Academic Planning & Activities

The Department of Applied Mechanics implements innovative, industry-aligned, and student-centric practices to ensure a well-rounded academic and research experience for its postgraduate and doctoral students. The department continuously enhances its educational ecosystem through modern curriculum design, research-driven activities, and strong industry-academia collaboration.

Curriculum Design and Development

• Regular curriculum revision to meet industry expectations, accreditation norms (NBA/NAAC), and global trends in structural engineering.
• Emphasis on experiential learning through lab-based courses, fieldwork, and dissertation projects.
• Incorporation of advanced tools like COMSOL MIDAS Civil, STAAD.Pro, ABAQUS, ANSYS, SAP2000, Etabs and MATLAB in course delivery.
  
  

Research and Innovation Initiatives

• Establishment of research groups in areas like Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Railway Engineering, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
• Active participation in funded research, consultancy, and structural audit projects with government and private organizations.
• Organization of workshops, expert talks, and seminars on emerging trends in structural engineering.
  
  

Laboratory and Infrastructure Development

• Advanced labs in Structural Health Monitoring, Finite Element Analysis, Advanced Materials Testing, and Earthquake Engineering.
• Periodic upgrading of lab equipment and software to stay current with industry standards.
• Facilities support testing & consultancy services for structural components, retrofitting, and seismic assessment.
  
  

Comprehensive Mentorship and Student Guidance

• Faculty mentors assigned to each M.Tech. and Ph.D. student for academic, research, and career guidance.
• Periodic review of progress through dissertation phases, seminars, and Ph.D. progress committee reviews.
• 1:6 or 1:4 faculty-student ratio maintained for PG dissertations and Ph.D. guidance.
  
  

Departmental Committees

• Board of Studies (BoS): Discuss and approves curriculum, aligns it with emerging technologies and guidelines from ample national authorities.
• Department Advisory Board (DAB): Review the outcomes and provide strategic input on academic direction, industry trends, and skill development.
• Ph.D. Progress and Evaluation Committee: Regular monitoring of Ph.D. research scholars and their academic progress.
  
  

Program Delivery with Emphasis on Experiential Learning

• Integration of field-based projects, case studies, live consultancy assignments, and dissertation phases into program delivery.
• Regular site visits to structural testing centers, bridges, construction projects, and infrastructure works.
• Collaboration with industry partners for hands-on learning, internships, and practical exposure.
  
  

Projects and Dissertation Work

• PG students undertake mini-projects, advanced dissertation phases, and consultancy assignments linked to real-world problems.
• Projects focus on areas like Seismic Retrofitting, Bridge Design, High-Speed Railway Structures, and Smart Materials.
• Faculty mentors supervise each dissertation to ensure relevance and rigor.
  
  

Industry Visits and Internships

• Regular industry visits to:
   Large construction firms
   Metro Rail Projects
   Highways and bridge sites
   Structural testing labs and centers
• Internships with structural consultancies and government infrastructure departments enable students to gain practical insights.
  
  

Seminars, Workshops, and Technical Events

• Expert lectures and seminars by professionals from industry, IITs, NITs, IISc, and R&D organizations.
• Workshops on Finite Element Modeling, Seismic Design, Bridge Analysis, Retrofit Techniques, etc.
• Participation in national/international conferences, GIAN courses, and technical symposiums.
  
  

Skill Development Initiatives

• Certification programs on advanced modeling software (STAAD.Pro, MIDAS Civil, ETABS, ABAQUS).
• Soft skill workshops on communication, leadership, and professional ethics.
• Training on research methodology, technical writing, and intellectual property rights (IPR).
  
  

Research-Oriented Activities

• Encouragement to publish in Scopus and SCI-indexed journals.
• Participation in technical conferences, paper presentation competitions, and industry research projects.
• Involvement in testing, proof-checking, and structural audits.
  
  

Technical Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

• Active participation in professional bodies: IEI (Institution of Engineers India), ICI (Indian Concrete Institute), IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering).
• Encouraging participation in student-led clubs, field trips, competitions, and awareness programs on sustainable development.
  
  

Continuous Evaluation and Improvement

• Continuous assessment through internal evaluations, presentations, lab work, and mid-semester reviews.
• Final evaluations based on project deliverables, research publications, and viva-voce.
• Periodic feedback from students, alumni, industry experts, and academic peers for continuous improvement.
  
  

Program Delivery

• Emphasis on project-based learning, experiential training, and research-based education.
• Use of advanced teaching tools like smart boards, simulation platforms, and visual modeling techniques.
• Faculty adopt interactive methods: lectures, tutorials, workshops, flipped classroom, and real-world problem-solving.
  
  

Industry-Academia Collaboration

• Partnerships with government departments, construction firms, bridge and highway authorities.
• Industry involvement in curriculum design, mentoring, internship support, and consultancy projects.
• Establishing centers of excellence and testing labs to support industry-sponsored research.