About the Department
- The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 2002 and to produce competent engineers in the field of Civil Engineering.
- The Department offers postgraduate degree programme M.E. Structural Engineering from the academic year 2013-2014 and M.E. Construction Engineering and Management from the academic year 2014-2015.
- The Civil Engineering Department has been recognized as a Collaborative Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai.
- The Department of Civil Engineering helps students learn advanced skills and builds their confidence to handle real-time engineering problems. It also gives them a good space to develop both their thinking and practical abilities.
- Department is well equipped with laboratories with the state-of-the-art facilities to meet the curriculum requirement in making the student industry-ready.
- The Department offers strong academic exposure through effective teaching and learning, and provides real industrial experience through internships.
- It maintains a sincere academic focus and encourages original thinking that leads to creative and innovative ideas.
- All students are shaped through an Outcome-Based Teaching–Learning (OBTL) approach.
- The Department has signed MoUs with leading core industries to provide better industrial exposure for both students and faculty members.
- The only College is established Centre of Excellence in Formwork Engineering in association esteemed organization L&T Construction Buildings and Factories and Department in the year of 2017.
- Students are encouraged throughout the year to take up MOOC courses and engage in mini projects or product development, helping them strengthen their technical skills and build self-confidence.
Programmes offered
- B.E. - Civil Engineering- 4 years
- M.E - Structural Engineering - 2 years
- M.E. - Construction Engineering and Management - 2 years
- Ph.D. - (Research Programme)
Vision & Mission
Vision
- To produce excellent civil engineers through quality technical education and research.
Mission
- To offer quality education with state-of-the-art infrastructure in civil engineering.
- To produce graduates for lifelong learning with ethics to meet intellectual and career challenges.
- To enhance industry-institute interaction and establish centers of excellence in emerging areas of research.
- To promote research and consultancy for industrial and societal needs to solve real-time problems.
PEO, PO and PSO
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Graduates of Civil Engineering will be able to
- Progress in professional career by applying the technical knowledge gained to provide solutions to society and industry.
- Analyze and design various real-time issues and provide sustainable solutions in core and interdisciplinary domains.
- Exhibit excellence and ethics in professional career.
Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
The Graduates of Civil Engineering will be able to
- Apply the engineering concepts in the domains of concrete, transportation, environmental, geotechnical, structures and formwork elements.
- Design and formulate the sustainable solutions to address the challenges in civil engineering industry.
Advisory Committee
Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)
| S.No | Member | Designation with affiliation | Position |
|
1. |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Professor and Head / Civil, |
Chairman |
|
2. |
Dr.C.T.Sivakumar |
Professor / Civil, |
Internal Senior Member |
|
3. |
Dr. Gangolu Appa Rao |
Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras. |
Academic Expert |
|
4. |
Dr. S. Thenmozhi |
Professor & Head, |
Academic Expert |
|
5. |
Er.T Jaganath |
DGM -Civil, |
Industry Expert |
|
6. |
Dr. A. Sudhahar |
Managing Director, |
Industry Expert |
|
7. |
Dr.Y.Shantharam |
Associate Professor / Civil |
Coordinator |
|
8. |
Dr.S.Revathi |
Assistant Professor / Civil |
Member |
|
9. |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Assistant Professor / Civil |
Member |
|
10. |
Dr. S.Paramathmeka |
Assistant Professor / Civil |
Member |
|
11. |
Dr.S.Mohan |
Assistant Professor / Civil |
Member |
|
12. |
Mr.S.Manishankar |
Assistant Professor / Civil |
Member |
Board of Studies
Members of the Board of Studies
| Sl. No | Name with full address of the members | BoS Designation | |
| 1 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr.K.Vidhya Professor and Head Civil Engineering Mahendra Engineering College 9842022047 hodcivil@mahendra.info |
Board Chairperson |
| 2 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr.C.Meiaraj Professor Civil Engineering Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. 9994233428 cmeiaraj@gct.ac.in |
Anna University Nominee |
| 3 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr. J.M.Chandra Kishen Professor Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. 9844601830 chandrak@iisc.ac.in |
Subject Expert |
| 4 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr R. Krishnamurthi Professor, Department of Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 9411578414 krishfes@iitr.ac.in |
Subject Expert |
| 5 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Er.T.Jagannathan Deputy General Manager COE- Formwork Engineering, L&T Construction , Chennai. 9677011005 tj@lntecc.com |
Industry Expert |
| 6 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr. A. Sudhahar Proprietor &Chief Consultant, DIMENSIONS, Coimbatore. No 1, Arockiasamy Street, Nsr Road, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore 9843153400 constructeasy@yahoo.com |
Industry Expert |
| 7 | Name Designation Company Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr. M.P. Muthuraj Associate Professor Civil Engineering Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore 7094464001 muthuraj@cit.edu.in |
Academic Expert |
| 8 | Name Designation Company Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr.V.Shanmugam Dean- School of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mahendra Engineering College 7373961999 shanmugamv@mahendra.info |
Allied Department |
| 9 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Dr.KR. Kalphana, Professor & Head Agricultural Engineering Mahendra Engineering College 9940704367 hodagri@mahendra.info |
Allied Department |
| 10 |
All Faculty Members of Civil Engineering Department |
Members | |
| 11 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone |
Er.Thamaraiselvan Senior Engineer, Civil Engineering L & T constructions, Uttarpradesh 7502288089 |
PG Alumnus |
| 12 | Name Designation Deparment Address Phone Mail Id |
Er.V.Nagendran CEO Civil Engineering Allivilla Group of Engineers 8667616717 er.nagendran@outlook.com |
UG Alumnus |
| 13 | Name Year Deparment Mail Id Phone |
Soundharya S II Year M.E.Structural Engineering Mahendra Engineering College,Namakkal 9080199543 | PG Student |
| 14 | Name Year Deparment Mail Id Phone |
Karthikeyan II Year M.E.Construction Engineering and Management Mahendra Engineering College,Namakkal 8870716688 |
PG Student |
| 15 | Name Year Deparment Phone Mail Id |
M.Varsha III Year Civil Engineering Mahendra Engineering College,Namakkal 9629347579 |
UG Student |
Board of Studies Meeting
Laboratory
Surveying laboratory
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the instruments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Total station |
| 2 | Theodolite |
| 3 | Level instruments |
| 4 | Pocket stereoscope |
| 5 | Prism square |
| 6 | Optical square |
| 7 | Prismatic compass |
Capabilities
- Study of chain accessories and chain traversing
- Determination of included angle by Compass traversing
- Determination elevation by Fly leveling and check leveling
- Determination of angle using Theodolite surveying
- Determination of linear measurement Trigonometrical levelling
- Determination of distance measurement by Tacheometric surveying
- Study of the total station
- Study of the GPS
Utilization
- Surveying laboratory is used for Agricultural and Civil engineering students of II and III year.
Laboratory In-charge
- Mr.R.Manirasu
Strength of material laboratory
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Universal tensile testing machine |
| 2 | Torsion testing machine for steel rods |
| 3 | Izod impact testing machine |
| 4 | Hardness testing machine brinell |
| 5 | Beam deflection test apparatus |
| 6 | Double shear test setup box |
| 7 | Spring testing machine ( tension & compression ) |
Capabilities
- Determination of hardness of the given specimen using Brinell hardness Rockwell hardness testing machine.
- Determination of Impact strength on given specimen using Izod test and Charpy test method.
- Determination of Tensile strength of Mild Steel using a Universal Testing Machine.
- Determination of deflection of simply supported beam with Single point load and Two point load.
- Verification of Maxwell Reciprocal Theorem on simply supported beam.
- Determination of Shear strength on given specimen using Universal Testing Machine.
- Determination of Compression strength on open coiled Helical Spring and Closed coiled Helical Spring.
- Determination of Torsion shear properties of given specimen using Torsion Testing Machine
Utilization
- Strength of Materials Laboratories is used for all Non-circuit Branch students (Mechanical, Civil, Agriculture, Mechatronics and Mechanical and Automation engineering)
Laboratory In-charge
- Mr.M.Arun
Soil Mechanics laboratory
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1. | Sieves |
| 2. | Liquid and plastic limit apparatus |
| 3. | Proctor compaction apparatus |
| 4. | Direct shear apparatus |
| 5. | Field density measuring device |
| 6. | UCC Test apparatus |
| 7. | Pycnometer |
| 8. | Hot Air Oven |
| 9. | Sieve Shaker |
| 10 | Weighing Balance |
Capabilities
- Determination of Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Pycnometer Bottle method.
- Determination of Grain Size Distribution of Soil by Sieve Analysis.
- Determination of Liquid Limit of Soil by Casagrande Apparatus.
- Determination of Plastic Limit of Soil.
- Determination of Water Content by Oven Drying method.
- Determination of Water Content by Pycnometer Bottle method.
- Determination of Field Density of Soil by Core Cutter Method.
- Determination of Field Density of Soil by Sand Replacement Method.
- Determination of Optimum Moisture content using the Standard Proctor’s Compaction Test.
- Determination of Optimum Moisture content using the Heavy Proctor’s Compaction Test.
- Determination of Unconfined Compression Strength of Soil.
Utilization
- Soil mechanics laboratory is used for III year students of civil engineering. .
