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Newsletter
Issue 6, 11th October 2012
A seminar on "Urban Transportation Infrastructure
Development" was organized on 24th August, 2012 at Narula Institute of Technology. The main speakers were Prof. (Dr.) Sudip Roy and Prof. S. K. Roy. The current needs to improve the condition of the roads and traffic system is discussed.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NARULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 81 NILGUNJ ROAD, AGARPARA, KOLKATA - 700109
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Subhajit Barik of 2009-2013
Batch secured a perfect grade of 10 in 6th SemesterExamination.
Achievements and News
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Introduction of Postgraduate Course
An Inter-college competition on Concrete Technology was organized on 6th August, 2012 at Narula Institute of
Technology. The participants were asked to mix design and create "Fly Ash Concrete". The team with highest ratio of Compressive Strength and mass is the winners. Sourav Das and Arkojyoti Sen were the winner of the competitions.
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EDITOR: RAJKUMAR BANERJEE
Placement Report 2012
There were 65 students in the class of 2012. This season saw a total of 40 students placed in some of the reputable
companies in 2012. 8 students opt for higher studies.
Companies such as L&T Ltd, Ultra Tech Cement, JMC Project, Royal Infra construe Ltd, Ambuja Cement, Green Concretex, EMC Power were some of the major recruiters for the 2008-2012 Batch.
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Teachers' Day was observed with great enthusiasm on 6th September 2012 at Narula Institute of Technology.
Postgraduate Course (M. Tech) in Structural Engineering was introduced in the academic year 2012-2013 with the intake capacity of 18 seats.
To take admission in the postgraduate course one have to have a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with current year PGET/GATE Score. The admission process will follow PGET Counseling conducted by WBUT.
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increased from 60 to 120 as per AICTE approval.
Introduction of Postgraduate Course
Seminar
Placement Report 2012
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Anindya Chowdhury of2010-2014 Batch was selected as a student member of ANTI RAGGING SQUAD 2012.
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Careers in Civil Engineering
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Newsletter, Issue 6, 11th October 2012
The following are some of the important branches of Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineers are responsible for analysing different types of stresses and strains that a structure has to endure during and after it has been built. The study generally involves the identification of different types of loads that would act upon a structure and plans for making the structure safer from these loads. Structural engineers are also concerned about the overall strength of a structure when it is built so that it can withstand the onslaught of natural elements as well as human intervention.
Construction Engineering
This branch involves construction of highways, railroads, airports, power plants, bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers and so on. As per their abilities and position, engineers generally take care of different aspects of construction as well as business management. They have to manage project planning, costing and budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, quality control, on site layout survey, material testing, material procurement, etc.
Hydraulic Engineering
Engineers in this field primarily make their contribution in setting up structures associated with different water bodies. They contribute in the development of hydroelectric plants, dams, irrigation and navigable canals, reservoirs, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, water pipelines, etc.
Transportation Engineering
Engineers in this branch are concerned about the development of city roads, interstate highways, railroads, airfields, pavements, canals and urban mass rapid transport systems. They also play an active role in urban development and planning, traffic management and betterment of the transport system in the country.
Materials Engineering
This branch of experts has to ensure the quality and durability of a vast variety of materials used in the development of different edifices. Material engineers usually deal with materials such as cement, concrete, concrete additives, metals and alloys, polymers and paints.
Environment Engineering
Although a relatively new field, this branch of civil engineering is rapidly gaining importance with the growing emphasis on environment protection and sustainability. These engineers have to develop strategies for
protecting the environment from air, water and land pollution. They have to manage issues such as solid waste management, water treatment, air and water pollution, safe disposal of hazardous materials. Another
dimension of this profile is the construction of buildings that are environmental friendly, energy efficient.
Urban Planning Engineering
Engineers responsible for the design and development of urban public utilities are categorized as urban engineers. Public works include structures such as city roads, pavements, fresh water pipelines, waste water disposal systems, public parks and so on. These engineers play an important role in urban planning as they are primarily responsible for setting up the core infrastructural requirements of an urban area.
Coastal and Ocean Engineering
This branch of civil engineering involves monitoring coastal areas and taking adequate steps to protect them from sea storms, flooding and erosion. These professionals also have a hand in the development of various sea port facilities.
