Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Objectives

The course aim to

• To provide in-depth knowledge in designing and construction of infrastructures.
• Provide insight about the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.
• Motivate students for research in recent technologies for future development.
• Develop entrepreneurship skills.

Development is a continuous process. A developing nation like Nepal definitely requires more civil engineers to address the national needs of development infrastructures. Population growth creates more needs that demand more physical infrastructures. More civil engineers are required to design and construct safe and higher capacity transportation, water supply, and pollution control systems, and large buildings and housing complexes. They also will be needed to repair or replace existing roads, and other physical structures. Civil engineers are employed by firms providing architectural, engineering, and related services, primarily developing designs for new construction projects. They may also work in consultancy, research and teaching.

Five points to choose Faculty of Engineering at KCC

• 14 years of devotion on pioneer education.
• Holding the biggest number of civil engineering students of PU in Nepal.
• Highly qualified academic staffs with extensive level of expertise.
• Well-equipped laboratory facilities.
• Internship and placement opportunities.

In general, it is the branch of engineering that deals with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the structures like buildings, roads, bridges, canals, dams, water supply, treatment systems, etc. It has a broader spectrum and comprises many sub-disciplines under it.
The branches of civil engineering are: structural, construction, geotechnical, urban/town/municipal, environmental, transportation, surveying, water resource, tunnel, earthquake, material, and coastal.

Public Sector: Traditionally, civil engineers have found employment in public sector enterprises, which need expansive development of public infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, public buildings, irrigation, and other similar projects.
Private Sector: However, recently the private sector has started offering more jobs to civil engineers compared to the public sector; thanks to the growing real estate sector. Apart from this, many private agencies have started working as consultants for government agencies to undertake
public sector work as well; this has again led to the expansion of job opportunities in this field.
International Market: According to many reports, the international market has been experiencing a severe shortage of civil engineering especially in developed countries. So, civil engineering can also be an ideal choice for students who are looking for rewarding career choices aboard.

SPECIALIZED AREAS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

• Structural Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying Construction Engineering
• Disaster Management etc.

Structural Engineers
The structural engineering branch of civil engineering includes all structural analysis and the design of structures. They are responsible for analyzing and designing structures that can safely bear loads and resist stress and force. Their designs must satisfy all project specifications and meet all safety requirements. Their structures must be able to withstand natural disasters, environmental conditions, and
meet design criteria and codes to ensure public safety.

Environmental Engineering
The environmental engineering branch of civil engineering studies the effects of projects on the environment. Environmental Engineers study and evaluate impacts to cultural resources, noise impacts, threatened and endangered species, water quality, air quality, wetlands, and socio-economic impacts to name a few. Their aim is to identify the environmental impacts of a project and to suggest ways to eliminate or mitigate those impacts. The goal of environmental engineering is to help develop a project that has the least amount of impact on the natural environment.

Transportation Engineering
Transportation engineers plan and manage the construction of transportation facilities. The transportation facilities often include roadways, highways, airports, railways, bicycle/pedestrian paths, waterways, and public transit facilities. These projects can range in size from small road-widening projects to major freeway interchange projects, from pedestrian pathways to multi-lane bridges on a highway.

Water and Wastewater Engineering
Water and Wastewater engineers plan, design, and manage the construction of municipal water supply systems, as well as for wastewater treatment systems. Each type of system is designed to meet industry standards and codes to ensure that drinking water meets public safety requirements and that the discharged water from wastewater treatment systems will not harm the environment.