Laboratory In-charge
- Dr.Y.Shantharam
Concrete and Highway laboratory
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crushing test Apparatus |
| 2 | Concrete Mixer |
| 3 | Slump Cone apparatus |
| 4 | Flow Table apparatus |
| 5 | Vee Bee consistometer |
| 6 | Impact Testing Machine |
| 7 | Compression Testing Machine |
| 8 | Elongation Index and flakiness apparatus |
| 9 | Vicat Apparatus |
| 10 | Penetrometer Tester |
| 11 | Viscosity tester |
| 12 | Ductility tester |
| 13 | Lee Chatlier Apparatus |
Capabilities
- Determination of properties of cement ( setting time, fineness soundness)
- Determination of fresh concrete properties (slump cone, flow table and compaction factor)
- Determination of hardened concrete properties (compressive strength , flexural strength and split tensile strength )
- Determination of properties of bitumen ( penetration, viscosity and ductility)
- Determination of properties of aggregate (fine and coarse aggregate)
- Mix design for various grade of concrete.
Utilization
- Concrete and highway laboratory is used for final year students of civil engineering.
Laboratory In-charge
- Mr.S.Manishankar
Hydraulic laboratory
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rotometer |
| 2 | Venturimeter and Orifice meter |
| 3 | Flow through variable duct area - Bernoulli‟s Experiment |
| 4 | Flow through Orifice, Mouthpiece and Notches |
| 5 | pipes and pipe fittings |
| 7 | Centrifugal pumps |
| 8 | Gear pump |
| 9 | Submersible pump |
| 10 | Reciprocating pump |
| 11 | Pelton wheel turbine |
| 12 | Francis turbine |
Capabilities
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of a venturimeter
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of an orificemeter
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of an orifice by constant head method
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of an orifice by falling head method
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of a mouthpiece by falling head method
- Determination of coefficient of discharge of a triangular and rectangular notch
- Determination of coefficient of friction of a pipeline
- Performance test on a centrifugal, gear oil and submergible pump
- Performance test on a pelton wheel and francis turbine
Utilization
- Hydraulic Engineering Laboratories is used for all Non-circuit Branch students (Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mech and Automation engineering)
Laboratory In-charge
- Mr.P.Dhamodharan
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | PH & Turbidity meter |
| 2 | Conductivity meter |
| 3 | BOD incubator |
| 4 | Desicator |
| 5 | Jar test apparatus |
| 6 | COD apparatus |
| 7 | Kjeldale apparatus |
| 8 | Calorimeter |
| 9 | Chlorine comparator |
| 10 | Spectrophoto meter |
| 11 | Flame Photometer |
Capabilities
- Determination of PH & Turbidity in the given sample of water.
- Determination of Hardness in the given sample of water.
- Determination of suspended, volatile, fixed and settle able solids in the given sample of water and waste water
- Determination of Chlorides in the given sample of water.
- Determination of Sulphates in the given sample of water.
- Determination of Alkalinity and Acidity in the given sample of water.
- Coagulation and Precipitation process for treating waste water- Jar test
- Determination of Calcium, Potassium and Sodium the given sample of water.
- Coagulation and Precipitation process for treating waste water- Jar test
- Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen in wastewater.
- Determination of Dissolved oxygen in the given sample.
- Determination of Nitrate and Phosphate in wastewater
- Determination of oxygen by BOD and COD test
Utilization
- Environmental Engineering laboratory is used for Third year students of civil engineering.
Laboratory In-charge
- Dr.M.Suganthi
FORMWORK ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Table formwork |
| 2 | Kwikstage beam & slab formwork |
| 3 | Airodek composite panel formwork |
| 4 | Duo column formwork |
| 5 | Multiflex beam & slab formwork |
| 6 | Scaffolding system |
Capabilities
- Describe the various formwork anchor systems with neat sketch.
- Illustrate and explain the formwork couplers (Tie systems).
- Describe the formwork design basics with prescribed formula.
- Explain the erection procedure for Duo column formwork system.
- Explain the erection procedure for Multiflex Slab and Beam formwork system.
- Explain the erection procedure for Airodek composite panel formwork system.
- Explain the erection procedure for Kwikstage Slab formwork system.
- Explain the erection procedure for Table formwork system.
- Describe the various Scaffolding Techniques and explain any three frame systems.
- Design the Column Formwork.
Utilization
- Formwork engineering laboratory is used for all the civil engineering.
Laboratory In-charge
- Mr.M.Dewakar
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Loading Frame with capacity 50tonnes |
| 2 | Ultrasonic pulse velocity |
| 3 | Rebound Hammer |
| 4 | Cover meter |
| 5 | Permeability apparatus |
| 6 | Flow Table apparatus |
| 7 | Compression Testing Machine |
| 8 | SCC apparatus |
Capabilities
- Determine the compressive strength of concrete by using rebound hammer.
- Determine the ultimate load on concrete column with concentric loading.
- Determine the ultimate load on concrete column with eccentric loading
- Determine the natural frequency of dynamic test on cantilever steel beam.
- Determine the workability with various grades of concrete.
- Determine the compression strength & tensile strength of concrete.
- Determine the modulus of elasticity of concrete.
- Determine the quality of concrete using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity.
- Determine the Ultimate moment of resistance of simply supported reinforced concrete beam and compare theoretical calculation.
Utilization
- Advanced Structural Engineering laboratory is used for P.G students of civil engineering.
Laboratory In-charge
- Dr.S.Mohan
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY
Major equipment
| S.No | Name of the equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brick Making Machine |
| 2 | Water Permeability Apparatus |
| 3 | Rebound Hammer |
| 4 | Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity Meter |
| 5 | Rebar Locator |
Capabilities
- Evaluation of brick strength and durability through controlled fabrication using the brick making machine.
- Measurement of permeability characteristics in concrete and masonry units to assess long-term water resistance.
- Non-destructive assessment of surface hardness and compressive strength using the rebound hammer.
- In-depth quality evaluation of concrete through ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, identifying internal flaws, uniformity, and structural integrity.
- Identifies the location of the reinforcement bars embedded within concrete structures.
Utilization
- The research lab supports UG/PG students and Scholars in testing advanced materials and structural elements. It aids in developing bricks, evaluating durability, and conducting non-destructive tests for research projects and experimental studies.
Laboratory In-charge
- Dr. S.Paramathmeka
Research Centre Approval letter
CFR - Research Centre Approval letter
Faculty & Staff
| S.No | Name of the faculty member | Designation |
| 1 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Professor & Head |
| 2 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Professor |
| 3 | Dr.Y.Shantharam | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr.S.Revathi | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Dr. S.Paramathmeka | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | Dr.S.Mohan | Assistant Professor |
| 8 | Mr.L.Vijayan | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | Mr.P.Deepan | Assistant Professor |
| 10 | Mr.M.Dewakar | Assistant Professor |
| 11 | Mr.M.Arun | Assistant Professor |
| 12 | Mr. Manirasu.R | Assistant Professor |
| 13 | Mr.S.Manishankar | Assistant Professor |
| 14 | Mr.P.Dhamodharan | Assistant Professor |
| 15 | Mr.C.Senthilkumar | Assistant Professor |
| 16 | Mrs.P.Suvitha | Assistant Professor |
| 17 | Mr.R.Lingeswaran | Assistant Professor |
| 18 | Mrs .S.Arulmozhi | Assistant Professor |
| 19 | Mr. Jeeva.S | Assistant Professor |
| 20 | Mrs. S.Karthika | Assistant Professor |
| 21 | Mrs. K.Jothimani | Assistant Professor |
| 22 | Mr .M.Kalayarasan | Assistant Professor |
| 23 | Miss.Ramya.B | Assistant Professor |
| 24 | Mr. Sugan R | Assistant Professor |
| 25 | Mr. Lingeshwaran R | Assistant Professor |
| 26 | Mr.Soundrarajan B | Assistant Professor |
| 27 | Miss.M.Devi | Assistant Professor |
| S. No | Name of the Faculty member | No. of Research Publication (Journal and Conference) |
| 1. | Dr.K.Vidhya | 154 |
| 2. | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | 30 |
| 3. | Dr.Y.Shantharam | 19 |
| 4. | Dr.S.Revathi | 15 |
| 5. | Dr.M.Suganthi | 21 |
| 6. | Dr.S.Mohan | 42 |
| 7. | Dr.S.Paramathmeka | 04 |
| 8. | Mr.S.Manishankar | 36 |
| 9. | Mr.M.Dewakar | 10 |
| 10. | Mr. Manirasu.R | 6 |
| 11. | Mr.M.Arun | 12 |
| 12. | Ms.M.Devi | 10 |
| 13. | Mr.P.Dhamodharan | 11 |
| 14. | Mr.C.Senthilkumar | 3 |
| S. No | Name of the Supporting Staff | Qualification |
| 1 | A.E.Tamilselvan | Diploma |
| 2 | M.Durisamy | Diploma |
Faculty Award
| Sl.No | Name of the Faculty | Name of the Award | Academic year | Organization in which award received |
| 1 | Dr.S.Paramathmeka | Best Young Engineer Award | 2025-2026 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Local Centre |
| 2 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Best Faculty Advisor Award | 2024-2025 | ISTE(TN) at Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur |
| 3 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Best Women Engineer Award | 2024-2025 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Local Centre |
| 4 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Staff Coordinator Award | 2024-2025 | Erode District Civil Engineers Association , Erode |
| 5 | Dr.S.Revathi | Best Young Engineer Award | 2023-2024 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Local Centre |
| 6 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Vingana Vidthu Virudthu | 2023-2024 | Tamil Amuthu, Araiyalur |
| 7 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Vingana Vidthu Virudthu | 2023-2024 | Tamil Amuthu, Araiyalur |
| 8 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Seermigu Poriyalar Virudhu | 2023-2024 | Ramco Supercrete & Hindu Tamil Thisai, Chennai |
| 9 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding ICI Student Chapter Award | 2023-2024 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
| 10 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Best Women Scientist Award | 2022-2023 | Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore |
| 11 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Life Time achievement Award | 2022-2023 | Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore |
| 12 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding Master Thesis | 2022-2023 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
| 13 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Asia Book of Records Award | 2022-2023 | IEI TNSC 100 hour Techno Carnival |
| 14 | Mrs.M.Suganthi | Asia Book of Records Award | 2022-2023 | IEI TNSC 100 hour Techno Carnival |
| 15 | Mr.C.Senthilkumar | Asia Book of Records Award | 2022-2023 | IEI TNSC 100 hour Techno Carnival |
| 16 | MS.P.Saradha | Asia Book of Records Award | 2022-2023 | IEI TNSC 100 hour Techno Carnival |
| 17 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Letter of Honorable mention for outstanding activities among top third of all Student Organizations. | 2021-2022 | American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) Student Chapter |
| 18 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding Master Thesis | 2021-2022 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
| 19 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Letter of Honorable mention for outstanding activities among top third of all Student Organizations. | 2020-2021 | American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) Student Chapter |
| 20 | Er.Y.Shantharam | Best Young Engineer Award | 2019-2020 | The Institution of Engineers (India)- Salem Local Centre |
| 21 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding ICI Student Chapter | 2019-2020 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
| 22 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Top 50 Directors or Coordinators of IQAC across India | 2019-2020 | ULektz Wall of Fame |
| 23 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Letter of Honorable mention for outstanding activities among top third of all Student Organizations. | 2019-2020 | American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) Student Chapter |
| 24 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Achievement award for Best academician | 2018-2019 | Government of India, Planning Commission, Vishwakarma Award 2019, New Delhi |
| 25 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Innovative Researcher & Dedicated Academician Award | 2018-2019 | Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia In Association with Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology MARA, Malaysia |
