Civil Engineering

At the NBA accredited Dept of Civil Engineering, RIET aims at producing bright graduates in Civil Engineering to meet the rapid technological advances and industrial requirements. The department has highly qualified faculty members specialised in various disciplines of Civil Engineering. They add strength to the department with their competitive skills and vibrant dedication. The department is also equipped to cater to the external projects and consultancy work along with academics.

The Department of Civil Engineering was started in the year 2009 with an undergraduate programme affiliated to Kerala University. The programme (B Tech in Civil Engineering) has a sanctioned intake of 60 students. From 2015, it is offered as per curriculum of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The department offers a Post-Graduate programme (M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering, with an annual intake of 18 students.

 

COURSES OFFERED

B.Tech Civil Engineering (60 seats)

M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering (18 seats)

M.Tech Structural Engineering (18 seats)

VISION

To bring-out Technologically Updated and Ethically Sound Civil Engineers for Social Reformation.

MISSION

M1: To Educate Students with Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Civil Engineering for Providing a Sustainable and Safe Living Environment.

M2: To Impart Professional Consciousness in the Minds of Budding Engineers and Faculty for Offering Value Oriented Technological Services to the Society.

M3: To Promote Research and Consultancy at par with Latest Demands of the Profession.

Dr. Nalanth N. – Professor & HOD

Qualification:  M.E, Ph.D, MBA

Dr. Nalath N. is an expert in the field of self-compacting concrete and Light Weight Concrete and has carried out extensive research in the area of relevance. He has worked in various levels as Principal, Vice Principal, Head of the Department having a teaching experience of 18 years. He has completed his Ph.D. degree from Anna University Chennai in 2015. His research areas are Self-compacting concrete, Light weight Concrete, Structural Health Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring, Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Structural optimization. He is recognized Ph.D. guide of Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE). He is currently guiding 10 research scholars. He has guided 52 students for M.E. Dissertations. The total number of journal publications to his credit is 21. He is Life member of ISTE and IAENG. He worked as Chairman board of studies in Civil Engineering, NICHE and member Board of Studies in PSN college of Engineering. He also served as Deputy Director Entrance Examination in NICHE. He is reviewer of 2 International Journals. He has organized 12 National Conferences/Workshop & 3 National Level -Short Term Training Programme. He has published one text book. He has delivered about 3 Keynote address, 11 Expert Lectures & Participated in 5 Short Term Training Programmes. He has worked as session chair in National/International Conferences.

Areas of Interest : Self-Compacting concrete, Light Weight Concrete, Computer aided Analysis and Design

Publications :
1) Behaviour of self-compacting concrete columns with recycled brick aggregates; International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.I1103.0789S219EID: 2-s2.0-85073386938
Scopus – Elsevier

2) Durability properties of modified self-compacting Concrete with recycled concrete aggregate; International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1337.109119EID: 2-s2.0-85074880318
Part of ISSN: 22498958
Scopus – Elsevier

3) Effect of recycled concrete waste aggregate on the fresh state properties of self-compacting concrete; International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.F8306.088619EID: 2-s2.0-85071976033
Scopus – Elsevier

4) Evaluation of rules and regulation of construction and demolition waste management (CDWM) in India; International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1321.0982S1119EID: 2-s2.0-85074410325Part of ISSN: 22773878
Scopus – Elsevier

5) Finite element analysis of hollow beams strengthened with FRP wrapping; International Journal of Engineering and Advanced
Technology
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.F7965.088619EID: 2-s2.0-85072049458
Scopus – Elsevier

6) Flexural behaviour of self-compacting concrete beams modified using recycled concrete waste aggregates; International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B2296.078219EID: 2-s2.0-85071470659
Scopus – Elsevier

7) Hollow beams strengthened with steel fibres and FRP wrapping; International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1661.078219EID: 2-s2.0-85071137831
Scopus – Elsevier

8) Joint behavior of self-compacting Concrete using recycled concrete aggregate and hybrid steel fibers
International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1662.078219EID: 2-s2.0-85071108340
Scopus – Elsevier

9) Research on self-compacting geopolymer concrete; International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
2019 | journal-article
DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1315.0982S1119EID: 2-s2.0-85074395081Part of ISSN: 22773878
Scopus – Elsevier

10) Study on the fresh state properties of self-compacting Concrete modified with recycled concrete aggregate; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2019 | journal-article
EID: 2-s2.0-85060936002
Scopus – Elsevier

11) Behaviour of plastic aggregates in eco-friendly Concrete; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2018 | journal-article
Scopus – Elsevier

12) Effective utilization of plastic waste material in the production of environmentally friendly Concrete; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2018 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-85059765448
Scopus – Elsevier

13) Review on the current Construction and demolition waste management framework; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2018 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-85059743732
Scopus – Elsevier

14) Use of recycled brick aggregates in self-compacting concrete; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2018 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-85063560842
Scopus – Elsevier

15) Geotechnical assessment of soil in erosion prone zone; International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
2016 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-85008474220
Scopus – Elsevier

16) Application of recycled aggregates and steel fibers in exterior beam column joints; International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering
2014-10 | journal-issue Part of ISSN: 09745904
Scopus – Elsevier

17) Behaviour of recycled aggregates in beam column joints; International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering
2014-10 | journal-article Part of ISSN: 09745904
Scopus – Elsevier

18) Study of the structural behavior of beam column joints by partial replacement of coarse aggregate with waste recycled aggregates and by addition of hybrid steel fibres; International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering
2014-10 | journal-issue Part of ISSN: 09745904
Scopus – Elsevier

19) Evaluation of the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Using Recycled Aggregates as a Replacement Material; Advances in Civil Engineering
2014-03 | journal-article DOI: 10.1155/2014/671547

20) Optimization of the mixture proportion of self-compacting Concrete using recycled aggregates and steel fibers; International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2014 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-84907245514
Scopus – Elsevier

