The Centre of Excellence in Project Management was inaugurated by our Honourable Joint Secretary, Respected Principal, Distinguished Chief Guest and the Department of Civil Engineering on 20.03.2024 in the second floor of the Cambridge Block.The ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by technical sessions by the Chief Guest, Mr.P.Ravikumar,Director, M/s.Infinity PMC Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and Mr.G.Dhanasekar from the same concern.The guests gave an overview of Primavera software, its advantages and applications with the help of a real time project.All the second, third, fourth year B.E. Civil Engineering students and faculty attended the program.
Certificate Course on ‘Modern Techniques of Surveying’ from 01.02.2024
The Department of Civil Engineering organized a certificate course on ‘Modern Techniques of Surveying’ from 01/02/2024 to 05/02/2024 in the Surveying Laboratory. Dr. S. Krishnapriya, HoD/CE inaugurated the Certificate course and addressed the students about importance of Modern Techniques of surveying projects. Mr.K.Kaleeshwaran, Managing Partners, RVS Land Surveyors was the resource person for the course. This certificate course included hands on practices of Total Station, Differential Global Positioning System and Drone surveying. A Total Station course offers a thorough understanding of total station surveying instruments, covering electronic distance measurement (EDM) and theodolite functions. Participants acquire hands-on skills in precise angle and distance measurements, data collection, and spatial analysis, crucial for accurate mapping and construction projects.
A DGPS course provides a comprehensive overview of Differential Global Positioning System technology, emphasizing real-time corrections to enhance GPS accuracy. Participants gain practical insights into utilizing DGPS for precise navigation, mapping, and surveying applications across diverse fields, improving the efficiency and reliability of location-based data collection.
A Drone Surveying course provides comprehensive training on leveraging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for precise surveying applications. Participants learn drone flight operations, data acquisition techniques, and post-processing methods, enabling them to utilize aerial imagery effectively for mapping, terrain modeling, and survey analysis. Thirty Students from III Year and seven students from IV year B.E. Civil Engineering Department attended the course.
The “Modern Techniques of Surveying” five-day course offers a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge surveying methodologies. Participants delve into advanced technologies such as Total Stations, DGPS, and Drone Surveying, gaining practical insights into their integration for precise data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis in contemporary surveying applications. The course focuses on hands-on training, enabling participants to adeptly apply these modern techniques to enhance accuracy and efficiency in diverse surveying projects.
Value added course on “Design and Development of Autonomous Robot for Civil Engineering” from 29.01.2024
The Department of Civil Engineering and e-Yantra robotics laboratory, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, conducted value added course on “Design and Development of Autonomous Robot for Civil Engineering” for final year Civil Engineering students from 29/01/2024 to 02/02/2024. This training program was conducted at the e-Yantra Robotics Laboratory in AAACET campus. Dr. S. Krishnapriya, HoD/Civil inaugurated the value added course and stressed the importance of Robotics course and its applications in civil engineering projects. Mrs. K. Padmapriya, AP/ECE, was the course instructor. Students were taught about programming of ATMEGA 16 Microcontroller, Embedded C, Digital logic, AVR studio 4.17 and Interfacing of various devices.
Value Added Course on “Smart Building Automation using IoT” from 22.01.2024
The Department of Civil Engineering organized a Value-added course on ‘Smart Building Automation Using IoT’ from 22/01/2024 to 26/01/2024 in Centre of IIOT, Cambridge Block, AAACET. Mr. M. S. Kalyana Sundaram, Assistant Professor/ EEE, was the resource person for the programme. The course was offered to fourth-year B.E. Civil Engineering Department students. At the end of the five days course, the students came to know about the various types of IoT devices which are used in smart buildings to automate work operations, collect data and control temperature. The students understood the applications of IoT in smart buildings, such as facilities management, security, smart irrigation and home automation.
Awareness Session on ‘My life, my responsibility’ on 24.01.2024
The Department of Civil Engineering conducted an awareness session on ‘My life, my responsibility’, for I year and II year Civil Engineering students on 24.01.2024 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m at Sir Isaac Newton Seminar Hall.The resource person was Dr.Aasha, Psychological Counsellor and Therapist, Zen Counselling & Therapy Center, Madurai.The resource person gave an overview of the issues which would be faced by students and the ways to tackle them.She also interacted with the students.
Awareness Program on National Mathematics Day on 22.12.2023
The Department of Civil Engineering organized awareness program on ‘National Mathematics Day’, on 22.12.2023 from 4.00 p.m to 4.40 p.m for the second year civil engineering students. Mr.S.Keerthipriyan, AP/CE was the resource person for the awareness program. The resource person gave an interesting presentation on the celebration of birth anniversary of great mathematician Sir Srinivasa Ramanujan. Also he shared the biography of Sir Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Seminar on Implementation of 5S
The Department of Civil Engineering organised seminar on ‘Implementation of 5S’ on 28.11.2023 from 3.10 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. for the Civil Engineering faculty members. Dr.R.Meby Selvaraj, AP(SG)/Mechanical was the resource person for the seminar. The resource person gave an interesting presentation on the 5S concept coined by Japanese which would result in an efficient, productive and organised work environment by ensuring safety and cleanliness. Also he shared valuable insights into the principles and practical aspects of 5S and its application in enhancing organizational efficiency and productivity.
Guest Lecture on “Innovative Entrepreneurial Idea in Building Quantity and Cost Estimation” on 12.10.2023
The Department of Civil Engineering, in association with the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), organized a Guest Lecture titled “Innovative Entrepreneurial Idea in Building Quantity and Cost Estimation”. The session took place on October 12, 2023, at 03.00 p.m. Dr. S. Krishnapriya, HoD/Civil, presided over the event. The session commenced with a welcome address from Mr. M. Sivasankar, AP/Civil.
Mr. K. V. Hari Variar, a Consulting Civil Engineer at Sanketha Software Solutions, Kerala, served as the resource person for the session. He initiated the session by explaining the need for estimation software in the civil engineering field. After that, he elaborated on the various parameters that should be considered for developing estimation software. He also shared the difficulties faced during the marketing of Estima software. Furthermore, he gave a demo of Estima software for the participants. Finally, he motivated the students to create innovative software that addresses the needs of civil engineer.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which participants engaged with the speaker. A total of 43 students participated in the session. The event drew to a close at 04.30 p.m.
Civil Association Inauguration and Guest Lecture on “The Happiest Civil Engineer”
The Department of Civil Engineering of AAA College of Engineering & Technology, Sivakasi inaugurated the Civil Engineering Students Association (CESA) & organized Guest lecture on “The Happiest Civil Engineer” on 25th September 2023 at Thomas Alva Edison Hall, Cambridge block.
Mr.S.Dinesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the Chief Guest. The resource person, Er.S.B.Arun Prakash, B.E., CEO, Kriya Architects, Sivakasi addressed the gathering. Mr. T. Manikandan, AP/Civil & Association In-charge introduced the Association Office bearers for the academic year of 2023-2024. The resource person gave detailed introduction about the happiest Civil Engineer. He gave insight into innovative construction technologies, interior & exterior design. He also shared his experience in handling customers and about the completed projects. The session was very interactive as the resource person asked frequent questions and made students & faculty to answer them. This event came to an end with vote of thanks proposed by the Association Secretary.