Concrete is extensively used in all civil engineering constructions. The civil engineering technician is to plan, supervise & ensure quality of the concrete. It is essential for him to know all about concrete & concrete making so as to understand the basics.
Soil forms an important material of construction & all structures ultimately rest on the soil. Construction of dams, road embankments, rocks & properties & their behaviour forms the rationale of Geo-technology.
The present diploma holders are virtually more on field than in administration. Diploma holders are also entrepreneur in this field. A systematic study of the core subject along with various principles completed with the knowledge of different instruments is useful to diploma holders who are the key-man on the field.
Environmental engineering comprises study of natural agencies & surrounding like land, water, air, plants & animals. Due to economic liberalisation, there is spurt of economic activity with the establishment of numerous industries, factories improvement in the means of transportation. This has however put severe constraints on our environment & we need to protect our environment at all costs.
Transportation engineering helps in planning, execution & maintenance of roads, selection of good road materials. It also deals with railways, airways & waterways, building & maintenance of railway stations, yards, airports, docks & jetties & urban transportation system.