| 26 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Innovative Research Technologies and dedicated teaching professional award | 2018-2019 | Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia In Association with Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology MARA, Malaysia |
| 27 | Mr.Y.Shantharam | Innovative Research Technologies and dedicated teaching professional award | 2018-2019 | Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia In Association with Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology MARA, Malaysia |
| 28 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Best women Engineer award | 2018-2019 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Centre |
| 29 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding Women | 2018-2019 | Venus international women’s award |
| 30 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding ICI Student Chapter | 2018-2019 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
| 31 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Best Teaching Faculty | 2017-2018 | Dr.Kalam Educational Trust , Chennai. |
| 32 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Best Faculty award | 2017-2018 | Integrated Intelligent Research , Chennai |
| 33 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Young Women Scientist | 2016-2017 | Dr.Kalam Educational Trust Award, Chennai. |
| 34 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Excellence in chosen field of Activity, Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award | 2015-2016 | Universal Achievers Foundation, New Delhi |
| 35 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Outstanding ICI Student Chapter Award | 2015-2016 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultra Tech Awards, Salem Centre |
NPTEL ACHIEVEMENTS
| Sl. No | Name of the Faculty | Name of the Award | Academic Year | Organization in Which Award Received |
| 1 | Dr.M.Suganthi | NPTEL Domain Star Award | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 2 | Dr.S.Revathi | NPTEL Discipline Star Award | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 3 | Ms.M.Devi | NPTEL Discipline Star Award | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 4 | Dr.M.Suganthi | NPTEL Discipline Star Award | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 5 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Elite +Silver+Topper - Basic Environmental Engineering and Pollution Abatement | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 6 | Dr.M.Soundararajan | Elite + Gold- Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 7 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite +Silver - Pavement Construction Technology | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 8 | Dr.S.Paramathmeka | Elite +Silver - Pavement Construction Technology | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 9 | Ms.M.Devi | Elite +Silver - Integrated Waste Management for a Smart City | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 10 | Mr.S.Manishankar | Elite +Silver - Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 11 | Mr.M.Dewakar | Elite +Silver - Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 12 | Mr.R.Manirasu | Elite +Silver - Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 13 | Mr.C.Senthilkumar | Elite +Silver - Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 14 | Dr.Y.Shantharam | Elite - Foundation Engineering | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 15 | Dr.S.Mohan | Elite - Building Materials as a Cornerstone to Sustainability | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 16 | Mr.C.Senthilkumar | Elite - Basic Environmental Engineering and Pollution Abatement | 2025-2026 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 17 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite +Gold+Topper - Basic Construction Materials | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 18 | Dr.S.Paramathmeka | Elite +Silver+Topper- Basic Construction Materials | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 19 | Ms.M.Devi | Elite + Gold - Environmental Impact Assessment | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 20 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite + Topper - Advanced Concrete Technology | 2024-2025 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 21 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite + Silver+Topper - Building Materials and Composites | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 22 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite + Silver+Topper - Building Materials and Composites | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 23 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite + Silver+Topper - Admixtures and Special concretes | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 24 | Dr.Y.Shantharam | Elite- Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 25 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Elite +Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 26 | Ms.B.Nithya | Elite + Silver - Building Materials and Composites | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 27 | Dr.S.Revathi | Elite + Silver+Topper - Concrete Technology | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 28 | Dr.M.Suganthi | Elite + Silver+Topper - Air Pollution and Control | 2023-2024 | NPTEL Swayam |
| 29 | Mr.M.Vignesh | Elite + Silver + Topper - Plastic Waste Management | 2022-2023 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 30 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite+ Silver - Basic Construction Materials | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 31 | Ms.M.Devi | Elite- Municipal Solid Waste Management | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 32 | Ms.M.Devi | Elite - Air pollution and control | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 33 | Ms.M.Suganthi | Elite- Municipal Solid Waste Management | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 34 | Ms.P.Saradha | Elite - Basic Construction Materials | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 35 | Ms.V.Shanmugavadivu | Elite - Air pollution and control | 2021-2022 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 36 | Ms.M.Suganthi | Elite + Gold + Topper -Waste water treatment and Recycling | 2019-2020 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 37 | Ms.P.Saradha | Elite - Design of Rainforced Concrete Structures | 2019-2020 | AICTE-NPTEL |
| 38 | Ms.M.Suganthi | Elite - Waste water treatment and Recycling | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 39 | Ms.P.Saradha | Elite - Design Reinforced concrete Structures | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 40 | Ms.R.Monisha | Elite - Plastic Waste Management | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 41 | Ms.S.Revathy | Elite + Gold - Electronic Waste Management issues and challenges | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 42 | Ms.V.Shanmugavadivu | Elite + Silver - Plastic Waste Management | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 43 | Ms.B.Nithya | Elite - Electronic Waste Management issues and challenges | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 44 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite + Silver - Electronic Waste Management issues and challenges | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 45 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite + Silver - Teaching and Learning in Engineering | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 46 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite + Gold - Design Reinforced concrete Structures | 2018-2019 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 47 | Dr.K Vidhya | Elite + Gold - Design of Rainforced Concrete Structures | 2017-2018 | AICTE - NPTEL |
| 48 | Ms.S.Revathi | Elite + Gold +Topper - Design of Rainforced Concrete Structures | 2017-2018 | AICTE - NPTEL |
FACULTY MEMBERS RECOGNITION DETAILS
| Sl. No | Name of the Faculty | Name of the award | Academic year | Organization in which award received |
| 1 |
Dr.Y.Shantharam |
Domain Expert |
2025-2026 |
(IEI - SLC) organizes 38thNational Convention of Aerospace Engineers & National Seminar on “Advancing AI in Aerospace Industries” |
| 2 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Resource Person |
2024-2025 |
ATAL 6 days Online Faculty Development Programon "Disaster Risk Management Analysis and Mitigation" the topic is" Early Warning systems and Preparedness" at K S Rangasamy College of Technology, Thiruchengode. |
| 3 |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Resource Person |
2024-2025 |
One Day IEI Sponsored Seminar on "IoT Enabled Smart Irrigation Enhancing Water Efficiency in Natural Resources Engineering" subtitle “Water Conservation Strategies using Smart Technologies" at Mahendra Engineering College(Autonomous), Namakkal |
| 4 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Eminent Speaker |
2024-2025 |
AICTE - ISTE Approved One Week Online Short - Term Training Programme (STTP) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Shivaji Rao S Jondhle College of Engineering and Technology (SSJCET), Thane |
| 5 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Reviewer |
2024-2025 |
Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews |
| 6 |
Dr.Y.Shantharam |
Jury in Women for Hackathon |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Kalaignar Institute of Technology Coimbatore |
| 7 |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Jury in Women for Hackathon |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Kalaignar Institute of Technology Coimbatore |
| 8 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Jury in Hackathon for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Sona College of Technology, Salem. |
| 9 |
Dr.S.Revathi |
Jury in Hackathon for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Sona College of Technology, Salem. |
| 10 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Jury in Design Hackathon '24 for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Mahendra Engineering college, Namakkal |
| 11 |
Dr.Y.Shantharam |
Jury in Design Hackathon '24 for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Mahendra Engineering college, Namakkal |
| 12 |
Dr.M.Suganthi |
Jury in Design Hackathon '24 for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Mahendra Engineering college, Namakkal |
| 13 |
Dr.S.Revathi |
Jury in Design Hackathon '24 for Women |
2023-2024 |
Tamil Nadu Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) with Mahendra Engineering college, Namakkal |
| 14 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Chairperson |
2023-2024 |
All India Seminar on "Enhancing Resilience: Flood Management and Mitigation Strategies in India" by IE(I) TNSC Association and Thiagarajar Polytechnic College with Sona College of Technology. Salem. |
| 15 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Technical Jury |
2023-2024 |
3rd International Conference on building a Sustainable future with recent trends in science and Technology (ICOST-2024) by Annapoorana Engineering College, Salem. |
|
Profession Body Recognition |
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| 1 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Honorary Secretary |
2025-2027 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 2 |
Dr.Y.Shantharm |
Joint Secretary |
2025-2027 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 3 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Executive Committee Member |
2025-2027 |
The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SALEM) |
| 4 |
Dr.S.Revathi |
Innovation Ambassador |
2024 |
AICTE and MHRD Innovation Cell |
| 5 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Co-opted Member |
2023-2025 |
IEI Salem Local Centre |
| 6 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Honorary Secretary |
2023-2025 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 7 |
Dr.Y.Sthantharm |
Executive Committee Member |
2023-2025 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 8 |
Mr.L.Vijayan |
Treasurer |
2023-2025 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 9 |
Ms.P.Saradha |
Executive Committee Member |
2023-2025 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 10 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Joint Secretary |
2021-2023 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 11 |
Dr.Y.Shantharm |
Executive Committee Member |
2021-2023 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 12 |
Mr.L.Vijayan |
Executive Committee Member |
2021-2023 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 13 |
Ms.P.Saradha |
Executive Committee Member |
2021-2023 |
Indian Concrete Institute, Salem Centre |
| 14 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Treasurer |
2021-2022 |
American Society of Civil Engineers, India Section Sothern Region |
| 15 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
SMC member |
2020-2024 |
Indian Society of Technical Education, Tamilnadu |
| 16 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Innovation Ambassador |
2019-2020 |
AICTE and MHRD Innovation Cell |
Credentials
Credentials of the Department
- The Civil Engineering Department has been recognized as a Collaborative Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai. Seven Scholars are completed and 13 research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D degree under our Research Centre.
