dr. Esther Malini Senior DGM L&T Infrastructure Development projects,Chennai B.E. Civil (1986-1990)Engineering Dr. Sujin Vargehese Structural Engineer German Steels LLC,UAE M Tech (2012-2014)Structures Lecture Series Trainings Internship/Placement 18
GREEN AND MANUFACTURINGSUSTAINABLE PATENT Application No: 2474/CHE/2015, C.B.R No Publication9704Date: 2015 A method for decolorization of dyeing wastewater by electrocoagulation using titanium aluminumdioxide-coatedelectrode RESEARCH AREA Design and Development of concrete.performancepropertiesInvestigationaggregate.concretePerformanceGeopolymerHigh-performanceconcrete.ofGeopolymerwithRecycledofmechanicalandsustainableofGeopolymer APPLICATIONISOTOPEMISSIONPh.D. zonetheQualityIsotopesenvironmentalstudyGroundwaterCompletedrechargeusingstableandWaterassessmentinselectedsemi-aridofTamilNadu DST-FUNDED PROJECT Study On HydrologicalAndUsingInCharacteristicsRechargeOfTanksTheSemiAridZoneIsotopeTechniquesConventionalModels TECHNOLOGY MISSION FOR FOOD SECURITY PATENT Application No:202141020431 Publication : 11/06/2021 A System For Locust Swarm Trap For Cattle InvolvedTheConversionFeedAndMethodThereof CONSULTANCY 40.2 lakh CONSERVATIONWETLANDMoEF&CCCorporationGermanComplexCalimeremanagementintegratedassessmentHydro-ecologicalforofPointWetlandDevelopment(GIZ)and(GoI)MISSION Best Practices- Technology Mission WATER TREATMENT AND DESALINATION MISSION PATENT: Application No:202041021147 Water purifier using Natural strata SMART INTELLIGENT BUILDING MISSION DST-TSDP – 2.57Cr. Smart Magneto rheological damper for enhancement of seismic resistance of structures DST-SERB- 20.28L Development of Capacity ElevatedMaterialsPropertiesStandardsbasedonStrengthofConcreteUnderTemperature TECHNOLOGY MISSION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT Design and construction of sub-centre (hospitals) in flood-affected areas of Kerala from 2019 Designonwards.and construction of houses for Gaja storm-affected peoples in Tanjore District from 2019 Constructiononwards. of water tanks and toilets for the local community PUBLICATIONS: 19
Technology intervention into Tradition 3D Scanner AR/VR headset Academics ABET Accreditation SDG integrated curriculum Research Finding Solutions for Sustainable development More Focus on Govt. schemes Industry Connect Laboratory toStart-upsIndustry Contact Details: Dr. G. DepartmentProfessorHemalathaandHeadofCivil Engineering Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Email : hod_civil@Karunya.edu, hemalathag@Karunya.edu Ph : +91- 9994350810
