Civil Laboratories
Laboratories
The Department of Civil Engineering at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management (MLRITM) is equipped with a comprehensive set of 16 specialized laboratories that support academic learning, practical skill development, research, and industry-oriented training. Each laboratory is meticulously designed to provide students with hands-on experience that complements theoretical knowledge and meets the evolving needs of the construction and infrastructure sectors.
The laboratories are furnished with modern testing equipment, precision instruments, software tools, and field-oriented apparatus, ensuring accurate experimentation and real-time understanding of civil engineering concepts. These facilities cover all major domains—including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation, hydraulics, surveying, environmental engineering, CAD/BIM, and material testing—thereby preparing students to meet professional standards and industry expectations with confidence.
List of Laboratories
Surveying Laboratory
This laboratory enables students to understand the fundamental principles of land surveying and measurement techniques. It provides hands-on training in using traditional and modern surveying instruments such as theodolites, total stations, levels, chains, and GPS devices for preparing maps, measuring distances, angles, and elevations.
Strength of Materials Laboratory
The SOM lab helps students study the mechanical behavior of materials under various loading conditions. Experiments include tensile, compression, torsion, hardness, impact, and bending tests, enabling students to determine material properties such as Young’s modulus, toughness, strength, and ductility.
Data Structures Laboratory Using Python
This lab introduces students to computational problem-solving techniques using Python. It focuses on implementing data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and graphs, which are essential for developing logical thinking and foundational programming skills required in engineering applications.
Structural Modeling Laboratory
The Structural Modeling Lab trains students in developing analytical models of structural systems using engineering software such as STAAD.Pro and ETABS. Students learn structural behavior, load application, stability checks, and design interpretation for real-world structures.
Computer-Aided Drawing Laboratory
This laboratory provides students with practical skills in drafting and detailing engineering drawings using AutoCAD and similar CAD tools. Students learn to create plans, elevations, sections, and structural detailing essential for construction and design documentation.
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery Laboratory
This lab helps students understand fluid behavior and hydraulic principles through experiments on flow measurement, friction losses, pumps, turbines, and hydraulic equipment. It supports theoretical learning in fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Laboratory
BEEL lab introduces civil engineering students to the fundamentals of electrical circuits, wiring systems, electronic devices, motors, and sensors. It enhances understanding of electrical safety and applications in buildings and infrastructure.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory
The GIS Lab provides training in spatial data analysis, remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial technologies. Students learn to use GIS software such as QGIS/ArcGIS for land-use planning, infrastructure mapping, environmental analysis, and surveying applications.
Concrete Technology Laboratory
This lab focuses on concrete mix design, material testing, and evaluation of properties of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, fresh and hardened concrete. Experiments include slump test, compressive strength test, setting time, and durability checks.
Structural Analysis Laboratory
The Structural Analysis Lab teaches students methods of analyzing beams, frames, trusses, and arches using physical models and simulation tools. It reinforces fundamental analytical techniques like moment distribution, slope-deflection, and matrix methods.
Soil Mechanics Laboratory
This laboratory involves testing soil properties such as moisture content, Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation. These tests are essential for understanding soil behavior for foundation design and geotechnical engineering.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
The Environmental Engineering Lab supports experiments on water and wastewater quality analysis, including pH, turbidity, hardness, BOD, COD, chlorides, and microbial quality. It prepares students for environmental monitoring, pollution control, and sustainable practices.
Transportation Engineering Laboratory
This lab provides hands-on experience in testing materials used for highway construction including bitumen, aggregates, and soil. Experiments include marshal stability, Los Angeles abrasion, penetration test, and designing pavement layers.
Computer-Aided Design and Detailing Laboratory
Students learn advanced structural detailing and BIM-supported drafting using CAD and specialized detailing tools. It includes preparation of RCC and steel detailing drawings, reinforcement schedules, and 3D modeling for construction documentation.
Project Management Laboratory
This laboratory trains students in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and resource allocation using tools such as MS Project and Primavera. Students learn critical path method (CPM), project cost estimation, and risk management.
Revit Architecture Laboratory
This lab introduces students to Building Information Modeling (BIM) through Autodesk Revit. Training includes creating 3D architectural and structural models, generating working drawings, schedules, and understanding BIM workflows used in modern construction.
