Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Course at RCOEM, Nagpur

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

2 Years

Post Graduate

Full Time

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Introduction of Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

The M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering is a two-year full-time postdoctoral program with four semesters. This engineering field entails examining and analyzing surface waves and conditions using soil mechanics and rock mechanics concepts.

These discoveries aid in deriving critical information regarding physical materials, subsurface materials, structures, and their thermal and biological characteristics. The project site's soil, rock, bedrock, and fault distribution characteristics are also thoroughly studied.

Who can use such qualities to learn more about the engineering properties of earth materials under the site's surface? Aside from that, such research aids in determining the danger of natural disasters such as wind, earthquakes, and landslides.

An overview of Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

The study of diverse types of soil behavior under the impact of loading pressures and soil-water interactions is known as geotechnical engineering. This data is used to design underpinnings, earth dams, retaining walls, geosynthetics, and waste containment clay liners. In addition, geotechnical engineers' objectives could include compressive strength of the concrete and temporary load impedance, railway and highway route selection, and core regions of waste disposal and groundwater pollution.

Geotechnical Engineers are mainly encountered in laboratory and field studies to establish the engineering features of site-specific soils and other geo-materials, which are then used in the analytical study of the subject at hand.

Eligibility criteria M.Tech in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

The candidate's performance in a pertinent written test and another round of Document Verification and performance in a relevant qualifying examination determines admission to the program in India. In addition, candidates are chosen based on their academic achievement and success in a practical national entrance exam.

Applicants must have a B.E. or B.Tech. in Civil Engineering/ Civil Infrastructure Engineering/ Architecture Engineering/ Geo-Informatics Engineering/ Structural Engineering from a recognized university as a minimum criterion of eligibility.
At the graduate level, A minimum of 60% is necessary.

Career and job profile after M.Tech in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

There are several possibilities for competent Geotechnical Engineers in both the public and private sectors. Companies that hire geotechnical engineers are hired by companies that work on commercial buildings, public structures, other manufactured structures, mining, petroleum and natural gas extraction, construction businesses, consultancies, and infrastructure development.
Other notable recruiters in the discipline include PWD, Municipal Corporations, Urban Planning Departments, Government Port Trusts, ONGC, NHAI, Indian Railways, and Metro Rail Corporations.
Site supervision, examination of soil, rocks, bedrock, project analysis, design and construction of foundations and other essential structures, and so on are common responsibilities for Geotechnical Engineers. In addition, site work, monitoring, design, contract administration, and systems engineering are usually part of their responsibilities.

Fee structure and course duration of M.Tech in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Civil Project Engineers must travel from their offices to building sites as needed, and in certain circumstances, even worldwide, to monitor construction projects. Civil project engineers can also work in the fields of teaching and research. In addition, businesses are always looking for innovative and cost-effective construction methods, which leads Civil Project Engineers to take on research-based responsibilities. Depending on the institution providing the degree, India's typical yearly course price ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 3 lacs. Depending on the candidate's skill in the subject, the average yearly income provided to successful postgraduates of the course in India is between INR 2 and 12 lacs.

Campus

Nagpur

University

Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management

Delivery Mode

Eligibility

B. Tech/ BE in the same stream from a recognized Institute

Duration

2 Years

Type of Course

Post Graduate

Syllabus of Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Syllabus of M. Tech in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Year 1

S.No	Subjects
1	Soil Engineering Laboratory
2	Earth pressure and Retaining Structures
3	Geoenvironmental Engineering
4	Engineering Behaviour of Soils
5	Shallow and Deep Foundations
6	Slope Stability and Earth Dams
7	Site Investigations and Ground Improvement
8	Geosynthetics

Year 2

S.No	Subjects
1	Finite Element Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
2	Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
3	Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
4	Special Topics in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
5	Landfills and Ash Ponds
6	Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis
7	Geo-environmental and Geo Hazard Engineering
8	Foundation Engineering
9	Construction Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
10	Project

Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management Highlights

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