Our Department

About

The Civil Engineering Department at the Women Institute of Technology, established in 2012, stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to empowering women in the field of engineering. With a vision to nurture and produce competent civil engineers, our department has consistently strived for excellence in education, research, and practical application. We offer a diverse and dynamic academic environment where students are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the ever-evolving world of civil engineering. Our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability make us a leading force in shaping the future of women in civil engineering in Uttarakhand. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and hands-on experience, our graduates emerge as highly skilled professionals ready to tackle the complex challenges of modern infrastructure and construction projects. Join us on a journey of academic exploration and professional growth in the Women Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineering Department.

Course Highlights:

The Civil Engineering Department at the Women Institute of Technology in Dehradun is a distinguished hub of engineering education and innovation. Established to empower women in the field of civil engineering, our department has been at the forefront of academic excellence since its inception. We provide a dynamic learning environment that combines cutting-edge research, practical applications, and a commitment to sustainability.

Our dedicated faculty members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the classroom, ensuring that students receive top-notch education and guidance. With state-of-the-art facilities and modern teaching methodologies, we prepare our students to excel in various facets of civil engineering, including structural design, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability.

Facilities:

The WIT campus is spread in a large area to provide space to the civil engineer to perform and learn their subjects. It enforces & supported by hands-on lab training in the labs:

 

  • Material Testing Lab
  • Surveying Lab
  • Structural Engineering Lab
  • Fluid Mechanics Lab
  • Simulation Lab
  • Soil Mechanics Lab
  • Concrete Technology Lab

 

 

Why did you choose this course at WIT?

As a department, we emphasize holistic learning, encouraging students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and contribute to the advancement of the field. Our graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the ever-evolving world of civil engineering, making a meaningful impact in the industry.

Join us at the Women’s Institute of Technology in Dehradun’s Civil Engineering Department, where we are committed to fostering the next generation of empowered and skilled women engineers who will shape the future of our infrastructure and contribute to sustainable development.

Vision

To produce women computer engineers of sound technical skills, high capability and engineering ethics to provide the innovative demand based solutions for the community.

Mission

M1: Attain the analytical expertise to create, analyze, formulate, and solve challenging problems in the field of Civil Engineering; and also recognize and develop the necessary and suitable solutions for the same.

M2: Graduates of civil engineering possess an attitude to learn and adopt new technologies as it evolves and be lifelong learners.

M3: Uncover the multidisciplinary approach and co-relate engineering issues to social and human background in a broader sense, in which their engineering helping hand will be utilized.

M4: Implant sensitivity towards ethics, public policies and their responsibilities towards society.

Dr. Swati Singh Rajput
In-charge, Civil Engg

Dr. Swati Singh Rajput

Message from HoD’S Desk

The department of Civil engineering is one of the founding departments of WIT Dehradun established in 2012.The department’s primary goal is to empower women in the field of civil engineering by providing high-quality technical education, encouraging constructive thinking and analytical abilities in all students. Our department is committed to providing students with a solid and inter-disciplinary fundamental engineering education, as well as preparing them for careers in research and industry. We also intend to develop entrepreneurial skills in students by providing professional support, so that they can lead the spirit of development and create job opportunities for other qualified and skilled individuals.

I look forward to preparing my students to face current and future technical challenges. Wishing all our students brilliant and bright future

Dr. Swati Singh Rajput

Incharge

Department of Civil Engineering

Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun

Faculty

Name of the faculty Designation Education Qualifications
Dr. Swati Singh Rajput HoD & Assistant Professor Ph. D. in Earthquake Engineering (IIT Roorkee, 2022)
M. Tech in Earthquake Engineering (IIT Roorkee, 2014)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (G.B.P.U.A. & T. Pantnagar, 2011)
Mr. Aayush Joshi Assistant Professor Ph. D. pursuing in Civil Engineering (NIT Uttarakhand)
M. Tech in Civil Engineering (UTU Dehradun. 2018)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2016)
Mr. Pravesh Gairola Assistant Professor M. Tech in Structural Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2018)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (GEU Dehradun, 2015)
Mr. Gaurav K Singh Assistant Professor M. Tech in Earthquake Engineering (MMMUT Gorakhpur, 2021)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2018)
Ms. Monika Kaparwan Assistant Professor M. Tech in Structural Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2019)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2016)
Mr. Himanshu Chaudhary Assistant Professor M. Tech in Structural Engineering (UTU Dehradun, 2016)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (Graphic Era University, 2013)
Mr. Arvind Panwar Lab Technician B. Tech, Civil Engineering (AMIE, pursuing)
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Govt. Polytechnic Gauchar, 2016)

Curriculum

 

