Name of Alumni : Lt. SAI SABARISH, Naval Architect Officer, Indian Navy

DATE : 13.07.2019

VENUE : Department of Civil engineering

An Alumni Talk was held on 13th July, 2019 in which a technical session was taken in

naval architecture. The guest speaker was Lieutenant Sai Sabarish M. who graduated from SRM

IST in the year 2017 as a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering. Lt. Sai Sabarish is currently

posted in INS India and is a Naval Architect Officer in the Indian Navy. He is doing his

specialization in Naval Architecture in IIT Delhi. The session was held specially for the SRM

Concrete Canoe Racing Team (CCRT) members. Lt. Sai Sabarish was the captain of the SRM

CCRT team when they won the National Concrete Canoe Racing Championship held by IIT

Madras in 2015, and so he provided the current SRM CCRT members with valuable information

about designing of concrete canoes.

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Guest lecture 2 on 25.07.2019 Job opportunities in Civil Engineering

Name of Alumni : Mr. A.K. Yugesh Kumar , Regional Training Manager, EBIX Smartclass Educational Services

DATE : 25.07.2019

VENUE : Seminar Hall , Department of Civil engineering

Mr. A.K. Yugesh Kumar, is an alumni of 2013 passed out of Structural Engineering,

Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University. He has started his interaction with the students

asking for their area of interest. He discussed the recent trends of job markets for all our students.

He also included the various possibilities of self-employment opportunities and various other job

Guest lecture 1 on 13.07.2019 " Design of concrete canoes "

opportunities for civil engineers. He also added on how the students can equip themselves to face

the interviews. The students have also interacted with our alumni

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Inaugural SRM SCE on 20.08.2019

Name of the chief guest :Shri. S. Thirumaran, Senior Principal Structural Engineer,McDermott (USA).Chennai

Date : 20.8.2019 Venue : Seminar Hall , Department of Civil engineering

The inaugural function of the SRM Society of Civil Engineers for the new academic year

of 2019-20 was held on the 20th of August 2019. The inaugural was initiated with an invocation

and followed by lighting of the lamp. Mr. Murugan Ganesh, Student Secretary, SRM-ICI Student

Chapter and Ms. S. Danica Padmachudar, President, ASCE-SRM Student Chapter welcomed

the gathering. Dr. K. S. Satyanarayanan, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering,

introduced the chief guest S. Thirumaran Senior Principal Structural Engineer, Mc

Dermott(USA). S.Thirumaran delivered a special lecture on ‘Off Shore Structures’. His

presentation includes introduction, types, layout and various components, the analysis involved

and installation process of Off shore structures. He has correlated various concepts in civil

engineering with real-life examples which helped the students to understand concepts to the fullest.

The inaugural function was felicitated by Dr. V. Thirumurugan Associate Director, Campus Life,

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, advised all the students to participate in the upcoming

events, symposiums, conferences etc which would keep the students both theoretically and

practically active. The Chief Guest was honoured with a memento by Dr. V. Thirumurugan. The

inaugural function of the SRM Society of Civil Engineers for the academic year 2019-20

concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. M. S. Guru Kumar Secretary, SRM Civil Graduates

Professional Association who has expressed his sincere gratitude to the chief guest and other

dignitaries.

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Guest lecture 3 on 22.08.2019” Introduction to Light Weight Concrete “

NAME OF THE EVENT : Shri.Sivaram Kumar, Director-Technical Operations,Luca Industries International GmbH, Germany

DATE : 22.08.2019

VENUE : Seminar Hall , Department of Civil engineering

On 22nd August 2019 a lecture on “Introduction to Light Weight Concrete” was conducted

by the Department of Civil Engineering at the Sir Vishveshwaraya Seminar Hall. The session

began with a welcome address by Dr. K.S.Satyanarayanan, Professor and Head, Department

of Civil Engineering and also introduced the special guest Shri.Sivaram Kumar, Director –

Technical Operations, Luca Industries International GmbH, Germany.

Mr.Sivaram Kumar started his presentation with a brief introduction on Light Weight

Concrete. Based on usage of light weight concrete, he classified it as structural light weight

concrete (also known as light weight aggregate concrete) and non-structural light weight concrete

(also known as aerated or cellular concrete). He briefly explained the composition, physical

properties and production of non-structural light weight concrete. Then, he elaborated the

classification, Quality parameters (such as thermal conductivity, fire resistance, workability and

durability etc.) and advantages and disadvantages of Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and

Foamed concrete. He illustrated many applications of AAC and foamed concrete all around the

world and also encouraged the students to use light weight concrete in future construction projects.