- The only College is established Centre of Excellence in Formwork Engineering in association esteemed organization L&T Construction Buildings and Factories and Department in the year of 2017. More than 70 students are placed in L&T Construction throughout India.
- Most of the faculty members and students are members in various professional bodies like ISTE, IE(I), ICI and ASCE etc., and are actively participating in the activities of those professional bodies. Our Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student’s chapter has received the Best Outstanding Students Chapter award from ICI Salem Centre and ASCE. And also students received various award for best thesis, young engineer award, Dr.APJ award from IEI, ICI, ISTE etc.
- The faculty members received research funding from UGC, AICTE, ANRF, Anna University and MSME New Delhi.
- Received a funded project of Rs. 2.88 lakhs from AICTE–UGC for the Minor Research Project titled “Quantum Leap in Low Cost Construction.”
- Received an STTP grant of Rs. 4,00,000 from AICTE for the program titled “Low Carbon Energy Buildings.”
- Received a seminar grant of Rs. 1,50,000 from ANRF for the program titled “AI-driven Innovations in Civil Engineering: Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Safety Standards.”
- Faculty Members and students have appeared for more than 120 NPTEL online certification examinations.
- Our faculty members secured Domain and Discipline stars from NPTEL Swayam. And also received topper, Gold, Silver and Elite with various NPTEL Domains.
- The Department has excellent and consistent placement record and most of the eligible students are placed in reputed organizations. Our students got placed in various Government Departments like TRB, JE, Draftsman, Forest Officer, PC domains.
- Faculty Members have published more than 200 technical research papers in reputed International/National Journals and International Conferences. The department generates funds from consultancy activities.
- Faculty members actively participate in international and national webinars, seminars, and workshops to enhance their technical knowledge and cognitive skills. The Department also frequently organizes technical events such as workshops, seminars, and international guest lectures, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth for both students and faculty members.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
L&T CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ACTIVITY
|
S.No |
Name of the Guest lecture program |
Number of students benefited |
|
1. |
Guest lecture program on “Innovative Advancements in
Formwork Elements: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability,
and Automation in Modern Construction.”
|
60 |
|
2. |
Guest lecture program on “Modern Innovations in
Formwork: Automation, Sustainability and Cost-Effective
Solutions” |
60 |
L&T EduTech
Inauguration Date : Established on 19.09.2022
SPOC:
- Dr.K.Vidhya, Head/Civil
Faculty Coordinator:
- M.Dewakar, Asst. Prof./Civil
About the Centre
- Mahendra Engineering College has Signed MoU with Larsen & Toubro EduTech 19th September 2022. L&T is developing a solution to bridge the industry-academia gaps in present day curricula for making it more application oriented, and in tune with future skills. The core objective would be to enhance the employability of students as well as aspiring professionals across various Engineering and Technology sectors. L&T is set to launch a series of industry-led application-oriented courses under its product portfolio.
Mahendra and L&T EduTech Centre
Mahendra Engineering College and Larsen & Toubro EduTech signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 12.05.2022 in the presence of Mrs.M.F Febin, Head-College Connect and team at Mahendra Engineering College. The aim of the COE is to enrich the technical skillsets of the student community to meet the industrial demand successfully.
Objectives
- To create a platform for industry institute education bridging the Industry and academia gap.
- To provide courses to the students in various domains.
- To provide soft skill training to the students to enrich their problem solving skills and communication.
- To conduct several certification courses for faculty and students.
- To support placement training activities and offer placements to the students.
Activities
- Provide online technical courses for faculty members and students.
- Train the students in aptitude and communication for all the departments.
- Arrange Industrial visits for students and faculty.
- Organize various Faculty Immersion Program and Faculty Development Program.
- Enhance the students skill for placement activities.
- Offer placements to students in various domain.
- Arrange on going site visits for faculty members and students.
MOU Signing
COURSE DETAILS:
|
Sl.No. |
Name of the Course |
Academic Year |
Number of Students Registered |
Students Course Status |
||
|
First Class |
Completed |
Participated |
||||
|
1. |
Formwork Engineering Practices |
2022-23 |
70 |
19 |
46 |
5 |
|
2. |
Concreting Techniques and Practices |
2022-23 |
70 |
19 |
43 |
8 |
|
Sl.No. |
Name of the Course |
Academic Year |
Number of Students |
|
|
Registered |
Completed |
|||
|
1. |
Quantitative Aptitude and Problem Solving Skills |
2022-23 |
1031 |
1031 |
|
2. |
Numerical, Logical and Visual Reasoning Skills |
2022-23 |
1031 |
1031 |
Session Photos
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
Our Civil Engineering students and faculty members have visited Athikadavu site on 2nd February, 2023. Students visited to pump houses and Athikadavu-Avinashi Linear Project. The students learned about the irrigation of surplus water from Bhavani river and its distribution through pipelines to ponds and lakes of nearby districts. The visit enchaned the students skills in water resource management. The students learned the recent techniques during visit.
Industrial visit at Athikadavu, Bhavani
FACULTY IMMERSION PROGRAM (FIP):
The faculty immersion program was conducted by L&T-Edutech from 29.06.2023 to 03.06.2023 at L&T HQ- Chennai. From our institution six faculty members participated in the program. The primary objective of the program was to empower faculty participants with unique skill sets and specialized knowledge that are directly applicable in the industry. The faculty members had great experience at mega site visits; they learned the design thinking approach to complex solving problem and also acquire insights on recent developments in various core domains.
Faculty Immersion Program at L&T Construction, Chennai.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP):
The faculty development program was conducted by L&T-Edutech on “Emerging Trends in Construction” from 28.09.2022 and 29.09.2022 at L&T HQ- Chennai. The FDP enriches the skill set on Digital Substation Concepts and its implementations, Evolving Technologies for Industry 5.0, Introduction to Industry Led Courses and also they learned about the Modern Trends in Renewable Energy and Energy Storage. The faculty members acquire knowledge in concrete technique, 3D- Printing technology and BIM in construction field.
Faculty Development Program at L&T Construction, Chennai.
L&T Center of Excellence in Formwork Engineering
Inauguration Date : Established on 09.11.2017
Faculty Incharge:
- Dr.K.Vidhya
Faculty Coordinators:
- Dr.Y.Shantharam
- Mr.M.Dewakar
About the Centre
- Larson & Tourbo is an industry-academia collaboration program to align engineering student competencies with industrial needs
- Provide hands on learning on various formwork components using formwork laboratory. Gain knowledge on various formwork systems used by different components. Provide information on the recent techniques and innovations done in formwork
- Various training programs are conducted for members of ffaculty members and students
Short-Term Courses
|
S.No |
Name of the Short-Term Courses /Value-Added Courses |
Number of students benefited |
|
1. |
Refresher Course on “Formwork Engineering &
Concrete”(COOFEC) from 23.01.2023 to 25.01.2023.
|
70 |
|
2. |
Short term training Course on “Formwork Engineering
& Concrete”(COOFEC) |
37 |
To enhance the technical knowledge of the students in addition to curriculum for industry needs.
Preamble
ICOT courses are designed to facilitate for the transfer of the knowledge to the students by educating them with the support of industries.
