CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Running Consultancy cell in the  field of testing Building Materials, Building Construction, Geotechnical Field, Surveying, Water Testing and Structural Analysis.

Established in the year 1954, the Department of Civil Engineering holds the privilege of being the oldest among all the departments at Mehr Chand Polytechnic College, Jalandhar. Over the period of time, it has evolved into a recognized centre of excellence, nurturing knowledge base for higher studies and providing services to the industry and community. The department has a dedicated faculty and an environment that promotes innovative teaching- learning  methodology.

Department of Civil Engineering offers a broad based diploma programme to make the students technologically superior and ethically strong as well as employable to serve the Nation. The course curriculum is comprehensive and designed to impart quality education in the field of Civil Engineering with continuous efforts on enhancing practical training through camps, tours, site visits, expert lectures and lab. works. As a result of immense hard work of well qualified, experienced and committed faculty members since last seven decades, the department has acquired a position of eminence in North India.

Department of Civil Engineering at MCP College Jalandhar has established itself as a prominent institution, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the field of Civil Engineering. Students from this premier institution and department are serving in various prestigious posts in Government and Private Sectors.

Civil Engineering is considered to be the ‘parent branch of Engineering’.

Job of a civil engineer is to co-ordinate a construction project and to integrate activities not only in the areas of design , planning and execution but other important fields like survey , soil testing , quality control, engineering safety, project planning , construction and maintenance of highways , bridges and dam construction etc. The job also involve a considerable amount of filed research and supervision often outdoors under all kinds of weather conditions.

STAFF

HOD:01
Lecturer:05
Lab.Asstt:01
Peon : 01

Staff of Civil Engg Department

Civil Engineering : Laboratories

The Deptt. has the facility of fully equipped and spacious laboratories. The Deptt. has the following laboratories which are fully equipped with major equipments and machines :

1. Applied Mechanics
2. Civil Engineering Materials
3. Concrete Technology
4. Structural Mechanics (Strength of Materials)
5. Fluid Mechanics (Hydraulics)
6. Soil Engineering
7. Highway Engineering
8. Surveying
9. Water Testing (Public Health)

Vision

To emerge as a recognized centre of excellence in the field of Civil Engineering, nurturing knowledge base for higher studies and providing services to the Industry and Community.

Our Mission

M1- To make the students ethically strong, technologically superior as well as employable to serve the Nation.

M2- To impart quality education in the field of Civil Engineering with continuous efforts on enhancing  practical training aided by well equipped laboratories.

Skill Enhancement

• A month’s compulsory practical training is provided to the students of Civil Engineering in leading construction companies and other organisations after the end of fourth semester.
• A fortnight survey training camp is also organised in the fifth semester on some hilly or semi hilly tract for the students of Civil Engineering as per study curriculum.
• A special working project model is designed by the students of sixth semester independently based on fundamental principles, theories, applications and general need and requirements of industry. Recently, a model designed by Civil Engg. students have won Second Prize at National Technical Festival held at NITTTR, Kolkata.

Research Papers

Dr. Jagroop Singh

1.  Principal Dr. Jagroop Singh Presented a research paper in a national seminar on 30th April, 2005 at GZS College of Engg. & Tech., Bathinda on the topic “Effect of Fly Ash & Randomly distributed fibres on strength characteristics of Kaolinite” A Research Paper on the topic “Influence of Fly Ash on Strength characteristics of Kaolinite Clay” written by Dr. Jagroop Singh, Principal was published in a leading National Magazine ” New Building & Construction Work” [h3]Publication.
2. Rajesh Kumar Upadhaya, Dr. Jagroop Singh. “Study on effect of Indexed treated crumb rubber aggregates concrete (CRAC)”. International Journal of Research in Advanced Engineering and Technology. ISSN: 2455:0876. Volume 9, Issue 2, Published 20-4-2023, Page No. 07-12
3. Guided Ph.d Thesis to Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay on “ Investigation on the Strength, Deflection, Impact Energy Absorption, and Ductility Index of the Treated Rubberized Concrete named Crumb Rubber Aggregate Concrete”, CMJ University, Shillong, Meghalaya.