He also showcased light weight concrete specimens of various densities, which helped the students

for better understanding. The presentation was followed by an interactive session where the

students were free to clarify their doubts.

Mr.Sivaram Kumar was honoured with a memento by Dr.K. Gunasekaran, Professor,

Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology. It was a practical

oriented session and had provided insights about the light weight concrete for students as well as

technical staffs.

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Name of Alumni : Mr. Ashok Kumar ,Founder, CEO, Trashgaadi

DATE : 26.08.2019

VENUE : Seminar Hall , Department of Civil engineering

The Alumni shared his memories and experience at SRM university. He asked students “what

do you get in your mind when you hear the word- waste management” He also revealed that . a

study says “By the end of 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean”. Even the bottled

water, fish and salt has plastic in it. He explained about waste management pyramid:Refuse,reduce

, reuse, re-purpose, recycle, recovery. He explained about the problems faced by them while

Guest lecture 4 on26.08.2019 “Waste management The key to a waste less future “

segregating waste from residential buildings. He concluded his speech by saying the students to

concentrate on the basics of their study ,engage themselves in various extracurricular activities

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Guest lecture 5 on 28.08.2018 "Practical Design of Structures"

Name of the Alumni : Mr. S. Gautham ,SS Infrastructure Development Consultants

Limited, Structural Engineer

Date : 28.8.2019

Venue : Sir Vishweshvaraya Hall, Department of Civil engineering

The Alumni shared his experience on design field and discussed a case study on live

problem of a secondary beam running across a primary beam. He gave description and failures of

structure regarding cracks. He also discussed definition of crack, forces on crack, and cracks on

lintel beams. He also discussed the shear failure in lintel beams and horizontal cracks that occur

on wall due to improper alignment of wall and diagonal cracks on walls due to lateral forces

especially seismic forces. Discussed about the strength of concrete and need for curing. The need

for curing is to maintain temperature and hydration process. He discussed ASTM, Euro codes. He

also discussed about the testing of concrete specimen. Certain information like split tensile

strength test value should be 1/8th to 1/10th of the value of flexural strength test value, significance

of central point loading and two point loading in flexural strength test, pure bending occurrence in

two point loading were also shared.

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Guest lecture 6 on “Study on Shallow Funicular Concrete Shells”

Name of the Alumni : Mr. P. Sachithanantham , Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College,

Chennai, Associate Professor andH.O.D/Civil Engineering Department

Date : 29.8.2019

Venue : Sir Vishweshvaraya Hall, Department of Civil engineering

Mr. P. Sachithanantham is an alumni of 1998 passed out of Structural Engineering,

Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University highlighted his speech on “FUNICULAR

SHELL PLATE”. In this lecture,he started with discussingthe types of shells(1) shallow curved

shells if it is less than L/5 (2) deep curved shells if it is greater than L/5 and also about the

experimental approach of funicular shell plate along with a video demonstration in which he has

stated the concrete funicular shells are cast in such a way that for every 1m,there is a double

curvature with 80mm rise and the specimens of size 1080mm x1080mm in plan with a rectangular

edge beam of 50mm x 40mm are prepared using cement concrete of M20.

He has also discussed the difficulties faced in the process of casting and remoulding the

shells along with the video demonstration which helped students to visualize it more. After that,

he has stated the uniformly distributed load which has opted for loading and the testing process.

Later he has discussed the yield line crack patterns which were obtained the post of loading.

