CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai, India is one of the national laboratories under the Council of Scientific 8. Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC has built-up excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components- Services of SERC are being extensively used by the Central and State Governments and public and private sector undertakings- Scientists of CSIR-SERC serve on many national and international committees and the Centre is recognized at the national and international levels as a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering. CSIR-SERC has been certified as ISO 9001 :2008 quality institution-

Charter of their Research Centre:

CSIR-SERC acts as a clearing house for the latest available knowledge and develops know-how on design and construction of all types of structures. It undertakes application-oriented research in all aspects of structural engineering - both design and construction, including rehabilitation of structures. It provides design consultancy services, including proof checking, to organizations in the public and private sectors for developing a variety of structural designs- CSIR-SERC also organizes specialized courses on structural engineering for the benefit of practicing engineers to familiarize them with the latest developments in analysis, design and construction.

Vsion of CSIR-SERC

To be a global leader in structural engineering by excelling in research in frontier and cutting edge areas, and by developing competitive technologies by embracing innovative inter- and trans- disciplinary approaches for the benefit of society and industry.

Mission of CSIR-SERC

• To pursue and excel in research in frontier/ cutting edge areas of structural engineering and to create niche areas
• To emerge as the most preferred resource centre for industry for solving new challenges in structures of different sizes, shapes, geometry and purpose of use
• To develop and transfer sustainable technologies addressing societal needs
• To be a preferred knowledge centre for providing structural engineering solutions for pre- and post- disaster needs

CSIR-SERC's focus:

• Knowledge creation and dissemination
• Technology development and transfer
• Development of innovative processes and products
• High-end knowledge based service to industry
• Services to society and strategic sector