This laboratory plays a crucial role in understanding the fundamental behaviour of materials under different loading conditions. It enables students to practically apply theoretical knowledge from subjects like Strength of Materials and Materials Science. By using machines like the Universal Testing Machine, Torsion Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, and Hardness Testing Machines, students gain hands-on experience in evaluating key mechanical properties such as tensile strength, torsional resistance, impact toughness, and hardness of various engineering materials. This practical exposure is essential for enhancing analytical skills, promoting research, and developing a strong foundation for design and safety considerations in real-world engineering applications.

Area of the Lab: 137 Sq.m
Major Equipment:

• Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
• Torsion Testing Machine
• Impact Testing Machine
• Hardness Testing Machines

The Concrete Technology Laboratory is vital for evaluating and understanding the properties of concrete and its constituents, which are fundamental to civil engineering. This lab provides students with practical exposure to the behaviour of concrete under different conditions and mix proportions. With equipment like Vicat’s apparatus and Vee Bee consistometer, students learn to assess the workability and setting time of cement. The compression testing machine enables testing of concrete strength, while the compacting factor test and accelerated curing tank help analyse compaction and curing characteristics. Tools like the jaw crusher and concrete cutter aid in preparing and testing various concrete specimens. This hands-on experience strengthens students' knowledge in designing durable and efficient concrete structures in compliance with industry standards.

Area of the Lab: 97 Sq.m
Major Equipment:

• Vicat’s Apparatus
• Compression Testing Machine
• Compacting Factor Test Apparatus, Slump Test Apparatus, Vee Bee Consistometer
• Jaw Crusher
• Concrete Cutter
• V-funnel, L-box, U-box and J-Ring apparatus
• Rebound hammer
• Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
• Profometer

The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Laboratory is a dedicated facility aimed at introducing students to the essential tools and techniques used in modern civil engineering design and drafting. The lab is equipped with the latest software, enabling students to develop industry-relevant skills in planning, modeling, and detailing of civil engineering projects. The UG CADD Laboratory plays a vital role in the academic curriculum by providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. It supports engineering graphics, structural drawing, building planning, and infrastructure design, preparing students for professional roles in the civil engineering sector.

Area of the Lab: 84 Sq.m
Softwares Available:

• AutoCAD 2024
• Autodesk Revit (BIM)
• Autodesk Civil 3D

The Surveying Laboratory is fundamental in training students on precise measurement and mapping techniques, which are the backbone of any civil engineering project. Equipped with modern instruments such as the Total Station, Theodolite, Dumpy Level, and Compass, the lab provides hands-on experience in conducting various types of surveys, including topographic, construction, and route surveys. These instruments help students understand angles, distances, elevations, and coordinate systems, ensuring accuracy in the design and layout of structures. This lab not only enhances technical and observational skills but also prepares students for field challenges in urban planning, road alignment, land development, and other infrastructure projects.

Area of the Lab: 66 Sq.m
Major Equipment:

• Total Station
• Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
• Theodolite
• Dumpy Level

 The Highway Engineering Laboratory supports teaching, research and consultancy in pavement engineering, and is regularly used by UG students for scheduled lab sessions, project-based and experiential learning, as well as minor and major projects. Facilities includes soils (grain-size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction, CBR), aggregates (impact, Los Angeles abrasion, ten-percent fines), and bitumen/binders (viscosity, penetration, ductility, softening point, short-term ageing). Bituminous mix design and performance evaluation include Marshall mix design; Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) and Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR); IDEAL-RT (rutting) and IDEAL-CT (cracking); and a repeated-load setup for cyclic loading. Supporting equipment comprises an automatic bituminous-mix compactor, a temperature-controlled water bath, hot-air ovens, and a fume hood for safe handling and heating operations. Additional instrumentation includes CO₂/CO sensors, a speed radar gun, and lux meters. Field investigation tools available through the lab include the Benkelman Beam for pavement deflection, portable axle-load weigh pads, a skid-resistance tester, a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP), and MERLIN (Machine for Evaluating Roughness Using Low-cost Instrumentation).

Area of the Lab: 98 Sq.m

Major Equipment’s:

Tests on Bitumen

• Rotational Viscometer (Make: Brookfield)
• Cannon manning vacuum capillary viscometer
• Rolling thin film oven 
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Tests on Bituminous Mixes

• Marshall stability apparatus
• Repeated load test  set up for bituminous mixes

Field Testing Equipment:

• Benkelman beam
• Axle load pads
• Bump integrator 

Softwares: PTV VISSIM, Mx Roads, 

The Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory is essential for investigating the engineering behavior of soil, which is a critical foundation material in civil engineering projects. With advanced equipment for both laboratory and field testing, the lab enables students to determine key soil properties such as shear strength, compressibility, permeability, and bearing capacity. The Triaxial and Direct Shear Apparatus help assess soil stability under different loading conditions, while the Consolidation and Permeability units support analysis of settlement and drainage characteristics. Field equipment like the Standard Penetration Test, Plate Load Test, and Auger Boring tools allow students to simulate real-world site investigations. This practical exposure ensures students are well-prepared to analyze subsoil conditions and design safe and reliable foundations for various structures.