Dr. Rajeev Bhatia

1. Bhatia, R., & Kumar, A. (2019). “Model tests on geosynthetic encased construction concrete debris column   in fly ash fill”. Innovative Infrastructure solutions,(SPRINGER-SCOPUS indexed) Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (2019) 4:31 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-019-0217-0© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019.
2. Bhatia, R., & Kumar, A. (2019). “Load-Settlement Behavior of Concrete Debris Pile in Flyash Fill. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (ASCE)”. (SCOPUS Indexed).https://doi.org/10/10.61/ (ASCE) HZ.2153-5515.0000494.
3. “An Experimental Study on the Load-Settlement behavior of a fiber-reinforced sand bed” International Journal of GeoTechnical Engineering  (IJGE), J.ROSS Publishing, USA, Volume-5 Issue-3, July 2011 (PP 343-350)  
4. Presented paper in National Seminar on Latest Development in Pollution Control and Prevention Techniques titled “ Managing the Menace of Solid Waste through Integrated Approach” on 21-22nd November, 2012 at NITTTR, Sector 26- Chandigarh.
5. Presented Paper in National Seminar- Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering on the theme Energy Conservation through Green Buildings titled “ Various Energy Saving Concepts in Construction Sector” on 16th-17th Nov. 2011 at NITTTR, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

Dr. Kapil Ohri

1. Ohri. Kapil & KumarPardeep. September 2017. “Study of mechanisms and design methods of reinforcement in reinforced unpaved roads”. International Journal of Advanced Research and Development. ISSN: 2455:4030. Impact Factor: RJIF 5.24. Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017, Page No. 05-09
2. Ohri. Kapil &Dhir, A.K. Published 2020. Engineering, Materials Science.“Impact and Analysis of Packing Particle Optimization of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Concrete to save Natural Resources- A Review Based ”. International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing. Corpus ID: 222246358.

Departmental Library

Civil Engg. Departmental Library was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Jagroop Singh on 31^st October 2023. On this occasion, all HODs were present to grace the Inauguration. In this Library, 1011 no. of books are there as listed below:

Publications

Dr. Jagroop Singh

TECHNICAL:

1. Soil & Foundation Engineering
2. Highway Engineering Construction,
3. Management and Accounts, 
4. Earthquake Resistant construction,
5. Practical Manual of survey Camp

STORIES

1. Navik Ke Teer (Hindi Short Stories) 
2. Nikke Nikke Suraj (Punjabi Short Stories)
3. Vihi Wala Booha (Punjabi Short Stories)
4. Saun Dhara (Punjabi & Hindi)

Dr. Rajiv Bhatia

1. Building Construction (For Punjab / J&K)- Eagle Prakashan
2. Concrete Technology (For H.P)- Eagle Prakashan
3. Concrete Technology (For Punjab / J&K)- Eagle Prakashan
4. RCC Design (For H.P)- Eagle Prakashan
5. RCC Design (For Punjab / J&K)- Eagle Prakashan
6. Steel Structures Design (For Haryana)- Eagle Prakashan
7. Steel Structures (For Punajb)- Eagle Prakashan
8. Structural Drawings (For Punjab)- Eagle Prakashan
9. Earthquake Resistant Building Construction (For Punjab)- Eagle Prakashan
10. Fundamentals of Mechanical & Civil Engineering (For Uttrakhand)- Eagle Prakashan
11. RCC Drawing & Detailing (For H.P)- Eagle Prakashan
12. Steel Structures Design (For Haryana)- Eagle Prakashan
13. Building Construction (For Haryana)-Eagle Prakashan
14. Building Construction (For H.P)- Eagle Prakashan

 Dr. Kapil Ohri:

1. Fluid Mechanics- IPH
2. RCC Design- IPH
3. Steel Design- IPH
4. Building Construction- IPH
5. Construction Managements & Accounts- IPH
6. Transportation Engg.- Satya Prakashan
7. Highway Engg.- Satya Prakashan
8. Surveying- II- Lords Publication
9. Concrete Technology- Lords Publication

Er. Amit Khanna:

1. Railways, Bridges & Tunnels- Satya Prakashan
2. Structural Mechanics (Revision)- Eagle Prakashan
3. Construction Management & Accountrs (Revision)- Eagle Prakashan
4. Earthquake Resistant Building Construction (Revision)- Eagle Prakashan
5. Construction Material (Revision)- Eagle Prakashan
6. Public Health & Irrigation Engg. Drawing- Eagle Prakashan

Er. Rajesh Kumar:

1. Structural Mechanics (Revision)- Eagle Prakashan

MAJOR EQUIPMENT’S

The department has the facility of fully equipped and spacious laboratories The department has the following laboratories, which are equipped with various major apparatuses:.