At the end of the session, he concluded with the analysis which were done by ANSYS

software and there was an interactive session between the students and Mr.P. Sachithanantham

where he has clarified the doubts of the students.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT 1 “SATHIYAMOORTHI SAGAR RESERVOIR”

Name of the faculty incharge : Dr. DeepthaThattai and Mr. D. Justus Reymond, SRMIST Date : 04.9.2019

Venue : SATHIYAMOORTHI SAGAR RESERVOIR at Poondi

A One day industrial visit was planned for 1st year and 2nd year students of M. Tech in

Environmental Engineering on 4th September 2019. We got a chance to visit

SATHIYAMOORTHI SAGAR RESERVOIR or POONDI RESERVOIR at Poondi,

Thiruvalluvar District, TamilNadu, India. It acts as the important water source for Chennai city

which is 60 km away. Poondi Reservoir (later named as Sathyamoorthy Sagar) was constructed in

1944 across the Kosathalaiyar River or Kotralai River in Thiruvallur district with a capacity of

2573 Mcft and placed in service for intercepting and storing Kosathalaiyar River water. Surplus

water flows down the river which is again intercepted by Tamaraipakkam Anicut and diverted

to Sholavaram Lake and Puzhal lake. (A lined canal known as Poondi Canal was later constructed

in 1972 to convey water from Poondi Reservoir to Sholavaram Lake). This reservoir was

constructed at the cost of Rupees 65 lakhs. The original complex of Oondreswarar Temple is

believed to have been built by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during the

16th century. The temple was moved to the current location in 1942 to ease the construction of the

reservoir. The reservoir has a garden is a popular picnic spot in the region.

A total of 12 students accompanied by Dr. DeepthaThattai and Mr. D. Justus Reymond

visited the Poondi Reservoir. The trip started around 8:00 AM from campus. In the Poondi

Reservoir, we visited the Poondi Dam, where we got to learn about the water distribution to the

various other lakes like Redhills and Chembarambakkam. The main source of the Poondi river is

the Krishna River originated from Andhra Pradesh. We students also visited the Institute of

Hydraulics and Hydrology in the Poondi dam. We also got chance to visit the model simulation

dam, where we learnt about how the water is distributed according to the flow conditions. At last,

we got a chance to visit KADALERU POONDI CANAL, where the water from Krishna River

flows through this canal and reaches the Poondi Reservoir. We gained more information from our

first Industrial Visit. We reached campus around 4:00 PM.

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INDUSTRIAL VISIT 2 “Coimbatore and Kerala”

Name of the faculty incharge : Dr.Alak Patra, Ms.C.Sudha, Ms.C.Pavithra and Mr.VinuPrakash, SRMIST

Date : 06.09.2019 to 10.09.2019. Venue : Sir Vishweshvaraya Hall, Department of Civil Engineering

An Industrial visit to Kerala , was organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty

of Engineering & Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur on

06.09.2019 to 10.09.2019. A team of 72 B.Tech Civil Engineering students along with four faculty

members of Structural Engineering and environmental engineering specialization Dr.Alak

Kumar Patra, Ms.C.Sudha , Ms C.Pavithra and Mr. VinuPrakash were the participants of this

Industrial Visit. Day 1 the chief engineer of Siruvani water treatment plant explained the process

of water treatment ,the Muthikulam Falls, a perennial source of water with Noyyal to meet the

drinking water requirements of the city.

Day 2 visited the aliyar dam and learnt about water is released through three sets of sluices or

canals – Pollachi Canal, Vettaikaranpudur Canal and the river sluices. In 2002, a project was

commissioned to generate hydroelectric power. This project consists of a series of dams

interconnected by tunnels and canals for utilizing the waters of the Upper Nirar Dam, Lower Nirar

Dam, Sholayar Dam, Parambikulam Dam, Thunakadavu Dam, Peruvaripallam Dam and Aliyar

rivers, which flow at a range of elevations, for irrigation and power generation. The project is a

terrific illustration of engineering skills.Aliyar Lake receives water from the Upper Aliyar

Reservoir through the hydroelectric power station in Navamalai, Upper Aliyar and the

Parambikulam reservoir through a contour canal.

Day 3 visited idukki dam and explored about the double curvature feature, irrigation and

hydroelectric power generation. The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed

across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known

as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch

dams in Asia. It is constructed and owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board. It supports a 780

MW hydroelectric power station in Moolamattom, which started generating power on 4 October

1975. The dam type is a concrete, double curvature parabolic, thin arc dam.

This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthoni and Kulamavu. Together, the

three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km2 (23 sq mi) in area. The stored water is used

to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves

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Guest Lecture 6 on 17.09.2019 “Ferrocement and their applications”

Name of the Alumni : Dr. D. Shoba Rajkumar, Professor & Head, Department of

Civil Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem

Date : 17.9.2019

Venue : Sir Vishweshvaraya Hall, Department of Civil Engineering

Dr. D. Shoba Rajkumar, is an alumni of 1989 passed out of BE Civil Engineering, SRM

Engineering College, Affiliated to Madras University. She started her interaction with the students

by sharing her memories in our college, about the faculty members, infrastructure and her

experience. She discussed about the importance of concentration of the students in studies and co-

curricular activities. The alumni explained her area of research on ferro-cement, She has patented

on a novel idea on ferro-cement She also encouraged the students to visit the library regularly

and to gain upto date knowledge by reading journals. Finally she expressed her happiness in the

interaction with the students of our University.

