The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 2013.The department is actively involved in research and development and is a recognized research centre under VTU. The Civil Engineering department is keen on imparting value-based education, with experienced faculties, modern computing and laboratory facilities. With site visits, Hands-on Training, and Add-on courses have been a part of the teaching-learning process with the regular curriculum. Civil Engineering has seen enormous growth in terms of both advancements in materials and construction techniques. IT interventions in Civil Engineering have become the new norm to the extent that artificial intelligence in Civil Engineering is being explored and adopted. Being one of the three core disciplines, Civil Engineering fulfils all the necessities of developing the economy as well as human comfort and will remain significant till human existence.
- State of Art laboratories and facilities are available to students, enabling hands-on experience in areas like Concrete and Highway Material Testing, Building Material Testing, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
- The students can be part of career development training, workshops, seminars, student development activities and Alumni networking events that enhance student’s job readiness and industry connections.
- The department offers consultancy services in all the major areas of the Civil Engineering domain.
- The department has signed eight memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the industries and training institutes for developing skills of students and offering placements.
- The student projects will receive financial assistance from agencies like KSCST, VTU etc...
To be the Centre of Excellence in the Field of Civil Engineering for Innovative Practices, Managerial Skills and Ethical Values for Sustainable Development.
Mission 1:Impart academic growth by offering technical knowledge and industry-oriented interactions.
Mission 2:Encourage innovative and creative practices through continuous learning.
Mission 3:Develop ideologies of teamwork, leadership qualities and effective communication through constant encouragement.
Mission 4:Inculcate ethical values to serve society and country for sustainable development.
Civil Engineering Graduates within 3-5 years of Graduation should:
Function effectively as Civil Engineering Professionals in the field of Construction, Infrastructure Development and Architecture.
Develop managerial and entrepreneurship skills for serving locally, nationally as well as globally.
Ethically relate Engineering issues to broader social and human context to achieve sustainable solutions.
Engineering knowledge: You can apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation for the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse 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 public health and safety and 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 modelling 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 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 the 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 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.
The Graduates of Civil Engineering will have the ability to:
Plan, Analyse, Design, Execute and Maintain Cost -Effective Civil Engineering Structures to Pursue Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth as well as Higher Studies.
Take up Entrepreneurship, Research and Development and Demonstrate Leadership Skills.
Demonstrate Professional Integrity and Ethical Values for Sustainable Civil Society.
Faculty
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Rakesh Kumar
Lab Instructor
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Richardson B
Lab Instructor
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Prithvi R . H
Lab Instructor
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Madhukar Niranjan
Office Assistant
Facilities / Labs
Department of Civil Engineering
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Name of Laboratory:Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Carpet area (Sq.mt):137.75 sq. mtr
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Major Equipment:
- U controlled based uv vis- spectrophotometer(200-1100 nm).
- Bod incubator
- Muffle furnace
- Jar test apparatus
- Cod digester
- Refrigerator
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Name of Laboratory:Concrete & Highway Materials Laboratory
Carpet area (Sq.mt):117 m2
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Major Equipment:
- Compression testing machine – 2000 KN Capacity.
- Concrete mixing machine – Pan Mixer
- Concrete permeability apparatus
- Marshall Stability Apparatus
- Los Angeles Abrasion Testing Machine
- Ductility testing machine for bitumen
- Autoclave
- Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Apparatus
- Rebound Hammer
Name of Laboratory:Engineering Geology Laboratory
Carpet area (Sq.mt):53.3 sq. mtr
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Major Equipment’s:
- Minerals.
- Rocks.
- Dip and strike models.
- Streak plates.
- Hardness kit.
- Fracture kit.
- Igneous , sedimentary, metamorphic maps.
- Geology digital pictorial maps.
- Clinocompass.
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Name of Laboratory:Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
Carpet area (Sq.mt):92 sq. mtr
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Major Equipment:
- Direct Shear Testing Machine.
- Unconfined Compression Testing Machine.
- Triaxial Shear Testing Machine.
- Mechanical Sieve Shaker.
- Consolidation Testing Machine.
- Variable And Constant Head Permeability Testing Machine.
- CBR Testing Machine.
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Name of Laboratory:Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lab
Carpet area (Sq.mt):101.96 sq. mtr
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Major Equipment’s:
- 30 No of Systems with the following configuration.
- Operating System – Ubuntu 16.04.
- HDD Make, Size – Seagate 1 TB.
- Monitor make, size – Acer ‘1905’.
- Keyboard make, type – Acer –USB.
- Mouse make, type – Acer –USB.
- Processor – Intel Core i5 2.90 GHz.
- Graphics Card -NVIDIA
- RAM – 4GB
- DVD – Yes
- LAN Port - Yes
- Printer - Yes
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Name of Laboratory:Basic Surveying Practice
Carpet area (Sq.mt):27.5 sq. mtr
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Major Instruments:
- Total Station with accessories.
- Theodolite.
- Auto level.
- Plane table with accessories.
- Digital planimeter.