21) Study on the fresh and hardened properties of steel fibre reinforced self-compacting Concrete using recycled aggregates as a replacement material; International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
2014 | journal-article EID: 2-s2.0-84928230594
Scopus – Elsevier

Teaching Experience : 18 years
Research : 6 years
Industry experience : 2 years 6 months

Dr. K BALAN – Professor & Vice Principal

Qualification: M. Tech, PhD.
Teaching Experience: 36 years
Research: 22 years
Consultancy: 36 years
Consultant to: K-Rail, KIIFB, KLDC, ULCCS, MSME Tamil Nadu, IDRB (PWD Irrigation), PWD (Roads), KHRI.
Member of: Geosynthetic TXD 30 committee member of BIS. Member of IRC committee for PMGSY Roads.
Chairman – Indian Geotechnical Society– Trivandrum Chapter.
Vice president – Indian Society for Training and Development-Trivandrum chapter
Executive Member – International Geosynthetic Society, Indian Chapter.

Areas of Interest: Geosynthetics, Ground Improvement, Foundation design, Embankment in soft
Soil.

International Journals :

  1. Indulekha, K P, Jayasree P K, Balan K, Dhanesh L, (2021). “Assessment of best configuration of cocologgroynes in meanders considering scouring and flow patterns – An experimental study.” Journal of Environmental Fluid Mechanics
  2. Indulekha, K.P., Jayasree P K., Balan, K., and VashaVikraman, (2020).  “Experimental investigation of optimum configuration for permeable groynes in a 1250 curved channel.”, Int. Journal Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Springer.
  3. Leema Peter, Jayasree, P.K., and Balan, K., (2020). “Quantification of strength and design benefits of flexible pavements resting on soft soil subgrades treated with coir waste and lime”, Journal of Natural fibres.
  4. Lekshmy Devi, C. A., Jairaj, P. G., Balan, K., (2020). “Laboratory Investigations on the Wave Attenuation Characteristics of Rhizophora MucronataPoir with Scaled Physical Models”, Journal of Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Springer
  5. Indulekha, K.P., Jayasree, P. K., and Balan, K., (2020). “Laboratory Evaluation of Permeability Characteristics of Cocologs, Journal of Natural Fibres, Tayler & Francis.
  6. Balan, K., and Praseeja, A. V., (2015). “Numerical Modeling for the Selection of Coir Geotextile for Erosion Control Application based on Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE)”, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, American Society for Civil Engineering. Vol. 29, No.6, ISSN 0887-3801/04014102(11).
  7. Balan, K, Jayasree, P. K., Leema Peter, and Nisha, K.K., (2015). “Volume Change Behaviour of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Coir Waste”, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society for Civil Engieering, Vol. 27, No. 6, ISSN 0899 -1561/04014195(8).
  8. Leema Peter, Jayasree, P.K., Balan, K., and Alakaraj, S., (2014), “Laboratory Investigation in the Improvemnet of Subgrade Characteristics of Expansive soil Stabilized with Coir Waste”, Transportation Research Procedia, Elsevier Publication.

 

National Journals

  1. Balan, K., and Sreelekha, B., (2016), “Effect of coir geocell and fill material on bearing capacity improvement of soft clay”, Indian Journal on Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement, Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetic Society, CBIP, New Delhi.
  2. Balan, K., Jaya, V., and Arun, C., (2015), “Prediction of Ground Vibrations Produced in DMC type of piling through soft and hard strata”, Indian Geotechnical Journal, Springler Publications, Paper accepted and published online on 24th March 2015, DOI 10.1007/s 40098-015-0149-3
  3. Balan, K., Jayasree, P.K., Leema Peter, and Nisha, K.K., (2015), “Shrinkage Characteristics of Expansive Soil Treated with Coir Waste”, Indian Geotechnical Journal, Springler,Vol.45, No.3, pp 360-367.
  4. Balan, K., Jayasree, P.K., and Thushara, T.S., (2015), “Soft Soil Stabilization Using Natural Geotextiles Reinforced Stone Columns”, Indian Journal on Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement, Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetic Society, CBIP, New Delhi. Vol.4, No.1. pp 3-11.

 

International Conferences/Seminars/Workshops.

