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THE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Established: 2011 | UG Intake: 30 | Research Centre 

The Department of Civil Engineering offers B.E. degree program in Civil Engineering. The department has steadily evolved into a center of excellence, committed to delivering high-quality technical education. With a dedicated team of versatile faculty members specializing in various subfields of civil engineering, the department ensures a rich and diverse learning experience for students.

The department has state-of-the-art facilities, which include seven fully-equipped laboratories, a comprehensive department library, an exclusive seminar hall, and smart classrooms. These resources meet the rigorous standards prerequisite for undergraduate education, promote research publication, and support consultancy services.

Highlights:

  • Secured funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology under the Big Data Analytics - Hyperspectral Remote Sensing (BDA-HSRS) scheme.
  • Obtained event grants from various Central and State Government organizations, along with consultancy works.
  • Students are encouraged to actively participate in student chapters of professional bodies such as ISTE and ICI, fostering technical and leadership growth through guest lectures, workshops, and paper presentations.
  • All faculty members are affiliated with prestigious professional organizations like ICI, ISTE, and IAENG.
  • Committed to promote ethical practices, environmental consciousness, and human relations in the realm of Civil Engineering.

Academic Laboratories:

The department is equipped with extensive, advanced laboratories that support both academic and research activities:

  • Computer-Aided Designing and Drafting Lab
  • Concrete & Highway Engineering Lab
  • Environmental Engineering Lab
  • Hydraulics Engineering Lab
  • Soil Mechanics Lab
  • Strength of Materials Lab
  • Survey Lab

Value Added Courses:

The department offers the following value-added courses such as ETABS, 3D Modelling & BIM, Oracle Primavera, GIS, STAAD Pro and TEKLA.

DEPARTMENT VISION & MISSION

VISION

To provide a wholesome knowledge and skills among civil engineering students for complete contribution to fulfill the changing industrial and research requirements, multi-disciplinary collaboration and to become the acknowledged leader with professional commitment and integrity.

MISSION

To provide a platform of inspirational features for creating leadership and innovativeness in students technical advancements.

To impart essential skills to the student and enhance their employable strengths and entrepreneurial capabilities.

To educate the student in solving problems related to interdisciplinary fields.

To nurture emerging skills with societal interests to act professionally and ethically.

To extend engineering expertise through creative projects and research driven for promoting consultancy in a sustainable environmental friendly system.

To use updated Engineering technology and appropriate pedagogical methodologies and techniques for modeling , analyzing and designing solutions for complex challenges.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS)​

  • Our graduates will have fundamental technical knowledge in their domain and contribute to the development of various disciplines of civil engineering such as Structural Engineering, Construction management, Environmental Engineering for wholesome education.
  • Our graduates will apply the fundamentals of Science (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) in Engineering and capable of teaming with multi-disciplinary professionals to analyze, design and execute projects in the field for the solution of emerging technical problems.
  • Our graduates will exhibit effective communication, leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills by understanding contemporary issues and contribute to overall personality and career development.
  • Our graduates will be proficient in academics and eligible for further specializations in their core of interest, and involve in research and development for futuristic approaches.
  • Our graduates shall ensure sustainable development through consistent learning capabilities and social consciousness.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)​​

  • To provide graduates with sound fundamental knowledge to design solutions for complex Civil Engineering problems
  • To bring about an effective teaching – learning techniques, for student’s contribution for sustainable infrastructure development.
  • To provide a suitable academic environment for the students with a strong ethical attitude and societal responsibility.
  • To prepare graduates as a part of a successful Organization or as Entrepreneurs with evolving trends and technologies.

FACULTY

FACULTY DATA

Dr.M.ThanikachalamPhD.

Professor & Head

Dr.P.Priya RachelPhD.

Professor

Mrs.Y.RekhaM.E.,(PhD)

Assistant Professor

Mrs.V.KarthikaM.E.,(PhD)

Assistant Professor

Mr.SaravanakumarM.TECH.,(PhD)

Assistant Professor

Mr.G.Vinoth KannaM.E.,(PhD)

Assistant Professor

Dr.G.DeepanaPhD.

Assistant Professor

Mrs.E.SaranyasriM.E.,(PhD)

Assistant Professor

CURRICULUM

Curriculum

UG - R2020A

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UG - R2024

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ACHIEVEMENTS

NPTEL DETAILS 2022-2023

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title Awards if any (Elite)
1 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor Electronic waste management - Issues and Challenges Elite

NPTEL DETAILS 2023-2024

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title Awards if any (Elite)
1 Mr. G. Vinoth Kanna Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite
2 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite
3 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Accrediation and outcome based education Elite with Silver
4 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Modern Consrtuction materials completed
5 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite with Silver
6 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor Advanced topics in science and technology of concrete Elite
7 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite with Silver

NPTEL DETAILS 2024-2025

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title Awards if any (Elite)
1 E. Saranyasri Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite with Silver
2 Ms. Karthika V Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite
3 S. SARAVANAKUMAR Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite with Silver
4 G. VINOTH KANNA Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING completed
5 Y. REKHA Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and Learning in Engineering (NATE) COMPLETED

MOOC COURSE DETAILS 2022-2023

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title MOOC name Duration & Date
1 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence Coursera Sep 14 2023
3 Mr. G. Vinoth Kanna Assistant Professor FEM-Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing Coursera Aug 13, 2022

MOOC COURSE DETAILS 2023-2024

S.No Faculty Name Designation DOJ Title MOOC NAME
1 Mr. G. VinothKanna Assistant Professor 23.10.2013 Deep Learning onramp MATLAB
2 Mr. G. VinothKanna Assistant Professor 23.10.2013 Machine Learning Onramp MATLAB
3 Mr. G. VinothKanna Assistant Professor 23.10.2013 Object oriented programming on ramp MATLAB
4 Mr. G. VinothKanna Assistant Professor 23.10.2013 matlab onramp MATLAB
5 Mr. G. VinothKanna Assistant Professor 23.10.2013 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
6 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor 04.06.2018 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
7 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor 04.06.2018 matlab onramp MATLAB
8 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor 05.06.2017 control design onramp MATLAB
9 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor 05.06.2017 matlab onramp MATLAB
10 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor 05.06.2017 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
11 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor 05.06.2017 simscape onramp MATLAB
12 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor 05.06.2017 simulink onramp MATLAB
13 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor 07.08.2023 control design onramp MATLAB
14 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor 07.08.2023 matlab onramp MATLAB
15 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor 07.08.2023 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
16 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor 07.08.2023 simscape onramp MATLAB
17 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor 07.08.2023 simulink onramp MATLAB
18 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor 14.07.2023 computer vision onramp MATLAB
19 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor 14.07.2023 matlab onramp MATLAB
20 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor 14.07.2023 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
21 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor 14.07.2023 Machine Learning Onramp MATLAB
22 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor 14.07.2023 simulink onramp MATLAB
23 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor 14.08.2023 matlab onramp MATLAB
24 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor 14.08.2023 Reinforcement Learning Onramp MATLAB
25 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor 14.08.2023 Machine Learning Onramp MATLAB
26 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor 14.08.2023 Object oriented programming on ramp MATLAB