- Prismatic Compass & Surveyor’s Compass.
Research
Focus of Research
The Department of Civil Engineering at PESITM has been recognized as a research center by the affiliating university in the year 2018. Research scholars of Department of Civil Engineering & Research Scholars at PESITM research center are focusing on following research areas.
- Green Building Materials & Sustainability
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Bioremediation
- Flow measurements
Research Supervisor and Scholar details:
The Department of Civil Engineering is the recognized research center approved by VTU. The details of Research Scholars registered under the supervisors of Civil Engineering department faculty members are presented in the table below.
Research Scholar | Research Supervisor | Research Centre | Research Topic | Year of Registration | Present Status |
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Mrs. Yajnodbhavi H. M. | Dr. C. M. Ravikumar | UBDT, Davangere | Performance Evaluation of Recycled Aggregates with Fibers for Concrete Pavement | 2018 | Comprehensive Viva Completed |
Mr. Amshith Kumar M. J. | Dr. G. Ravi | NIE, Mysore | Flexural Behaviour of RCC Hidden Beams | 2017 | Course Work Completed |
Mr. Rakesh M. K. | Dr. M. N. Hiremath | PESITM, Shivamogga | Environmental Sustainability of Masonry using ER Approach | 2019 | Course Work Completed |
Mr. Sanjay S. J. | Dr. M. N. Hiremath | PESITM, Shivamogga | EIA & LCA of Conventional & Green Concrete | 2019 | Course Work Completed |
Mr. Nagaraj Koppa | Dr. M. N. Hiremath | PESITM, Shivamogga | Effect of Leachate on Surrounding Soil and Groundwater Contamination | 2021 | Course Work Partially Completed |
Mr. Sunil Kumar R. A. | Dr. Srishaila J. M. | SJMIT, Chitradurga | Geo-Polymer Concrete | 2021 | Course Work Partially Completed |
Mrs. Shilpa B. C. | Dr. M. N. Hiremath | PESITM, Shivamogga | EIA & LCA of Concrete using Eco-Friendly Materials using Chemical Activation | 2023 | Registered in Current AY |
Mr. Shankargowda B Patil | Dr. M N Hiremath | PESITM, Shivamogga | Development of AI Integrated Framework for Integrated Water Management in Urban Environment | 2024 | Registered in present AY |
Mrs. Dhavala S | Dr. Vinay Kumar B M | PESITM, Shivamogga | Evaluation of Embodied Energy Of Refurbished Buildings | 2024 | Registered in the present AY |
MOU’s
MOU’s
SL.NO | Collaboration | Address | Year of Collaboration |
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KEYLYNKS | 2021 |
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Seven Hills Builders &Developers – An ISO Certified Company, Davanagere-577002 | 2019 |
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Suresh Enterprises, Pvt Limited, Hubli | 2019 |
Department Achievements/ Student Achievements
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Placement Details
Percentage of Students got Placed (Year wise List)
Academic year 2017-21 |
Academic year 2018-22 |
Academic year 2019-23 |
Academic year 2020-24 |
Academic year 2021-25 |
35.29% | 67.80% | 61.02% | 29.09% | ON-GOING |
Alumni
“One of the right decisions I made was to join PESITM for my graduation. Civil Engineering is considered the most versatile among all the engineering branches. It is the branch with a lot of diversity in my college right from Surveying, Geo-technology to Structural Engineering, Environmental Sciences to Hydraulics, and Transportation to Hydrology. Civil Engineering can be considered as the single largest core engineering branch. The department’s vision is to give an exposure to budding civil technocrats to various challenges in the profession having a highly qualified and experienced faculty. There is a wonderful combination of academic excellence and industrial experience amongst the faculty, which is instrumental in imparting the right blend of theoretical and practical knowledge to the students. The department also handles consultancy works and projects. In addition, activities like seminars, projects, assignments, quizzes and other such competitions are conducted on a regular basis to induce professional skills in the students, which ultimately help them get placed in reputed organisations. Above all this, we got personal concerns from the faculties who were humble to help us in the way we needed. Thanks to the Teacher’s and my College. ”
“"Stop doubting yourself, work hard and make it happen", this is what I learnt in my four years of engineering. I, Deepthi P S, was a student of the PES Institute of Technology and Management 2018-2022 Civil Engineering Department. These four years were the most memorable days of my life. I would like to thank all my teachers who supported me throughout this journey. I am grateful to my teachers who have changed my whole aspect towards learning. The care and support the department gives to each student is great. I am happy to be part of this Institution. ”
“My journey with PES Institute of Technology and Management is one I cherish for life. I was able to learn a lot, which helped me excel academically as well as personally. PESITM aims at the overall development of an individual and also provides multiple opportunities and exposure to develop a new skill. My experience with the faculty of the Civil engineering department has been amazing. All faculties were so supportive throughout my 4 years of journey. All this experience and learning helped me bag a job at Sobha Developers ”
“Palguni M N, was a student of the PES Institute of Technology and Management 2016-2020 Civil Engineering Batch. PESITM was the most amazing 4 years of my life yet. This college lives up to everything it offers. The college has a well-advanced infrastructure with a computer lab, a well-stocked library and sports facilities; it also has a well-managed, clean, sanitary, spacious canteen. The teachers are nice, supportive and friendly. I would like to thank all the faculties of the Civil Engineering Department for their sincere efforts to bring out the best in us and for all the motivation and encouragement they always have given us! The individual attention and care by the faculty in PESIT to each student is highly commendable. I had the opportunity to study Engineering with some of the brilliant minds of the country who had previous experiences in delivering sophisticated engineering end products to pioneering engineering organisations. I always remember them with great respect and always be thankful. Not only that, PESITM has provided me with several opportunities to grow and explore my skills(both curricular and non-curricular) It has given me a lot of memories which I carry very close to my heart. Unconditional friendships and I express my sincere gratitude to this college which has guided me to become who I am today.”