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PROJECTS

MODROBS Projects:

Project in theFinancial Year – 2021/2022

“Modernization of Civil Labs”

OFFERED BY : AICTE
UNDER MODROB SCHEME
FOR FINANCIAL YEAR – 2021/2022
As Per, File No.: 9-71/IDC/MOD-POL/Policy-1/2021-22
Date of Sanction: 2-3-2022
Duration: 2 year
Amount Sanctioned: Rs. 13,74,221/-
Coordinator- Dr. Rajeev Bhatia
Co-coordinator- Dr. Kapil Ohri

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Project in the Financial Year 2001-02

“Modernisation of Soil Engineering and Survey Lab”
OFFERED BY:AICTE
UNDER MODROB SCHEME
FORFINANCIAL YEAR – 2001-02
As Per,File No.: 8020/RID/MODROB-223/2001-02
Date of Sanction: 4.02.2002
Duration: 1 year
Amount Sanctioned: 7.25 lakhs
Coordinator: Er. M.L Ohri
Co-coordinator: Er. Jagroop Singh

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Project for Financial Year – 1998/1999

“Modernization of Surveying and Transportation Lab”

OFFERED BY : AICTE
UNDER MODROB SCHEME
FOR FINANCIAL YEAR – 1998/1999
As Per, File No.: 8017/RDII/MOD/POLY/(108)98-99
Date of Sanction: 1.03.1999
Duration: 2 year
Amount Sanctioned: 9 lakhs

Coordinator: Er. M.L Ohri
Co-coordinator: Er. Jagroop Singh

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PROJECTS

Projects undertaken by the Students of Civil Engg. Department:

Project work aims at exposing the students to field practices, size and scale of operations and work culture at works sites. As per PSBTE & IT curriculum, students are involved in various projects as listed below:

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Departmental STCs and FDPs

Faculty of Civil Engg. undergoes regular STCs as these STCs are committed to offer quality education as the way of life. STCs enriched with competent learning resources ensure Students’ holistic development and transformation required for India’s Human Resource Development. List of STCs/ FDPs is as follows:

Training & Placement

A strong training and placement cell is working in Mehr Chand Polytechnic College, Jalandhar, which not only guides and motivates the students for training in industries of repute, but also prepares them for interview through finishing school and helps them in getting good jobs in multinational companies on handsome pay packages.

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Career & Job Opportunities

It is envisaged that the employment in government/public sector undertaking is dwindling day by day. Keeping in viewthe present scenario in the field of Civil Engineering, the students can take following job opportunities:

1.Employment in public sector / private construction Companies / Boards / Corporation deptt.
2. Employment in Service sector are repair and maintenance of buildings and their upkeep like estate offices, hotels.
3. Employment in military Engg. services in banks, Municipal corporations and committee, Panchyati Raj.
4. Testing Laboratories
5. Self employment opportunities;
  . Small Building Contractors
  . Public Health, plumbing and water supply installations Contracts
  . White washing, Distempering, Repair and maintenance of Building / renovations.
  . Specialized Flooring.
  . Anti termite treatment
  . Aluminum and other partitions jobs.
  . Construction material supplier/marketing.
  . Preparation of municipal drawings
  . Estimating and costing jobs.
  . Surveyor / loss assessment / valuation of buildings.

Career Advancement

Besides getting a responsible job in a reputed Company, the students after passing this 3 year Diploma programme can also enhance their qualification through:

• Direct admission in B.E/B.Tech 2^nd year (through Lateral Entry) in various Engg. Colleges and Industries.
• They can persue AMIE from Institution of Engineers, Kolkata by clearing Section A and Section B Exam.
• To upgrade their educational qualification and improve their employment status, Diploma Engineers can also joinThe Institution of Civil Engineers (India) who conducts the Degree level examination in Civil Engineering twice a year for those, who for various reasons, could not fulfill their ambition to become Degree Engineer but had to take up employment at lower level.

CONSULTANCY / M.O.U. Cell

This department has developed a Consultancy cell, which provides Consultancy in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, building construction, surveying & material testing etc. to various engineering and other departments. Civil Engineering Department of Mehr Chand Polytechnic, Jalandhar has signed M.O.U with many construction firms / Architect offices to enable the students to have a practical training in the field along with the knowledge of design office.

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MOUs

In the 2023-24

1. Council of Engineers & Valuers, Jalandhar
2. Career Motive Institute, Jalandhar
3. Panesar Construction Company, Jalandhar
4. Dawning Era Consultants, Jalandhar
5. CADD Centre, New Jawahar Nagar , Jalandhar

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