Civil Engineering – Mahalakshmi Tech Campus

Department of Civil Engineering

About the Civil Engineering Department

The Department of Civil Engineering at Mahalakshmi Tech Campus is committed to introducing a revolutionary model in engineering courses. Open for progression of the 21 st century our department introduces advance technologies so that other components are incorporated in to provide the students the future tools of civil engineering.

We advocate for an active curricular model that applies state-of the art computations, with sustainability and problem-solving perspective. Students find it advantageous to have an understanding that is taught in class put into practice through projects and state of art laboratory.

The role of innovations is not limited to learning process only; we are devoted to innovations as well. Students are urged to engage in cutting edge research and projects being undertaken within society with focus on issues such as climate change, smart structures and cities. These experiences promote analytical and synthetic abilities that will enable learners to solve problems in the course of their practice.

At Mahalakshmi Tech Campus we have strived is to produce all round professionals right from the core civil engineering concepts to embrace the engineering principles with better technologies. This strategic focus on a skills-based educational model which accents the industry’s key competencies, along with the progressive mindset, guarantees that our graduates enter the professional life to be pioneers and drivers of change in a rapidly growing field.

Therefore, the Department of Civil Engineering at Mahalakshmi Tech Campus aims to produce the future generations of Engineering professionals. To this end, we combine education to practice, creative learning environments and practical research that invites our students to succeed and make a difference in the advancement of civil engineering and in the world today.

Vision

The vision of KNUST civil engineering program is to be among the top universities producing QUALITY engineers for sustainable infrastructure development and defend / promote the use of Nature’s endowment.

Mission

The aim of providing a quality civil engineering education that goes hand in hand from classroom knowledge to real application. Our approach with students is very component-based and grounded in highly technical and socially responsible solutions to infrastructure issues with innovation and research at the forefront of our mission.

Scope of Civil Engineering

Civil engineering as a field of study is large and ever growing encompassing the construction of structures critical to the populace. The scope of civil engineering extends across several key areas:

Infrastructure Development

Civil engineers can be considered as an important part of the construction process by being the ones to design roads, bridges, tunnels and airports. Their work entails specific safety of people and or products in addition to other forms of transportation.

Structural Engineering

This specialization covers the concept of design and analysis of structures for construction of buildings, dams, towers etc. Structural engineers guarantee that such structures are capable of handling various forces and weather elements.

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Civil Engineers deal with the environmental issue through designing systems for waste disposal, water and air treatment. This makes them act as buffers against direct interference by construction and infrastructure within the environment.

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineers have to design and to evaluate the ground stability when constructing any project dealing with soil and rocks. These fulfil the purposes of protection and sustainability of foundation and other substructures.

Transportation Engineering

This area covers the responsible of preparing the land ways for example the highways, railways, and even public transport. As specialists in transportation, engineers seek to enhance the transport system with respect to flow, safety and productivity.

Water Resources Engineering

Specialists in this area plan civil structures for water distribution, flood management, and water distribution for agriculture. They control and distribute water with a view to supporting such areas as farming, manufacturing and towns.

Construction Management

Civil engineers take charge of construction projects which entail making of plans on the overall cost of construction, time required and the standard to be achieved. They make sure that contracts are implemented and delivered on set timelines, at appropriate cost, and quality.

Urban and Regional Planning

Specialization relevant to urban designing has to do with the planning and creating of urban areas and neighborhoods. Civil engineers act to develop inhabitable spaces and resolve problems like the use of space, the division of lots, and positioning of structures and infrastructure.

Sustainable Engineering

There has been more emphasis on sustainability and civil engineers are now aligning themselves towards green construction, use of Green energy products and efficient usage of resources for reductions of emissions.

Disaster Management and Resilience

Thus civil engineers have one of the crucial responsibilities in designing structures that will safely sustain disasters like earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. They also design measures to be taken in case of occurrence of disasters as well as methods of rebuilding after the disaster has happened.