Course Mentor : Dr.K.Vidhya, HOD/Civil
Course Incharge : Mr.Y.Shantharam, AP/Civil
Course name : Green Building Technologies
| S. No | Modules | Title | No of registered | No of students cleared | Site visit date | Place of visit |
| 1 | Module I | E-materials | 72 | 72 | 01.09.2016 |
|
| 2 | Module II | Sustainable technology | 31 | 31 | 24.07.2017 |
Course Name : Formwork Engineering
| S. No. | Title | No of registered | No of students cleared | Resource person |
| 1 | Recent trends in form work | 25 | 25 | L&T Construction Chennai |
| 2 | Special Concrete | 25 | 25 | L&T Construction Chennai |
| 3 | Planning of Form Work Engineering | 25 | 25 | L&T Construction Chennai |
| 4 | Design of Formwork Engineering | 25 | 25 | PERI Chennai |
| 5 | Formwork Engineering and Concrete | 45 | 45 | L&T Construction Chennai |
| 6 | Formwork Engineering and Concrete | 51 | 51 | L&T Construction Chennai |
Events
Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies
Events organized in last academic years:
Academic Year 2025-2026
|
S.No. |
Type of Events |
Professional society |
Date |
Name of the Events |
Name and Address of the Resource Persons |
| 1. | Workshop | ICI/ASCE | 18.09.2025 & 19.09.2025 | Innovations in Construction Steel Shaping | Dr.P.Gopalakrishnan, Managing Director, GK Construction Architects and Structural Engineers, Erode – 638002. |
| 2. | Workshop | ICI/ASCE | 08.10.2025 | Building A Sustainable Future With Cement And Concrete: Best Practices | Er. M.A. Joseph AGM Marketing,UltraTech RMC,North TN & Past Chairman – ICI Kochi Centre. Mobile : 9961327817 |
| 3. | NIT Lecture Series | ICI/ASCE | 29.10.2025 | Engineering Seismology and Learning from Past Earthquakes | Prof Katta Venkataramana, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Mangalore, India. |
| 4. | IIC Calendar Activity | ICI/ASCE | 15.10.2025 | Basics of Intellectual Property Rights and its Importance for Innovators and Entrepreneurs | JFM.V.Nagendran Founder and CEO Allivilla Group of Engineers, Salem. |
| 5. | IIC Calendar Activity | ICI/ASCE | 04.11.2025 | Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up. | Dr.N.Sampath kumar General Secretary The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Managing Director, Lad2Leader consultancy & Training Salem. |
| 6. | MAILS | ICI/ASCE | 30.10.2025 | Innovative technology in formwork and its applications in revolutionizing the construction industry | Er.S.Mohanlal Design Engineer, Peri India, Maharastra, Mumbai. |
| 7. | MAILS | ICI/ASCE | 30.10.2025 | Discover New Ideas in Town and Country Planning | Er. S.Soorya, DTCP Registered Engineer, Managing Director, Raghavendra Associates, Salem. |
| 8. | MAILS | ICI/ASCE | 17.10.2025 | 3D Modeling Evolution in Architecture and Civil Engineering | Er. S.Midhunchakravarthy, Senior Consultant, Mythu Design Studio, Jagir Ammapalayam, Salem. |
Academic Year 2022-2023
|
S.No. |
Type of Events |
Professional society |
Date |
Name of the Events |
Name and Address of the Resource Persons |
|
1. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
13.12.2022 |
“Concrete Innovations” |
Er.Narsimha Chary Poloju, |
|
2. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
15.09.2022 |
“How to Be An Entrepreneur" |
Er.S.Ramalingam M.E FIV |
|
3. |
IIC Activity-Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
22.12.2022 |
“Product Launch And Pricing Strategies” |
Dr.A.Sudhahar |
|
4. |
IIC Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
28.09.2022 |
“Innovation in BIM Industry |
Er.K.S.Dinesh |
|
5. |
Guest Lecture |
ICI/ASCE |
05.09.2022 |
“Teacher’s Day Celebration” |
Dr.G.Vimala Rosaline |
|
6. |
International Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
15.09.2022 to 16.09.2022 |
“Advancements in Geoenviro-Structural Confluence” |
Ms.April J Lander |
|
7. |
NIT Lecture series |
ICI/ASCE |
08.12.2022 |
“Innovation of Machine Learning in Civil Platform” |
Dr.T.Palanisamy |
|
8. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
04.11.2022 |
“Innovative Principle To Become A Best Civil Engineer” |
Er.R.Tamilarasan |
|
9. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
03.11.2022 |
“Innovative Practice of Civil Engineer” |
Er.V.NAGENDRAN |
|
10. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
01.04.2023 |
“Self Healing Concrete-New Era in Construction Industry” |
Dr.T.Palanisamy |
|
11. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
10.03.2023 |
“Concrete Innovations and Sustainable Development” |
Er.Narsimha Chary Poloju, |
|
12. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
09.03.2023 |
“3D Modeling on Sketchup" |
Er.Udhayasankar Ramasamy, |
| 13. |
IIC Activity-Webniar |
ICI/ASCE |
11.05.2023 |
“Innovation in Renewable Energy” |
Dr.K.Pandian, |
| 14. |
IIC Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
21.03.2023 |
“International Women’s Day Celebration” |
Tmt.Kovilpatti Annabharthi, |
| 15. |
Guest Lecture |
ICI/ASCE |
05.04.2023 |
“Technological Advances: A Game Changer in Construction Industry” |
Dr.R.Thenmozhi, |
| 16. |
IIT |
ICI/ASCE |
25.01.2023 |
“Innovation Techniques in Earthquake Resistant design of Structures” |
Dr.G.Appa Rao |
| 17. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
15.02.2023 |
“Innovations in Formwork for Bridges” |
Er.Rajsekar, |
| 18. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
19.01.2023 |
“Innovation on Formwork System” |
Er.Tharmari selvan R |
| 19. |
Refresher Course |
ICI/ASCE |
23.01.2023 to 25.01.2023 |
“Formwork Engineering & Concrete”(COOFEC) |
Er.T.Jagannath |
| 20. |
Short term training Course |
ICI/ASCE |
23.01.2023 to 24.01.2023 |
“Formwork Engineering & Concrete”(COOFEC) |
Er.B.Umamaheswaran |
Academic year 2023-2024
|
S.No. |
Type of Events |
Professional society |
Date |
Name of the Events |
Name and Address of the Resource Persons |
| 1. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
29.01.2024 |
Role of Civil Engineering in Water Management |
Dr. G.Bindu MSc, Mphil,
PhD
|
| 2. |
IIT Lecture Series |
ICI/ASCE |
24.01.2024 |
Future Innovation in Exploring Mineral Wealth using Geophysical Technology |
Dr. Krishnamurthi |
| 3. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
11.03.2024 |
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRS) and |
Mr. Karthi Kandappan |
| 4. |
MAILS Guest Lecture |
ICI/ASCE |
28.02.2024 |
Costing and estimation of formwork |
Er.R.Thamarai Selvan, |
| 5. |
MAILS Guest Lecture |
ICI/ASCE |
17.02.2024 |
Innovation in alternate construction materials for mitigating carbon footprint |
Er.Pradeep Subramani |
| 6. |
ICI Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
25.03.2024 |
Green Buildings |
Dr.A.Murugesan,M.E., Ph.D., Founder and Director Shree Varahi IES Academy Executive Member Indian Concrete Institute-Salem Center |
| 7. |
Technical Competitions |
ICI/ASCE |
29.2.2024 |
Model making contest |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
| 8. |
Technical Competitions |
ICI/ASCE |
21.02.2024 |
Technical Crack in Civil Engineering |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
| 9. |
Technical Competitions |
ICI/ASCE |
12.03.2024 |
Code Crack |
Dr.C.T.Sivakumar |
| 10. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
15.09.2023 |
“Engineering Ethics and sustainable Development ” |
Dr.R.Ilangovan |
| 11. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
18.10.2023 |
“Engineering demands in Civil Industry" |
Er.K.S.Dinesh, |
| 12. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
09.08.2023 |
“Sustainable Construction in Civil Engineering” |
Dr.Subhash C.Yaragal |
| 13. |
IIC Activity-Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
29.11.2023 |
“Awareness Program On Intellectual Property Rights” |
Mr.A.Lakshmi Narayanan |
| 14. |
IIC Webinar |
ICI/ASCE |
30.08.2023 |
“Business startup” |
JFM Er.Nagendran |
| 15. |
Guest Lecture |
ICI/ASCE |
29.11.2023 |
“Design of Structures for Wind loading” |
Dr.R.Senthil |
| 16. |
MILES |
ICI/ASCE |
09.10.2023 |
“Bridge Inspection Program in USA” |
Maqbool Mohammed Guest of Honor: Er.Narsimha Chary
Poloju |
| 17. |
NIT Lecture Series |
ICI/ASCE |
01.12.2023 |
“Geo Spatial Application for Disasters Modeling and Risk Reduction” |
Dr.S.Saravanan |
| 18. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
04.12.2023 |
“Innovation in Formwork Planning and Execution” |
Er.Rajsekar, |
| 19. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
17.11.2023 |
“Novelty Handling Environment Health and Safety Things in SAP Software ” |
Er.R.TAMILARASAN, |
| 20. |
ICI Webinar |
ICI |
05.10.2023 |
“Quality Control in Concrete ” |
Dr.A.Sudhahar, |
| 21. |
ASCE Webinar |
ASCE |
04.12.2023 |
“Characteristics of infilled frames with short column effect ” |
Dr.S.Pradeep, |
| 22. |
Engineer’s Day Celebration |
