Established in 1966, the Department of Applied Mechanics teaches structural engineering related subjects to the under graduate students of Civil Engineering and Architecture. Since, 1971 Department is also offering M Tech course in Structural Engineering with an intake of 21 students. MTech in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering course is also offered since 2004 with an intake of 21 students. Faculty members of the Department are pursuing R&D activities in the field of Earthquake Engineering, Steel-Concrete composite construction and Pre-stressed steel structures. Department has till date produced 8 ME by research and 10 Ph D’s. Department is also actively involved in consultancy services on analysis and design, non-destructive / live load testing of RCC and Steel Structures to various private, semi-government and government organizations.

The department has well-equipped laboratories viz. Earthquake Engineering Laboratory, Engineering Mechanics Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, Structural Dynamics Laboratory, Concrete Composite & Strength of Materials Laboratory, Structural Analysis Laboratory and Structural Instrumentation & Rehabilitation Laboratory. The department also offers various short-term courses for practicing engineers and faculty of Engineering Colleges. The Department is engaged in wide range of Consultancy and R & D projects related to the field of Structural Engineering.