SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS
The Department is actively involved in Social Outreach Programmes of DEI through its independent and joint ventures with other Departments of DEI. Outreach programs sensitize students towards their duties and responsibilities within the society and community. It also serves the citizenship training goal of education through the development of various skills like soft skills, leadership skills, and team-building skills.
A few of the major outreach programs are given below
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Department NSS Program Officer –
- Ms. Krishma Yadav (2018-2020)
- Dr. Ishant Singhal (2020-till date)
Medical Camp
Civil Engineering students and staff are involved in the activities of the free Medical Camps organised by DEI. The camps are held during weekends in the vicinity of the villages from morning. So the preparatory works of setting up the camp start one day before which includes transportation of all necessary equipment to the designated location, setting up tents and furniture, are carried out by students. The students also visit the houses nearby the camp location to educate them and distribute pamphlets. Students Volunteers from NSS are also involved in the registration of the patients are also handled by volunteers and staff. Small scale science exhibitions are also organised in the Medical camp to promote an interest of science among the village children.
Survey Works
The Department of Civil Engineering is actively involved in the surveying of land for all construction related activities at DEI. Surveying for buildings, roads, pathways, canals, flood control and river training structures were carried out using the latest equipment like Differential GPS and Total station. The survey drawings, contour maps prepared by the Department of Civil Engineering was further used in construction and design by other Departments. The surveying activities are performed by the students themselves under the supervision of teachers through survey camps. Such initiatives by the Department are greatly appreciated in all circles as it trains the students in the latest surveying equipment at a practical level. This surveying of the DEI University campus, agricultural fields, Anupam Upvan, Khasra 359, Bhaikunth Dham are such great examples.
All the teachers of Civil Engineering are actively involved in the survey camp organised by the Department.
Design of Irrigation Canals at Anupam Upvan
The Department was involved in the design and construction of surface irrigation canals at Anupam Upvan of total area of 71 acres. The survey of the land was done and based on maximum and minimum reduced level most suited alignment of canals were identified. Since initially land was very undulated, Levelling of whole area where carried out to maintain such slope of minimum scouring and sedimentation of silt (Lacey ‘s Design) so that irrigation water could flow under the action of gravity. The design of the open channels along with cross-drainage works where carried out in the Department followed by construction at site.
The design and construction were carried out under the supervision of Assistant Professor Mr. Devesh Jaysawal in coordination with Mr. Vipin Layal (Chief Engineer, DEI).
Winter Camp
The Department is involved in conducting the Bridge Making Competition for students of higher secondary classes in the Winter Camp held during December. The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop "hands on" skills through bridge construction. The competition also explores the hidden talents and generate confidence among the students.
Structural Design
The Department is involved in the structural design of constructions at DEI and Anupam Upvan site. These include designs for steel trusses, industrial shed, canopies, check dams, canals, storm water drainage, overhead water tanks, slope protection structures, etc. The Department has also vetted the structural designs of consultancy projects such as Agra Smart City
Outreach Program- Structural Design
Mr. Mohd Sharique Ahmad and Mr. Devesh Jaysawal are actively involved in the structural design and vetting of structures.