Civil Engineering

Overview

The Civil Engineering Department, established with the institute in 2009, has dedicated itself to improve quality education, academic excellence and to develop both community oriented and industry based research. The Civil Engineering Department produce graduate engineers to plan, design, develop, build, manage and rehabilitate any type of structure. The department also strives to undertake a program in community service and to disseminate advanced technical knowledge to Engineers, other professionals and the public.

The Department of Civil Engineering ensures that the Students have the opportunity to work with latest equipments like Universal Testing machine, Compressive Testing Machine, NDT equipments, B. O. D. Incubators, Total Station etc. The department has a team of dedicated faculty members specialized in various areas such as Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management. The Department offers B.E. Civil Engineering, M.E. Structural Engineering, and M.E. Construction Engineering & Management Programmes.

Programmes Offered

B.E. Civil Engineering
Duration
4 years (Regular) / 3 years (Lateral Entry)
No. of Semesters
8 (Regular) / 6 (Lateral Entry)
No. of Seats
Total - 30 (NRI Approval Status - Yes, PIO/FN/GULF quota/OCI Approval Status - Yes)
Eligibility
10,+2 system of education. Must have secured a pass in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the qualifying examination
Scope for Higher Studies
M.E/M.Tech./M.S./M.B.A.

Career Scope

As a never old discipline of professional courses, students can get job as soon as they complete their course. The opportunities are widely open as the industry of infra structure is in boom. The most important aspect is that the course not only makes them as employees, but also offers them opportunity to become an ENTREPRENEUR. Public and private sectors offers plenty of job opportunities in the following areas.
  • RAILWAYS
  • SAIL
  • NTPC
  • NLC
  • PED/CPWD
  • STATE HIGHWAYS/NATIONAL
  • HIGHWAYS
  • TWAD BOARD
  • HOUSING BOARDS

Course Materials

S.No. Course Name Faculty Name URL for animated images/Videos
1 Fluid mechanics Dr.D.Bhuvaneswari https://youtu.be/IrZPy-ZTPag?si=2_0AJzfPUy_FnZ99
2 Design of RC Elements Dr.A.Kumar https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=h_u8DZQB6NqFZw-&v=LdVubA1ZDHM&feature=youtu.be
3 Structural Analysis Dr.D.Bhuvaneswari https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHSJXQNC7ts
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Dr.A.Kumar

M.E.,Ph.D,
Head of the Department
RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore. He has completed his Undergraduate in BE Civil Engineering at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore and his Postgraduate in ME Environmental Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has completed his PhD from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education. He has a total experience of 32 years in both Teaching and Research. He has also completed his M.sc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and also Diploma in student counselling. He has published 22 International journals and also published 4 patents. He has achieved a number of 15 University Rank holders under his guidance and he has also received Teaching Awards in Engineering –Staffordshire University, UK & Education Matters. He has delivered 18 Guest Lectures. He is a Life time member of Indian Society for Technical Education( ISTE).
RVS Technical Campus-Coimbatore. He has completed his Undergraduate in BE Civil Engineering at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore and his Postgraduate in ME Environmental Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has completed his PhD from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education. He has a total experience of 32 years in both Teaching and Research. He has also completed his M.sc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and also Diploma in student counselling. He has published 22 International journals and also published 4 patents. He has achieved a number of 15 University Rank holders under his guidance and he has also received Teaching Awards in Engineering –Staffordshire University, UK & Education Matters. He has delivered 18 Guest Lectures. He is a Life time member of Indian Society for Technical Education( ISTE).

ADVISORY BOARD

The mission of the Advisory Board is to assist the Civil Engineering Program achieve its academic mission.The Board provides an effective linkage between the Department and its alumni, current students, faculty, the University, industry and government. The Departmental Advisory Board is composed of members from industry, Alumni and members of faculty of the department.
S.NoName Designation
1Dr.S. VIjayanPrincipal - Chairman
2Dr.S.Narayanamoorthy Vice Principal
3Dr.A.KumarConvener
4Dr.K.P.Chandran Co- Convener
5Mr.Krishna Gokul – EntrepreneurAlumni
6Mr.Anantha Natarajan - Entrepreneur Alumni
7Ms.M.Sivagami - Assistant Professor/ Civil Academic Expert

BOARD OF STUDIES (BOS)