MOOC COURSE DETAILS 2024-2025

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title MOOC NAME
1 G. VINOTH KANNA Assistant Professor Foundation Level Innovation Ambassador
2 G. VINOTH KANNA Assistant Professor Advanced Level Innovation Ambassador
3 G. VINOTH KANNA Assistant Professor Reskilling Innovation Ambassador
4 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Orientation Towards Technical Education and Curriculum Aspects NITTTR
5 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Foundation Level Innovation Ambassador
6 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Advanced Level Innovation Ambassador
7 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Reskilling Innovation Ambassador

AWARDS 2022-2023

S.No Faculty Name Designation Award Title Award Giving Organization
1 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor Electronic waste management - Issues and Challenges Elite

AWARDS 2023-2024

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title Awards if any (Elite)
1 Mr. G. Vinoth Kanna Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite
2 Mrs. V. Karthika Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite
3 Mrs. E. Saranya sri Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering not completed
4 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Accrediation and outcome based education Elite with Silver
5 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Modern Consrtuction materials completed
6 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite with Silver
7 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar Assistant Professor Advanced topics in science and technology of concrete Elite
8 Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor NBA Accreditation and Teaching and learning in Engineering Elite with Silver

AWARDS 2024-2025

S.No Faculty Name Designation Title of the Award Awards Received
1 E. Saranyasri Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite with Silver
2 Ms. Karthika V Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite
3 S. SARAVANAKUMAR Assistant Professor ACCREDITATION AND OUTCOME BASED LEARNING Elite with Silver
4 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Best paper Award IEEE conference held at S.A. Engineering College for paper “Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into Market Strategies: A Path to Business Growth and Global Impact” Best paper Award
5 Mrs. G. Deepana Assistant Professor Best paper Award IEEE conference held at S.A. Engineering College for paper “Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Business, Marketing, Finance and Engineering for a Better World” Best paper Award

Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities


ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-2023
SEMESTER: ODD

S.NO Reg No. Participant Name Year/Sem Event Participated Conducted By Prize Winning Status
1 111920CE01003
111920CE01305
111920CE01304
111920CE01306
Parimala Devi E
Praveen Kumar J
Logu Babu M
Siranjeevi A
III / V Build it up, Map the Gap Saveetha Engineering College First, Second & Third Place
2 11920CE01308 Thittani Raja K III / V Hand Ball Anna University Sports Board Third Place
3 11920CE01006 N.A. Thaarun III / V Table Tennis Anna University Sports Board First Place
4 111919103701 R. Albin IV / VII Kho Kho Anna University Sports Board Second Place

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-2023
SEMESTER: EVEN

S.NO Reg No. Participant Name Year/Sem Event Participated Conducted By Prize Winning Status
1 111920CE01304
111920CE01004
111920CE01003
Logu Babu M
Satyamoorthy B
Parimala Devi E
III/VI Narrato – Paper Presentation – National Level Technical Symposium “Karigaala”
25.03.2023
Chennai Institute Of Technology First Place
2 111920CE01304
111920CE01305
111921CE01303
Logu Babu M
Praveen Kumar J
Janani E M
III/VI, II/IV Paper Presentation
26.04.2023
S.A. Engineering College in Association with IEEE First Place
3 111920CE01003 Parimala Devi E III/VI Project Expo 2023
15.02.2023
S.A. Engineering College in Association with IIC First Place

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
SEMESTER: ODD

S.NO Reg No. Participant Name Year/Sem Event Participated Conducted By Prize Winning Status
1 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/III Table Tennis
26.09.23 & 27.09.23
Anna University Sports Board,
S.A. Engineering College
First Prize
2 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/III Volley Ball
28.10.23 & 29.10.23
Anna University Sports Board,
Prathyusha Engineering College
Second Prize

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
SEMESTER: EVEN

S.NO Reg No. Participant Name Year/Sem Event Participated Conducted By Prize Winning Status
1 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/IV An inter collegiate tournament – Volley Ball
13.02.24 & 14.02.24
M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women Participated
2 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/IV 26th Annual Sports Meet – Athletics – 200 meters
20.03.24
S.A. Engineering College Second Place
3 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/IV 26th Annual Sports Meet – Athletics – Table Tennis
20.03.24
S.A. Engineering College Runner
4 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/IV 26th Annual Sports Meet – Athletics – Volley Ball
20.03.24
S.A. Engineering College First Place
5 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA II/IV 26th Annual Sports Meet – Athletics – 4×100 m Relay
20.03.24
S.A. Engineering College Third Place

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024-2025

S.NO Reg No. Participant Name Year/Sem Event Participated Conducted By Prize Winning Status
1 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA III/V Anna University Zonal Tournament 24-25 - Athlete – Mini marathon 25.10.24 & 26.10.24 GRT Engineering College Second Place
2 111922CE01302 ASMITHA JERSHITHA III/V Anna University Zonal Tournament 24-25 – Table Tennis – 09.10.24 S.A. Engineering College Second Place
3 111922CE01005 HARISH KUMAR R III/V Intra institutional startup poster presentation 19.08.2024 - 21.08.2024 S.A. Engineering College in association with IIC Second Place
4 111922CE01301 ARAVINDAN K III/V Intra institutional startup poster presentation 19.08.2024 - 21.08.2024 S.A. Engineering College in association with IIC Second Place
5 111922CE01307 YUVANRAJ P III/V Intra institutional startup poster presentation 19.08.2024 - 21.08.2024 S.A. Engineering College in association with IIC Second Place
6 111922CE01005 HARISH KUMAR R III/V Smart India Hackathon, 2024 Grand Finale 11.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 AMITY University Participated
7 111922CE01006 JASON PHILIP A III/V Smart India Hackathon, 2024 Grand Finale 11.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 AMITY University Participated
8 111922CE01301 ARAVINDAN K III/V Smart India Hackathon, 2024 Grand Finale 11.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 AMITY University Participated
9 111922CE01304 GIBSON KISHORE V III/V Smart India Hackathon, 2024 Grand Finale 11.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 AMITY University Participated
10 111922CE01307 YUVANRAJ P III/V Smart India Hackathon, 2024 Grand Finale 11.12.2024 - 12.12.2024 AMITY University Participated
11 111923CE01301 ARUN R III/V National Level Technical Symposium - Paper Presentation 30.07.2024 SIMATS Engineering Participated
12 111923CE01304 PRABANJAN KUMAR R III/V National Level Technical Symposium - Paper Presentation 30.07.2024 SIMATS Engineering Participated

ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2024-25/ EVEN

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 24.01.2025 Basics of Remote Sensing Dr. Karuppasamy Sudalaimuthu, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram District
2 04.02.2025 Career Opportunities for Civil Engineers in the Government Sector: Pathways, Exams, and Prospects Mr. Saravanan S., Director, SR Engineering Academy & Faculty, Anna Administrative Staff College, R. A. Puram, Chennai
3 07.02.2025 Structural Design and Detailing Mr. V. Sridhar, Structural Detailer, Maestro Steel Detailing Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
4 14.02.2025 Strong, Durable, and Sustainable Concrete Mr. S. Seenivasan, Deputy Manager, Direct Sales and Marketing, JSW Cements Pvt. Ltd., Salem
5 24.02.2025 Building Design Program Using Revit Software Ms. R. Abirami, Senior Civil Design Engineer, CADD Tech Solutions, Poonamallee, Chennai
6 25.02.2025 Intricacies in Foundation Design Mr. V. Kishor Kumar, Senior Structural Consultant, M/s Shree Consultants, Nanganallur, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit Visited Organization
1 21.03.2025 Construction Site Visit at Velachery M/s Subashya Construction, Velachery, Chennai
2 27.03.2025 Chennai Port Trust Chennai Port Authority, No. 1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai

WORKSHOP

S. No. Date(s) Title of the Workshop / Program Organized by
1 24.02.2025 – 26.02.2025 Ideation Workshop Department of Civil Engineering in association with IIC
2 15.04.2025 – 17.04.2025 Exposure Visit to Incubation Centre (3 Days) Department of Civil Engineering and IT in association with IIC

ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2024-25/ ODD

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 31.07.2024 Entrepreneurship in the Construction Industry Dr. K. Selvi, Professor and Head, MBA Department, SAEC, Chennai
2 02.08.2024 Water Pollution & Control Methods and Environmental Compliance Ms. Sushmitha Durairaj, Assistant Manager, Eco Services India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
3 19.09.2024 Comprehensive Overview of the Hydrologic Cycle, Irrigation Structures, Reservoir Sedimentation, and Rule Curve Management Er. C. Balaji, Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, Institute of Hydraulics and Hydrology, Poondi Reservoir, Thiruvallur
4 04.10.2024 Primary and Secondary Design Flow of Structures Mr. B. Satyamoorthy, Design Engineer, William Hare Pvt. Ltd., Akar’s Tech Park, Perungudi, Chennai
5 24.10.2024 Engineering Excellence: Exploring the World of Steel Detailing and Its Career Prospects Er. M. Anandraj, Manager (Training & Research), Maestro Steel Detailing Pvt. Ltd., Ramapuram, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit Visited Organization
1 08.08.2024 RMC Plant Visit, Irandankattalai VRMX Concrete India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
2 20.09.2024 Poondi Reservoir Institute of Hydraulics & Hydrology, TNWRD/PWD, Poondi, Tiruvallur

IIC EVENT

1. “Intra Institutional Startup Competition and reward best startups in association with Institutions Innovation Council” in association with IIC, 07.08.2024 to 09.08.2024 (3 days), Panel members, Dr.Selvi K, Professor & Head, MBA, Dr.Anitha L, Associate Professor, MBA, Dr.V.K.Ajay, Associate Professor, MBA, Dr.Radhika R, Professor, ECE department. S.A. Engineering College, Chennai


ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2023-24/ EVEN

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 20.02.2024 Entrepreneurship – An Evergreen Career Opportunity for Civil Engineers Dr. G. H. Kerinab Beenu, Professor & Head, Department of M.B.A., S.A.E.C., Chennai
2 21.02.2024 BIM-Based Structural Design Flow Ms. Sandya Devarajan, Managing Director, Lupiter Technologies LLP, East Tambaram, Chennai
3 12.03.2024 Digital Adoption in Project Management Mr. G. Dhanasekar, Professional Service Consultant, Infinity PMC Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Kovilambakkam, Chennai
4 06.05.2024 On-Site Essentials: Real-Time Applications of Civil Engineering Er. D. Pasupathi, Managing Partner, Pasupathi Construction and Contracts, Chennai
5 08.05.2024 Construction Techniques and Practices Er. M. Anandraj, Assistant Engineer, Highways Department, Tamil Nadu, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit Visited Organization
1 22.03.2024 Core Wall Construction Site South India Shelters Pvt. Ltd., Porur, Chennai
2 16.04.2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant CMWSSB, No. 56, Raji Street, Ayanavaram, Chennai

ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2023-24/ ODD

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 18.08.2023 Civil Industry Connect – BIM & Structural Mr. Akbar Ali Khadher, Managing Director, KHAAS Groups, Chennai
2 20.09.2023 Modern Survey Techniques Mr. C. Selvaraj, Managing Director, Athira Geo Spatial Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
3 08.11.2023 Basic Concepts of Strength of Materials Ms. M. Archana, Design Engineer, Making Buildtec Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
4 29.11.2023 Advanced Water Treatment Techniques Dr. D. Hemalatha, Research Scientist, KPMG, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit Visited Organization
1 22.09.2023 Multistorey Apartment Construction Site Prime Expat Infra Private Ltd., Chennai
2 27.10.2023 Poondi Reservoir Institute of Hydraulics & Hydrology, TNWRD/PWD, Poondi, Tiruvallur

TECHNICAL TALK

1. 1. Technical talk on “Entreprenuership Development Skills” in association with IIC, 28.11.2023, by Mr. P.Dhinesh Kumar & Mr.S.Vijay, Director & Partner, Window decors, Chennai


ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2022-23/ EVEN

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 24.02.2023 Modern Construction Materials and Practices Mr. A. P. L. Kaadappa Saravana, Assistant Engineer, Barclays Pvt. Ltd., DLF Cyber City, Ramapuram, Chennai
2 27.02.2023 Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures Ms. R. Ramya, Structural Design Engineer, Ultracon Structural Systems Pvt. Ltd., Adyar, Chennai
3 28.02.2023 Employability and Software Skills for Civil Engineering Mr. G. D. Illavarasaa, Executive Engineer, TCS Infrastructure, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai
4 21.04.2023 Hydraulic Modeling of Urban Drainage System Mr. N. Mohammed Junaid, Engineer – Hydraulic Modelling, Mott MacDonald Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
5 20.04.2023 Zero Liquid Discharge Mr. Rajesh Kumar N., Manager – Environment, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Michelin Tyres, Chennai
6 04.05.2023 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Mr. D. Ragavan, Head of Operations, Indian Geoinformatics Centre, W-12, 3rd Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit
1 06.04.2023 Poondi Reservoir
2 10.04.2023 Sewage Treatment Plant, Kodungaiyur

ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2022-23/ ODD

GUEST LECTURE

S. No. Date Title of the Guest Lecture Given by
1 29.08.2022 Recent Technology in Civil Designing and Job Opportunities Mr. Bala, Technical Head, Diagonal CADD Centre, Chennai
2 14.10.2022 Advances in Concrete Technology Er. Muralidharan N. G., Chairman, Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Chennai Centre
3 04.11.2022 Career Guidance for Civil Engineers Mr. A. Tamil Chirpi, Assistant Engineer, Rural Development Wing, Avadi City Municipal Corporation, Chennai
4 14.11.2022 Computer Application in Project Planning Mr. A. Shahul Hameed, Senior CADD Trainer & Founder Member, Civil Engineering Division, Career Forum – CADD Training Service, Trichy
5 25.11.2022 Industrial Application of Prestressed Concrete Structures Mr. V. Nagappan, Structural Design Engineer, Ultracon Structural Systems Pvt. Ltd., Adyar
6 08.05.2024 Entrepreneurship Skills for Engineers Mr. R. Vijay, Managing Director, Rayscreatorz, Chennai

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

S. No. Date Title of the Industrial Visit
1 07.10.2022 Water Treatment Plant, Puzhal, Chennai
2 31.05.2022 Desalination Plant, Nemmeli

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

S.No Name of center of Excellence Activities done

DISTINGUISHED ALUMN

DISTINGUISHED ALUMN LIST AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS

S. No Academic Year Name of Alumni Designation Batch Contribution
1. 2024-25 PASUPATHI D Managing Partner – Pasupathi Construction & Contracts 2017-2021 Handled a technical session as part of a guest lecture, sharing practical insights and knowledge with students.
2. 2023-24 Mr. N. Mohammed Junaid Consultant (Water resources management), Centre for Urbanization Buildings and Environment, IIT Madras 2012-2016 Handled a technical session and served as a member of the Board of Studies (BOS), contributing to academic and curriculum development.
3. 2022-23 Mr. N. Mohammed Junaid Consultant (Water resources management), Centre for Urbanization Buildings and Environment, IIT Madras 2012-2016 Handled a technical session and served as a member of the Board of Studies (BOS), contributing to academic and curriculum development.

FACILITIES

LABORATORIES

S.No LAB NAME SPACE (sq.ft)
1. Strength of Materials Lab 32 × 120 = 3840
2. Hydraulic Engineering Lab 32 × 120 = 3840
3. Survey Practical Lab 32 × 120 = 3840
4. Environmental Engineering Lab 44 × 40 = 1760
5. CADD Lab 33 × 40 = 1320
6. Concrete and Highway Engineering Lab 19.8 × 9.1 = 1940
7. Soil Mechanics Lab 13.4 × 9.1 = 1312.31
TOTAL 17852.31 sq.ft

OTHERS

FACILITY COUNT
Class Rooms 03
Tutorial Rooms 01
Seminar Hall 01
Laboratories 07
Staff Rooms 01
HOD Room 01
Professor’s Cabin 01
Department Library 01 (677 books)

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LABORATORY

The Strength of Materials Laboratory enables students to understand the behavior of materials under various loads and stresses. It provides hands-on experience in testing tension, compression, torsion, impact, and hardness of different materials. This lab strengthens the practical knowledge essential for structural design and engineering applications.

HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING LABORATORY

The Hydraulics Engineering Laboratory provides practical exposure to fluid mechanics and hydraulic systems. Students conduct experiments on flow measurement, pipe networks, pumps, and open channel hydraulics. The lab enhances understanding of real-world water and fluid engineering applications

SURVEYING LABORATORY

The Surveying Laboratory offers hands-on training in measurement and mapping techniques essential for civil engineering. Students learn to use instruments like theodolites, total stations, and GPS for land surveying and topographic studies. The lab builds practical skills crucial for accurate site planning and construction projects

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

The Environmental Engineering Laboratory provides practical experience in water, wastewater, and air quality analysis. Students perform experiments on treatment processes, pollution monitoring, and environmental parameter testing. The lab equips students with hands-on skills for sustainable engineering and environmental management

COMPUTER AIDED BUILDING DRAWING AND DRAFTING

The CADD Laboratory trains students in creating precise architectural and structural drawings using modern software tools. It provides hands-on experience in 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and building design visualization. The lab equips students with essential skills for professional planning, design, and construction documentation.

CONCRETE AND HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LABORATORY

The Concrete and Highway Engineering Laboratory provides practical exposure to concrete mix design, testing, and quality control. Students conduct experiments on material properties, pavement design, and road construction techniques. The lab develops hands-on skills essential for construction, infrastructure, and highway engineering projects.

SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY

The Soil Mechanics Laboratory offers practical experience in studying soil properties and behavior under different conditions. Students perform tests on compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation of soils. The lab equips students with essential skills for foundation design and geotechnical engineering applications.

GALLERY

MOU

MOU

S.No Name of the Organization / Company / Institute Date of MoU Signed & Validity Benefits of MoU
1. MAESTRO STEEL DETAILING Inc. 09.10.2024 to 09.10.2027 Placements & Technical Training
2. CADD CENTER TRAINING SERVICE 08.09.2023 to 08.09.2026 Value added courses
3. DYNAMIC CAD CAM CAE 08.09.2023 to 08.09.2026 Value added courses
4. SIDDHARTH FOUNDATIONS 29.06.2022 to 29.06.2025 Recruitment
5. CADD SCHOOL PRIVATE LIMITED 16.11.2021 to 16.11.2024 Value added courses
6. ENRICH DESIGNS 01.12.2021 to 01.12.2024 Recruitment

NEWSLETTERS & MAGAZINES

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY

ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM: 2022-2023

Department of Civil Engineering in association with Indian Concerete Institite Organised Guest lecture on “Advances in Concrete Technology”, 14.10.2022, by Er. Muralidharan N.G, Chairman, Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Chennai Centre

DATE: 19.12.2022
S.No Name of the Student Details of Professional Body Membership Fees Paid (Rs.) Validity Period of Membership
1ABHISHEK IICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
2ABISHEAK MICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
3ARUNKUMAR SICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
4P HARISHICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
5KISHORE KICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
6KUGAN KICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
7MOHAMMED IMRAN BICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
8NAVIN KUMAR RICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
9SANTHOSH KUMAR SICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
10SARAVANAN SICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
11SATHISH HICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
12VIKRAM MICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
13DHILIP POOVARASAN SICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
14JAISANKAR RICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
15JANANI E MICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
16NAVEEN KUMAR RICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
17SAKTHI KUMAR SICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
18THIRUKUMARAN RICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
19VINOTHINI MICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
20VIVEK PRASAD VICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026
21YUVARAJ PICI1200Feb 2023 to Jan 2026

Department of Civil Engineering in Association with Indian Concrete Associate organized One day workshop on recent advances in concrete technology on 17.4.24

Department of Civil Engineering in Association with Indian Concrete Associate organizes Industrial visit to Ready mix concrete plant on 6.8.24

REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP- STUDENT

DATE: 20.05.2024
S.No Name of the Student Details of Professional Body Membership Fees Paid (Rs.) Validity Period of Membership
1ABINAYA UICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
2ASWANTH SICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
3GOWTHAM MICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
4GUKAN SICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
5HARISH KUMAR RICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
6JASON PHILIP AICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
7NISHANDHINI SICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
8VENKATRAMAN RICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
9ARAVINDAN KICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
10ASMITHA JERSHITHA GICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
11DEEPAK SICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
12GIBSON KISHORE VICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
13PURUSHOTHAMAN PICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
14YOGESH GICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026
15YUVANRAJ PICI1200MAR 2024 to FEB 2026

Department of Civil Engineering in Association with Indian Concrete Associate organizes Industrial visit to “Construction site visit at Velachery”, 21.3.2025 by M/s. Subashya construction, Velachery, Chennai .

