Introduction
The Department focuses on the overall development of the students through innovative teaching and learning with the objectives to produce qualified, competent and employable Civil Engineering graduates to cater the needs of industry and society. The highly qualified faculty impart requisite knowledge and training in different areas of Civil Engineering and emerging technologies to the diverse set of students who are from different parts of the country.
The Department has state-of-the-art Laboratories in Surveying, Basic Material testing Lab and Fluid Mechanics Lab. Computer Aided Design Lab, Geotechnical Lab, Environmental Lab, Concrete and Highway Lab and Structural Engineering Laboratory through which even Consultancy Services are extended.
The Department has the coveted MITE – Local CAFET INNOVA Technical Society Centre under the aegis of CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society, Hyderabad: an International non-profit organization to encourage the teaching faculties, and young talent especially students towards the field of Research & Development (R&D) and harness their intellectual abilities for the betterment of institution as well as industry.
Vision
To produce competent and professional Civil Engineers with academic excellence and ethics to meet societal challenges at global level.
Mission
- To provide quality technical education through student centric teaching – learning processes
- To enable student with practical knowledge, innovation and research to find solutions for societal problems
- To impart professional skills and ethics to involve in consultancy and Civil Engineering projects
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Able to apply the knowledge of Engineering to solve construction related problems and involve in research activities
- Able to Plan, design and execute the societal applications of Civil Engineering
- To Involve effectively as a member or as a leader towards achieving goals in Civil Engineering projects
- To Engage in professional consultancy and continuous learning to accomplish professional growth
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
After the completion of Civil Engineering program, graduates are able to
- Utilize the Civil Engineering knowledge and problem analysis skills to conceptualize, develop, and execute the Civil Engineering projects
- Deploying quality Civil Engineers to work towards societal needs to achieve environmental and sustainable development
Program Outcomes (POs)
The graduates of the Civil Engineering department will have the ability of
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, 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
Department Advisory Board
- Dr. Ganesh Mogaveer, Prof & Head, Chairperson
- Dr. G.L.Easwara Prasad, Professor & Principal, Member
- Er. Karbhavi Rajendra Rao, Project Director, D.K. Nirmithi Kendra, Industry Expert
- Er. Anil Baliga, Consulting Engineer, Manjeshwar Traders, Industry Expert
- Dr. B.B Das, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NITK, Surathkal, Academic Expert
- Prof. Umesh S.S Associate Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg., MITE, NBA Coordinator
- Dr, Jayaprakash M.C, Senior Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg., MITE, Member
- Mr. Yashwanth M.K, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg., MITE, Member
- Mr. Sagar, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg., MITE, Member
- Mr. Vinod G , Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg., MITE, Member
- Mr. Amarnath Shetty, Parent, Member
- Ms. Shashwathi Shetty, Alumni, Member
FACULTY
Dr. Ganesh Mogaveer
Professor and Head
Dr. G. L. Easwara Prasad
Professor and Principal
Dr. Jayaprakash M
Senior Assistant Professor
YASHWANTH M K
Assistant Professor
Darshan M M
Assistant Professor
Suraj Shet
Assistant Professor
Akshaya Krishna N
Assistant Professor
Ms. Anusha Jain
Assistant Professor
Ms. Supreetha Y L
Assistant Professor
Non Teaching Staff
- Laxman Gowda, Lab Instructor
- Swathi, Asst. Lab Instructor
- Tulasi, Helper
- Lakshmi Nagaraj, Attender
- Rashika, Attender
Infrastructure
Major Labs
| SL. No. | Name of the Laboratory | Carpet Area (Sq.Mt) |
Major Equipment’s | Total Investments till date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surveying Practice Lab | 100 | Theodolite | 14,96,872 |
| Auto Level &Levelling Staff | ||||
| Plane Table with Accessories | ||||
| Dumpy Level with Accessories | ||||
| Digital Planimeter | ||||