  1. Jasmin, J., and Balan, K., (2019). “An Experimental Evaluation of Basalt Fibre Geogrids in Cohesionless Soil”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  2. AswathyChenchery, and Balan, K., (2019). “Analysis of Slope Failure in Laterite Using GeoStudio”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  3. Karthika, S.J, and Balan, K., (2019). “Stabilization Of Kaolinite Clay Using Cement and Coir Waste”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  4. AnittaAloysious, and Balan,K., (2019).”A Study on the Behavior of Grouts in Soils”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  5. Athira, V. S, and Balan, K., (2019).“Potential Use of Quarry Muck, Lime and Bentonite as a Construction Material”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  6. Kavitha, A. S, and Balan, K., (2019). “Studies on the engineering properties of oil palm shell ash stabilized soil”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  7. Sibi Joy, Jayasree, P.K., Leema Peter, Balan. K., (2019). “Pavement Stabilisation Using Coir Composites : A Review”, Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  8. Jasmin Jacob, Sreelekshmi G, Balan, K., (2019). “Uplift Behavior of Granular Pile Anchors”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnics of High Speed Corridor, IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  9. Jasmin, J. and Balan.K., (2019), “Study on Improvement in Bearing Capacity of soil using basalt Fibre Geogrid Reinforcement”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, Surat December,19.
  10. Jasmin, J. and Balan, K., (2019), “Load settlement analysis of basalt fibre geogrids in Cohesionless soil”, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol.1, Issue 5, PP 228-233, May’19.
  11. Jasmin, J., and Balan, K., (2019), “Uplift behavior of hollow Granular Pile Anchors (GPA)”, Proc. National Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering (NASE), MBCET, Trivandrum, Kerala May ’19, PP 210-217.
  12. Karthika, S.J., and Balan, K., (2019), “Stabilization of Kaolinitic Clay using Cement and Coir Waste”, Int. Conf. on Geotechniques for High Speed Corridors (GHC), IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  13. Sreelekshmi, G., and Balan, K., (2019), ‘Uplift Behaviour of Granular Pile Anchors in Cohesive Soil”, Indina Geotechnical Conference (IGC’19), Surat, Dec’19.
  14. Sreelekshmi, G., and Balan, K., (2019), Uplift Behaviour of Coir Geotextile encased Granulkar Pile Anchors”, Int. Conf. on Geotechniques for High Speed Corridors (GHC), IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  15. Aswathy, M.C., and Balan, K., (2019), “Slope failure in lateritic soil – An analytical Approach”, Int. Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol 10, Issue 5, PP 168-172, May’19.
  16. Athira V.S., and Balan, K., (2019), “Potential use of quarry muck, lime and bentonite as construction material”, Conf. on Geotechniques for High Speed Corridors (GHC), IGS Trivandrum Chapter, Trivandrum. June’19.
  17. Lekshmi Devi, Jayaraj, P., Balan, K., (2019), “Simulation of Wave Attenuation by Vegetation: A Bottom friction Approach”, Int. Conf. Hydro 2019, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dec’2019.
  18. Balan, K., and Sreelekha, B., (2018). “Comparative evaluation of geocells with synthetic and natural fibres”, Proc. 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Seoul, Korea.
  19. Balan, K., and Sarath V.S., (2017). “Geotechnical Application Of An Industrial Waste Stabilized Using Coir Fiber And Cement”, Proc. Third International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management, College of Engineering Trivandrum
  20. Balan, K., and Kavya, M.S., (2017). “Effect of coir geotextiles under eccentric loading conditions in cohesive soil”, Proc. Third International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management, College of Engineering Trivandrum
  21. Balan, K., and Nithya, S., (2017). “Studies on Reed Bamboo as Micropile”, Proc.Third International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management, College of Engineering Trivandrum
  22. Balan, K., Fathim Shan, S.R., Kiran Anand., Aiswarya Nair, G.M., and Hareesh S Nair., (2017). “Effect of Lime Stabilization on Quarry Muck”, Proc.Third International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  23. Balan, K., (2015). “Developments in Erosion Control Systems”, Commemorative volume of Three decades of Geosynthetics in India, Intl.Symp. On Geosynthetics – The Road Ahead, CBIP Publication No.327, pp 52 – 57.
  24. Balan, K., (2015). “River Bank Erosion Control using Coir Geotextiles”, Commemorative volume of Three decades of Geosynthetics in India, Intl.Symp. On Geosynthetics – The Road Ahead, CBIP Publication No.327, pp 193 – 201.
  25. Balan, K., Jyothis Thomas, and Leema P., (2015). “Model Studies on Erosion Control of River Banks Using Cocologs”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnical Engineering, ICGE Colombo 2015 as paper No.35.
  26. Balan, K., and Tissa Sebastian., (2015). “Shear Strength and Permeability study of clay stabilized with coir waste”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnical Engineering, ICGE Colombo 2015 as paper No.32.
  27. Balan, K., Jaya, V., and Arun, C., (2015). “Measurements and Predictions of Vibrations During Bored Cast-in-situ Piling by Modified SPT”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnical Engineering, ICGE Colombo 2015 as paper No.25.
  28. Balan, K., and Jency, A., (2015). “Improvement of Bearing Capacity of Soft Soil using Coir Geocells”, Int. Conf. on Geotechnical Engineering, ICGE Colombo 2015 as paper No.15.
  29. Jaya, V., Balan, K., and Arun, C., (2015). “Prediction of vibration levels in DMC type of piling by modified SPT test setup”, Procd. 6th Intl. Symp. On Disaster Mitigation in Special Geoenvironmental Conditions, Asian Technical Committee on Geotechnology for Natural Hazards of ISSMGE, Tokyo, Japan and IIT Madras, pp 309 – 312.

 

National Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

  1. Jaya, V., Prijil, P.T., and Balan, K., (2016). “Development of Predictive Equation for Vibration due to DMC Piling”, Indian Geotechnical Conference,Paper ID: 219, 15th – 17th December 2016, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  2. Sishma, P., Jayasree, P.K., and Balan, K., (2016). “Discharge and Absorption Capacity Tests on Composite Prefabricated Vertical Drains”, Indian Geotechnical Conference,Paper ID: 230, IGC 2016.15th – 17th December 2016, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  3. Aathira Vijayan, Leema Peter, Jayasree, P.K., and Balan, K., (2016). “Long Term Strength Studies on Natural Fibre Composite (N-F-C) Sheets for Use as Separator in Flexible Pavements in terms of CBR values”, Indian Geotechnical Conference,Paper ID:399, IGC 2016.15th – 17th December 2016, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  4. Anand,C.G.,Jayasree, P.K., and Balan, K., (2016). “Transmissivity of coir latex composite”, Indian Geotechnical Conference,Paper ID:354, IGC 2016.15th – 17th December 2016, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  5. Anand, C. G., Jayasree, P. K., Leema Peter, and Balan, K. (2016). “Permeability of Coir – Latex Composite.” Proceedings of the National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering and Modeling, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 17th – 18thJune, 2016. pp. 230 – 232.
  6. Anand, C. G., Jayasree, P. K., Leema Peter, and Balan, K. (2016). “Performance of Coir – Latex Composites as separator over clay subgrade under wheel load.” Proceedings of the 17th National Conference on Technological Trends, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 19th – 20thAugust, 2016. pp. 354 – 358.
  7. Sumesh, C., Balan, K., and Jayasree, P.K., (2015). “Development of a coir fibre polymer composite for use as a separator in flexible pavements”, Proc. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Pune, Paper No. 320.
  8. Neenu Anna Abraham, Balan, K., and Jayasree, P.K., (2015). “Experimental Studies on the Drainage Behaviour of Reinforced Pavement”, Proc. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Pune, Paper No. 371.
  9. Soumya Gangadharan, Balan, K., and Jayasree, P.K., (2015). “Development of Coir Polymer Composite as Seperator in Flexible Pavements”, Proc. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Pune, Paper No. 377.
  10. Remya, Y.K., Leema Peter, Jayasree, P.K., and Balan, K., (2015), “Influence of Coir waste and Lime on Strength Characteristics of Soft soil Subgrade”, National Conference on Technological Trends 2015, College of Engineering Trivandrum, pp497 – 502.