S.NoNameDesignation Position
1Dr.S.VIJAYANPrincipalEx-ofllcio Member
2.Dr.A.KUMARProfessor & Head Department of Civil Engineering,Chairrnan
3.Dr. G.RAMAKRISHNAProfessor, Departrnent of Civil Engiqgering, Puducherry Technolo gica.lrUniversity, PuducherryExpert nominated by the University
4.Dr. T.BASKARANProfessor, Department of Civil Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, MaduraiExpert nominated by the University
5.Dr. N.SRIMATHIAssociate Professor, Department of Civil Enginedring, Avinashilingam Institute of Home and Science and Higher Education for Women, CoimbatoreSubject Expert
6.Dr. N.BALASUNDARAMProfessor & Head, Department of Civil' Engineeriirg, [11leg.tl Academy of Hi gher Educatlon, CoimbatoreSubject Expert
7.Dr. G,L.SATHYAMOORTHYProfessor, Department of Civil Engineeiing, Kumaraguru College of Technology, CoimbatoreSubject Expert
8.Er. T. THILAK RANJITHProprietor & Principal Consultant, TR Associates, 404, 6th Street Extension,Gandhipuram, CoimbatoreIndustry Experl
9.Er.B.KARANProprietor, SMS Builders, CoimbatoreAluminiof RVSTCC
10.Dr.K.CHANDRANProfessor & HeadInternal Member
11.Dr.N.K.AMUDHAVALLIProfessor & Head Internal Member
12.Dr.B.SRINIVASANProfessor & HeadInternal Member
13.Mr.B.SIVAGNANA PRAKASHAssociate ProfessorInternal Member
14.Dr.D.BHUVANBSWARIAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
15.Mr.B.SELVAMAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
16.MS.M.SIVAGAMIAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
17.Mrs.P.VETRISELVIAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
18.Mr.B.SENTHIL NAATHANAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
19.Ms.M.DHIVYAAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
20.Mr.C.CHINNARAJAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
21.MS.D.A.ANILA DANIAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
22.MS.NIVETHA JOHNAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
23.Mr.P.MOHAN RAJAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
24.MS.C.PREETHYAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
25.Mr.I.MICHAEL RAJAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
26.Mr.R.BOOPATHIRAJANAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
27.Ms.E.LAVANYAAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
28.Mr.J.SUBASHAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
29.Mr.P.VIGNESHAssistant ProfessorInternal Member
Our Vision
To be a recognized Civil Engineering department pioneering sustainable infrastructure and research, offering sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions for societal growth.
Our Mission
  1. To Develop Industry-ready civil engineers through rigorous technical training and real-time project exposure.
  2. To Encourage design thinking and innovation for cost- effective, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
  3. To Instil professional ethics, leadership, teamwork, and a lifelong learning mindset for global engineering practice.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr.A.Kumar
Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Dr.A.Kumar
  • Professor
  • M.E., Ph.D.,
  • 32 Years
  • Environmental Engineering
Mr.B.Senthil Naathan
Assistant Professor M.E,(Ph.D).M.ISTE.,M.IGS.,RSE.,RE.
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mr.B.Senthil Naathan
  • Assistant Professor M.E,(Ph.D).M.ISTE.,M.IGS.,RSE.,RE.
  • M.E,(Ph.D).,
  • 9 Years
  • Structural Engineering
Dr.B.Selvam
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Dr.B.Selvam
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E.,Ph.D.,
  • 9 Years
  • Construction Engineering and Management
Ms.Nivetha John
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Ms.Nivetha John
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E
  • 4 Years
  • Structural Engineering
Ms.S.Vidhya
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Ms.S.Vidhya
  • Assistant Professor
  • B.E., M.E.
  • 2 Years
  • Construction Engineering and Management
Mrs.D.A.Anila Dani
Assistant Professor
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Qualification
  • Experience
  • Area of Specialization
  • Mrs.D.A.Anila Dani
  • Assistant Professor
  • M.E
  • 2 Years
  • Structural Engineering

PEOs POs PSOs

Graduates of the programme B.E Civil Engineering will

  1. Secure positions in infrastructure, construction, consultancy, and allied sectors, contributing effectively to the design, execution, and management of assigned projects.

  2. Continuously upgrade skills in advanced construction technologies, BIM, surveying, sustainable materials, and digital project management tools.

  3. Apply green engineering principles, environmental stewardship, safety compliance, integrating the Multidisciplinary Team, for cost-effective project completion.


  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 modeling 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.

On successful completion of the Civil Engineering Degree programme, the Graduates shall exhibit the following:
  1. PSO1: Able to use modern software such as STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, etc, to design safe, economical, and code-compliant structural systems

  2. PSO2: Able to operate total stations, GPS/GNSS, drones, and GIS software for accurate land measurement, mapping, and site analysis.

  3. PSO3: Able to apply project scheduling, prepare detailed drawings, cost estimation, and quality control practices, design an efficient transportation system, and integrating renewable materials in assigned construction projects.

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