“I enjoyed the college experience. This college is what everyone expects it to be. The pleasant environment which attracts the students to be in college every day. I liked the teacher’s approach to the students; they always wanted to help us. Moreover, apart from studies, students also enjoy the co-curricular activities. The 4 years of college memories are my favourite pastimes I had in my life! There were ups and downs and a roller coaster. But, each turn of a roller coaster led to new experiences and some difficult situations too. But all the lecturers were so supportive that even the biggest turn felt like a smooth straight road. As an alumnus, I feel proud to say that I am a product of this college. So soak up all the memories before life hits you with adulthood. All the lecturers, especially Mr. Rakesh Sir, still help if we are stuck or need any advice regarding something. I feel blessed to be a student of such wonderful lecturers. I would like to thank all the lecturers who helped us to be who we are today. ”
“Hello everyone, I am Zeeshan. I completed my civil engineering from PES College Shimoga in the year 2019. First of all, congratulations. Welcome to the Civil Engineering community. Your question reminds me about the time when I was a fresh graduate and had a lot of dreams and a lot of energy. I would like to give you the same advice that I got from my seniors when I was about to start my career - There is a lot to learn. I know that it is very hard to accept it but it is a fact that you should learn to live with, the sooner the better. Even after 20 years of working in various roles in Civil Engineering and Project Management, there are still many things that I keep discovering and learning. My advice to you is that you have an open mind for learning, ask questions if you don't understand, feel free to say that you don't know when you don't know and not pretend that you know. There is no substitute for hard work and dedication, so never take your work / profession lightly. Remember that you are a Civil Engineering professional and make sure that you have a professional approach to your work and always do the right thing. If you are in doubt then ask. The subject that is not covered in the Engineering Curriculum is People Management which will be a steep learning curve for you. You will make mistakes but make sure that you learn from them. ”
“I am very glad to say something about my college. During my four years of study in this college, I liked the eco-friendly atmosphere and beautiful infrastructure i belong to civil branch and I feel our department is putting heroic efforts to give knowledge to the students and to make them understand the concepts and the fact that faculties are close to the students and I still remember that hostel life, canteen, campus, events etc. I am very fortunate to be a part of the PESITM family.”
“I hope this message finds you all in the best of health & high spirits. I am filled with a sense of gratitude towards the department that played such a significant role in shaping my career & personal growth. It has been quite some time since I graduated from our esteemed institution & I felt compelled to reach out & express any appreciation for the invaluable education & experiences I gained during my time as a student. Reflecting on my journey as a civil engineer I am reminded of the strong foundation laid by the department’s dedicated faculty members. I am grateful for the well-rounded curriculum that exposed me to a diverse range of subjects within civil engineering. The hands-on laboratory sessions, design projects, survey camp and field visits. Provided valuable practical experience & helped bridge the gap between theory & real-world applications. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each & every member of the civil engineering department. Thank you for equipping me with the knowledge, skills & value that have been instrumental in shaping my professional career. ”
“Civil engineering is a fascinating and crucial field that involves the design, construction, and maintenance of various infrastructure and public works projects. At the PES Institute of Technology (PESITM), Civil Engineering is a discipline that encompasses a wide range of subjects and practical applications. In Civil Engineering we learn about the principles and techniques involved in the planning, design, and construction of structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, highways, and more. We gain a comprehensive understanding of the materials, technologies, and methods used in the construction industry. In addition to the academic curriculum, PESITM also encourages participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities. This helps us develop essential skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication, which are vital in the professional world. Overall, studying civil engineering at PESITM offers a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It equips us with the skills and expertise needed to tackle the challenges of the construction industry and contribute to the development of our society. ”
News Letter
Contact Us
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Dr. Vinay Kumar B M.
Professor and Head,
Civil Engineering
PES Institute of Technology and Management
NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga – 577 204
Office- 8147053076
Email- hodcv@pestrust.edu.in
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Dr. Vinay Kumar B M.
Professor and Head, Civil Engineering
PES Institute of Technology and Management
NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga – 577 204
Office- 8147053076
Email- hodcv@pestrust.edu.in