 

Invited Lectures

  1. “Use of Coir Geotextiles in Sustainable Infrastructure Projects’, World Bank Workshop on Value Engineering for Sustainable Development of Road Infrastructure in Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020.
  2. Resource person for FDP on “Causes and Mitigation of Soil Piping: A Geo-Environmental Hazard”, College of Engineering, Kidangoor, 2020.
  3. “Case Histories of Coir Geotextiles in Erosion Control”, National Workshop on “Application of Coir Geotextiles in Infrastructure Projects at IIT M by Coir Board. 2019
  4. Resource person, “Natural Geotextiles”, FDP conducted by Civil Engineering Department, IIT Madras. 2018
  5. “Geotechnical Aspects of Pavement Structures”, National Symposium at Govt. Engineering College, Barton Hill, Trivandrum. 2018
  6. Resource person in FDP organized by Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Kidangoor, Kottayam, 2017
  7. Resource person in FDP on Advanced Soil Investigation methods & Ground Improvement Techniques”, College of Engineering Adoor, Pathanamthitta, 2017.
  8. “Geosynthetics for Infrastructure Projects”, 24th S K Sundaram Memorial Lecture, The Institution of Engineers (India), Kerala State Centre, Trivandrum, 2016.
  9. “Design and Selection of Geotextiles for filtration and drainage application”, Workshop on Designing with Geosynthetics, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Trivandrum, 2015.
  10. “Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering”, Workshop on Computational Geotechnics and Soil Dynamics, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Trivandrum, 2015.

 

Key note address

  1. Balan, K (2022), “Coir Geotextiles – Need of the hour”, Workshop organized by Coir Board, Kochi at Alappuzha, March 2022.
  1. Balan, K., (2016), “Coir Geotextiles in Infrastructure Projects”, Proc. of Geosynthetics Asia 2016, Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society and CBIP, New Delhi, pp KN 251- 264, 2016.

2. Balan, K., (2016), on Geosynthetics in the National Conference on “Geotechnical Engineering and Modelling GEM – 2016”, organised by LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Trivandrum.

Dr. Manju Dominic – Professor

Qualification: M.Tech, Ph.D, MBA

Teaching Experience : 21 years

Ms. Rejani G.S. – Associate Professor

Qualification: Pursuing PhD (Environmental Chemistry), M.Sc in Geology, SET (Geology)

PG Diploma in Computer Application

Area of Interest:Sustainable Engineering, Disaster Management, Geographic Information System

Experience : 12 years of teaching experience, 5 years of Industrial experience

 

Ms. Nithya S. –  Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering, B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Area of Interest: Geo-Environmental Engineering

Experience : 6 years and 3 months Teaching Experience, 5 years Industrial Experience

 

Ms. Anjana V.G. – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech  in Structural  Engineering, B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Area of Interest: Retrofitting, Sustainable Construction Material, Advanced Concrete Technology

Experience : 5 years

 

RojaSenan

Ms. Roja Senan – Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech  

Areas of Interest : Geo-Environment, Soil Stabilisation, Ground Improvement Techniques.

Publications (Journals) : “Soil Stabilization with Rubber Latex and Human Hair Fibre – An overview paper” Journal of Advances in Geotechnical Engineering. (Volume 04 Issue 01 year 2021)

Teaching experience : 7 months

 

GayathriDevi

Ms. Gayatri Devi M. N. – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of Interest : Soil Mechanics

Publications (Journals) : Gayathri Devi M N., Mariamma Joseph . “Study on strength behaviour of granular pile on clayey soil with different materials” in Volume 7 Issue 9 of IJSRD, February 2019

 

Ms. Sree Lekshmi S. – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  

M.Tech  in Structural Engineering & Construction Management, B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Area of Interest: Advanced concrete technology, Prestressed concrete, Construction management practices

Experience : 2 years 4 months of Teaching & 1 year Industrial experience

 

KavyaMohan

Ms. Kavya Mohan – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of Interest : Structural Analysis, Construction Management

Publications (Journals) : Kavya Mohan, Vaisakh G. “Finite Element Analysis of Hybrid Single Lap Joints” in Volume 5 Issue 09 of IJERT, September 2016.

Teaching Experience : 4 months

Industry Experience : 1 Year

 

Arunima

Ms. Arunima Raj S – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.E

Areas of Interest : Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering

Teaching Experience : 4 months

Industry experience : 1 year (part-time)

ShilpaSuresh

Ms. Shilpa Suresh J. – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of Interest : Transportation, Planning

Publications (Journal) : “Planning Strategies for the Development of Urban Fringe of Trivandrum City: A case of Kazhakkoottam” International Journal of Science and Research (Volume 10 Issue 07 year 2021 )

Teaching Experience : 3 months

Research experience : 1 year

Ms. Midhula R Krishna – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of Interest : Design and Drawing

Publications ( Journals) : Prashob S, R. Midhula, “Strengthening of tubular structures using FRP” in Volume on IJSR, 2015

Teaching Experience : 6 years

Industry experience : 1 Year

Haripriya

Ms. Haripriya S – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of Interest : Transportation engineering, design of concrete and steel structures

Teaching experience : 3.4 years

Industry experience : 1 year

Anisha

Ms. Anisha S- Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.Tech

Areas of interest : Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Geo-Environmental techniques

Publications (Journals): S., Anisha and Roy, R., (2017) “Study on the Effect of Jute Fibres in Unconfined in Compressive Strength” International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Vol.7(11)

Publications (Conference): S. Anisha and Roy R., (2017) “Study on the effect of Infill materials of Geocell in the reinforced clay bed” National conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering.

