Consultancy Services Provided By Our Department

Construction material testing

Cement
Aggregates
Concrete
Steel
Brick
Bitumen

Soil Testing

Bearing capacity
Shear test
UCS
Sieve analysis
Standard proctor test
Field density

Structural drawing and design (R.C.C/Steel)
Structural Audit

NDT equipment
Rebound hammer
UPV test
Reinforcement scanner
Halfcell potentiometer

Third party inspection of

Road & Bridges
Water supply and drainage line
Third party consultancy
Residential and commercial building testing

Water and waste water characterization

Water audit

Vision

The department of Civil Engineering strives to produce qualified engineers, researchers and professionals to serve the society with sustainable development.

Mission

To provide quality education and prepare competitive graduates for successful career in Civil Engineering.
To develop research opportunities that creates competent professionals who are trained in the design and development of environment friendly Civil Engineering system.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of Civil Engineering Program will be prepared to take the challenges in the field of Civil Engineering
To provide Graduates with a sound Knowledge in mathematical, scientific and Civil Engineering fundamentals required to solve engineering problems and also to pursue higher studies.
To train students with good scientific and engineering breadth in Construction industry & many field of Civil Engineering.
To build the confidence of students leading to professional and ethical integrity, effective communication skill, leadership, so that they can apply engineering knowledge for betterment of society.
To provide a good competitive learning environment so that graduates of Civil Engineering will be ready to meet the needs of Indian and multinational construction industries.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The students are able to demonstrate:

The knowledge of planning and designing of the system components for building planning, transportation, water resources, estimating, costing and scheduling the construction processes.
The fundamental knowledge of analysis and design of various structures with an understanding of associated safety, quality and economy.
The knowledge of field data collection and material characterization to provide constructive and creative engineering solutions that reflect social and environmental sensitivities

HOD's Message

The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) degree program is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and offers Choice Based Credit System education. In addition to core courses, students can opt for discipline specific elective subjects, open elective subjects from different institutes of the University. In addition, this program is uniquely designed to increase the employability of the students and prepare them to work in a multi-disciplinary work environment. The program offers major degree in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) and allows students to opt for minor specializations as per their interests.

Construction Technology deals with the tools, technologies, machinery and software used to improve theprocess of construction.Advancements in construction technology such as semi-automated and automated construction equipment,have led the field of Civil Engineering into the new-era fast changing world.As a result, we are able to build stronger, taller, and more energy efficient structures. Technology has made construction sites safer and workers more efficient. It has allowed us to increase productivity, improve collaboration, and tackle more complex projects.Today, new technologies in construction are being developed at a breakneck pace. What seemed like future tech 10, 20 years ago like connected equipment and tools, telematics, mobile apps, autonomous heavy equipment, drones, robots, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D printed buildings are now here and being deployed and used across the world.Hence, there is bright future for the students pursuing Construction Technology Specialization.

Dr. Vijaya S. Pradhan

Professor and Head

hodcivil@jnec.ac.in

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering degree program is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and offers Choice Based Credit System education. In addition to core courses, students can opt for discipline specific elective subjects, open elective subjects from different institutes of the University. In addition, this program is uniquely designed to increase the employability and to prepare students to work in a Multi-disciplinary work environment. The program offers Major degree in Civil Engineering and is open to students opting for minor specializations as per their interests.

Civil engineers have significant liability in their jobs, requiring team work as well as independent thinking. To provoke independent thoughts in students and importance of team work, the program also emphasizes on outcome based education, design thinking process and cooperative education components involving projects, seminars, internships, Activity Based Learning and Problem Based Learning. The students are prepared to be adaptable and industry ready having competencies across range of technical and non-technical subjects. They are challenged to learn the skills necessary to excel. These skills include planning, designing, operating, inspecting, and managing. They carry out survey, plan, analyze, design and build structures such as buildings, railways, highways, bridges, waterways, and irrigation structures like dams, canals etc. with sustainable development. After the completion of this program our students will be very well suited to serve in both industrial and service sector.