| Ceylon Ghat Tracer, Sextant, Pentagraph | ||||
| Total Station | ||||
| 2 | Basic Material Testing Lab | 180 | Computerized Universal Testing Machine | 22,83,090 |
| Digital Electric Oven | ||||
| Torsion Testing Machine | ||||
| Impact Testing Machine | ||||
| Hardness Testing | ||||
| Weighing Balance | ||||
| Sieve Shaker, Electronically operated | ||||
| Strain Guage | ||||
| Building Construction Models | ||||
| Rockwell cum Brinell Hardness Testing Machine | ||||
| Digital Vernier Caliper(0-200mm) | ||||
| Pycnometer | ||||
| 3 | Engineering Geology Lab & Models | 180 | Important Rocks & Minerals | 2,15,000 |
| Models & Charts | ||||
| 4 | Computer aided Design Lab | 100 | 36 Computers, Printer | 5,46,492 |
| Laserjet A3 size printer with network canon LBP3500 | ||||
| 5 | Hydraulic and hydraulic machinery lab | 180 | Minor & Major Loss | 20,00,000 |
| Venturi Meter | ||||
| Kapalan & Francis Turbine | ||||
| Centrifugul Pump | ||||
| Pelton Wheel Turbine | ||||
| Impact of Jet on vanes | ||||
| Calibration of notches & weirs | ||||
| 6 | Geotechnical Engineering Lab | 300 | Triaxial Compression Test | 14,27,395 |
| Direct shear apparatus | ||||
| Standard Proctor Test | ||||
| Consistency Limits Apparatus | ||||
| Consolidation Apparatus | ||||
| Permeability Apparatus | ||||
| Vane Shear Apparatus | ||||
| 7 | Environmental Engg. Lab | 180 | BOD Incubator | 7,18,166 |
| Jar Test Apparatus | ||||
| Muffle Furnace | ||||
| COD digester | ||||
| Spectrophotometer | ||||
| Hot Air Oven | ||||
| 8 | Concrete and Highway Lab | 300 | Loss Angeles abrasion test | 19,57,324 |
| Compression testing machine | ||||
| Flexural testing Machine | ||||
| Ductility testing Machine | ||||
| Impact test | ||||
| Autoclave | ||||
| V-Funnel | ||||
| L-Box | ||||
| Pycnometer |
a. Basic Materials Testing Laboratory
The Basic Materials Testing Laboratory intends to train the students in the field of testing of common materials of construction to study their behaviour when subjected to external loading and to obtain their mechanical properties, which are used directly or indirectly in the design of structural elements.
Equipments
Computerized Universal Testing Machine, Torsion Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, Hardness Testing Machines (Vicker’s, Brinnell’s & Rockwell) Sieve Shaker, electronically operated Strain Gauge, Digital Electric Oven, Weighing Balance, Civil Engineering Models.
b. Engineering Geology Lab
Identification of minerals and rocks depending on the Physical Properties. Study of geological maps and determine the topographical terrain using topographical map. The materials include detailed procedures, exercises based on the problem that develops quantitative problem solving skills, engineering geology applications, and sets of discussion questions that enable readers to evaluate their understanding of the topic. Exercises also include worked examples, bibliographies, and listings of required materials.
Materials and Charts
3D Raised Relief Model/Map-India Geology, Geological Map of India, India Rock and Mineral Map, India Rock Type Map, India Earthquake Map, India Drainage Map, Denudation-II, Groundwater-I: Spring, Geyser & Artesian well ,Groundwater-II: Karst Landscape, Distribution of Earthquakes, Activity of Volcanoes, Continental Drift, Types of Folds, Structure of Earth &Isostasy, Description & Classification of Faults-I, Structural Features of Rocks-I, Latitude & Longitude, Water Resource Development Atlas of India (NATMO),Model of Restless Earth, The Earth Layer Model.
c. Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Environment Engineering is one of the important branch of Civil Engineering that deals with the process of converting the waste water of industries and domestic into usable water. It includes various process of determining the impurities and their level by undergoing various tests and by knowing the amount of impurities, various processes could be done to make that water usable.
Equipments
COD Digestion Apparatus, Spectrophotometer, BOD Digestion Apparatus, Vertical Autoclave, BOD incubator, Desiccators glass, Muffle Furness, Hot air oven, PH meter, Turbidity meter, Distillation unit, Jar Test Apparatus, Conductivity meter, Hot plate.
d. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory course is an indispensable supplement to the theory. It covers measuring devices and techniques, error analysis in experimental works and analysis of assumptions in the theory of fluid mechanics.
