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The primary objective of this Surveying lab is to provide students with hands-on experience in fundamental surveying techniques, data acquisition, processing, and analysis. 

1. Objectives of the Lab:

• Students will develop a strong understanding of fundamental surveying concepts, including distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, and coordinate systems.
• Students will gain practical skills in using various surveying instruments (GPS, laser meter, theodolite, auto level, total station, scanner), accurately and efficiently collecting field data.
• Students will learn to process field data using appropriate calculation methods, software, and techniques to determine coordinates, elevations, areas, and volumes.
• Students will apply surveying principles and techniques to solve practical surveying problems, demonstrating their ability to design and execute simple surveys and interpret results.

II. Common Experiments:

Distance Measurement:  Leveling: Angle Measurement: Traversing: Contouring: Area and Volume Calculations, Total Station Applications, GPS Surveying,

III. Instruments

Leveling staff, planimeter, measuring tape, laser meter, Theodolite, GPS,

The Fluid Mechanics Laboratory provides hands-on experience to understand the fundamental principles of fluid behavior and mechanics. It offers a platform for students to explore the interaction between fluids and forces through experimental setups. The lab emphasizes applying theoretical concepts in practical scenarios to analyze fluid flow, pressure, hydrostatics, and network systems, essential for civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering disciplines.

Objectives of the Lab

• To demonstrate and validate theoretical principles of fluid mechanics through practical experiments.
• To understand the concepts of pressure measurement, hydrostatic forces, and fluid flow behavior in different conditions.
• To study fluid properties and their applications in various engineering systems.

Common Experiments

• To measure the hydrostatic forces acting on submerged surfaces and validate Archimedes' principle.

• To measure and calibrate pressure in a fluid system using a Bourdon gauge.

• To determine air velocity and volumetric flow rate through a duct or pipe.

• To measure head loss due to friction in various pipe configurations and compare results with theoretical values.

List of Instruments

Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Bordon Gauge Pressure Air Flow Meter Fluid Friction Pipe Apparatus Pipe Network Apparatus Hydrostatic Bench

The overarching objective of this laboratory lab is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of concrete and asphalt materials, their behavior under various loading conditions, and their performance characteristics in pavement and structural applications. 

Objectives:

• Material Characterization: Students will gain practical skills in characterizing the properties of concrete and asphalt materials, including compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, hardness, impact resistance, and other relevant parameters.
• Understanding Material Behavior: Through experimental testing, students will develop a strong understanding of how concrete and asphalt materials behave under various loading and environmental conditions.
• Experimental Design and Data Analysis: Students will design and conduct experiments following established procedures, analyze the obtained data using appropriate statistical methods, and draw meaningful conclusions.

II. Common Experiments:

A. Concrete Testing:

Slump Test, Concrete Compressive Strength Test, Concrete Flexural Strength Test, Concrete Split Tensile Strength Test, Mortar Compression and Flexure strength

B. Asphalt Testing:

Asphalt Content Test, Marshall Stability Test, Ductility Test, Softening Point Test, Wheel Tracking Test, Skid Resistance Test

Location: College of Engineering, Building No: B15, Room No: 1-P-007

The primary objective of this lab is to provide students with practical experience in traffic data collection, analysis, and interpretation, enhancing their understanding of traffic flow characteristics and the principles of transportation engineering.

Objectives of the Lab

• Students will gain practical skills in using various traffic data collection methods and instruments (mechanical counters, pneumatic road tube counters, radar traffic analyzer, speed gun), understanding their applications and limitations.
• Students will analyze collected traffic data to determine key traffic flow parameters (e.g., volume, speed, density, headway, occupancy), understanding their relationships and significance in traffic management.
• Students will analyze traffic signal timing and explore optimization techniques to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. This could involve simulation software.
• Students will analyze intersection operations, estimating capacity and level of service (LOS) using appropriate methodologies.
• Students will analyze traffic accident data to identify accident patterns and evaluate the safety performance of road sections.
• Students will apply transportation engineering principles to solve practical problems, such as designing simple traffic calming measures or evaluating the effectiveness of traffic management strategies.
• Students will analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques (e.g., spreadsheets, statistical software), interpreting results and drawing conclusions relevant to traffic engineering.
• Students will gain an understanding of modern traffic engineering technologies (radar traffic analyzer, software for traffic simulation) and their applications in traffic management and transportation planning.

II. Common Experiments:

The experiments listed below are illustrative, and the specific experiments conducted will depend on the resources and course objectives.

Turning Movement Counts, Traffic Volume Counts, Speed and Volume Measurement, Traffic Flow Relationships, Intersection Capacity Analysis

Instruments

Mechanical Turning Movements Counters, Radar Traffic Analyzer, Speed Gun, Pneumatic Road Tube counters