The River Engineering Lab (REL) comprises of three divisions namely River Hydraulics, Bridge Engineering & Hydro-meteorology. REL is engaged in carrying out studies related to River Behaviour, Training and Management. The studies are carried for safe routing of flood through the system of river channels and maintaining the sediment transport balance. The river behaviour changes are assessed due to the insertion of new structures or modifications to the plan form etc. Methodologies are suggested to optimize/minimize the effects of human interventions or encroachments of river water way and ecological impacts on the river while assuring the safety of the structures. The major studies conducted are related to sediment control and exclusion devices, cut-off developments, navigational developments, design of canals and canal structures, bridges, river training, erosion control, bank stabilization works, river diversion and morphological studies.
The group is headed by
Dr. R. G.Patil, Additional Director