undergraduate prospectus 2011 - University of Engineering and ...

TAXILA INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TITE)
Department of Civil Engineering has established a new institute by the name of “Taxila Institute of Transportation Engineering
(TITE)”. It is a unique institute of its own kind in Pakistan and will prove to be a focal point for providing education and research
facilities in the field of Transportation Engineering.
The institute provides facilities like research laboratories, lecture rooms for postgraduate students, conference room, computer
laboratory and a library. A wide range of state of the art equipment had been procured to facilitate high tech research work.
The mission of the institute is to develop and implement innovative methods, materials, and the technologies for improving
transportation efficiency, safety and reliability as well as improving the learning and innovative environment for students,
faculty and staff in transportation related areas.
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY- TAXILA / UNDERGRAD PROSPECTUS 2011
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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH
In order to satisfy the increasing demand for relevant advanced technological education, the department offers MSc degree
courses in Structural Engineering, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering covering the most recent developments. The courses contain a balance of analytical and professional
aspects and are designed to suit the needs of fresh graduates and those with professional experience.
The faculty has completed a number of research projects funded by HEC through the Directorate of Advanced Studies,
Research and Technological Development. Research papers based upon applied research have been published in journals and
conferences of national and international repute.
Most of the postgraduate students belong to the construction industry and act as a bridge for university–industry linkage
that makes research in the department to be practical and useful for the country. The introduction of PhD program has further
enriched the research activities in the department. Eight students has been awarded PhD degrees in various fields. Presently
about 20 PhD scholars are pursuing their PhD research work.
Research is being carried out in the following areas:
a. Structural Engineering
b. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
c. Transportation Engineering
d. Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
e. Hydraulic Engineering
f. Concrete Technology
g. Environmental Engineering
FACULTY OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Numerical modeling and computer-application in all the research activities are being given special attention. The courses of
studies have been designed on the basis of present needs of the Industry. The students are also trained to work independently
for solving complex real world problems.