Civil Engineering Labs

Building the Future, One Test at a Time

The civil engineering labs are equipped with the necessary tools and software required to conduct comprehensive experiments, analyses, and research. Each lab focuses on a specific aspect of civil engineering, offering students and researchers the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop a deep understanding of the material and structural behaviour, geotechnical properties, and transportation systems essential for the design and construction of safe and efficient infrastructure.

Staff

Prof. Tapaswini Dash

Geotechnical Engineering

E-mail: tapaswini@localhost

Prof. Jayashree Bhuyan

Material Testing

E-mail: jayashree@localhost

Prof. Aditya Prasad das

Transportation Engineering

E-mail: adityadas@localhost

Prof. Aditya Prasad das

Transportation Engineering

E-mail: adityadas@localhost

Dr. Biplab Behera

Concrete Structure

E-mail: dr.biplab@localhost

Surveying Lab

Available Equipment

Total Stations: The Computer Centre Lab typically houses 50-100 desktop computers, all configured with the latest hardware to support a wide range of applications. These systems usually have high-speed processors, ample RAM (16GB or more), and large storage capacities.

Levels (Dumpy and Automatic): Tools used to establish or check points in the same horizontal plane, critical for leveling work.

Theodolites: Instruments used for accurate measurement of angles in horizontal and vertical planes.

GPS/GNSS Receivers: Devices for collecting geospatial data with global positioning accuracy.

Prism Poles and Tripods: Supports for optical instruments used in fieldwork

Measuring Tapes and Chains: Basic tools for distance measurement in surveying tasks.

Field Books and Data Loggers: For recording and storing field data and observations.

CAD/GIS Software: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar software for processing and visualizing survey data.

Material Testing Lab

Available Equipment:

Universal Testing Machine (UTM): Used for testing the tensile, compressive, and flexural strength of materials like steel and concrete.

Concrete Compression Testing Machine: For determining the compressive strength of concrete samples.

Sieve Shakers: Equipment for grading aggregates by particle size.

Impact Testing Machine: To measure the toughness and impact resistance of materials.

Hardness Testers: Tools for evaluating the hardness of metals and concrete.

Oven and Furnace: For drying and heating samples during tests.

Specific Gravity Apparatus: Used to determine the specific gravity of aggregates, crucial for mix design.

Testing Software: For analyzing data and generating reports on material properties.

Concrete and Structural Engineering Lab

Available Equipment

Concrete Mixers: Machines used for preparing concrete mixes with precise proportions.

Vibrating Tables: Essential for compacting concrete to remove air pockets and ensure strength.

Curing Tanks: Used for proper curing of concrete specimens, which is crucial for achieving desired strength.

Reinforcement Cutting and Bending Machines: For preparing steel bars used in reinforced concrete structures.

Loading Frames: : Structures used to apply loads to test the behavior of structural elements like beams and columns under stress.

Strain Gauges and Load Cells: Devices for measuring the strain and force in structural components during load testing.

Non-Destructive Testing Equipment: Tools such as rebound hammers and ultrasonic testers for assessing the quality of concrete without damaging it.

Structural Analysis Software SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software for modeling and analyzing structural designs.

Transportation Engineering Lab

Marshall Stability Testing Machine: For evaluating the stability and flow values of asphalt mixes.

Pavement Testing Equipment: Includes tools for measuring the properties of road materials, like skid resistance testers and dynamic cone penetrometers.

Traffic Signal Controllers: Simulators used for studying and optimizing traffic signal operations.

Traffic Counters and Analyzers: Devices for monitoring and analyzing traffic flow and vehicle types.

Asphalt Mix Design Equipment Tools for preparing and testing asphalt samples, including gyratory compactors.

Speed Radar Guns: For measuring vehicle speeds during field studies.

Traffic Simulation Software: VISSIM, SYNCHRO, or similar software for modeling and analyzing traffic systems.

Geotechnical Engineering Lab

Available Equipment

Triaxial Testing Machine: For testing the shear strength of soils under various conditions.

Direct Shear Test Apparatus: Used to measure the shear strength of soil samples.

Consolidation Test Apparatus: For assessing the compressibility and settlement characteristics of soils.

Permeability Test Apparatus: Devices to determine the rate at which water can pass through soil, essential for groundwater studies.

Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus: For determining the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of soils.

Atterberg Limit Apparatus: Tools for testing the plasticity characteristics of fine-grained soils, such as clays.

Unconfined Compression Test Machine: For testing the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soil samples.

Soil Sieve Analysis Equipment: Used to determine the particle size distribution of soils, which affects their behavior.

Geotechnical Analysis Software: PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or similar tools for modeling soil-structure interactions and other geotechnical processes.