Department of Civil Engineering in Association with Indian Concrete Associate organizes 2 days national seminar on 3D Printing Technology in smart cities and sustainable development on 3.4.25 to 4.4.25

REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP- STUDENT

DATE: 13.03.2025
S.No Name of the Student Details of Professional Body Membership Fees Paid (Rs.) Validity Period of Membership
1BHUVANESHWARAN NICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
2DHANUSH UICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
3DILLI RANI SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
4GANESH MOORTHY MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
5HARSHINI J SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
6ILAMPARITHI SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
7IYYAPPAN MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
8KEERTHANA HICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
9MADESH PICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
10PRAKASH MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
11RANJITHKUMAR MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
12REEGAN SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
13RISHI KUMAR EICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
14SAKTHIVEL MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
15SAM YICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
16SAVEETHA SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
17SWEETY SICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
18YUGA VIGNESH DICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
19YUVARAJ CICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
20ARUN RICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
21JAGAN G KICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
22MIKAVEL KICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
23PRABANJANKUMAR RICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
24RAKESH G MICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028
25SAMPATH KUMAR DICI1200MAR 2025 to FEB 2028

RESEARCH

Research Supervisors

Name Dr.M.Thanikachalam
Designation Professor and Head
Supervisor Recognition Number 9910154
University Anna University
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Research Publications 2022-23

S.No. Name of the Faculty Papers Published
Title of the Paper Name of the Journal / Conference
with Volume, Issue, Page No., Impact Factor
Date of Publication / Presentation DOI & Annexure Details (refer Annexure details of Anna University, Chennai)
1 Dr. M. Tamil Selvi &
Ms. V. Karthika
Study on coconut shell aggregate behaviour and the use of super absorbent polymer as an internal curing agent. Online International Conference on Advances and Innovation in Recycling Engineering 25 April 2023 Click Here
2 Mr. Vinoth Kanna Spatial Temporal Variations of water hyacianth in a delayed fisheries system European Chemical Bulletin
2023, 12 (Special Issue 4), 4329–4345
2023 Click Here
3 M. Vignesh Experimental studies on thigh strength concrete with shredded plastic waste as replacement to fine aggregate European Chemical Bulletin
2023, 12(1), 87–98
01.01.2023 Click Here
4 M. Vignesh Geo polymerization of industrial waste using construction and demolition waste as fine aggregate and coarse aggregate European Chemical Bulletin
2023, 12(2), 33–38
07.02.2023 Click Here
5 Dr. M. Tamil Selvi Exploitation of plastic bags in roadway blocks Materials Today: Proceedings
Volume 81, Part 2, 2023, Pages 602–605
18 May 2023 Click Here

Research Publications 2023-24

S.No. Name of the Faculty Papers Published
Title of the Paper Name of the Journal / Conference
with Volume, Issue, Page No., Impact Factor
Date of Publication / Presentation DOI & Annexure Details (refer Annexure details of Anna University, Chennai)
1 G. Vinoth Kanna Enhancing rice yields in red soil through azotobacter cultivation Oxidation Communication 2023, 46(2), pp. 489–498 11.04.2023 Click Here
2 V. Karthika Exploring The Bioactive Potential, Antimicrobial Properties And Toxicity Of Peptides And Proteins From Nigella Sativa For Drug Discovery Oxidation Communications 2023, 46(2), pp. 318–327 11.04.2023 Click Here
3 G. Deepana Organic and recyclable waste classification using integrated feature selection method IEEE International Conference on Research Methodologies in Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Engineering, 2023, pp. 1–7 1.11.2023 – 2.11.2023 Click Here
4 S. Saravanakumar Pixel Reduction of High-Resolution Image Using Principal Component Analysis Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2024, 52(2), pp. 315–326 06.02.2024 Click Here
5 S. Saravanakumar A Smart Face Biometric Verification Oriented Attendance Handling System Using Artificial Intelligence Proceedings of ICSES 2023 19.03.2024 Click Here
6 S. Saravanakumar Experimental Evaluation of Smart Credit Card Fraud Detection System using Intelligent Learning Scheme Proceedings of ICSES 2023 19.03.2024 Click Here
7 V. Karthika Exploring the performance of voided concrete slabs utilizing geopolymer technology Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association, 2023, 29(3), pp. 390–399 2023 Click Here
8 G. Deepana Comparative study on structural behavior of ferrocement wall panels Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 2023, pp. 1–15 29.01.2024 Click Here
9 G. Deepana Durability Assessment of Grey Water in Performance of Concrete Using Admixture SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 11, Issue 5, pp. 56–62 31.05.2024 Click Here

Research Publications 2023-24

S.No. Name of the Faculty Papers Published
Title of the Paper Name of the Journal / Conference
with Volume, Issue, Page No., Impact Factor
Date of Publication / Presentation DOI & Annexure Details (refer Annexure details of Anna University, Chennai)
1 Mrs. G. Deepana Enhancing Weld Quality Assessment Using a Comprehensive Study on Combined Thermal and Residual Stress Through Lenet Pattern Recognition 2024 15th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT) 04 November 2024 Click Here
2 Mrs. G. Deepana Synthesis and machining characteristics study of agro-waste coconut shell powder incorporated aluminium alloy composite via the squeeze cast technique International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Volume 37, 2024 – Issue 4–6, Pages 276–286 02 Jan 2025 Click Here
3 E. Saranyasri Performance evaluation of mechanical and durability properties of self-compacting concrete replaced with nano-mineral additives E3S Web of Conferences, Volume 559 (ICSTCE 2024) 08 August 2024 Click Here
4 Ms. Karthika V Photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen, ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin using UV/ZnO in a suspended photocatalytic reactor Physica Scripta Oct 2024 Click Here
5 Ms. Karthika V Development and Characterization of High-Strength Composites Reinforced with Limonia acidissima Shell Powder – An Epoxy Matrix Approach ICONNECT 2024 – International Conference on Newer Engineering Concepts and Technology 11 April 2025 Click Here
6 Dr. P. Priya Rachel Advanced wastewater treatment using energy-efficient Fenton process optimised with deep learning Oxidation Communications, 47(4) (2024) pp. 828–836 2024 Click Here
7 Dr. P. Priya Rachel Comparative Analysis on Load-deformation Behavior of RC Slabs Incorporating Nano-SiO₂ and Coconut Fibers J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Vol. 14(1), 18–29 (2025) 2025 Click Here