First Year Odd Semester
BAST 101 Engineering Chemistry
BAST 102 Mathematics-I
BAST 103 English for Communications
BEET 101 Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BCST 101 Fundamentals of Computers & Programming in C
BMEP 101 Manufacturing Practices / Workshop
BASP 102 Internship-I (60 Hrs Duration) at the Institute level
BASP 105 Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (100Hrs)/ Rural Outreach
First Year Even Semester
BAST 104 Engineering Physics
BAST 102 Mathematics-I
BMET 102 Basic Mechanical Engineering
BCET 101 Basic Civil Engineering & Mechanics
BMEP 103 Engineering Graphics
BASP 106 Language Lab & Seminars
BEST 101 Environmental Studies
BASP 102 Internship-I – (60 Hrs Duration) at the Institute level
Second Year Odd Semester
BAST 301 Mathematics-III
BCET 302 Construction Materials
BCET 303 Surveying
BCET 304 Building Planning & Architecture
BCET 305 Strength of Materials
BCEP 306 Study of Historical & Ancient Civil Engineering Practices
BASP 107 Evaluation of Internship – I – completed at I year level
BASP 307 90 hrs Internship based on using various softwares –Internship-II
Second Year Even Semester
BCET 401 Energy & Environmental Engineering
BCET 402 Concrete Technology
BCET 403 Structural Analysis-I
BCET 404 Transportation Engineering-I
BCET 405 Engineering Geology & Remote Sensing
BHUT 401 Universal Human Values
BCEP 407 Internship –II
BCST 408 Cyber Security
Third Year Odd Semester
BCET 501 Design of RC Structures
BCET 502 Geotechnical Engineering I
BCET 503 Fluid Mechanics
BCET 504 (A) Structural Analysis II
BOEC 505 (A) Renewable Energy Resources
BCEP 506 Material Testing Lab
BCEP 507 Evaluation of Internship-II completed at II year level
IN Internship -III, Its evaluation/credit to be added in Seventh semester.
Third Year Even Semester
BCET 601 Design of RC Structures
BCET 602 Environmental Engineering I
BCET 603 Open Channel Flow
BCET 604 (A) Geotechnical Engineering II
BOEC 605 (C) Advance Pavement Design
BCEP 606 Advance Surveying Lab
BCEP 607 Minor Project I
Final Year Odd Semester
BCET 701 Environmental Engineering II
BCET 702 Design of Steel Structures
BCET 703 (A) Railway & Airport Engineering
BOEC 704 (A) Hydrology
BCEP 705 Open-Source S/w Lab
BCEP 706 Evaluation of Internship-III completed at III-year level
BCEP 707 Minor Project II
Final Year Even Semester
BCET 801 Construction Planning and Management
BCET 802 Seismology and Earthquake Resistance Design of Buildings
BCET 803 Irrigation Engineering/ River Engineering/ Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures
BOEC 804 Hydropower Engineering/ Prestressed Concrete/ Subject using SWAYAM
BCEP 805 Major Project
BCEP 806 Virtual Lab
General Proficiency

LABORATORIES

Building Materials & Construction Lab

  • VICAT Apparatus
  • LE CHATELIERS Apparatus
  • Permeability Apparatus
  • Briquette and Cube Mould

Surveying Lab

  • Total station
  • Theodolite
  • Dumpy level
  • Chains/Tapes
  • Plane Table & accessories
  • Electronic Distance Measurement
  • Parallax Bar
  • Accessories like Plumb Bob, Ranging Rod, Calinomete, Spririt Level etc

Structural Analysis Lab

  • Three Hinge Arch
  • Redundant Joint Apparatus
  • Unsymmetrical bending beam Apparatus
  • Curved Member Apparatus
  • Column & Strut Apparatus
  • Maxwell’s Apparatus

Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machine Lab

  • Tilting flume apparatus with provision for horizontal contraction
  • Hump, Broad Crested Weir and Hydraulic Jump

Soil Mechanics Lab

  • Liquid limit Apparatus
  • Shrinkage Limit Apparatus
  • Core Cutter
  • Compaction Mould Apparatus
  • Permeability Apparatus
  • Direct Shear test Apparatus

Transportation Lab

  • Crushing Value Apparatus
  • Aggregate impact value Apparatus
  • Universal Penetrometer Apparatus
  • Ductility testing machine
  • Flash & Fire point Apparatus
  • Ring & Ball Apparatus
  • Bitumen Penetration kit

Environmental Lab

  • Study of Environmental Engineering

CAD LAB-1

  • Working on software’s like STAAD Pro, STRUDS, GEO-5 etc

CAD LAB-2

  • Working on software’s like Primavera, Surveying software’s, transportation software’s etc

PEO

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of Civil Engineering Department

  • PEO-1. Attain the analytical expertise to create, analyse, formulate, and solve challenging problems in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and also recognize and develop the necessary and suitable solutions for the same.
  • PEO-2. Graduates of civil engineering possess an attitude to learn and adopt new technologies as it evolves and be lifelong learners.
  • PEO-3. Uncover the multidisciplinary approach and co-relate engineering issues to social and human background in a broader sense, in which their engineering helping hand will be utilized.
  • PEO-4. Implant sensitivity towards ethics, public policies and their responsibilities towards society.