ICI/ASCE |
15.09.2023 |
Technical Competition -Poster Presentation |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
| 23. |
Concrete Day Celebration |
ICI |
05.10.2023 |
Technical Competition –Code Cracking |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
| 24. |
ASCE Day Celebration |
ASCE |
05.11.2023 |
Technical Competition –Quiz Challenge |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Academic year 2024-2025
|
S.No. |
Type of Events |
Professional society |
Date |
Name of the Events |
Name and Address of the Resource Persons |
| 1. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
10.12.2024 |
A Practical Approach on Hands-on Training for Bar Bending Scheduling |
Dr. A.Sudhahar |
| 2. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
06.11.2024 |
Limit State of Serviceability in RCC Structures |
Dr.R.Senthil |
| 3. |
IIC Calendar Activity |
ICI/ASCE |
21.08.2024 |
World Entrepreneurs Day |
Dr .C.Ramani Gopal |
| 4. |
IIC Calendar Activity |
ICI/ASCE |
29.11.2024 |
Basics of intellectual property rights and its importance for innovators and entrepreneurs |
Dr. S. Dhanalakshmi |
| 5. |
FDP |
ICI/ASCE |
20.01.2025 to 01.02.2025 |
STAAD Pro V8 and BIM |
Er.K.S.Dinesh, |
| 6. |
Mahendra International Lecture Series (MILES) |
ICI/ASCE |
12.11.2024 |
Multi-Hazard Modeling of Landslide Hazards in Western North Carolina Mountain Region and Validation after Hurricane Helene 2024 |
Prof. Shen-En Chen,Ph.D., P.E. |
| 7. |
IIT Lecture Series |
ICI/ASCE |
18.10.2024 |
Geology for Engineers |
Dr R. Krishnamurthi |
| 8. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
15.10.2024 |
Innovation In Formwork Practices |
Mr.Raj Sekar M |
| 9. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
29.11.2024 |
Revolutionizing Construction with Advanced Formwork Materials and Concreting Techniques |
Mr.Sairam Karthic M, |
| 10. |
Concrete Day Celebration |
ICI/ASCE |
06.09.2024 |
Technical Competition –Technical Quiz |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
| 11. |
Workshop |
ICI/ASCE |
12.05.2025, 13.05.2025 & 19.05.2025 |
Hands on Training in BIM & Revit |
Er.K.S.Dinesh, |
| 12. |
Seminar |
ICI/ASCE |
22.04.2025 |
Behavior, Concerns and Good Concreting Practices in Constructions |
Er.N.Venkatesh |
| 13. |
IIC Calendar activity |
ICI/ASCE |
09.04.2025 |
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP Management for Startups |
Mrs.Mythili Selvakumaran |
| 14. |
IIC Self Driven Activity |
ICI/ASCE |
02.06.2025 |
Intellectual Property Rights from ideas to impact |
Dr. V. Dhanasekaran |
| 15. |
Mahendra International Lecture Series (MILES) |
ISTE |
16.05.2025 |
Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Prof.Dr.Krishna R. Reddy |
| 16. |
NIT/NITTTR Lecture series |
ICI/ASCE |
15.04.2025 |
Quality Assurance and Standardization in Infrastructure Material Testing |
Dr Janardhanan G |
| 17. |
MAILS |
ISTE |
29.04.2024 |
Innovative Advancements in Formwork Elements: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Automation in Modern Construction |
Er.R.Deena Dhayal, |
| 18. |
MAILS |
ICI/ASCE |
30.04.2025 |
Modern Innovations in Formwork: Automation, Sustainability and Cost-Effective Solutions |
Er.D.Vinnarasi, |
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK
Research Centre Approval letter
ACADEMIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Faculty Members guiding Ph.D. Research scholars
| S. No | Name of the supervisor | Area of specialization | Number of research scholars | |
| Pursuing | Awarded | |||
| 1 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Civil Engineering Concrete Structural Engineering | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | Geographic Information System | 5 | - |
Details of Research Scholars – Ph.D. Awarded
|
S. No. |
Register Number |
Name of the Guide |
Name of the Candidate |
Title of the thesis |
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2022-2023 |
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1. |
20241691147 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Revathi S |
Experimental Investigation on Properties of Alkali Activated Brick and Masonry Using Municipal Incinerated Ash |
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2. |
18141697127 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Shivasakthivadivelan R A |
Experimental Study on Innovative Ash Brick Incorporated in Brick Masonry |
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2023-2024 |
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3. |
17241697141 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Kavitha E |
Experimental Studies on Properties of Green Solid Block and Masonry |
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2024-2025 |
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4. |
17141691110 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Gopalakrishnan P |
Experimental Study on Strengthening of RC Beam-Column Joints Using CFRP Laminates and Wrapping |
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5. |
21241697114 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Paramathmeka S |
Experimental Investigation of Composite Admixtures for Concrete |
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6. |
21131691134 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Balaji G |
Experimental Investigation on Utilizing Incinerated Paper Mill Sludge Ash for the Manufacture of Bricks and Masonry |
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7. |
17137691110 |
Dr.K.Vidhya |
Mohan S |
Geospatial Technology for the Evaluation of Groundwater Geochemistry and Pollution Vulnerability in Thirumanimuthar Sub-Basin, Tamilnadu, India |
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List of Research Scholar pursuing Ph.D in the Department
| Sl.No | Reg No | Name | Faculty | Reg Year | Supervisor | Status |
| 1. | 21121691142 |
R.Vetturaya Sudharsanan |
Civil | 2021 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Thesis Submitted |
| 2. | 21141697136 | S.Manishankar | Civil | 2021 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Synopsis Submitted |
| 3. | 21141697135 | K.Mohan | Civil | 2021 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Confirmation Completed |
| 4. | 22131691134 | P.Dhamodharan | Civil | 2022 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Confirmation Completed |
| 5. | 24131697111 | M.Dewakar | Civil | 2024 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Confirmation Completed |
| 6. | 22131697107 | P.Govintharaj | Civil | 2022 | Dr.C.T.Siva kumar | Confirmation Completed |
| 7. | 23141691119 | C.Senthil kumar | Civil | 2023 | Dr.C.T.Siva kumar | Course work on going |
| 8. | 232911095 | U.G.Arunrajan | Civil | 2023 | Dr.C.T.Siva kumar | Coursework Completed |
| 9. | 24141691104 | P.Kathirvel | Civil | 2024 | Dr.C.T.Siva kumar | Confirmation Completed |
| 10. | 24131697157 | S.Logesh | Civil | 2024 | Dr.C.T.Siva kumar | Course work on going |
Patent Details
| S.No. | Title of the Invention | Patent Number | Inventor/s Name | Date | Status of Patent (Published/ Granted/Filed) |
| 1. | Sensor Device to Test Structural Health of Civil Engineering Structures | 434492-001 |
Mrs.S.Paramathmeka Mr.S.KamalKannan Dr.P.Saravanakumar Mr.P.EaswaranS. Dr.O.R.KavithaMrs. C. Vinodhini Mr.T.Bragadeeswaran Dr.E.Kavitha. |
16/10/2024 | Granted |
| 2. |
Rain water storage cum Interlocking brick |
391443-001 |
Dr. K. Vidhya Mrs. E.Kavitha Dr. S. Revathi Dr. R. A. Shivasakthivadivelan Mr. S. Manishankar |
16/11/2023 | Granted |
| 3. |
Shear connector in composite Construction |
395497-001 |
Dr.S.Revathi Ms.Ashwathi Mr. Mohan Kandasamy Ms. D. Nithya Mrs. M. Kaleeswari Mr. D. Sudhakar |
30/10/2023 | Granted |
| 4. | Manual Cement Unfired Porus Brick Making Machine | 6278362 |
Dr. K.Vidhya, Mr.RA.Shivasakthivadivelan, Dr. S.Revathi, Mrs E. Kavitha, Mr.S. Manishankar, Mr.P. Dhamodharan |
10/05/2023 | Granted |
| 5. | Ultrasonic Concrete Mixer | 379894-001 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.S.Revathi Mrs.E.Kavitha Mr.R.A.Shivasakthivadivelan |
22/02/2023 | Granted |
| 6. | Biomass grinder cumstirrer for biomethanation of food waste | 372218-001 |
Mr.S.Mohan Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.Y.Shantharam Dr.C.T.Sivakumar |
08/10/2022 | Granted |
| 7. | RecyMix Concrete Incorporating Demolition and Plastic Waste |
Mr.P.Dhamodharan Dr.K.Vidhya Mr.M.Dewakar Dr.M.Soundararajan |
16/10/2025 | Filed | |
| 8. | Eco-Friendly Bricks Made from Industrial Waste and Fly Ash for Sustainable Construction |
Mr.M.Dewakar Dr.K.Vidhya Mr.P.Dhamodharan Dr.M.Soundararajan |
16/10/2025 | Filed | |
| 9. | Design and Fabrication of interlocking bricks using Eco friendly materials |