Teaching Experience : 3.5 years

Assa

Ms. Assa J.V. – Assistant Professor

Qualification:  M.E.

 

Areas of Interest : Concrete, Solid Waste Management

Publications (Conference) :

• National Level Conference at St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering in 2012

• National Level Conference at The Raja Engineering College in 2012

 

Teaching Experience : 10 years

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT

  • K Balan was appointed as the Expert Committee Member for the KETCON and TEKON, at Sahrdaya conducted by KTU and KSCSTE.
  • Dr K Balan was appointed as Judging committee member Rural Innovators Meet 2018,at Kalpetta organised by KSCSTE.
  • Dr K Balan was appointed as Expert committee member for the design and execution of Pattasseri Dam at Munnar for Irrigation Department.
  • Dr K Balan presented a paper on Geosynthentics in International Conference at Scoul, Korea.
  • Faculty achievements – Dr.K .Balan 
  • Paper  “Quantification of strength and design benefits of flexible pavements resting on soft soil subgrades  treated with coir waste and lime” has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Natural Fibres, Published by Taylor & Francis, US.
  • Dr. K Balan was conferred with the “Achievement Award” for the development of the International Geosynthetics Society Indian Chapter, 2019.
  • Dr. K Balan was appointed as a Technical Member of the Bureau of Indian Standards Technical Committee on Geosynthetics TX30.
  • Dr. K Balan was incorporated as the Technical Sub Committee Member (H– 5) of Indian Road Congress, New Delhi, for the use of Coir Geotextiles in Rural Road applications.
  • Dr. K Balan was incorporated as the Executive Member of “iGrip”, an initiative of IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat for the dissemination of Geotechnical Engineering knowledge. (February 2019)
  • Dr. K Balan has participated in the drafting of specifications of non-woven / stitched coir blankets for the Bureau of Indian Standards, at Coir Board Office, Cochin, on 16th December 2019.
  • Dr. K Balan has delivered a talk on FDP conducted by Vishwajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Vazhakkulam, Muvattupuzha on “GeoHazards and Disaster Mitigation” on 12th December 2019. 
  • Dr. K Balan organized and delivered a keynote lecture in an International Conference on “Geotechnics of Highspeed Corridors” at Thiruvananthapuram on behalf of Indian Geotechnical Society, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter. 
  • Dr. K Balan has delivered a talk on “Application of coir geotextiles in Rural Roads”, in Workshop organized by NIT Trichy and Coir Board at NIT Trichy. (July 2019)
  • Dr. K Balan has delivered a Lecture on Embankments on Soft Soil and Design of highway with Geotextiles in Workshop organized by Govt. Engineering College, Barton Hill for PWD Engineers. (May 2019)

 

Faculty achievements – Remya .V.R 

  • Report regarding Aakulam river rejuvination on which Mrs. Remya . V.R is a part along with Swasthi foundation. As a part of RIET along with Swasthi foundation has submitted the study report. 

 

FACULTY INTERACTION WITH OUTSIDE WORLD

  • Dr K Balan delivered a  lecture in QIP Course on Geosynthetics at IIT Madras on 9thFebruary 2018.
  • Dr K Balan delivered a talk on Environmental Geotechnology in FDP organised at St Thomas Institute of Science and Technology, Kazhakutam, TVM on 5thjuly 2018.
  • Dr K Balan delivered a technical talk talk to Engineers of Local Self Government Department (LSGD) at Kozhikode on 19thJuly 2018.
  • Dr K Balan delivered a lecture on FDP conducted at Muthoot Institute of Technology, Ernakulam on 30thjuly 2018

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING LAB

LIST OF MACHINES :      ●   LOS ANGELES ABRASION MACHINE      ●   AGGREGATE IMPACT TESTING MACHINE      ●   CBR TESTING MACHINE      ●   DUCTILITY TESTING MACHINE      ●   RING AND BALL APPARATUS      ●   STANDARD TAR VISCOMETER      ●  FLASH AND FIRE POINT TEST


STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

LIST OF MACHINES:          ●  UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE          ●  TORSION TESTING MACHINE          ●  ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE          ●  SPRING TESTING MACHINE          ●  BRINELL HARDNESS TESTING MACHINE          ●   IMPACT TESTING MACHINE          ●   COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE


SURVEYING LAB

LIST OF MACHINES/EQUIPMENTS:        ●    AUTOMATIC LEVEL         ●     DUMPY LEVEL         ●      METRIC CHAIN         ●     RANGING RODS         ●     OFFSET RODS         ●     CROSS STAFFS         ●     PRISMATIC COMPASS        ●    PLANE TABLE AND TRIPOD        ●    PIN BOX WITHOUT PIN        ●    ALIDADE        ●    PLUMB BOB        ●    SPIRIT LEVEL        ●    ELECTRONIC THEODOLITE        ●   THEODOLITE        ●   GPS        ●   TOTAL STATION        ●   LEVELLING STAFF        ●   PANTOGRAPH        ●   SUBTANSE BAR        ●   ABNEY LEVEL CLINOMETER        ●   CLINOMETER        ●   BOX SEXTANT        ●  PLANIMETER        ●  GHAT TRACER        ●  HAND LEVEL        ●  OPTICAL SQUARES


GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LAB

LIST OF MACHINES          ●    COMPACTION APPARATUS           ●     SHEAR TESTING MACHINE         ●     PERMEABILITY APPARATUS WITH OVERHEAD TANK         ●     VANE SHEAR TEST APPARATUS         ●     DIRECT SHEAR TEST APPARATUS         ●     SAND POURING CYLINDER APPARATUS         ●     CBR TESTING MACHINE         ●     SIEVE SHAKER         ●     CONSOLIDATION TESTING MACHINE

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB

Determination of Alkalinity, Chlorides, Sulphides, Dissolved oxygen, Optimum Coagulant Dosage, Acidity, Hardness, Chloride demand and residual chlorine.       

