Geothechnical Engineering


Why Geothechnical Engineering

What is M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering?

MTech. in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering is a two-year postgraduate programme that involves the study of the performance of various kinds of soil under the influence of loading forces and soil-water interactions. This programme trains students to assess the risks from natural hazards such as wind earthquakes landslides etc. and helps them analyse, plan, construct foundations and support structures in such a way that ensure minimum collateral damage in critical situations.
The curriculum for this programme equips students to understand and implement the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics for investigation and study of subsurface materials & conditions. Post completion of this programme, students will be able to identify, generate and interpret data, apply numerical methods for modelling, and analyse problems, evaluate the quality of data through testing and measurement equipment and test critical hypotheses using logical and consistent quantitative or qualitative arguments.

Why Study M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering?

         Geotechnical engineering is important because it helps prevent complications before they happen. Without the advanced calculations and testing provided by a Geotech, buildings could see significant damage after an earthquake, slope stability shifting, ongoing settlement, or other effects.

        Geotechnical engineers should be brought on during the early planning stages of any construction project. Doing so will help ward off potential hazards or problems later during of even long after construction. Good developers and contractors know:  It’s best to gain the expertise and advice only a Geotech can provide from exploration through construction.

       In addition to ensuring your construction plans are feasible, a geotechnical engineer can guide you on water mitigation, building placement, and how surrounding structures such as walkways and parking lots will affect your project. All in all, the importance of geotechnical engineering comes down to planning and reduction of risk pertaining to the development and long-term investment of the project.

Scope Of the Course:

This branch of engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate and study subsurface materials and conditions.

            Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of geotechnical engineers. Self-employment opportunities are also available in front of graduates. Firms involved in construction of commercial buildings, public structures and other manmade structures are the prime recruiters.

           PWD, Municipal Corporations, Urban planning departments, Government Port Trusts, ONGC, NHAI, Indian Railways, Metro Rail Corporations etc are some of the well-known Government sector recruiters.

M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering: Syllabus

A semester - wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

                  SEMESTER I

                  SEMESTER II

 Experimental Geo-mechanics

 Geo-mechanics and soil behavior

 Shallow foundations

 Deep foundations

 Deformation behavior of soils

 Ground improvement

 Applied mathematics

 Elective

 Elective

                    SEMESTER III

                          SEMESTER IV

 Elective

 Project work phase II

 Elective

-

 Elective

-

 Project work phase I

-

 Practical training

-

 Seminar

 

Eligibility:

·         B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engg. with minimum 60% marks.

·         GATE/NET Qualified students shall be preferred.