Structural Engineering Division, Anna University

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The Structural Engineering Division of the Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University was established in the year 1955 with the main objective of providing higher education in the field of structural engineering. Now the thrust is to develop the division into a centre of excellence in research, consultancy and continuing education programmes in both structural engineering and construction management.

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[edit] Postgraduate programmes

The M.E. degree Programmes in Structural Engineering and Construction Engineering & Management was started in the year 1955. The division has produced nearly 650 postgraduates in Structural Engineering over the last four decades.

The Department offers courses and programs at a variety of levels to address the needs of those who are interested in construction management. There is a nationally-accredited Construction Management program that prepares individuals for entry-level industry positions. The Department offers both classroom-based Master of Science in Construction Management programs that prepare individuals for middle management positions. The Department is also part of a college-wide interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Built Environment that provides students an opportunity for in-depth study into construction management issues. All the students are trained with software tools like Primavera & MS Project.

Many of them are occupying high and responsible positions in government, private and public sector organizations in India and abroad. It has achieved this with considerable pride and excellence.

Currently Professor Dr.Devadas Manokaran is the Head of the Division.

[edit] Laboratory facilities

[edit] Structural Engineering Laboratory

  • 200 Tonnes UTM Flexure Beam Testing Machine
  • 2000KN Compression Testing Machine Cement Mortar Mixer
  • 400KN UTM Steam Curing for Cubes
  • Ultrasonic Concrete Test Schmidt Rebound Hammer
  • Microprocessor controlled Cover meter Core Drilling Machine

[edit] Strength of Materials Laboratory

  • Losenhausenwerk UTM (200,000lbs) Buckton UTM (100Ton)
  • Avery Spring Testing Machine Izod and Charpy Impact Test
  • Hardness (Brinell and Rockwell) Amsler Torsion Testing Machine
  • Abrasion Testing Machine Olsen UTM (22 tonnes)

[edit] Structural Dynamics Laboratory

  • 100 Tonne capacity Pulsator Electro Dynamic Vibration Shaker
  • Vibration Analyzer Loading Frame (200 Tonne)
  • Compression Testing Machine(200Tonnes) 0 to 400 0 C Hot air oven
  • Impulse Hammer, Pressure Transducers Test Floor (200T)
  • Accelerometer, SS Modal System

[edit] Construction Engineering and Management

Construction Management is the management of the fascinating and complex process that results in the built environment, the roads, bridges, buildings and industrial facilities upon which we all depend. It involves marshaling the resources required -- labor, materials, equipment, time and money -- and translating the work of design professionals such as architects and engineers into tangible things. Managing construction involves organizing a wide variety of skilled workers and specialists and leading them in the implementation of the plan, monitoring progress against baseline objectives, and making adjustments to ensure that the goals originally set forth are achieved. The construction industry needs personnel with the entrepreneur's spirit resourceful, imaginative, determined, well-educated problem solvers to accomplish its tasks. Communication skills, business acuity, engineering knowledge, and an understanding of the changing society that the industry serves are essential to success in the profession.

Projects growing in size and complexity are creating enormous need for professionally educated, Project Engineers and Managers capable of meeting the increasing demand in Engineering, Execution and Management of the multidisciplinary projects in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum and Chemical fields along with Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Automobile, Services and other sectors. This two year full time Post Graduate programme programme aims at developing professional project managers with the skills to solve the multifaceted project management problems of all these business sectors.

M.E Construction Engineering and Management

Curriculum for full time (4 Semesters) (Including Electives)

Code No. Course Title

MA304 Statistical Methods and Queuing Theory

CN 671 Modern Construction Materials

CN 672 Construction Equipment

CN 673 Project Formulation and Appraisal

CN 681 Advanced Construction Techniques

CN 682 Contract Laws and Regulations

CN 683 Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control

CN 684 Computer Applications in Construction Engineering and Planning

CN 071 Advanced Concrete Technology

CN 072 Shoring, Scaffolding and Formwork

CN 073 System Integration in Construction

CN 074 Energy Conservation Techniques in Building Construction

CN 075 Construction of Bituminous Pavement

CN 076 Construction Project Management

CN 077 Quantitative Techniques in Management

CN 078 Construction Personnel Management

CN 079 Business Economics and Finance Management

CN 080 Quality Control and Assurance in Construction

CN 081 Resource Management and Control in Construction

CN 082 Project Safety Management

CN 083 Management Information Systems

ST 081 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures

+ Summer Training + Project Work (Two Phases)

[edit] Short term and seminar courses

Some of the short term and seminar courses offered to the students of construction management are:

  • Principles of Management
  • Financial Management
  • Management Accounting
  • Project Management
  • Modern Construction Practice
  • Construction Contracts Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Value Engineering
  • Strategic Management & Business Policy
  • Research Methodology
  • Management Information System
  • Marketing Management
  • Sustainable Development
  • Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Urban Infrastructure Finance
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Urban Infrastructure Services
  • Housing Planning Laws and Housing Finance
  • Disaster Management
  • Communication