Mr.S.Manishanker Dr.K.Vidhya K.Santhoshkumar M.Vishwa |
20/01/2025 | Filed | |
| 10. | "Design and Development of Stabilization Techniques for Shrink-Swell Soils to Enhance Pavement Sub grade Stability" | 202441076541 A |
Dr.Y.Shantharam Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.S.Revathi |
18/10/2024 | Published |
| 11. | “Development of Green Tile with Bio–Composite Coir And Ananas Comosus Fibre Matrix Using AI” | 202441076550 A |
Dr.S.Revathi Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.Y.Shantharam Mrs.S.Paramathmeka |
18/10/2024 | Published |
| 12. | “Formulating a Durable Concrete by Leveraging Natural Admixtures” | 202441076877 A |
Mrs.S.Paramathmeka Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.S.Revathi |
25/10/2024 | Published |
| 13. | A Low –Cost Method Utilizing Coconut Shell Carbon to Remove Chromium from Industrial Effluents | 202441014456A |
Mr.S.Mohan Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.C.T.Sivakumar |
08/03/2024 | Published |
| 14. | Underground Water Pollution Detection Device | 404264-001 |
Dr.Y.Shantharam Reena Mohanapriya Thirugnanasambantham N M.R.Divya Logesh |
07/03/2024 | Published |
| 15. |
Design and Manufacturing of Green Ash Paver Block by incorporating the egg shell and synthetic aggregates as fine and coarse aggregates |
202341073220 |
Dr.Y.Shantharam Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.S.Revathi |
15/12/2023 | Published |
| 16. | Wastewater Quality Assessment Using Ceramic Membrane | 202341073211 |
Dr.M.Suganthi Dr.C.T.Sivakumar Dr.K.Vidhya Mr.S.Mohan Mr.S.Manishankar Ms.B.Nithya |
15/12/2023 | Published |
| 17. | Manufacturing Process and Development of CO emission Controlled Material for application of road | 202241053899 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.C.T.Sivakumar B.Nithya Dr.N.Vinothkumar Harismita.S.S Heemaafrin.E Kalaiarasan.E Nandhakumar.P |
18/11/2022 | Published |
| 18. | Manufacturing process of delayed volatility compound for bio-binder applications | 202241053920 |
Dr.K.Vidhya M.Vignesh S.Mohan Lal M.Dhanish |
18/11/2022 | Published |
| 19. | Transmission Power and Frequency based Network Selection Scheme for minimizing the harmful Radiation from Gsm mobiles | 202041035566 | Dr.C.T.Sivakumar | 04/09/2020 | Published |
Research and Programme Fund
| S.No. | Name of the Coordinator | Name of the Student | Title of the Programme / Project | Agency Involved | Amount Received RS. | Duration |
| 2024-2025 | ||||||
| 1 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.C.T.Siva Kumar Dr.S.Revathi Dr.S.Paramathmeka |
- | Seminar Grant - AI-driven innovations in civil engineering: enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety standards | Government ANRF | 150000 | 2 Days |
| 2 | Dr. S.Revathi |
T.J.Rishvanth V.V.Aswin K Egambaram |
A Novel Approach to Manufacture Greener Bricks using Sustainable Materials | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 3 | Dr.S.Paramathmeka |
Abinaya P, Jeba Asmitha M, Varsha M |
Investigation of Temperature-Dependent Properties of Innovative Bricks at Constant Time | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 2023-2024 | ||||||
| 1 | Dr.S.Revathi |
Devendhiran.D Sakthivel.M Sudharsan.M |
Performance evaluation of alkali infused Municipal Incinerated ash based aggregates. | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 2 | Mr.S.Manishankar |
Anineshraja.V Mohomad Riyash.A Nithishkumar.P Rajendiran.K |
An Experimental Study on Interlocking Bricks using Industrial by-Products | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 3 |
Dr.S.Revathi Dr.K.Vidhya |
M.Aarthi D.Devendhiran M.Sakthivel |
Development and characterization of ternary blended aerated alkali activated solid blocks | Government TNSCST (SPS) | 10500 | 6 Months |
| 2022-2023 | ||||||
| 1 | Mr.S.Manishankar |
Chandru.C Gokul Krish.M Manikandan.S Tamil Selvam.E |
An Experimental Investigation on Interlocking Hybrid Bricks using Eco-sand | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 2 | Mr.P.Dhamodharan |
Adhishankar.S Devannarayanan.K Gunal.S Imayavarman.M |
Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Light Weight Brick Using Vermiculite | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 3 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Ms.P.Saradha |
A.Anitha M.Devipriya S.Srijayasree |
Comparability of Strength and Properties of Self-Healing Concrete using Bacilus Subtilis and Bacillus Pseudofirmus | Government TNSCST-SPS | 7500 | 6 Months |
| 4 | Mr.M.Vignesh |
Kalaiarasan.E Nandhakumar.P |
Experimental Investigation on Physical Properties of Innovative Brick using Construction and Demolition wastes. | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 5 | Mr.S.Mohan |
Karthikeyan.S Mohammed Asif .I Yuvaraj.S Dinesh.S |
Assessment of Groundwater Contamination in Thirumanimuthar river at Salem districts | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months |
| 2021-2022 | ||||||
| 1 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Ms.B.Nithya |
P.Vasundra M.Monisha S.Sangavi M.Prema |
Water Replant Road | Government TNSCST-SPS | 7500 | 6 Months |
| 2 | Mrs.M.Suganthi | Experimental Investigation on Domestic Waste Water Treatment using Fly ash in Filtration Bed | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months | |
| 3 | Mr.S.Mohan | Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Tirumanimutharu Basin, Salem District, Tamilnadu, India. | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months | |
| 4 | Ms.P.Saradha | A Study of Compressive Strength on High Performance Concrete (M60 Grade of Concrete) | Non Government | 10000 | 6 Months | |
| 2020-2021 | ||||||
| 1 | Dr.K.Vidhya |
A.P.Anshad A.K.Akhil V.N.Nisar |
A Novel Approach on Manufacturing of Light Emitting Brick | TNSCST-SPS | 7500 | 6 Months |
| 2019-2020 | ||||||
| 1 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.C.T.Sivakumar Y.Shantharam M.Suganthi B.Nithya |
- | STTP on Low Carbon Energy Buildings | Government AICTE-STTP | 400000 | 2019-2020 |
| 2 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.C.T.Sivakumar Mrs.M.Suganthi |
FDTP on Design of steel structures | Government FDTP-Anna Univeristy | 30000 | ||
| 3 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Mrs.M.Suganthi |
Seminar on Novelty in Urban Waste Water Management Strategies | IEI-SLM | 30000 | ||
| 2017-2018 | ||||||
| 1 | Dr.K.Vidhya | - | Quantum Leap in Low Cost Construction Techniques with Usage of Compash Brick Masonry for Rural Housing | Government UGC MRP-SERG | 288000 | 3 years |
| 2 |
Dr.K.Vidhya V.Shanmugavadivu |
All India Seminar Green Building Technologies | IEI-SLM | 30000 | 2 Days | |
| 3 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Y.Shantharam |
Workshop On Disaster Mitigation | IEI-SLM | 25000 | 1 Day | |
| 2015-16 | ||||||
| 1 |
Dr.K.Vidhya P.Saradha |
Seminar on Characterization and Behaviour of multifunctional material | Government DRDO | 50000 | 1 Day | |
Book Publication Details
| S.NO | Authors Name | Title of the Book | Publisher | ISBN No. |
| 2020-2021 | ||||
| 1 | Dr.K.Vidhya | Highway Engineering | ulektz publisher | 9788195133802 |
| 2 | Dr.C.T .Sivakumar | Construction materials | ulektz publisher | 9788194999607 |
| 3 | Dr.C.T .Sivakumar | Strength of materials | ulektz publisher | 9788194999683 |
| 4 | Dr.C.T .Sivakumar | Engineering Geology | ulektz publisher | 9788195078417 |
| 2023-2024 | ||||
| 5 |
R. Selvapriya, V. Raivi Shankar M. Suganthi S.Raja Murugan |
Engineering Mechanics | Charulatha Pubisher | 978-93-5577-516-0 |
| 2024-2025 | ||||
| 6 |
R.Selvapriya M.Gopinath C.Senthikumar T.Senthilkumar |
Geographic information System | Charulatha Pubisher | 978-93-6260-835-2 |
| 7 |
Dr.K.Vidhya M.Gopinath R.Selvapriya |
Engineering Geology | Charulatha Pubisher | 978-93-6260-939-7 |
| 8 |
Dr.C.T.Sivakumar Dr.M.Suganthi Dr.P.Prasath Mr.M.Gopinath |
Environmental Engineering | Charulatha Pubisher | 978-93-341-6725-2 |
| 9 |
Dr.K.Vidhya Dr.M.Suganthi Dr.P.Prasath Mr.M.Gopinath |
Design of Structures | Charulatha Pubisher | 978-93-341-7610-0 |
| 10 |
Dr.R.Dharmaraj Er.S.Selvakumar Dr.Y.Shantharam |
Environmental Engineering | Taran Publication | 978-93-48149-46-6 |
| 2025-2026 | ||||
| 11 |
Dr. Vijayashanthy.S Dr. S. Mohan G.k. Monica nandini Mr.C. Sivasanthosh |
Environmental Health and Safety | RK Publication | 978-93-49701-13-7 |
| 12 |
E. Kavitha, S. Revathi, Geena M.G C. Vinodhini |
Advances in Sustainable Masonry Bricks and Blocks- 12th chapter | Wood head publishing series in civil and structural engineering | 978-0-443-40389-7 |
CONSULTANCY DETAILS
2024-2025
| S.NO | DATE | INVOICE NO. | NAME OF THE CONCERN | TYPE OF TEST | RATE |