Patents 2022-23

S.No Faculty Name Title of Patent Application Number
1 Dr. M. Thanikachalam 1(P). Development of a slurry photocatalytic reactor for the degradation of pharmaceutical compound.
2(P). Shoreline and Coral Reef Ecosystem Changes in Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India.
1(P). 202241039182
2(P). 202241066098
2 Mr. R. RajAnandh 1. Development of sinusoidal corrugated web for cold formed steel I section beam.
2. Development of eco-friendly masonry brick using vege blocks.
1(P). 202241042333
2(P). 202241069520
3 Mr. G. Vinoth Kanna 1. Development of a slurry photocatalytic reactor for the degradation.
2. Effects of partial replacement of cement with hypo sludge in concrete.
3. Shoreline and Coral Reef Ecosystem Changes in Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India.
1(P). 202241039182
2(P). 202241042461
3(P). 202241066098
4 Mrs. V. Karthika 1. Development of a slurry photocatalytic reactor for the degradation of pharmaceutical compound.
2. Treatment of wastewater using phytoremediation.
1(P). 202241039182
2(P). 202241070994
5 Mr. S. Saravana Kumar 1. Development of energy absorbant material for RCC structures in earthquake-prone areas.
2. Development of concrete using waste steel slag partially replacing conventional coarse aggregate.
1(P). 202241041144
2(P). 202241069120
6 Mr. M. Vignesh 1. Development of energy absorbant material for RCC structures in earthquake-prone areas.
2. Treatment of wastewater using phytoremediation.
1(P). 202241041144
2(P). 202241070994
7 Mr. G. Adharsh 1. Development of energy absorbant material for RCC structures in earthquake-prone areas.
2. Development of concrete using waste steel slag partially replacing conventional coarse aggregate.
1(P). 202241041144
2(P). 202241069120
8 Mr. G. K. Satheshkumar 1. Development of sinusoidal corrugated web for cold formed steel I section beam.
2. Development of eco-friendly masonry brick using vege blocks.
1(P). 202241042333
2(P). 202241069520
9 Mr. T. Muthu Kumaran 1. Development of sinusoidal corrugated web for cold formed steel I section beam.
2. Development of eco-friendly masonry brick using vege blocks.
1(P). 202241042333
2(P). 202241069520

Patent 2023-24

S.No Title of the Patent Name(s) of the Faculty / Student Date of Application Filed Status of Application (Published / Granted)
1 Investigation and prediction of urban sprawl and Land Use changes using Geospatial techniques for Chennai city, Tamilnadu Dr. M. Thanikachalam 31/10/2023 Filed
2 Partial Replacement of fine Aggregate by using Timber Waste in Concrete Mr. G. Vinoth Kanna, Mrs. V. Karthika, Mr. S. Saravana Kumar 25/12/2023 202341088613 / Published
3 CONCRETE MIXTURE MACHINE Mrs. G. Deepana 31/08/2023 394141001 / Granted
Serial No: 147069
4 Ecofriendly Geopolymer Green Brick Mrs. G. Deepana, Mrs. E. Saranya Sri, Mrs. M. Saranya 18/11/2023 202341078432 / Published

Patent 2024-25

S.No Title of the Patent Name(s) of the Faculty / Student Date of Application Filed Status of Application (Published / Granted)
01 Spectral Characteristics of Coral Reef Benthic Compositions in Gulf of Mannar Dr. M. Thanikachalam 21.01.2025 202541004685
02 A Comparative Study on the Properties of High Strength Hybrid Fibre Concrete G. Vinothkanna,
V. Karthika,
S. Saravanakumar,
S.A. Engineering College
03.01.2025 202541000605
03 Eco-Friendly P.C.T Bricks G. Deepana,
E. Saranya Sri,
Y. Rekha,
S.A. Engineering College
24.10.2024 202441081070
04 AI-Based Automated Construction Quality Control System Dr. P. Priya Rachel 09.12.2024 202441096948

Research grant 2023-24

S.No Faculty Name PI / Co-PI Title and Purpose Sanction Order Number Funding Agency Amount Requested Amount Sanctioned Amount Received Duration Status
1 Dr. M. Thanikachalam PI “Detection and Discrimination of Coral Reefs Using Hyper Spectral Data” DST-ICPS Division sanction no BDID/01/23/2014-HSRS/17 DST 32,96,979 8,69,750 8,69,750 Arrear amount Completed

Event grant 2023-24

S.No Faculty Name PI/Co-PI Title and Purpose Sanction Order Number Funding Agency Amount Requested Amount Sanctioned Amount Received Duration Status
1 Dr. M. Thanikachalam PI Recent Advances in Land Surveying and Mapping SB/SSY/2023/000989 SERB 90,000 90,000 90,000 3 Days Completed

Event grant 2024-25

S.No Faculty Name PI/Co-PI Title and Purpose Sanction Order Number Funding Agency Amount Requested Amount Sanctioned Amount Received Duration Status
1 Dr. P. P. Priya Rachel PI National Seminar on 3D Printing Technology SYM/12683/24-HRD CSIR 25,000 20,000 20,000 March 11–12, 2025 Completed

TESTIMONIALS

S.No Photo Name of the Student Batch Designation Company Name About the College
1 Vinodhini. M 2021–25 Engineer – Design Proultima Engineering Solutions Thanks to the strong foundation from the Civil Engineering Department at S.A. Engineering College, I secured placement in my core company and passionate design field.
2 S Santhosh Kumar 2021–25 Trainee Detailer Maestro Steel Detailing Inc My college provided excellent guidance and training that helped me get placed in Maestro Steel Detailing. The supportive faculty and placement cell truly shaped my career journey.
3 Sathyamoorthy. B 2020–24 Design Engineer William Haier Pvt Ltd., Chennai Today, as a practicing civil engineer, I constantly apply the principles and skills I gained during my time at S.A. Engineering College. I’m proud to be an alumnus of this institution that truly prepares its students to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
4 Logu Babu. M 2020–24 Proprietor MS AquaShield Engineering Solutions My journey as a civil engineering entrepreneur began at S.A. Engineering College, where I received not only a solid technical education but also the confidence to think independently and innovate.
5 Ukesh Kumar S 2018–22 JEA ONGC Studying Civil Engineering at S.A. Engineering College was a pivotal step in my career journey, ultimately leading to my placement at ONGC. The comprehensive curriculum, industry-focused training, and dedicated faculty prepared me for a leading public sector enterprise.
6 Surya. P 2016–20 Field Surveyor Town Planning – Government of Tamil Nadu Civil Engineering at S.A. Engineering College provided strong foundation and practical training in surveying and GIS that helped me secure my role as Field Surveyor with the Government of Tamil Nadu.
7 Ajay Bala Kumaran. V. S 2018–22 Engineer Trainee CTS Thanks to my college’s excellent Civil Engineering programme, I was fully prepared and confident when placed in CTS. The faculty support and hands-on training made all the difference.