Key Features

Well-equipped & spacious laboratories
Highly qualified and experienced faculty
Industry-Institute interaction through alumni network and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Mandatory in-plant training and Industrial visits for all subjects
Guest lectures by eminent personalities from industry
Civil Engineering Students’ Chapter
Technical events for students
Research centre for Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Professional body membership by faculty and students

Career Opportunities

Public Sector Undertaking
Construction Industry
Structural Design Consultancy
Entrepreneur/ Self Employment
Academician/Researcher
Real Estate Development
Registered Valuer
Health , Safety and Environment
Billing Engineer
Software Design and Development.
Quantity Surveyor

Program Structure

The total credits students need to complete are 130 and are completed in 4 academic years. One academic year is divided in two semesters and assessment is carried out at the end of every semester including 20 weeks inplant training in VIII semester. The Quality is assessed by grading system.

Detailed 4-Year (Eight Semesters) Curriculum Contents* are

Basic Science Courses
Engineering Science Courses
Professional Core Courses
Professional Core Electives
Electives (Starts from Semester IV)
15 days On site training in Semister IV
Mini Project in Semister IV
Major Projects offered in Semister VI and VII
20 week In-plant Training
Social Science and Humanities Courses: Throughout the program every Semester

Infrastructure

Engineering Mechanics Lab.

Engineering Mechanics lab is equipped with force table, friction apparatus, simple screw jack which are used to determine the output and mechanical advantage of the machine. Major equipment in the lab is used to analyze the effect on force on the static body.

Strength Of Materials Lab.

Strength of Material is one of the well-equipped Laboratories in the Civil Engineering department. It consists of major equipment like Universal testing Machine- 100T which is a Software based solution equipment. The laboratory also consists of other equipment’s like Compression testing Machine- 2000KN, Torsion testing Machine, Impact testing Machine, Rockwell hardness testing Machine. The laboratory is also providing consultancy services in material testing such as Concrete cube testing, Autoclaved aerated concrete block (AAC) testing, Tension test on mild steel, Paver block testing. The calibration of UTM-100T and Rockwell hardness testing machine is being done regularly to get more accurate results.

Survey Lab

The survey lab is equipped with the latest equipments. Total station, Auto level, Digital Planimeter, theodolite, Nautical Sextant, Hand held GPS etc. are available. The students carryout the survey work onsite to experience the field practices and difficulties. The students get hands on practice of the total station and carryout the drawings/Analysis using GIS platform

Fluid Mechanics Lab.

Parameters related to fluid flow in pipes and open channels are determined with various equipments like Bernoulli’s apparatus, Metacentric height of ship model, Notch apparatus, venturimeter, orificemeter, Pelton wheel turbine and tilting flume. Hydraulic machines are available for the study.

Concrete Technology Lab

Concrete Technology Laboratory provides the facilities to perform all quality tests on various ingredients such as Cement, Sand & Aggregate. Following facilities are provided by Concrete Technology Lab. The lab is utilized to perform various experiments as a part of the curriculum. The Post Graduate students use the lab for research purpose. The lab also facilitates the consultancy services.

Transportation Lab

Transportation engineering laboratory is used to perform practical on materials like aggregate, bitumen and soil. In our laboratory main equipments are ductility testing machine, CBR, Marshall stability, bitumen extractor and stripping value apparatus.

Geotechnical Lab

The laboratory is equipped with all modern machineries required for advanced research and consultancy services. Soil testing equipment for soil classification, compaction, consolidation, direct shear, permeability, unconfined compression etc. are available in the laboratory.

Environmental Engineering Lab

Environmental Engineering lab in civil department of JNEC, MGM University, facilitates the experiments for water and waste water quality assessment, ambient air quality and noise level measurement. The lab is equipped with latest equipments to perform the experiments effectively. Major equipments such as Digital spectrophotometer, BOD incubator, COD digester, Small distill water plant, Dust sampler (PM 10), Digital turbidity meter, Portable hardness meter, TDS meter, Water testing kits, Dust sampler and Noise meter are available in the lab.

CAD Lab-1

CAD Lab facilitates the students to get hands-on AutoCAD and Fusion 360. The lab is well equipped with 20 systems of latest configuration with Internet facility. The said software enhance the drawing skills in 2D and 3D. Charts to guide students for execution of basic commands are also made available. Apart from the regular practical sessions the students avail the facility for project work.

Software Lab

Software Lab consists of 20 systems with advanced configuration which is well equipped with the Software ETAB & SAFE. ETAB Software is used for the Analysis and Design of RCC, Steel as well as Composite Structures. SAFE Software generates the Foundation Design. The Designs Obtained from this Software is directly used on Site.

