Research Facilities

The Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad offers a dynamic ecosystem of advanced research laboratories that empower students and researchers to explore real-world geotechnical, geological, and energy-related challenges. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments such as the Automated Static and Dynamic Triaxial Systems, Direct Shear System, Flexible Wall Permeameter, and Soil-Geosynthetic Interface Shear Tester, enabling high-precision testing of soil and geosynthetic behavior under varied loading and environmental conditions.

For rock mechanics and energy geotechnics, We are equipped with a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) for dynamic impact testing and Ground Vibration Monitoring Instruments for analyzing seismic activity and blast-induced vibrations, a Rock Permeability Apparatus for fluid flow analysis, and a High-Pressure Triaxial Cell with Compressometer and Extensometer for mechanical characterization of rocks. An LCR Meter with DC Bias further supports advanced material analysis.

These cutting-edge tools support interdisciplinary projects in tunneling, slope stability, geo-energy systems, and infrastructure resilience. We actively encourage students to engage in hands-on experimentation, collaborative research, and innovation-driven problem solving that extend beyond textbooks, contributing to impactful science and real-world engineering solutions.

List of equipments