5 poster presentation topics for PPC Lab (20-
21)
1. Sustainable Construction Materials
Focus: Use recycled aggregates, fly ash, bamboo, geopolymer concrete, or plastic bricks.
Why it's good: Promotes awareness of eco-friendly alternatives to conventional building
materials.
2. Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Urban Areas
Focus: Design, implementation, and benefits of rainwater harvesting, especially in water-
stressed cities.
Why it's good: It has direct application in sustainable water management and is very relevant in
India and other developing countries.
3. Smart Traffic Management Using IoT
Focus: Application of sensors, real-time traffic data, and smart signals to reduce congestion.
Why it's good: It ties in with civil and computer engineering concepts and aligns with
innovative city initiatives.
4. Earthquake-Resistant Building Techniques
Focus: Base isolation, energy dissipation devices, and ductile design for seismic zones.
Why it's good: Highly relevant for areas in seismic zones and demonstrates applied structural
design knowledge.
5. Green Roofs and Vertical Gardens in Urban Infrastructure
Focus: Benefits, design principles, and challenges of implementing green roofs in cities.
Why it's good: Encourages climate resilience, biodiversity, and energy-efficient building
practices.
✅ Lab report Topic: PPC lab (20-21)
"Preparation of a Sample Tender Document for a Small Civil Engineering Project"
📄 Assignment Description:
Objective:
To understand the structure, content, and purpose of tender documents in civil engineering
projects by preparing a simplified tender document for a small-scale construction project.
📋 Assignment Guidelines:
1. Choose a Sample Project:
e.g., Residential Building (G+1), Small Culvert, Bituminous Road of 100 m, Overhead
Water Tank, etc.
2. Prepare the Following Sections:
o Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)
o Instructions to Bidders
o Scope of Work
o General and Special Conditions of Contract
o Technical Specifications
o Bill of Quantities (BOQ) – with assumed quantities and unit prices
o Tender Submission Format – including form of tender and declarations
3. Length:
5–7 pages hand written in a professional format
Assignment Topic: PPC theory course (20-21)- 10 Marks
"Role of Professional Ethics and Effective Communication in Civil Engineering Projects"
Assignment Guidelines:
• Length: 800–1000 words
• Content to Cover:
1. Importance of professional ethics in civil engineering practice
2. Case examples of ethical dilemmas in construction or design projects
3. Role of written, verbal, and visual communication in successful project execution
4. How communication helps in conflict resolution among stakeholders (engineers,
clients, contractors)
5. Suggestions for improving communication skills as a future civil engineer