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY LAB

FLEXURE TESTING MACHINE(BEAM) ●     COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE ●     SLUMP TESTING MACHINE       ●     COMPACTION FACTOR APPARATUS        ●     SIEVE SHAKER  ●     FLEXURE TESTING MACHINE(TILES)   

 

      

DHEERA 2K19

International Women’s day was organised under the title DHEERA on 12th March 2019. It was inaugurated by Aswathy Jwala  (Founder of Jwala Foundation) along with Robin Chaplin as the  chief guest. Function was presided over by Principal, Dr. Raveendranathan.  

ITIHA 2K18 a three day  National Level Techno Cultural fest of RIET which commenced on March 8,  2018. It was the amalgamation of the talent and resources of the students of six specialised arms of RIET. ITIHA 2K18 was incorporated with the workshop on  National Students Space Challenge, by IIT Kharagpur for all disciplines of engineering.

It was an attempt to challenge new possibilities, inspire innovations and a platform to showcase and hone our technical talents and skills.

Rejoicing the world of rhythm and music  ITIHA 2K18 showcased pro shows for the first time in south Kerala with artists from Tomorrow land Fame Lost Stories and Teri Miko

 

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT

  • Mohammed Azim, Benson Babu, Athul S and Akhilsree has developed a prototype “Electrowash” under innovative scheme of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (K.S.C.T.E) and shall be demonstrated in TEKON 2018.
  • Amal dev K V and Suhail Salim of S7 has secured first position for the event “BIG IDEA CHALLENEGE ” organised by Rajadhani Buisness School for presenting the idea of flood relief measure.
  • Suhail Salim, Uday Sooraj , Sudheesh.S, Sreejith have developed a prototype ‘Water Cement Ratio Detector “ got selected at KSCSTE.
  • Suhail Salim, Uday Sooraj , Sudheesh.S, Sreejith have developed a prototype ‘Water Cement Ratio Detector “ got selected for preliminary round conducted by Kerala Start UP mission
  • Sarath J V  of S7 has secured first position in Spot Dance event conducted by Le Emperoz by Rajadhani  Buisness School.
  • Amal Dev K V, Muhammed Ajmal, Joby Jacob has won first price in ESPO 2017, football tournament conducted by kartavya charitable society in assosciation with Big FM and Mathrubhumi.
  • Zonal Championship Competition: A Zonal Championship competition in association with Fest Shastra IIT Madras was conducted at RIET on 26 October 2019. A workshop on the topic “Building Construction “ handled by industrial experts was held at RIET and competition was conducted at the end of the second day. 5 students from Civil Department were selected for the second round at IIT Madras.

C7 – Cricket Tournament 2K19

It is a cricket tournament conducted by the Dept of Civil Enggineering of RIET. C stands for charity,cricket,civil. It is a charity fund raising event.  The champions of 2K19 are Mechmen (S6 Mech)

Bambo House Installation @ ITHIHA-2019

The students of civil engineering department constructed a bamboo house as part of ITHIHA2K19  to demonstrate the concept of sustainable building

Bottle House Installation @ ITHIHA-2018

The students of civil engineering department constructed a bottle house as part of ITHIHA2K18 to demonstrate the concept of sustainable building which is a construction innovation as well as a mode of proper plastic waste disposal.

IGS

Student Chapter of Indian Geotechnical Society, was inaugurated on 13th March 2018 by Dr. G Venkatappa Rao, Professor Emirtus, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat along with Dr. Venkataraman, President of Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetic Society, New Delhi in a function presided over by Principal, Dr. Sathykumar R. Technical talks were delivered. The Chapter was established with 124 students and 3 faculty under the guidance of Dr. K. Balan, Vice Principal.

Syllabus

 

B Tech – 2015 Scheme Syllabus

B Tech – 2019 Scheme Syllabus

M Tech – Structural Engineering Syllabus (Trivandrum Cluster)

M Tech – Geotechnical Engineering Syllabus (Trivandrum Cluster)

Sl. No.

Title of the collaborative activity

Name of the collaborating agency with contact details

Year of collaboration

Date

1

BIM Technology

Prof. Gouri Mohan L. Director & CXO, Techosa

2020-2021

17/6/2021

2

Concrete- An Enigmatic Construction Material

Er. Shyju Nair, CEO, DH Academy

2020-2021

10/6/2021

3

How to write and Publish a Research Paper- A Civil Engineering Perspective

Dr. Manju Dominic, Professor & HoD, Dept of Civil Engineering, RIET

2020-2021

10/5/2021

4

IGS Student Chapter Geotechnical Practices

Dr. N. Unnikrishnan, Professor, GEC Thrissur

2019-2020

22/1/2020

5

Language Skill

Grooming and English Language skill enhancement

2019-2020

24/09/2019 25/09/2019

6

Language Skill

Grooming and English Language skill enhancement

2019-2020

03/09/2019

7

Entrepreneurship in Civil Engineering

Sunil Kumar, Managing Director, Asset Homes

2018-2019

16/11/2018

8

Geosynthetics

Dr. K. Balan, Vice Principal, RIET

2018-2019

11/9/2018

9

Cement Concrete and its Practical Applications

Santhosh S. Chief Manager, ACC Limited, Kerala

2018-2019

7/9/2018

10

Foundation Engineering failures

Dr. K. Balan, Vice Principal, RIET

2018-2019

14/8/2018

11

Expert Lecture on ”Reinforced retaining walls- Construction and Case histories”

