Relevance of civil engineering, role of Civil Engineer, branches of Civil Engineering, scope of civil engineering

1. Ms. Priya Sarita Mane
Relevance of Civil
Engineering

2. Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is Oldest &pioneering branch of
engineering. It is closely &directly related to fulfill
the primary needs &wants of human being. Hence it
has very wide scope. In order to satisfy the needs &
wants of human beings effectively &economically, it
has been subdivided in Branches.
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3. role of Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer has key role in construction of building/project ranging
from Pre-Planning stage, Planning stage, project execution stage to Post
Completion stage. He is the person who initiates the activities of any
work, or building work, be it house, a factory or any major project.
• Perform data collection through research, investigation and survey of
land and materials.
• He has decided the type of building to be constructed.
• Prepares Plans, necessary Drawings, Maps etc required for getting
Approval from government authorities and for execution of various
activities required for completion of project.

4. Analyses the structure/structural components and designs them,
considering available materials, techniques and skills.
Carries out experimental proto-type models, provides solution of
various types of problems faced in various works.
Estimates quantities of materials required for the project, lays
down specifications for construction activities Invites tenders and
processes contracts of the project.
Guides the planning and execution of different activities/works of
project.

5. Monitors all the activities involved in project in a coordinated
manner.
Supervises and controls the quality of materials used and
workmanship in project. Completes the project as per the
specifications and standards.
After completion of project carries day to day upkeep or
maintenance of completed projects to keep them in good
condition. And, He is responsible for the risks / success of the
work / project undertaken by him.
In short Civil Engineer plays central role in all construction
activities.

6. ⬗ Mechanical Engineering
⬗ Electrical Engineering
⬗ Telecommunication Engineering
⬗ Automobile Engineering
⬗ Chemical Engineering
⬗ Metallurgical Engineering
⬗ Offshore Engineering
⬗ Aeronautical Engineering
⬗Branches of Engineering

7. Mechanical Engineering
Planning, Design, Construction &maintenance of Factory Buildings.
Foundation design, Construction &maintenance for installation of machinery.
Electrical Engineering
Design, Alignment &erection of transmission towers
Design &erection of power house
Telecommunication Engineering
Fixing location, Designing &Erection of Transmission &Receiving
towers.

8. Chemical Engineering
Planning, Design, Construction &maintenance of Chemical Plant.
Design, Construction &Maintenance of chemical storage plants / Silos etc.
Provision of water supply to plant for processing.
Planning, Design, Construction &Maintenance of Waste water treatment plant.
Automobile Engineering
Planning, Design, Construction &Maintenance of
Automotive factory building.
Planning, Design, Construction &Maintenance of
Workshop for service Centers of vehicles.

9. Metallurgical Engineering
Location, Design, Construction &Maintenance of Furnace.
Offshore Engineering
Planning, Design, Construction &Maintenance of Ports, Harbors.
Construction of Jetties &Break-water.
Aeronautical Engineering
Planning, Design, Construction &Maintenance of
Control Tower, Runway, Terminal Building, Hangars
(Sheds for parking &maintenance of airplanes).

10. “⬗Structural Engineering
⬗Fluid Mechanics
⬗Irrigation Engineering
⬗Foundation Engineering
⬗Geo-technical Engineering
⬗Construction Management
⬗Transportation Engineering
⬗Environmental Engineering
⬗Surveying, Leveling &Remote Sensing
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Branches of Civil Engineering

11. 1. Structural Engineering
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Structural engineers analyze, design, plan,
&research structural components
&structural systems to achieve design goals &ensure
the safety &comfort of users or occupants.

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Structural Engineering It deals with,
⬗ The Analysis, Design & Method of construction of structures.
⬗ Enlisting & arranging various elements of structure.
⬗ Determining magnitude, direction & nature of forces
acting on the structural elements.
⬗ Analyzing the effect of these forces on the structural
elements & on structure as whole.
⬗ Designing the structure for safety, serviceability &Economy.
⬗ Supervising the execution work with selected &
approved materials for construction.

13. 2.Geo-technical Engineering
It deals with
i. The study of properties of soil.
ii. The study of behavior of soil under loading and changing ground water
conditions.
iii. Analyzing and deciding type of foundation for structure.
iv. Helps in designing the pavements for highways, earthen dams and
retaining walls
etc.
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14. It deals with the transportation of men and materials through a good network of
communication. Transportation engineering has different sub-branches depending
upon mode of transportation as mentioned below.
Highway Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Railway Engineering
Harbour Engineering
Air way
3.Transportation Engineering: -
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15. a) Highway Engineering: - It deals with the planning, designing and construction
of roads. E.g. National Highways, State highways, District roads , Village road etc.
b) Railway Engineering: - It deals with construction of railway tracks such as Broad
gauge, Meter Gauge, and Narrow Gauge etc.
c) Airway: - It deals with the design, construction and maintenance of run-ways,
taxi-ways, control towers, Terminal buildings, hangars etc.
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16. 4.Construction management (CM)
CM is a professional service that uses
specialized, project management techniques to
oversee the planning, design, and construction of a
project, from its beginning to its end.
⬗ The purpose of CM is to control a project's
time / delivery, cost and quality
⬗ CM is compatible with all project delivery
system, including design-bid-build, design-
build, CM At-Risk and Public Private
Partnerships.
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17. The functions of construction management typically include the following:
⬗ Specifying project objectives and plans including delineation of scope, budgeting,
scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
⬗ Maximizing the resource efficiency through procurement of labor, materials and
equipment.
⬗ Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning,
design, estimating, contracting and construction in the entire process.
⬗ Developing effective communication and mechanisms for resolving conflicts.
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18. 5. Environmental Engineering
⬗ It deals with the water supply to household, commercial premises and
Industries along with disposal of waste water after proper treatment.
⬗ It deals with deciding the location for collection of water for treatment
and supply.
⬗ It deals with planning, designing and construction of water treatment
plants and supply potable (safe to drink) water to the public.
⬗ It deals with treatment of waste water, solid wastes, toxic wastes and their
disposal.
⬗ It deals with improvement and protection of the environment
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19. 6. Water Resource Engineering
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It deals with...
•the supply of water to cultivate land.
•storing of water by construction of dams, reservoirs.
•supply of water by construction of canals,
headworks, distribution of channels for cultivating
land.

20. scope of Civil Engineering
⬗ General scope of Civil engineering being very wide, we can only mention
some of the points in the scope. Scope of Civil Engineering includes
⬗ Providing shelter: - The aim is to provide home where man lives and
relaxes. In today’s world population density is increasing day by day. In
order to make human life better, living conditions need to be better.
With limited available space of land, Bunglows, Apartment buildings,
sky-scrapers are the answer for it.
⬗ Water supply: - The aim is to provide potable (safe to drink) water to
the people and industries.
⬗ Providing work spaces: - The aim is to provide buildings for
installation of machinery, industry, power stations, mills and factories
etc.
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21. Providing Recreational places: - The aim is to provide recreational facilities for
the public. IT includes gardens, auditoriums, cinema theatres and sports grounds
etc.
Providing Transportation / Communication facilities: - The aim is to
provide facilities like roads, railways, bridges, aerodromes, sea-ports, docks etc. for
transportation of man and materials.
Providing Irrigation facilities: - The aim is to provide water for cultivating land
in every season by construction of dams, spillways and canals etc.
Providing Electricity Generation Facilities: - Today we cannot imagine world
without electricity. To generate electricity Civil Engineer has to construct hydro
electric Power stations, construct Nuclear power plants and thermal power plants
etc.
In short Civil Engineering is involved in all the activities of human beings. It
therefore has very wide scope and application.

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