Hydraulics and fluid mechanics, or the study of liquids, is an important area for Civil Engineers. Whether designing a pipe network, open channels, weirs, notches or working on a pump or turbine, Civil Engineers need to know how the water or liquid is going to move or operate. This allows them to create and maintain important machines that power our everyday world.
Equipments
Venturimeter and Orificemeter setup, Darcy’s pipe friction apparatus, Notch setup, Weir setup, Vertical orifice setup, Single stage Centrifugal pump, Impact of jet on vanes setup, Calibration of measuring tank setup, Bernoulli’s apparatus, Dead weight pressure gauge, Pelton wheel turbine.
e. Geotechnical engineering laboratory
A typical geotechnical engineering laboratory helps in identifying the engineering behaviour of soil and its application in the various fields of construction. Our Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory is well-equipped with equipments for evaluating all engineering properties of soils including index properties, compaction characteristics, consolidation characteristics and shear strength of soils. These will enable students to perform the experiment and interpret the results of experiments easily.
Equipments
Sieve Sets and Shakers, Specific Gravity by Pycnometer, Field Density Apparatus, Atterberg limits test apparatus, Direct shear Test Equipment, Tri-axial Test Equipment, Unconfined Compression Test Equipment, CBR Testing Machine, Relative density apparatus, Consolidation Test Equipment, Permeability Test Equipment, Vane Shear Test Equipment, Free Swell Test Equipment
f. Computer application laboratory
Provides facilities which allow civil engineering students to acquire the basic knowledge of computer which can be used for analyse, design and drafting of various civil engineering components using computers application. It includes experiments on analysis and Design of beams, frames, slabs. Drafting of building layouts and survey plans. This will enable students to develop professional design and drawings as per industry standards.
Facilities available
36 PC with good configuration to support modern software application, equipped with modern analysis, design and drafting softwares along with A3 & A4 size printer which enables the students to take printout in the laboratory itself
g. Surveying Practice Laboratory
Surveying is an art of determining relative positions of points on, above or beneath the surface of earth by means of direct or indirect measurements of distance, direction and elevation. Distance can be measured using different types and lengths tapes/chains. Directions are measured using Prismatic and Surveyors compasses. The vertical and horizontal angle between two points can be measured using special instruments like Theodolites. The elevations of the points can be measured using the auto levels.
Equipments
Tapes/Chains, Prismatic and Surveyors compass, Theodolites, Auto level, Plane table, Total station, Minor instruments like Cylon ghat tracer, Clinometer and Planimeter
Research Center
Faculty with Doctorate
| SL. No. | Name of the faculty | University/ Research Centre | Year of award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr G L Easwara Prasad | IIT, Delhi | 1999 |
| 2 | Dr. Ganesh Mogaveer | VTU, Belagavi | 2015 |
| 3 | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Mangalore University | 2009 |
Faculty pursuing Doctorate
| SL. No. | Name of the faculty | University/ Research Centre | Year of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Umesh S S | VTU, Belagavi | 2011 |
| 2 | Mr. Yashwanth M K | VTU, Belagavi | 2019 |
List of Funded projects
| SL. No. | Project title | Funding Agency | Amount | Principal Investigator | Duration | Year of Sanction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental, computational and statistical approach to study characteristic properties of polymer matrix composites | VTU research grant scheme | 7,50,000 | Dr. G.L.Easwara Prasad | 3 years | 2012-13 |
| 2 | Sustainable Grey water Management System using Phytoremediation Technique | VGST, GoK | 5,00,000 | Dr. Jayaprakash M. C, | 1 year | 2017-18 |
Student projects funded by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST)