Area of the Lab: 196 Sq.m
Major Equipment:

Laboratory Testing Equipment:

• Standard penetration test apparatus
• Triaxial Test Apparatus
• Direct shear apparatus
• Unconfined compression testing apparatus
• Universal permeability test apparatus
• Thermostatically controlled ovens
• 3 Gang Consolidation Test apparatus
• Hydraulic sample ejector

The Environmental Engineering Laboratory plays a crucial role in educating future civil engineers to address pressing environmental challenges related to water, wastewater, and air quality. This laboratory provides a scientific and practical platform for students to analyze environmental samples and assess pollution levels in accordance with national and international environmental standards equipped with major instruments such as UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), BOD Incubator, Conductivity Meter, High Volume Air Sampler etc. The lab enables accurate testing and analysis of various environmental parameters.

Students gain hands-on experience in essential testing procedures such as Determination of physico-chemical characteristics of water and wastewater, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analysis, Heavy metal detection in water and wastewater, Air quality monitoring, including particulate matter and gaseous pollutants

Through these practical exercises, students deepen their understanding of environmental systems and pollution control techniques. The lab fosters analytical thinking and supports the development of sustainable engineering solutions for real-world environmental problems.

The Environmental Engineering Lab is integral to courses in Water and Wastewater Engineering, Air Pollution Control, Solid waste management, Environment and Sustainability and Environmental Impact Assessment, preparing students to meet the evolving challenges of environmental stewardship in civil engineering practice.

Area of the Lab: 154 Sq.m
Major Equipment:

• UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
• Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
• Thermostatically Controlled Oven
• Jar Test Apparatus
• Distilled Water Still
• BOD Incubator
• Muffle Furnace
• Conductivity Meter
• High Volume Air Sampler
• Sound level noise meter

The Structural Engineering Laboratory is equipped with high-end testing equipment such as universal testing machine, loading frames, non- destructive testing facility for assessing the strength and behaviour of construction materials and structural components under loads. Laboratory is equipped with various basic moulds and displacement measurement accessories. The laboratory enables PG students and researchers to conduct experiments on material properties and structural behaviour under stress.

Area of the lab: 51Sqm

Major Equipment’s: 200T mini test floor, 200T loading frame to test tall walls, Rebound-Hammer test, Pulse velocity test (PUNDIT).

The laboratory is well equipped with a 16 channel DAQ book with accelometers, mechanical shaker with pay load of 30kgs, various scale down models of different building configurations. This instrumentation will enhance the understanding of structural behavior under dynamic excitation.

Area of the Lab: 

Major Equipment’s: Uniaxial accelerometer, Data acquisition system with analog to digital converter, Vibration measurement/analysis software.

The Postgraduate Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (PG CADD) Laboratory serves as a cutting-edge facility designed to support advanced learning, research, and professional skill development in structural engineering and transportation engineering domains. The lab is equipped with high-performance systems and licensed software essential for simulating real-world engineering problems and executing complex design solutions. The PG CADD Laboratory is pivotal in bridging the gap between academic concepts and industrial practices, empowering students and researchers with hands-on experience in professional software environments. It supports M.Tech projects, research work, and advanced coursework, thereby preparing graduates to meet the demands of modern engineering industries.

Area of the lab: 84 Sqm

Software’s available: 

• ETABS
• STAAD Pro - Connect edition
• AutoCAD
• Ansys
• Open Roads

 The Highway Engineering Laboratory supports teaching, research, and consultancy in pavement engineering, and is regularly used by PG (Highway Technology) students for scheduled lab sessions, project-based and experiential learning, as well as minor and major projects. Facilities includes soils (grain-size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction, CBR), aggregates (impact, Los Angeles abrasion, ten-percent fines), and bitumen/binders (viscosity, penetration, ductility, softening point, short-term ageing). Bituminous  mix design and performance evaluation include Marshall mix design; Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) and Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR); IDEAL-RT (rutting) and IDEAL-CT (cracking); and a repeated-load setup for cyclic loading. Supporting equipment comprises an automatic bituminous-mix compactor, a temperature-controlled water bath, hot-air ovens, and a fume hood for safe handling and heating operations. Additional instrumentation includes CO₂/CO sensors, a speed radar gun, and lux meters. Field investigation tools available through the lab include the Benkelman Beam for pavement deflection, portable axle-load weigh pads, a skid-resistance tester, a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP), and MERLIN (Machine for Evaluating Roughness Using Low-cost Instrumentation).

Area of the lab: 51 Sqm. 

Major Equipment’s:

Tests on Bitumen

• Rotational Viscometer (Make: Brookfield)
• Cannon manning vacuum capillary viscometer
• Rolling thin film oven 

Tests on Bituminous Mixes

• Marshall stability apparatus
• Repeated load test  set upfor bituminous mixes

Field Testing Equipment:

• Benkelman beam
• Axle load pads
• Bump integrator 

Softwares: PTV VISSIM, Mx Roads,