CAD Lab 2

This is fully equipped lab with 20 systems and one server with software’s like AutoCAD, STAAD PRO, Fusion-360. In addition to this new software’s are added as and when required. This lab advances the knowledge of students through analysis, design, drafting, virtual labs and practical’s for their research and academic works.

Structural Dynamics Lab

The lab is equipped with the shake table apparatus and beam model, with various models to be tested for the dynamic analysis of single and multistorey building frame, dam, water tank with different degrees of freedom and different boundary condition etc.

Activities

Site Visit of SY Civil students to “My World, My Pride”, construction site, Chikalthana, Aurangabad

Site visit was organized for SY students in order to understand principles of planning. Location of site -“My World-My Pride” Township project, Aurangabad dated 24th September 2022. Objective - Learner will be able to exercise the principles of planning, in planning of residential building. 4 different groups visited 4 different flats on the same floor. Students have studied principles of planning for these flats with their own understanding of the subject. The various principles of planning are supposed to be described like Aspect, Prospect, Roominess, Orientation, Circulation, Furniture, Requirement, Flexibility, Sanitation, Grouping, and Elegance.

World Water Day 2022

On the occasion of World Water Day 22 March, a joint event was organized by MGM’s JNEC and IEI, Aurangabad on 23 March 2022. Dr D.G.Regulwar from Government College of Engineering was the expert speaker for the occasion. Dr. Regulwar addressed the audience on topic “Fuzzy Logic & Genetics Algorithms Applications to Water Resource Management”. Various programming application in field of Water Resource Engineering were discussed. Dr. H.H.Shinde, Principal JNEC. Dr. V.S.Pradhan, H.O.D, Civil Department. Dr. U.B.Kalwane, Chairman IE(I), Dr.R.R.Deshmukh, Secretary IE(I) were present. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.R.R.Deshmukh.

World Water Day 2022

On occasion of World Water Day a lecture talk was organised jointly by IEI Aurangabad chapter and JNEC Civil Engineering Department on the topic “Water Resources Development of the Country and Climate Change” by renowned Professor Dr. Avinash S. Garudkar, Head (Faculty of Engineering), WALMI Aurangabad on 29th March 2022. The speaker discussed the various aspects of climate change, rain cycles, river linking projects, various projects being offered by government for the engineering colleges and research scholars. Faculty and students of civil engineering department were present. Dr. H.H.Shinde, Principal JNEC. Dr. V.S.Pradhan, H.O.D, Civil Department. Dr. U.B.Kalwane, Chairman IE(I), Dr.R.R.Deshmukh, Secretary IE(I) were present industry experts were also present on the occasion. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.R.R.Deshmukh.

World Water Day 2022

On occasion of World Water Day, a lecture talk was organized jointly by IEI Aurangabad chapter and JNEC Civil Engineering Department on the topic “Interlinking or rivers” by alumnus of Civil Engineering Department, JNEC (2010-11), Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department Aurangabad Krishna Ghuge, on 04th April 2022. He is working on one of the most ambitious projects of Government of Maharashtra, Krishna Marathwada Irrigation Project. He discussed the various Civil Engineering aspects on inter linking of river Krishna and Manjra River and benefits of it for Beed and Osmanabad districts. He shared is experience on live project of interlinking of river which is headed by him.

Site visit at World My Pride Construction Site, Pride Ventures Pvt Ltd.

Site visit at World My Pride Construction Site, Pride Ventures Pvt Ltd., Opposite Aurangabad Airport, Chikalthana, Aurangabad, was organized for second year students during the site visit at My World My Pride Construction Site, students were made aware of; categories of civil engineering project, Players in construction works, overview of the theory Topics in Building Construction, Survey & Hydraulics.

Structural Audit

Structural Audit was carried out by Prof J.P Bhandari and Prof D.P Patil for Devasham Automobile at Partur. The test performed were Non-Destructive Test i.e., Rebound Hammer Test, UPV test, etc. for the R.C.C structure.

Block contouring project

Block contouring project was carried out for students of S.Y class. Students used Dumpy level/ Auto level, prismatic compass, chain 20m, 30m, Metallic Tape, ranging rod to complete the project. After the project students prepared contour map to study the elevation profile of Gandheli campus.

