Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1991

Department of Civil Engineering

Constituent Department of Dr. MGR University, Chennai

About Department of Civil Engineering

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

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

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Dr. MGR University, Chennai
Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> B.Tech

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Civil Engineering

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> M.Tech

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Construction Engineering & Management

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> M.Tech

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Environmental Engineering

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> M.Tech

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Structural Engineering

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> M.Tech

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Transportation Engineering

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> M.S. & Ph.D.

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Infrastructure :

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Fluid Mechanics And Machinery Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Strength Of Materials Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Concrete Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Soil Mechanics Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Transportation Engineering Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Survey Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Environmental Engineering Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Computer Lab (Cadd / Stadd)

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Structural Engineering Lab

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Research Activities :

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

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.

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Thrust Areas of Research :

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Earth Quake resistant Structures

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Environmental Impact Assessment

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Modern construction materials

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

=> Water resource management

Offered at Dr. MGR University, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Civil Engineering

Where is the Department of Civil Engineering located?

The Department of Civil Engineering is an academic teaching department of Dr. MGR University, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Civil Engineering are conducted as per Dr. MGR University, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Civil Engineering?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Dr. MGR University, Chennai.