M. Tech. in Structural Engineering

Program Objectives

• Modelling, simulation, analyses, design and validation of structural components/systems.
• Modern construction technologies and materials Selection of materials, manufacturing processes and development of structural components and systems.
• Experiments on structural components/systems and evaluate their performance.
• Use of commercially available software for analysis and design.
• General perspective and opportunities for a career in structural engineering design and analysis in industry, the public sector and non-governmental organizations.
• Teamwork, lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Knowledge and Understanding:

1. PSO-1. Recognize and understand the major features of structural engineering with the perspective of structures’ safety and sustainability; explain working, theoretical principles and design of various structural systems
2. PSO-2. Describe the factors critical in designing structures for their structural, handling and safety requirements and approach for design to meet the requirements of national and other codes
3. PSO-3. Explain the design requirements for structural stability, serviceability and durability and disaster prevention in civil structural system; explain the design requirements for structures to withstand forces due to temperature, creep, cracking and imposed loads
4. PSO-4. Understand research techniques including information retrieval, experimental design, theoretical derivation, and/or modelling, discuss various structural materials and systems

Cognitive Skills:

1. PSO-5. Identify, design and analyse structural engineering problems and solve using a multidisciplinary approach
2. PSO-6. Analyse and propose design changes essential to balance costs, buildability, safety and environmental impact and sustainability
3. PSO-7. Integrate and apply professional judgements to critically evaluate different design options relevant to limitations of local, national and international standards, codes of practice and building regulations
4. PSO-8. Acquire and implement broad research and analytical skills related to structural engineering and arrive at innovative structural design

Practical Skills:

1. PSO-9. Create structural drawings, working drawings, 3D geometric models of different Stages of construction as per national and international standards, codes of practice
2. PSO-10. Create Finite Element, CFD and static and dynamic analyses models using CAE Tools
3. PSO-11. Conduct physical tests on structural materials and structural components
4. PSO-12. Obtain design information relevant to the site, including carrying out of site investigation, field tests and laboratory tests for soil, wind, earthquake and/or other environmental parameters

Capability Skills / Transferrable Skills:

1. PSO-13. Manage information, develop technical reports and make presentations
2. PSO-14. Build, Manage and Lead a team to successfully complete a project and communicate across teams and organizations to achieve professional objectives
3. PSO-15. Work under various constraints to meet project targets
4. PSO-16. Adopt to the chosen profession by continuously upgrading his/her knowledge and understanding through Life-long Learning philosophy

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

1. PEO-1. To Provide students with knowledge in mathematics, science and core engineering area to enable them to deliver efficient solutions for complex engineering problems using analytical and cognitive skills
2. PEO-2. To enable students to design and develop the sustainable innovative solutions for industry and societal requirements by conducting engineering investigations through experimentation and usage of modern tools.
3. PEO-3. To inculcate ethics, communication, leadership, soft, managerial and entrepreneurial skills for successful career in industries and to engage in lifelong learning