Site visit at MGM University

Site visit at MGM University building was carried out, students were made aware of retempering of mortar, estimating mortar requirements, mortar additives, scaffolding, bonds in brick masonry, stone masonry, masonry elements, some masonry terms related to masonry students were made.

Webinar on “Carrier opportunities in Civil Engineer”

Civil Department of MGM’s JNEC had organised a webinar on topic “Carrier Opportunities in Civil Engineering” dated July 11, 2020. HOD of Civil Engineering Programme Dr. Vijaya. S. Pradhan commenced the webinar. Webinar got stunning response from 405 registrations of various fields such as working professionals, academicians and students from India as well as abroad. Speaker brought the attention of participants towards carriers in Civil engineering that are emerging and trending. Latest trends and post Covid opportunities of working professionals and academicians during question and answer session was discussed.

Webinar on Earthquake Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering organized a Webinar on Earthquake Engineering and Technology on 12th May 2020. Dr. Vasant Matsagar was the speaker for the Webinar. He is working as Professor in IIT Delhi. Dr. Vasant Matsagar highlighted the important aspects of Earthquake Engineering and technology. Students from various engineering colleges, researchers and Industry person attended the live webinar.

Webinar on “Role of Environment and Infrastructure in Transition into Healthy cities”

Department of civil engineering has organized a Live Webinar on “Role of Environment and Infrastructure in Transition into Healthy cities” on 29th May 2020. The speaker of the event was Prof. Ashwani Kumar, Associate Professor, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He has highlighted different aspects of environment and infrastructure in relation to planning and development of cities. This has a greater impact on making cities healthy and liveable

CELEBRATION OF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 5^th JUNE 2020

Department of Civil Engineering & Team VASUNDHARA, JNEC, MGM University organized an event to celebrate and create awareness related to Environment and COVID 19 on WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 5th JUNE 2020. The event received overwhelming responses from students, faculty, researchers, industry people, and others from all over India. For Poster competition: 24 Entries (Self draw or Animated) were received, while for Essay 27 entries recorded (Marathi & English). The quiz competition recorded 416 entries. Participants were from different places like Aurangabad – Jammu – Jaipur – Ahmedabad - Punjab – Agartala- Nashik - Pune - Nagpur – Coimbatore.

WINNER FOR ESSAY COMPETITION:

Soumi Saha (NIT, Agartala) (English)
Vivek Diwan (JNEC, Aurangabad) (Marathi)

WINNER FOR POSTER COMPETITION:

Sakshi Lone (MGM Polytechnic, Aurangabad) (Hard copy)
Pallavi Jadhav (Latthe Education Society's Polytechnic, Sangli)

Various Technical Quizes in COVID-19 Lockdown Period

Technical Quiz on Fundamentals of Civil Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering organized a Quiz Competition on “Fundamentals of Civil Engineering” from 28th May to 2ndJune.Objective of the Event was to refresh the basic Fundamentals of Civil Engineering.Outcome was that 566 people participated from various regions of Maharashtra J.R.Ramchandani was the organizer.

Technical Quiz on Hydraulics

In such a pandemic situation, we should not stop progressing. Therefore,Quiz co-ordinator Prof. A S Pawar, conducted the technical quiz with an objective to check and enhance expertise in fluid statics as well as dynamics on “Hydraulics” from 1st June to 5 th June. The quiz received great response as 321 candidates responded.

Technical Quiz on Project Management

Online quiz has been conducted on "Project Management" for engineering, polytechnic students and faculties from 2nd June to 5thJune 2020 by Quiz coordinator Prof. Y.J. Barokar. The objective of the quiz was to enhance and check fundamental knowledge of ‘Project Management’. Event has been completed with enthusiastic response of 120 from all faculties and students from different colleges and institutes.

Technical Quiz on IS 456:2000 & IS 1343:2012

The Civil Engineering department has organised an online technical quiz on "IS 456:2000 & IS 1343:2012" from 7th – 13thJune 2020 by Prof. V.T.More. The objective of quiz was to enhance the knowledge in the area of Indian Standards for all participants. The outcome was various academicians, students and professionals have participated in the quiz. Total 196 E-certificate were issued to the applicants.