Dr. M. Venkataraman Vice President, Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society, New Delhi

2017-2018

13/3/2018

12

Guest Lecture on “Sustainable Water Management – Need of the Hour”

Dr. Subha V., Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,
CUSAT, Cochin

2017-2018

29/1/2018

13

Guest Lecture on “Case Histories in Civil Engineering”

Dr. J. Jayamohan, Principal, LBSITW

2017-2018

27/2/2018

14

Expert talk on “Fluid Mechanics”

Dr. Shibu A, Associate Professor CET

2017-2018

27/10/2017

15

Expert Lecture on “Finite Element Analysis”

Rajesh T. Vaidyan,
CEO, Fettle Groups of Companies

2017-2018

12/10/2017

16

Expert Lecture on “Finite Element Analysis”

Rajesh T. Vaidyan,
CEO, Fettle Groups of Companies

2017-2018

5/10/2017

 

FDP Attended

1. Dr Brightson, Associate Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 4 days KTU Sponsored online FDP on De-Hab Demolition and Rehabilitation of Structures from 27/7/2021 to 30/7/2021.

2. Ms Anju P Babu, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 4 days KTU Sponsored online FDP on De-Hab Demolition and Rehabilitation of Structures from 27/7/2021 to 30/7/2021

3. Ms Rakhi J H, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Advances in Earthquake Engineering organized by LBS Kasaragod from 26/7/2021 to 30/7/2021

4. Ms Rejani G S, Associate Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored online FDP on Universal Human values in Education from 26/7/2021 to 30/7/2021.

5. Ms Geethu G Das, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days FDP on Outcome based Education with Assessment and Evaluation organized bv Sahradia College of Engineering and Technology, Vadakara, Thrissur from 26/7/2021 to 30/7/2021.

6. Dr Manju Dominic, Professor & HoD, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for InfraStructure Projects organized by Department of Civil Engineering RIET from 5/7/2021 to 9/7/2021.

7. Ms Dhanya Prathap, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for InfraStructure Projects organized by Department of Civil Engineering RIET from 5/7/2021 to 9/7/2021.

8. Ms Anju P Babu, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for InfraStructure Projects organized by Department of Civil Engineering RIET from 5/7/2021 to 9/7/2021.

9. Ms Anjana V G , Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for InfraStructure Projects organized by Department of Civil Engineering RIET from 5/7/2021 to 9/7/2021.

10. Ms Rakhi J H , Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for InfraStructure Projects organized by Department of Civil Engineering RIET from 5/7/2021 to 9/7/2021.

11. Ms Sree Lekshmi S , Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days FDP on Construction Industry – Present and Future Trends organized by Federal Institute of Management and Technology from 21/6/2021 to 26/6/2021.

12. Ms Anjana V G, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days FDP on Latest Technology Development in Civil Engineering conducted by Rajshree Institute of management and Technology from 21/6/2021 to 25/6/2021.

13. Ms Dhanya Prathap, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 5 days FDP on Latest Technology Development in Civil Engineering conducted by Rajshree Institute of management and Technology from 21/6/2021 to 25/6/2021.

14. Ms Anju P Babu, Assistant Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering had attended 9 days KTU Sponsored online FDP on Geosynthetics on Ground Improvement from 18/5/2021 to 27 /5/2021

 

List of Training Programms 

  1. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Civil Engineering Practices” by Er. Satheesh, Rtd Engineer PWD on 15/03/2016.
  2. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Construction of Road Pavements” by Mr. Santhosh, Rtd Engineer on 15/03/2016.
  3. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Transportation Planning” by Dr. B G Sreedevi, Director, NATPAC on 31/03/2016.
  4. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Steel Constructions” by Tekla Pvt Ltd., on 21/03/2016.
  5. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Earthquake Resistant Structures” by Dr. Smitha M S, Professor GCE Kannur on 21/10/2016.
  6. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Values of Life” by Dr. Justin Padamadan, Clinical Psychologist on 06/10/2016.
  7. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Structural Analysis” by Dr. Sajeeb R, Rtd Professor, TKMCE, Kollam on 30/09/2016.
  8. Department of Civil Engineering organized course  on “AutoCAD” by InterCAD Systems Pvt. Ltd.  From 15/07/2016 to 28/07/2016.
  9. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Life Skills” by Mr. Remesh S, Asst. Professor, GEC, Barton HIll on 29/08/2016.
  10. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Civil Engineering Design and Case Histories” by Dr. Anil Joseph, MD, Geostructural Consultants on 30/07/2016.
  11. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “DGPS Applications in Civil Engineering” by Er. Kalaiarasan Periasamy, Scientist ‘C’, NATPAC on 04/08/2016.
  12. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Demand Modelling, Pavement Design and Bus Terminal Design” by Er. Shalini, Scientist ‘C’, NATPAC on 18/07/2016.
  13. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Upgrade to Update” by Metrolla Steels on 17/03/2016.
  14. Department of Civil Engineering organized an expert Talk on “Career Options in Civil Engineering” by Er. Deepak Benny, Maritimus Consultants on 09/02/2016.

  15. Ms. Deepthi Sudhi (AP/CE) attended a 5 day FDP on “Advanced Structural Analysis” organized by Dept of Civil Engineering , Marian Engineering College from 9-13th july 2018.

