a Structural Engineering Department

Projects Undertaken


Computing Facility


Modernisation Plans

About

Sardar Patel College of Engineering was established in 1962 and the Structural Engineering Department is part of the college since its inception. Later on Mathematics and Communication Skills faculties are also attached to the Department. The department is growing continuously over the years. Besides high quality teaching and instruction at both UG and PG levels, the department is actively involved in material testing, condition assessment of structures and various types of consultancy projects for Government and private organizations. The Structural Department has well equipped laboratories as per the curriculum needs and they are being continuously modernized with the state of the art machines. Department is also organizing professional development courses for faculty and industries to keep pace with latest developments. The department with its highly qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty members continues to maintain and cultivate its strong links with the industry and academic institutions within the country. They are also undertaking research projects sponsored by industries and other agencies.


Laboratories

  1. Engineering Mechanics
  2. Strength of Materials
  3. Concrete Technology includes NDT
  4. Structural Dynamics and Experimental Mechanics
  5. Computer Centre and Language lab

Revenue Generation

  1. Material Testing

    2. Apart from the routine testing of various types of construction materials, the department undertakes special tests as under:

    • Concrete mix design including higher grade concrete using accelerated curing technique
    • Testing of paver blocks
    • Polymer modified mortar – specimen preparation and testing
    • Load tests on beams and slabs including manhole covers
    • Rebound Hammer and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test on Concrete
    • Calibration of Compression testing Machines
    • Chloride and sulphate content of cement mortar and concrete
    • Permeability test of cement mortar and concrete

  2. Consultancy

    3. Major consultancy projects undertaken are:

    • Proof checking of steel and RCC designs of various types of structures viz., commercial and residential buildings, bridge structures, reservoirs, swimming pools
    • Design of machine foundations
    • Analysis and design of structures using STAAD/ETABS
    • Stability assessment of dilapidated building in Mumbai western suburbs and Mira Bhayander Municipal council area
    • Instrumentation to bridge over Ganga river at Patna during external prestressing of bridge girders
    • Assessment of dynamic characteristics of vibration damper at Nasik