VALUE ADDED COURSE

Academic Year 2022-23 - ODD SEM

SL. No Date VAC Details Participants Benefits
1 31.10.2022 to 04.11.2022 Electronic Surveying – Total Station and DGPS
Omshree Instruments And Technologies
No. 30 & 31, New 3/729, Padmavathi Street, Santhosh Nagar,
Madanandapuram, Chennai – 600125.
PH: 8825794228 / 9840164344
II Years Enhances practical surveying skills using advanced instruments, improves accuracy and efficiency in fieldwork, builds data handling and mapping capability, increases employability in civil and geospatial sectors, and provides a foundation for modern surveying technologies.
2 22.08.2022 to 26.08.2022 E-TABS
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai – 26
III Years Improves structural design skills, enhances employability, enables real-time building analysis, and bridges theory with practical design using industry software.
3 15.09.2022 to 30.09.2022 TEKLA
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai – 26
IV Years Develops 3D modeling and detailing skills, improves employability in structural and construction industries, enhances accuracy in steel and concrete design, and bridges theory with practical BIM applications.

Academic Year 2022-23 - EVEN SEM

SL.NO DATE VAC DETAILS PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
1 07.03.2023 to
14.03.2023
STAAD PRO
Global Techno Solutions
No. 60/4, 11th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai – 600 089.
Ph: 044 4203 3422
Email: career@globaltechnosolutions.net
III years Strengthens structural analysis and design skills, improves employability, enables modeling of real structures, and bridges theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications.
2 27.03.2023 to
02.04.2023
Google Sketchup
Global Techno Solutions
No. 60/4, 11th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai – 600 089.
Ph: 044 4203 3422
Email: career@globaltechnosolutions.net
II years Enhances 3D modeling and visualization skills, improves creativity and design presentation, supports architectural and civil project planning, and boosts employability in design-related fields.

Academic Year 2023-24 - ODD SEM

SL.NO DATE VAC DETAILS PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
1 06.11.2023 to
20.11.2023 (6 days)
Electronic Surveying – Total Station, DGPS & Drone Surveying
Omshree Instruments and Technologies
II years Enhances advanced surveying skills using Total Station, DGPS, and drones; improves accuracy and efficiency in data collection; builds mapping and analysis expertise; and boosts employability in civil and geospatial fields.
2 23.08.2023 to
31.08.2023 (6 days)
ETABS
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD,
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26
Ph: 9884433821
III years Improves structural design skills, enhances employability, enables real-time building analysis, and bridges theory with practical design using industry software.

Academic Year 2023-24 - EVEN SEM

SL.NO DATE VAC DETAILS PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
1 08-03-2024 to
26-03-2024
STAAD PRO
Mr. Simson, CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD, Chennai
Ph: 9884433821
III years Builds strong structural analysis and design skills, enhances practical understanding of real structures, improves employability, and prepares students for industry-standard engineering projects.
2 02-04-2024 to
08-04-2024
Google SketchUp
Mr. Simson, CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD, Chennai
Ph: 9884433821
II years Enhances 3D modeling and visualization skills, improves creativity and design presentation, supports architectural and civil project planning, and boosts employability in design-related fields.

Academic Year 2024-25 - ODD SEM

SL.NO DATE VAC DETAILS PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
1 09.09.2024 to
13.09.2024 (5 days)
Electronic Surveying – Total Station & DGPS
Omshree Instruments and Technologies
II years (25) Enhances practical surveying skills using advanced instruments, improves accuracy and efficiency in fieldwork, builds data handling and mapping capability, increases employability in civil and geospatial sectors, and provides a foundation for modern surveying technologies.
2 13.08.2024 to
20.08.2024 (5 days)
STAAD PRO
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD,
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26
Ph: 9884433821
III years (15) Builds strong structural analysis and design skills, enhances practical understanding of real structures, improves employability, and prepares students for industry-standard engineering projects.
3 05.08.2024 to
09.08.2024 (5 days)
Primavera
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD,
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26
Ph: 9884433821
IV years (21) Develops project planning and scheduling skills, enhances time and resource management abilities, improves employability, and prepares students for real-world project management roles.

Academic Year 2024-25 - EVEN SEM

SL.NO DATE VAC DETAILS PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
1 20-01-2025 to
24-01-2025
ETABS
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD,
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26
Ph: 9884433821
III years
2 27-01-2025 to
31-01-2025
Google SketchUp
CADD SCHOOL PVT LTD,
196 & 197, 2nd Floor, Raahat Plaza, Plot No: 172,
Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26
Ph: 9884433821
II years

YOUTUBE LECTURES

Academic Year 2023-24 - EVEN SEM

S.NO NAME OF THE FACULTY DEPARTMENT TOPIC YOUTUBE LINK
1 S. Saravana Kumar Civil Shear Force and Bending Moment Click Here
2 V. Karthika Civil Treatment Process Click Here
3 M. Saranya Civil Shear Center Click Here
4 G. Deepana Civil Force Diagram and Bending Moment Diagram Click Here

Academic Year 2024-25 - ODD SEM

S.NO NAME OF THE FACULTY DEPARTMENT TOPIC YOUTUBE LINK
1 E. Saranya Sri Civil SDOF – Centre of Mass Click Here

Academic Year 2024-25 - EVEN SEM

S.NO NAME OF THE FACULTY DEPARTMENT TOPIC YOUTUBE LINK
NIL

Academic Year 2025-26 - ODD SEM

S.NO NAME OF THE FACULTY DEPARTMENT TOPIC YOUTUBE LINK
1 Dr. G. Deepana Civil Three Phase System & Phase Relationships Click Here

INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

NPTEL Courses in Civil Engineering Domain

In line with the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework and to enhance student learning beyond classroom teaching, the Department of Civil Engineering actively integrates NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) courses into the teaching-learning process. These courses are offered under the SWAYAM platform by premier institutes such as IITs and IISc, and provide high-quality video lectures, assignments, and certification opportunities.

The Civil Engineering domain in NPTEL offers a wide range of courses covering all major specializations such as Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics & Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Construction Management. Faculty members encourage students to enroll in these courses as part of credit transfer, value-added courses, and project-based learning, thereby promoting lifelong learning and improving CO/PO attainment.

Examples of NPTEL Courses in Civil Engineering

1. Foundation / Introductory Courses

  • Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession
  • Basic Construction Materials
  • Building Materials and Construction

2. Structural Engineering

  • Structural Analysis – I & II
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Finite Element Method in Civil Engineering
  • Maintenance and Repair of Concrete Structures

3. Geotechnical Engineering

  • Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering – I & II
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Soil Dynamics
  • Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil

4. Water Resources and Hydraulics

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Watershed Management
  • Computational Hydraulics
  • Advanced Hydraulic Structures

5. Transportation Engineering

  • Geometric Design of Highways
  • Pavement Design and Analysis
  • Traffic Engineering and Management

6. Environmental Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering: Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

7. Computational / Applied Methods

  • Probability Methods in Civil Engineering
  • Optimization Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Applied Computational Methods

8. Special and Emerging Areas

  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
  • Smart Materials in Civil Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction Practices
  • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Impact on Teaching-Learning Process

  • Students gain access to latest knowledge from IIT/IISc faculty.
  • Blended learning is adopted by integrating NPTEL modules into regular curriculum.
  • Students who complete NPTEL certification receive credit transfer / value-added course certificates.
  • Improved CO attainment in higher-level domains such as problem analysis, modern tool usage, and lifelong learning (PO2, PO5, PO12).
  • Enhanced placement opportunities and research exposure.