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Concrete Day Celebrations on 17.09.2019 ICI STUDENT CHAPTER

Name of the Event : Concrete Day Celebrations

Date : 17.9.2019

Venue : Hotel Green Park No. 183 Arcot road Vadapalani ,Chennai

The function started at 6 p.m Tuesday, 17.09.2019 with the registration process at Hotel

Green Park No. 183 Arcot road Vadapalani ,Chennai . The process was followed by the lighting

of lamp and welcoming song. Thereafter the chairperson ICI (CC) Mr. Radhakrishna G. Pillai gave

the welcoming address. In honour of the late Dr. P. K. Mehta one of the excellence of Concrete

Technology a moment of silence was held. A brief about Ultra tech cement and it's newly launched

weather plus cement was given by Er..Jayashankar.. Ultra tech cement. Then the awaited lecture

of the evening the 7th Dr. A. Ramakrishna Memorial lecture on "Recycled C&D Waste Materials

in Construction" which was delivered by Dr. Christian J. Engelsen Sr. Scientist, SINTEF

Community (Infrastructure and Materials) Norway. The ICI (CC) & Ultratech Cement limited

,concrete day celebrations 2019 Ceremony was followed and the award for outstanding ICI (CC)

student chapter was awarded to SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur ,

Dr. K. Gunasekaran Prof. ,Dr.P.R. Kannan Rajkumar Associate Prof ,Mr. Ganapathy

Ramaswamy N. Asst. Prof and Ms. C. Pavithra Asst. prof and student secretaries received the

award .The event for the evening was concluded by the vote of thanks .

Social awareness programme International Coastal Cleanup Program at Kovalam Beach, 21st September 2019

Name of the Coordinator : Dr.R.Nagalakshmi, Assoc. Prof. Civil Engg. Date : 21.9.2019 Venue : Kovalam Beach

India has about 7,500 km coastline, endowed with rich of biodiversity, ecology and

economy. Every year thousand tons of waste reach into the coast and pollute the environment. It

needs to conserve and protect the coastal environment, September 21, 2019 observed as

International Coastal Cleanup day. The Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan of Government of India aspires

for cleaner India; under this scheme, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Katankulathur

organized coastal cleanup program at Kovalam beach, Kanchipuram district supported by National

Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), MoES, Government of India being one of the responsible

agencies for “coastal Clean Sea Campaign of UN and nodel agency for Marine Litter Program” of

South Asian Co-operative Environmental program (SACEP).

This program inaugurated by Dr. T. Thirumurugan, Associate Director, Campus life, SRM IST,

AD of Fisheries Department, District Coordinator of Swechh Bhart Mission, Kanchipuram, BDO

of Thiruporur and other officials of District Rural Development have given necessary supports.

During this program SRM students have been collected about1.2 tons waste which has been

segregated into bio degradable and non-biodegradable waste then they handed over to Kovalam

Panchayat for further recycling and proper disposal. Finally the students start rally with number of

placards from Kovalam beach towards Kovalam Bus Stop for creating public awareness to protect

our environment and interact with vendors and tourist about to avoid the plastic usage. This

program is coordinated by Dr.Nagalakshmi, and necessary supports provided by the Faculty team

with Students volunteers.