| 1 | 30.05.2024 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/10/2024-25 | Mr.Ramasamy, Irunbupalam, Vellore Road, Tiruchengode |
Concrete Cube Test | 600 |
| 2 | 20.06.2024 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/11/2024-25 | Mr.Dharanesh Kumar, Kollapatti, Tiruchengode |
Concrete Cube Test | 300 |
| 3 | 04.07.2024 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/12/2024-25 | Mr.Gunasekaran, Paramathivelur, Namakkal |
Concrete Cube Test | 600 |
| 4 | 23.01.2025 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/04/2024-25 | Mr.Siva, Vasantha Puram, Namakkal |
Concrete Cube Test | 600 |
| 5 | 05.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/05/2024-2025 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
NDT Column and Joints | 58,700 |
| 6 | 05.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/06/2024-2025 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
NDT Beams and Joints | 58,700 |
| 7 | 05.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/SOL/MT /07/2024-2025 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
Soil Testing & SPT | 68,800 |
| 8 | 30.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/08/2024-2025 | Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002 |
NDT Column and Joints | 65,500 |
| 9 | 30.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/09/2024-2025 | Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002 |
NDT Beams and Joints | 65,500 |
| 10 | 30.04.2025 | MEC/CIV/SOL/MT/10/2024-2025 | Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002 |
Soil Testing & SPT | 69,000 |
| Total Amount | 3,88,300 | ||||
2023-2024
| S.NO | DATE | INVOICE NO. | NAME OF THE CONCERN | TYPE OF TEST | RATE |
| 1 | 05.10.2023 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/01/2023-24 | Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. |
Non-destructive testing on Columns | 58,700 |
| 2 | 13.10.2023 | MEC/CIV/SOIL/ MT/02/2022-2023 |
Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. |
Non-destructive testing on Beams | 72,800 |
| 3 | 16.10.2023 | MEC/CIV/SOIL/MT/03/2023-24 | Dimensions #57,Kriahnasamy Mudhaliyar street, Brooke Bond Road, (Near kikani School Signal), R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. |
Soil Testing & SPT | 88,500 |
| 4 | 25.10.2023 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/04/2023-24 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
Non-destructive testing on Columns | 60,000 |
| 5 | 29.10.2023 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/05/2023-24 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
Non-destructive testing on Beams | 70,000 |
| 6 | 05.11.2023 | MEC/CIV/SOIL/MT/06/2023-24 | Tech New Building Productions, 67-10, Ranganathan Street, R.S.Colony(Backside), Coimbatore. – 641 016 |
Soil Testing & SPT | 60,000 |
| 7 | 10.11.2023 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/07/2023-24 | SIGARAM CONSTRUCTIONS Pvt LtD, 9/8 Pannai Nagar, Behind Sakthimahal, Perundurai Road, Erode – 638011. Ph : 0424-2273066 |
Non-destructive testing on Floor Slab | 51,200 |
| 8 | 13.11.2023 | MEC/CIV/CON/MT/08/2023-24 | SIGARAM CONSTRUCTIONS Pvt LtD, 9/8 Pannai Nagar, Behind Sakthimahal, Perundurai Road, Erode – 638011. Ph : 0424-2273066 |
Non-destructive testing on Beams & Cloumns | 72,400 |
| 9 | 16.11.2023 | MEC/CIV/SOIL/MT/09/2023-24 | SIGARAM CONSTRUCTIONS Pvt LtD, 9/8 Pannai Nagar, Behind Sakthimahal, Perundurai Road, Erode – 638011. Ph : 0424-2273066 |
Soil Testing & SPT | 56,400 |
| Total Amount | 5,90,000 | ||||
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNED COMPANIES
| S.NO | Name of Organization | Domain / Area of Activities | Contributions and Outcomes |
| 1 |
R R Consultancy & Contractors Tiruchengode, Namakkal-637211 |
Valuation | Skill Development, Collaborative Projects, Internship, Knowledge Sharing and Industry Institute Collaboration, Consultancy etc |
| 2 |
Dimensions Structural Designs, Coimbatore-641011 |
Dimensions Engineering, Architecture, Rehabilitation, Project Management, Consultancy | |
| 3 |
Sigaram Construction Pvt. ltd.,. Erode - 638011 |
Construction | |
| 4 |
GK Construction Erode - 638002 |
Structural Engineer, Contractors, Project Management, Consultancy and Valuer | |
| 5 | AllivillA Group of Engineers, Salem - 636 001 | Consultancy Services, Architect and Interior Designer, Civil Construction |
| S.NO | Name of Organization | Domain / Area of Activities | Contribution | Activities & Outcome |
| 1 |
L&T Construction - Buildings &
Factories, L&T Construction Campus, |
Training and Placement | Training and Placement in Formwork Engineering | Students improve the technical ability towards placement |
| 2 |
L&T Edutech |
Education | Aptitude Training and Soft Skill Training | Students are trained to  improve their soft skill and aptitude skill. |
| 3 |
R R Consultancy & Contractors |
Valuation | Consultancy, In Plant Training & Placement | Students are trained in the site and various field experience |
| 4 |
Dimensions Structural Designs, |
Structural Design | Project Work & Placement | Placement opportunities are provided to the students to work in design field |
| 5 |
Sigaram Construction Pvt. ltd.,. |
Construction | Consultancy, In Plant Training & Placement | Students and Faculty members are provided an opportunity to expertise in ICOT based real time projects in construction |
| 6 |
GK Construction |
Structural Design | Consultancy, In Plant Training & Placement | Seminars, Workshops, awareness programmes, short-term refresher courses and training and placement for the students |
| 7 |
JPG Housing & Projects (P) Ltd 9/196,V.S.Complex,East Car Street, Cheyur road, <>Avinashi-641654, Tiruppur (Dt), Tamilnadu. |
Project Planning | Consultancy, In Plant Training & Placement | Students are trained in various kind of project |
Contact
Department of Civil Engineering
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous),
Salem- Thiruchengode Highway, Mahendhirapuri,
Mallasamudram,
Namakkal-637503,
Ph. No : 04288 288575
MAHENDRA ALUMNI INTERACTIVE LECTURE SERIES (MAILS) PROGRAM DETAILS
| S.NO | Name of the Alumni | Passed out Year | Designation and Working organization With Address | Topic of the presentation | Date of the Event Conducted |
| 2021 -2022 | |||||
| 1 | Dr.A.R.Prakash | 2010 | Managing Director, KESEE Associates, Salem | Innovative Geotechnical Design On Earthquake Resisting Substructures | 21.10.2021 |
| 2 | Er. R.Thamarai Selvan | 2017 | Senior Engineer L&T Construction Ghorakhpur | Innovation In Formwork | 09.09.2021 |
| 3 | Er.V.Karthikeyan | 2017 | Senior Engineer (Formwork) L& T Construction Bangalore | Innovation In Formwork | 09.09.2021 |
| 2022-2023 | |||||
| 1 | Er.Rajsekar, | 2019 | Senior Engineer, L&T Construction, Delhi | Innovations in Formwork for Bridges | 15.02.2023 |
| 2 | Er.Tharmariselvan R | 2017 | Assistant Construction Manager, L&T Construction, Uttar Pradesh | Innovation on Formwork System | 19.01.2023 |
| 3 | Er.R.Tamilarasan | 2022 | Senior Engineer, GAR Groups, Hyderabad | Innovative Principle To Become A Best Civil Engineer | 04.11.2022 |
| 4 | Er.V.Nagendran | 2009 | Founder & CEO LPA & Corporations Registered Salem | Innovative Practice of Civil Engineer | 03.11.2022 |
| 2023-2024 | |||||
| 1 | Er.Tharmariselvan R | 2017 | Assistant Construction Manager, L&T Construction, Uttar Pradesh | Costing and estimation of formwork | 28.02.2024 |
| 2 | Er.Pradeep Subramani | 2013 | Proprietor ASM Building solutions Erode | Innovation in alternate construction materials for mitigating carbon footprint | 17.02.2024 |
| 3 | Er.Rajsekar | 2019 | Senior Engineer, L&T Construction, Delhi | Innovation in Formwork Planning and Execution | 04.12.2023 |
| 4 | Er.Tharmariselvan R | 2017 | Assistant Construction Manager, L&T Construction, Uttar Pradesh | Novelty Handling Environment Health and Safety Things in SAP Software ” | 17.11.2023 |
| 2024-2025 | |||||
| 11 | Er.Rajsekar, | 2019 | Senior Engineer, L&T Construction, Delhi | Innovation In Formwork Practices | 15.10.2024 |
| 12 | Mr.Sairam Karthic M | 2019 | Assistant Construction Manager(CIVIL), L&T Construction LTD, Chennai. | Revolutionizing Construction with Advanced Formwork Materials and Concreting Techniques | 29.11.2024 |
| 2025-2026 | |||||
| 1 | Er.S.Mohanlal | 2024 | Design Engineer, PERI India, Mumbai. | Innovative technology in formwork and its applications in revolutionizing the construction industry | 30.10.2025 |
| 2 | Er. S.Soorya | 2017 | DTCP Registered Engineer, Managing Director, Raghavendra Associates, Salem. | Discover New Ideas in Town and Country Planning | 30.10.2025 |
| 3 | Er. S.Midhunchakravarthy | 2014 | Senior Consultant, Mythu Design Studio, Salem. | 3D Modeling Evolution in Architecture and Civil Engineering | 17.10.2025 |