| SL. No. | Student Name | Guide | Project Title | Amount in Rs. | Organization | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avinash and team | Mr. Abhilash D T | Development of NSC and HSC Using Laterite Soil as a Replacement to Sand | 5000/- | KSCST | 2015-16 |
| 2 | Rakshith and team | Mr. Sushanth S Bhandari | Assessment of physiochemical parameters of ground water in vicinity of Municipal landfill of Mangalore, Udupi & Moodbidre | 4500/- | KSCST | 2016-17 |
| 3 | Chaitra M &team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution: An Approach of Environmental Friendly Activated Carbon | 4000/- | KSCST | 2017-18 |
| 4 | Trupthi & team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Use of Eggshells and Seashells for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater | 5000/- | KSCST | 2017-18 |
| 5 | Shashwathi S Shetty & team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Experimental Studies on Lateritic Soil Stabilization using Waste Engine Oil and Lime | 3000/- | KSCST | 2018-19 |
| 6 | Mr.Nishan T & team | Mr. Shshikumar S B | Progress of salt water Intrusion with varying climatic conditions and ground water table in the coastal belt of Mangalore | 4000/- | KSCST | 2018-19 |
| 7 | Allan Robin Pereira & Team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Antropotechnique Smart Vermi Bin for Sustainable Solid Waste Management | 4500/-
Interdisciplinary (Civil & ECE) |
KSCST | 2019-20 |
| 8 | Anupama J & Team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Groundwater Utilization and its Environmental Sustainability in Coastal Aquifers | 4000/- | KSCST | 2019-20 |
| 9 | Pavan H N & Team | Mr. Yashwanth M K | A Study on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Composite
Structural Panels as Alternative Building Material |
4000/- | KSCST | 2019-20 |
| 10 | Ms. Yashoda C Lamani & Team | Mr. Akshay Krishna N & Er. Rajendra
Kalbhavi |
Experimental Investigation on Paver Blocks by Partial
Replacing Cement by Lead Slag, Sand by M-Sand, with Addition of Waste Plastic Bags |
4500/- | KSCST | 2019-20 |
Projects funded by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
| SL. No. | Student Name | Guide | Project Title | Amount in Rs | Organization | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trupthi & team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Use of Eggshells and Seashells for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater | 5000/- | VTU | 2017-18 |
| 2 | Nithin Shenoy & team | Mr. Shreyas K S | Experimental Studies on the Use of Waste Plastic Materials for Road Constructions | 5000/- | VTU | 2017-18 |
| 3 | Yogeesh Shetty & team | Dr. Jayaprakash M C | Experimental Investigation on Concrete Using Sea Sand and Coconut Shell Charcoal as Fine Aggregate | 5000/- | VTU | 2018-19 |
| 4 | Sulakshith and Team | Prof. Umesh S S | Experimental Investigation of slender beam application in cost effective roofing system | 5000/- | VTU | 2018-19 |
Department Forum
Association Civil Engineering Students (ACES) is a non-profit forum established in 2013 with a strength of 60 students, and currently has over 360 students. ACES conducts expert guest lecturers from across the world in addition to State/national/international conferences and Workshops.
The association mentors students and encourages to participate in technical paper presentation, technical tour, cultural, yoga, sports and other various activities throughout the year along with the academics. ACES believes that the true research potential of students can be realized by encouraging them to participate in research and acknowledging their achievements
Forum Committee Members details and year wise consolidated reports needed
1. ACES Committee 2019-20 Click here
2. ACES Committee 2018-19 Click here
3. ACES Committee 2017-18 Click here
4. ACES Committee 2016-17 Click here
5. ACES Committee 2015-16 Click here
6. ACES Committee 2013-14 Click here
Study Materials
Beyond Syllabus
The department ensures that students turn professionals with the right mixture of knowledge, skill and attitude. To realize that the department plans & organizes various activities that go beyond academics.