Conclusion

The availability of diverse NPTEL courses in the Civil Engineering domain supports the department’s commitment to innovative and ICT-enabled teaching practices. Faculty members systematically motivate students to register, complete, and utilize these courses to complement classroom learning. This practice has significantly contributed to continuous improvement, CO/PO attainment, and overall teaching-learning quality in the department.

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

  • Mini projects integrated within courses to solve real-life civil engineering problems.
  • Example: STAAD PRO, Auto CAD, Revit, Designing rainwater harvesting system for the campus; Modelling a stormwater network using SWMM software.
  • Projects aligned with sustainability and smart city concepts. Impact: Improves problem-solving, teamwork, and project management skills.

PLACEMENTS

TRAINING DETAILS

S.NO DEPARTMENT YEAR ACADEMIC YEAR EVEN / ODD BATCH TRAINING ORGANISATION TRAINING OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE DATE NO. OF DAYS
1 CIVIL IV 2025-26 ODD 2021-25 FACE APTITUDE 09.07.25 - 18.07.25 8
2 CIVIL II 2025-26 ODD 2024-28 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE 01.09.25 - 03.09.25 3
3 CIVIL II 2024-25 EVEN 2023-27 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE 20.01.25 - 22.01.25 3
4 CIVIL III 2024-25 EVEN 2022-26 FACE APTITUDE 18.12.24 - 27.12.24 7
5 CIVIL IV 2024-25 EVEN 2021-25 FACE TECHNICAL & APTITUDE TRAINING 18.12.24 - 27.12.24 7
6 CIVIL II 2024-25 ODD 2023-27 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING 23.09.24 - 25.09.24 3
7 CIVIL IV 2024-25 ODD 2021-25 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE TRAINING 12.08.24 - 14.08.24 3
8 CIVIL II 2023-24 EVEN 2022-26 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE TRAINING 05.02.24 - 07.02.24 3
9 CIVIL III 2023-24 EVEN 2021-25 FACE TECHNICAL TRAINING 09.01.24 - 11.01.24 3
10 CIVIL III 2023-24 ODD 2021-25 FACE TECHNICAL TRAINING 16.10.23 - 20.10.23 5
11 CIVIL II 2023-24 ODD 2022-26 APTITUDE BUSTER APTITUDE TRAINING 04.09.23 - 07.09.23 3
12 CIVIL IV 2023-24 ODD 2020-24 SIX PHRASE APTITUDE & TECHNICAL TRAINING 10.07.23 - 15.07.23 6
13 CIVIL IV 2025-26 ODD 2021-25 FACE APTITUDE 09.07.25 - 18.07.25 8
14 CIVIL II 2022-23 EVEN 2021-25 STEP TRAINING COMMUNICATION SKILLS 20.02.23 - 08.03.23 15
15 CIVIL III 2022-23 EVEN 2020-24 SIX PHRASE APTITUDE & TECHNICAL TRAINING 18.01.23 - 10.02.23 15
16 CIVIL IV 2022-23 EVEN 2019-23 FACE REFRESHER TECHNICAL TRAINING 23.01.23 - 25.01.23 3
17 CIVIL II 2022-23 ODD 2021-25 RIPE APTITUDE 16.11.22 - 22.11.22 6
18 CIVIL III 2022-23 ODD 2020-24 FACE APTITUDE 29.09.22 - 19.10.22 14
19 CIVIL III 2022-23 ODD 2020-24 STEP TRAINING ENGLISH CERTIFICATION COURSE 29.09.22 - 10.10.22 4
20 CIVIL IV 2022-23 ODD 2019-23 FACE CTS - COMPANY SPECIFIC TRAINING 05.09.22 - 09.09.22 5
21 CIVIL IV 2022-23 ODD 2019-23 FACE TECHNICAL TRAINING 08.08.22 - 12.08.22 5

PLACEMENT DETAILS

S.NO ACADEMIC YEAR STUDENT NAME PLACED COMPANY
ACADEMIC YEAR : 2023-24
12023-24AAKASH GGEOMETRIX INTERIORS
22023-24THAARUN N AGEOMETRIX INTERIORS
32023-24MANIKANDAN SIVY BUILDERS
42023-24PARIMALA DEVI EArchitecture RED Studio
52023-24SATYAMOORTHY BKHAAS
62023-24THAARUN N AKHAAS
72023-24ANBAZHAGAN MAH CONSTRUCTIONS
82023-24HARISUDHAN VKAMALAM BUILDERS
92023-24PRAVEEN KUMAR JKAMALAM BUILDERS
102023-24THITTANI RAJA KKAMALAM BUILDERS
112023-24LOGU BABU MMILLIMETRE CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING SERVICES
122023-24SIRANJEEVI ASEAWAYS EXIM
132023-24SRIDHAR VMEKING INDIA BUILDTECH PVT Ltd.,
ACADEMIC YEAR : 2024-25
12024-25Harish PMaestro Steel Detailing Inc
22024-25S Santhosh KumarMaestro Steel Detailing Inc
32024-25Mohamed Imran RMaestro Steel Detailing Inc
42024-25VinodhiniProultima Engineering Solutions
52024-25Abishek MProultima Engineering Solutions
62024-25Janani E MProultima Engineering Solutions
72024-25ArunKumar SProultima Engineering Solutions
82024-25Sathish HProultima Engineering Solutions
92024-25I.AbhishekPramoda Rebar Private Limited
102024-25Dilip Poovarasan SPramoda Rebar Private Limited
112024-25M. VikramPramoda Rebar Private Limited
122024-25Vivek PrasadMars Engineering Solutions
132024-25Sakthi Kumar SKNM Builders
142024-25Jaisankar RKNM Builders
152024-25Kishore KN.R & Co.
162024-25Kugan KN.R & Co.
172024-25Yuvaraj PS3 Creationz
ACADEMIC YEAR : 2025-26
12025-26Asmitha Jersitha GBuilding Doctor
22025-26Gukan SBuilding Doctor
32025-26Venkatraman RRaasi Foundation
42025-26PurushothamanRaasi Foundation
52025-26Deepak SHariharan Constructions
62025-26Gowtham M SShivoham Interiors
72025-26Yogesh GShivoham Interiors
82025-26Jason Philip AShivoham Interiors
92025-26Yuvanraj PShivoham Interiors
102025-26Nishandhini SShivoham Interiors
112025-26Aravindan KBhagyam Constructions
122025-26Aswanth SBhagyam Constructions