Department of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering, the oldest branch of engineering, has evolved since the stone age of civilization. The American Society of Civil Engineering defines it as a profession that applies knowledge of mathematical and physical sciences, acquired through study and practice, to develop economical ways to utilize natural materials and forces for the continual improvement of humanity's welfare. 

Traditionally, Civil Engineering has played an important role in improving the civic life of society by harmonizing the natural resources available on the Earth. Some of the major areas in the field of Civil Engineering are Design and Construction of various structures like Bridges, Buildings, Roads, Tunnels, Dams, Developing New Construction Technologies, Design and Development of Foundation Systems, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation and Traffic Engineering, Municipal and Sanitary Services, Surveying, GIS and Remote Sensing, Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering etc.

Vision

Empowering future generations to shape sustainable environment and resilient infrastructure through innovative education, research, and community engagement, the Civil Engineering Department at AKS University envisions to become a beacon of excellence in advancing societal well-being and environmental stewardship

Mission

Fostering a culture of academic excellence, professional integrity, and ethical leadership, the Civil Engineering Department at AKS University is dedicated to equip students with practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and research acumen to tackle global challenges in infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and societal resilience. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships and community outreach, we aim to inspire our students to become innovative problem-solvers and responsible stewards of the built environment, driving positive change for generations to come.

Courses Offered

Infrastructural Facilities

The department has plethora of important instruments in various laboratories namely; Total Station, GPS instrument, Auto Level, Direct Shear Test Apparatus, Compression Testing Machine, CBR Testing Machine, Bitumen Extractor etc. The department is also equipped with various computer software used in civil engineering such as AUTOCAD, STAAD PRO etc. through which students are trained. It also has well equipped state-of-the-art laboratories like:

• Material Testing Lab

• Survey Lab

• Geotechnical Lab

• Concrete Lab

• Transportation Lab

• Water Resource and Public health Engineering Lab

• Concrete Technology & Structural Engineering Lab

• Geotechnical Engineering Lab

• Highway Engineering Lab

• Fluid Mechanics Lab

• Surveying Lab

• Software Simulation Lab

Achievements

Training

The students undergo industrial training and regular industrial & technical visits. Students are also assisted in designing and modelling working real-time projects.

List of Training Programmes attended by students during summer vacations/semester break :

RACE (Recent Advances in Civil Engineering)

This flagship annual technical seminar organized by the department has been a great success. Its first event was launched in 2015. The theme of the RACE 2015 (25th September to 26th September) was on various advance technologies and researches in civil engineering to which around 200 delegates attended.

RACE 2016 held during (24th September to 25th September) was attended by 100 plus delegates where technical papers on the main theme Smart Cities: Concept, Problem and Remedies were deliberated. Since 2015, the Department of Civil Engineering has been continuously participating/ organizing RACE.