Research
Various research projects has been carried out in our department some of the major funded projects and their outcomes are listed below
Project Title: Hydrographic surveys around Abandoned quarries in and around Chennai
To estimate the volume of water available in the abandoned quarries in and around Sikarayapuram, Pammal and Tiruneermalai region. The study also involved the evaluation of suitability of quarry water for drinking purpose as per CPCB norms for selected water bodies.
Outcome:
- This study was successfully completed and 60 Lakh people got benefited for 100 days of drinking water supply.
- It is possible to store at least 0.55 TMC of water for water starving Chennai City.
Project Title: Assessment of various oceanographic parameters and development of regional bio-optic algorithms for primary production estimates around eastern coast of Tamilnadu, India
To come up with a robust algorithm that is efficient in assessment of diverse oceanographic parameters and primary production estimates around east coast – Tamilnadu, India using Oceansat-2 satellite data. Since marine ecosystems depend on primary production to sustain food chains. Marine primary production generates much of Earth’s oxygen and regulates carbon dioxide levels, playing a pivotal role in mitigating climate change by sequestering atmospheric carbon.
Outcome:
- Four important cruises were conducted during 2020-2022 along three transects around Chennai region.
- Water samplers, Echo Sounders, under water Radiometer were deployed during the sampling for in-situ observations.
- Collected samples were analysed for various physico – chemical and biological parameters like Chlorophyll and primary production.
- The in-situ measured chlorophyll -a values are compared with OCM2, MODIS and SENTINEL-2 satellite data.
- Remote sensing derived chlorophyll values are given as an input to modify renown primary production models towards developing a regional bio-optical algorithm for the study region.
Project Title: Effect of particulate matter on Covid-19 spread and hotspot mapping using AERMOD & GIS tools-A cross sectional study from Greater Chennai, India
The impact of air pollutants (PM2.5 and PM10) on four different periods (pre lockdown, lockdown, semi lockdown and post lockdown) were assessed in part of greater Chennai. AERMOD modelling was carried out to predict pollution hot spots around a part of Greater Chennai, India and correlate this information with COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.
Outcome:
- The study resulted with Anna Nagar hotspots having maximum correlation of 54% for (PM5) and 60% for (PM10) Covid-19 mortality.
- The study identified 32 wards and 349 streets, with PM10 and PM5 concentrations over an area of approximately 21.2 km2 and 7.41 km2, respectively.
Project Title: OCEANSAT – 3 Applications and Validations for the Indian coast
Validation of chlorophyll a and primary production retrievals of OCM3 Satellite sensor.
Outcome:
- Marine sampling was carried out during January, February,2023.
- Hyperspectral spectroradiometer (Hyperpro-II) was used to collect the insitu datas.
- Consecutively Oceansat-3 satellite images were obtained for the date of sampling and processed. Preliminary validations for launched satellite is carried out.
- Further analysis in progress.
Thrust Areas of Research
- Earth Quake resistant Structures
- Modern Construction Materials
- Remote Sensing & Satellite Oceanography
- Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Centre of Excellence
Center For Advanced Research in Environment and Remote Sensing (CAREER)
Centre for Advanced REsearch in Environment and Remote sensing is established with an aim to encourage innovation in Remote sensing and GIS research and promoting excellence in spatial data management and provide support to the progress of nation.
CAREER has extremely committed multi-disciplinary trained professionals who deliver thriving and wide-ranging practical solutions centered on accurate data supported by a rich database and reliable mapping prepared extensively using satellite technology and GIS tools. We perform ground water modelling, coastal pollution mapping, storm surge modelling, fisheries production modelling, river basin modelling, digital terrain/digital elevation model, crop assessment model, digital image processing, satellite oceanography, modern surveying, hydrographic surveying, environmental impact assessment, water quality and quantity assessment, seismic hazard mapping and flood prediction modelling etc.
We function in three fundamental sectors – Research, Education, and Industrial Support. We are effectively creating projects and openings that will enable us to unite students and professionals from a variety of disciplines to address complex problems of environment and climate change with sustainable issues through remote sensing. We work autonomously and in close association with government agencies, divisions and non-government organisations (NGOs) of the nation. It likewise keeps up close participation and cooperation with local and global offices and also with foreign countries.CAREER is forerunner in emerging skill associated to study climate change impact in India. It steers investigation on climate change problems, concentrating on the physico chemical process and their impacts on livelihoods. It specializes on:
Sea level rise analysis
Climate change and Coastal vulnerability modelling
We do integrate ecological examinations utilizing recent advancements like remote sensing, GIS and information technology and provide solutions to issues in an extensive variety of segments like Land, Water and Air, meteorology, forestry, fisheries, coastal morphology, environmental change and catastrophes.
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- Advanced Structural Engineering Research Institute(ADSERIN)
- The ADSERIN at Dr. M.G.R EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY serves a wide spectrum of activities include experimental studies on model/prototype of structural elements and assemblies under various static and dynamic loading conditions.
- Our university has built-up excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. Services of this lab are being extensively used by the Research Scholars and UG&PG students.