  16. Ms Rakhi J H (AP/CE) attended a 5 day FDP on “Design of Steel and Timber structures” by Department of Civil Engineering, Marian Engineering college from 25-29th June 2018.
  17. Ms. Anju P Babu attended a 3 day International Conference on Infrastructure Development: Issues, Innovations and The way Forward, Department from 21-23rd june 2018.
  18. Ms Anjana V G attended a 2 day Workshop on CAD lab, at UKF engineering college from 18-19th January 2018.

PAPERS PUBLISHED AND PRESENTED IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Rejani G S Presented paper in Science congress on “Analysis ground water quality at Kollam Corporation -A GIS Approach from 28-30th January 2018.

A 2-day hands-on training workshop was conducted at RIET on 5-6 April 2019 by BUILD U which is an avenue for enriching students’ engineering caliber. As Civil Engineering impacts our lives in a big way, practical skills are very important to have for an aspiring Civil Engineer. This session made them aware of the complete planning procedure, Arch masonry, Reinforcement details of beams and columns along with the foundation. Students after training This workshop program was designed to acquaint students with the practical or hands-on knowledge, thereby giving the students an opportunity to witness practically what they have studied in class. This program was a successful one as around 60 students participated.

Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology successfully completed “On the Job Training” (OJT) for VHSC students from six different schools from 10 October 2019 to 31 December 2019. Sessions were handled by faculty members, lab instructors, and M.Tech students according to their curriculum. Visit to various department laboratories were included during this program.. At the end of the course, these students were awarded the training completion certificate for their corresponding courses. The students from VHSC Karavaram, VHSC Mulavana, VHSE Njekkad, VHSS Alamcode, RRV VHSS Kilimanoor, and GVHS Kadakkal participated in the OJT.
 
 
 
 
 

Expert Talk on Reinforced retaining walls- Construction and Case histories
Expert Talk on Reinforced retaining walls- Construction and Case histories by Dr. M. Venkataraman, Vice President, Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), New Delhi

Expert Talk on Reinforced soil structures- Principles and design
Expert Talk on Reinforced soil structures- Principles and design by Dr. G. Venketappa Rao, President, Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society, New Delhi

Expert Talk on Sustainable Water Management – Need of the Hour
Expert Talk on Sustainable Water Management – Need of the Hour Dr. Subha V., Professor, Department of Civil Engineering CUSAT, Cochin

Expert Talk On Fluid Mechanics
Expert Talk On Fluid Mechanics Dr Shibu A,Associate Professor, CET

Expert Talk On Case Histories in Civil Engineering
Expert Talk On Case Histories in Civil Engineering Dr. J Jayamohan, Principal,LBSITW

Expert Talk On Finite Element Analysis
Expert Talk On Finite Element Analysis by Rajesh T Vaidyan, CEO, Fettle Groups of Companies.

 

Faculty development Programme brochure

Civil Engineering Department of Rajadhani Institue of Engineering and Technology had organized a KTU sponsored FDP on “Geotechnics for Transportation Structures” from 17th-21stJune 2019. The FDP was formally inaugurated by Dr.Jayamohan J (Principal, LBSITW), Trivandrum, by lighting the lamp, in the presence of the Principal Prof.(Dr) K.C.Raveendranathan, Prof.(Dr) K. Balan Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Convenor of the FDP, Ms. Remya V R and Ms.Deepthi Sudhi, Coordinators of FDP and other heads of departments of RIET. Around 20 participants from other Engineering colleges, along with 10 inhouse participants had attended the sessions. Various eminent personalities from esteemed organizations like NIT, CET, PWD have handled the sessions by sharing experience pertaining to their field of expertise.

Expert Talk by Dr. Unnikrishnan Civil Engineering department, Govt Engineering college Thrissur on 22/01/2020 at RIET

 

AICTE Sponsored 5-Days ATAL FDP on Value Engineering for Infrastructure Projects was conducted from 5th to 9th July 2021 in which around 90 participants from different parts of the country participated.

The speakers for the 5-day workshop on “VALUE ENGINEERING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS” were:

● Dr Samson, Director NATPAC

● Dr Unnikrishnan, Professor & HoD, Dept of Civil Engineering , CET

● Dr Jayamohan J, Principal, LBSITW, Trivandrum

● Dr Jaya V, Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering, CET

● Dr Anil R, Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering, CET

● Mr. Shyam Kumar, MD, Innovation Experience, Trivandrum

● Er  T P Madhusoodhanan Nair, Chief coordinator (Overseas project)& International Civil Engg Trainer , HABITAT

● Mr P B Sajan, Director  COST FORD, Trivandrum

● Mr  Anwar Hussain, Retired Section Engineer, LSGD

● Dr Sunil Kumar, Director, Indian Institute of Infrastructure & Construction

● Er  Arun R, Assistant Engineer, Irrigation

● Dr K Balan, Vice Principal, RIET

● Dr Manju Dominic, Professor & HoD, Dept of Civil Engineering, RIET

The inauguration was held on 5th July 2021 online at 9:30 am. Chief Guest of the program was Dr Samson (Director, NATPAC). Around 90 participants across the country participated in this 5 days FDP.

 

Poster Competition on World Environmental Day (5 June 2021)

To bring out the creative expression of the students of RIET and also to spread awareness about the importance of nature, an online Poster Competition was conducted by Department of Civil Engineering Association, Sparcz on 5th June, 2021 on the occasion of World Environmental Day. The theme of the competition was ‘Reimagine. Recreate. Restore our Ecosystem’. Ecosystem restoration can take many forms: Growing trees, greening cities, rewilding gardens, changing diets or cleaning up rivers and coasts. A very good response was received. 81 enthusiastic students of various departments have send their posters online.

Mr. Rahib Shajahan and Mr. Harikrishnan T S were the student coordinators and Ms. Anjana V G was the faculty coordinator of the competition.The winners of the competition are: First Prize: Irfan S, S4, CSE Second Prize: Muhsina F, S2, CE Third Prize: Vivek R B, S4, AE.

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