Technical Quiz on Concrete Technology

Prof U.S.Sarade of Civil Engineering Department had organized a quiz on “Concrete technology” with objective to refresh the knowledge of Concrete Technology from 13th June to 19thJune.The event received an overwhelming response of 1202 from faculties and students from various colleges and institution.

Technical Quiz on Water Resources Engineering

To keep the learning process in such pandemic situation Civil Engineering Department of MGM’s, JNEC organized Quiz on “Water Resources Engineering”from 22nd June to 26th June 2020. The objective of quiz was to refurnish the knowledge of Water Resources Engineering. The quiz got over whelming response from various polytechnics, engineering colleges, and various professionals. Quiz was organisedby Prof S.M.Siddiq

Technical Quiz on Geotechnical engineering

Online quiz conducted on “Geotechnical engineering" for engineering and polytechnic students and faculties between 29th May to 10th June 2020. Event Co-ordinator was Prof.Sneha Magar.To refresh the knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering was the objective and outcome was that Event received 350responses, of which 70% were students, 20% were faculties and 10% were institute persons.

Technical Quiz on Aspects of Building Planning

The Civil Engineering Department conducted an Online Technical Quiz on "Aspects of Building Planning" for engineering and polytechnic students and faculties in a pandemic situation. Event Co-ordinator was Prof. Bhise. Objective was to recall the concepts of Building Planning and its aspects.Outcome was, event received an overwhelming response i.e. 489 individuals have appeared from various colleges and institutions.

Visit to Kalika Steel Alloys, Jalna, by Prof. J.P.Bhandari

Students of TY Civil visited Kalika Steel Alloys, Jalna MIDC, Jalna. Students observed the Japenese technology of manufacturing the reinforcement which is a fully automatic and quenching process, reinforcement testing of the reinforcement at raw and finished stage.

Jayakwadi Dam Visit by Dr.V.S.Pradhan

Students of B.E civil visited Jayakwadi dam on 09 October 2019 to study the dam structure and its functioning .The students also visited drainage gallery to observe to dam instrumentation. The students visited the left bank canal of dam to study the various types of appurtenant structures.

Nandadeep Precast and Prestress Pvt. Ltd. Visit by Prof. L.G.Kalurkar

Students of B.E civil visited Nandadeep Precast Prestress Pvt. ltd to study the casting of precast concrete members on 10 October 2019. In particular the student observed the casting of cantilever wall of seven meters height. Mr. Prashant Verma guided the students through the construction processes.

Jalshakti Abhiyan by Dr.V.S.Pradhan

Jaldiwas was celebrated on 22nd July 2019 under the purview of Jalshakti Abhiyan. Civil Engineering Department had arranged a lecture talk on Inter basin Water transfer: A case study of transfer of water from upper Vaitarna basin to Godavari basin. The lecture talk was organized on 22nd July 2019. Er. Arun Ghate Sub Divisional Engineer, Command Area Development Authority, Aurangabad briefed the students regarding the transfer of inter basin water which will satisfy the water demands of Marathwada region.

Samruddhi Mahamarg visit by Prof J.P.Bhandari

Students of Civil Engineering Department visited Samruddhi Mahamarg at Jalna District on 10th October 2019. In this visit students observed the construction of Highway Pavement, Culvert, Bridges, Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Casting of Precast Girders and Quality Control Laboratory. Dy. Engineer Mr. Shrikant Kulkarni guided the students regarding construction of highway.

Carrier Opportunities in Government Sector for Civil Engineers

A lecture talk on Carrier Opportunities in Government Sector for Civil Engineers, the talk was organized by Civil Engineering Department on aspects on 6th August 2019. Joint Director of Town Planning, Nasik Division, Mrs. Prathiba Khonde Bhadane addressed the students regarding opportunities in Town Planning Department

Safe Track- 2K19 by Prof. L.K.Kokate

To create awareness of road safety amongst the students, a technical event Safe Track- 2K19 was organized by Civil Engineering Department in co ordination with Indian Road Safety campaign, Aurangabad on 28th August 2019. In this event the student identified reasons causing accidents and discussed the safety measures and remedial measures to reduce the road accidents.

Visit to MGM University Construction site by Prof J.P.Bhandari

This visit was organized for studying the reinforcement placement. Structural Drawings were studied and discussed with the site engineer, Also new centring method was studied by the students.