Mission and Facilities
- The centre allows to, identify the causes of deterioration concrete elements, develop innovative, long-lasting materials, and identify structures that are at high risk for failure.
- With the available test area, state-of-the-art load/displacement-controlled equipment for load application, precision instrumentation, online data acquisition and monitoring, the laboratory represents a unique facility for large and full scale investigation of the load-deformation behaviour of structures including their post-peak strength and deformability up to the failure.
Facilities in Structural Engineering Lab
Structural lab testing facilities:
- – Controlled-rate uniaxial load testing up to 50ton.
- – Bi-axial testing of material and structural specimens.
- – High rate uniaxial testing of material and structural specimens.
- – Fixing technology for concrete and masonry structures.
- – Manufacture and testing of material and structural specimens.
- – Including beams, columns, slabs, connections and test frames.
Advanced Structural Engineering Research Institute(ADSERIN)
Faculty Development Programme conducted by TMC Pvt Ltd. This Programme was very useful to the faculty. They updated their knowledge about all equipments. In this lab they learnt about the usage of Loading Frame, RCPT, Rebar locator , Rebound Hammer,Cement Autoclave .,etc.,
Industrial Visits gives immense practical Knowledge to the students .We visited the bridge.construction at Retteri in Chennai and L&T construction Pvt ltd.
Research Activities
ADSERIN facilitates Research Work extensively to the Research Scholars from this university as well as from other universities and colleges utilize the different equipments available in our lab. The experimental results are utilized for publishing papers in Scopus and non Scopus Journals, National and International conferences.etc.,
Construction Practice Training Program
Good construction practices and techniques should be followed to prevent occurrence of structural damages that may occur during occupancy and with age of the structure.Civil Engineering structure has to go through different stages in construction process. Each and every stage of construction is important to make sure that the structure being constructed will not experience damage under any general circumstance. It is very important to ensure good construction practices are followed at every stage of construction to prevent structural damage and failure of the structure.Civil Engineering Department of Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute University has conducted one day training program on 22/02/2020 to give awareness and training in concreting work mainly column concreting work, which is really needed by the construction industries. The local people were trained in this program. They were given practical training in levelling of column form work, mixing, and placing of concrete, so that they can face the construction industry with confidence.
Introduction
India has started initiatives in planning and infrastructural developments with Digital India, Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) programs, In the process of evolving strategies to meet the requirements. MGR GIS Centre lends hands in GIS-based solutions amoung service sectors such as disaster management, environment, urban planning, ocean state forecasting, water supply, railways, telecom and electricity to begin with. The sectors such as revenue, taxation, banking and insurance are also planning to follow the path soon. Such a development calls for the capacity building in Geographic information science.
Objectives
Centre of Excellence initiative is aimed at encouraging innovation in GIS research and promoting teaching excellence in spatial data management and provide support to the progress of nation
- To create a pool of committed and competent professionals equipped with the appropriate technical skills to steer the Industry and run it on commercial lines.
- The main aim of the course is to develop a pool of trained manpower readily available for recruitment in various utilities working on GIS and RS tools
Pedagogy
Class room lectures, practice sessions, case studies, group discussions, syndicate discussions, group & individual classroom presentation, group & individual field works and project work at organizations related to GIS & Remote Sensing will be resorted to impart knowledge and skills to the students. In addition, visits to pioneer institutes & organizations shall be organized to ensure that the students have the real ‘feel’ of the GIS sector.
Trainings
- Introduction to GIS
- Purpose of GIS
- Geographical Information & Spatial data types
- Data Processing system
- Data Representation Models
- Data Entry & preparation
- Spatial Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Data Quality and Metadata
- Web Based GIS
- Open Source GIS
- Popular GIS Platforms
Workshops
- Workshop on GIS Applications and ESRI’s end user review 2015 Student Projects (Completed) – 25 Government staffs are trained in the Program
- 11th July 2017, Satellite Remote sensing and GIS Software applications – 60 Students of CSE dept.
- 31 Aug 2017, ArcGIS Hands-on Experience to staff members through ESRI India – 15 Staff members.
- Sept 23rd 2017 – GIS workshop in IIT Madras campus ( Train the trainers)
Research Proposal: (Ongoing)
- Seismic hazard assessment for kalpakkam nuclear site and adjoining area
- Restoration of cooum river in southern india using geo hydrological approach
- Modeling the marine primary production and water quality impacts on marine habitats.
- Retrieval of diffuse attenuation coefficient (KD 490) in the Bay Of Bengal and turbid ocean regions using Ocean Sat 2
- Evaluation of Lagoon/Nearshore Water Quality Parameters Using Landsat 8 Oli & Liss IV Mx Satellite Data
- Hydrographic surveys in and around Chikarayapuram, Pammal and Tiruneermalai quarries
- Appraisal of distinct water quality snags and inter comparison of satellite derived marine production around east coast of Chennai – Tamilnadu, India
- Environmental Impact Assessment for Infrastructure Development project in Chennai
Publications
Our research is driven by the big picture. The students and faculty from the Department of Civil Engineering are involved in strong research work along with academics. Research work is carried out in all latest areas such as.