| Social Awareness Programs | Date | Resource Person | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness Program on Rain Water Harvesting and their Implementation at Thodar Village | 15-08-2019 | Dr. Jayaprakash M C and Prof. Vinod G, Professors, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri | Residents from Thodar Village, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada Village, Karnataka |
| Technical Talks | Date | Resource Person | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope for Civil Engineering | 09-08-2019 | Er Nagesh, Technical Head, General Deputy Manager, Ultratech | 5th Semester Students |
| How to write project synopsis | 21-08-2019 | Dr. Ganesh B Mogaveer, Head of the Department, civil engineering, Mite. | 7th Semester Students |
| How to prepare for competitive Examination | 18-09-2019 | Mr Ananth Pai, Apex Coaching Centre, Mangalore | 3rd Semester Students |
| Augmented Reality in Construction | 19-09-2019 | Dr B Ragvendra K Holla ,Assistant Director -Development MIT,Manipal | 3rd Semester Students |
| Industrial Visit | Date | Resource Person | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Visit on Gurupura Precast Girder Bridge(Under Construction) | 23-08-2019 | Site Engineer Mr Deekshith | 5th Semester Students |
| Industrial Visit on West line Signature(53 Story Tall Structure) | 23-08-2019 | 5th Semester Students | |
| Motivational Speech by Our Alumni to the 2nd Year Students | 21/09/2019 | Ms Poojitha | 3rd Semester Students |
Delivery details of the content beyond syllabus (2017-18)
| Sl.No. | Contents to bridge Curriculum Gap | Action taken | Date | Resource Person with designation | Percentage of Students |
| 1 | Advanced Civil Engineering Materials and Introduction to Alternate Building Techniques | Invited Lecture
(External) |
21 September 2017 | Er. Anil Baliga | 100 |
| 2 | Innovative Building Techniques | Invited Lecture
(External) |
21st September 2017 | Er. Rajendra Kalbhavi | 94 |
| 3 | Investigation and Restoration of Distressed Bridges and Career Guidance | Invited Lecture
(External) |
11th October 2017 | Er. Manjunath S B | 93 |
| 4 | Geo-statistical for Natural Resources Evaluation | Invited Lecture
(External) |
26th February 2018 | Dr. Pierre Goovaerts | 95 |
| 5 | Geological-Geotechnical Investigation in Civil Engineering Projects- A few case studies | Invited Lecture
(External) |
03rd March 2018 | Dr. D Venkat Reddy | 100 |
| 6 | Opportunities for the Engineers in infrastructure Space | Invited Lecture
(External) |
2nd April 2018 | Er. Niranjana P | 98 |
Delivery details of the content beyond syllabus (2016-17)
| Sl.No. | Contents to bridge Curriculum Gap | Action taken | Date | Resource Person with designation | Percentage of Students |
| 1 | Hazardous Waste collection and disposal | Invited Lecture
(External) |
19th August 2016 | Dr. H Lakshmikantha | 90 |
| 2 | Emerging trends in Civil Engineering | Invited Lecture
(External) |
26th September 2016 | MrVinod Kumar | 90 |
| 3 | Waste and Natural Materials: Green alternatives for Eco-Efficient Structures | Invited Lecture
(External) |
17th and 18th March 2017 | Prof. Shuichi Torii | 88 |
| 4 | Ready Mix Concrete | Invited Lecture
(External) |
30th March 2017 | Er. Siddesh R Kamath | 91 |
| 5 | Soil compaction, consolidation and index properties | Invited Lecture
(External) |
28th April 2017 | Dr H S Prasanna | 89 |
Delivery details of the content beyond syllabus (2015-16)
| Sl.No. | Contents to bridge Curriculum Gap | Action taken | Date | Resource Person with designation | Percentage of Students |
| 1 | Advanced Technology in Construction and Civil Detail | Invited Lecture
(External) |
10th September 2015 | B. Kalaiselvan | 92 |
| 2 | Geotechnical Engineering-Shear Strength and Consolidation of Soil | Invited Lecture
(External) |
11th September 2015 | Dr. B. M. Sunil | 85 |
| 3 | Rock Engineering and Rock Mass Role in Civil and Mining Engineering Projects | Invited Lecture
(External) |
11th September 2015 | Dr. D. Venkat Reddy | 89 |
| 4 | Challenges in Project Execution | Invited Lecture
(External) |
29th March 2016 | Er. Prem Prasad K V | 90 |
- Distinguished Alumni (Details of students who have achieved big or have started their entrepreneurial ventures and so)
| Sl.No | Name | Year of passing | Achievement |
| 1 | Ashwin Shenoy | 2015-16 | Working in Amazon 11.5LPA |
| 2 | Sanjay gowda | 2016-17 | Own venture MSC construction in Bengaluru |
| 3. | Jithaksha G | 2016-17 | Own venture,
Office name: Dharithri engineers and builders |
| 4. | Shreyas | 2016-17 | Working in Subhiksha Developers
Planning, Estimate and construction. Address: Main road, Bajagoli 574122 |
| 5. | Sunil kumar B S | 2016-17 | Working in Bhargava constructions |
| 6. | Abhaya | 2016-17 | PWD PRD Contractor Siddapura, Kundpura |