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.
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