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
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> 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
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View DepartmentFrequently 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.