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GUEST LECTURE 7 “INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL POLLUTION” Name of the Guest : Dr.Pravakar Mishra, Scientist – F from National centre for

Coastal Research (NCCR), MoES, Government of India Date : 25.9.2019 Venue : Structural Testing Lab

Society of civil engineering organized guest lecture on 25th September 2019 (Timing 2.00

to 3.00PM) at Structural Testing Lab and this has co-ordinated by Dr.R.Nagalakshmi. The guest

lecture topic on “INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL POLLUTION” delivered by Dr.Pravakar

Mishra, Scientist – F from National centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), MoES, Government of

India. The program started with Welcome address given by Dr.Purushothaman and then chief guest

introduced by Dr. S. Senthil Selven and sir has given memento to Dr. Mishra to honour him. In

this lecture more than 40 M. Tech students ,80 B. Tech and thirteen staffs from Civil Engineering

department have been attended and gather the information about coastal pollution. During the

lecture Dr. Mishra explaining about the solid waste management problem in India, and which come

to contact ocean environment cause eutrophication (Algal Bloom) and he said due to this, entire

ocean food system getting disturbed. Then he explained about NCCR activities to protect and

conserve the marine environment through regular monitoring doing by remote sensing observation

and water quality analysis. Finally the questioner session has done then vote of thanks given by

Dr.R.Nagalakshmi.

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One day Workshop on “Geo-reinforcement and concrete material ”

Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 28.09.2019 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering,

Kattankulathur conducted a workshop on “Geo-reinforcement and concrete material” on

28.09.2019 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI, Kattankulathur, Local

Chapter. The undergraduate student around 120 participants from various colleges were attended

the workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the

gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T. Ravichandran, Coordinator of

this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about “Soil reinforcement” followed

by a short introductory lecture on “Concrete made with Coconut Shell” by another coordinator of

this workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. After inaugural session hands on

experimental training on Geo reinforcement and concrete made with coconut shell were given to

the participants in the laboratories by the Faculty members connected. The event went off well

with the supports and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

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Workshop 4 “Material properties testing on Geotechnical and concrete technology”

Name of the Guest : UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited Date : 05.10.2019 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering,

Kattankulathur conducted a workshop on “Material properties testing on Geotechnical and

concrete technology” on 28.09.2019 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI,

Kattankulathur, Local Chapter. The undergraduate student around 120 participants from various

colleges were attended the workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil

Engineering welcomed the gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T.

Ravichandran, Coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about

“Geo Materials” followed by a short introductory lecture on “Concrete made with Coconut Shell

and fibers ” by another coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran.

After inaugural session hands on experimental training on Geo reinforcement and concrete made

with coconut shell were given to the participants in the laboratories by the Faculty members

connected. The event went off well with the supports and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited

and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

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Workshop 5 “Experimental training on Geo-textiles and Construction materials ”

Name of the Guest : UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited Date : 12.10.2019 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering,

Kattankulathur conducted a workshop on “Experimental training on Geo-textiles and Construction

materials” on 12.10.2019 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI,

Kattankulathur, Local Chapter. The undergraduate student around 120 participants from various

colleges were attended the workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil

Engineering welcomed the gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T.

Ravichandran, Coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about

“Geo Textiles” followed by a short introductory lecture on “construction materials” by another

coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. After inaugural session

hands on experimental training on Geo reinforcement and concrete made with coconut shell were

given to the participants in the laboratories by the Faculty members connected. The event went off

well with the supports and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

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Workshop 6 “Building materials and Geo-Synthetic characteristics”

Name of the Guest : UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited Date : 19.10.2019 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering,

Kattankulathur conducted a workshop on “Building materials and Geo-Synthetic characteristics”

on 19.10.2019 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI, Kattankulathur, Local

Chapter. The undergraduate student around 120 participants from various colleges were attended

the workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the

gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T. Ravichandran, Coordinator of

this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about “Geo synthetic characteristics”

followed by a short introductory lecture on “Building materials” by another coordinator of this

workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. After inaugural session hands on experimental

training on Geo reinforcement and concrete made with coconut shell were given to the participants

in the laboratories by the Faculty members connected. The event went off well with the supports

and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

FDP 1 “Geo-Synthetics and special concrete”

Name of the Guest : UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited Date : 18.11.2019-22.11.2019 Venue : Civil Department

Five Day Faculty Development Program on" PRACTICAL TRAINING ON

GEOSYNTHETICS AND SPECIAL CONCRETE” The fdp envisages the creation of a platform

to develop the skills of the faculty members for the practical training in Geosynthetics and

Concrete materials in the department of Civil Engineering, SRM IST. This allows introduction of

new research in institutes and state of the art techniques adopted. This FDP provides hands on

training on Soil strength characteristic, Geo synthetic properties and also provides training on

Special concrete using M-sand and coconut shell aggregates. It involves participation of student

in technical education programmes and academia research, with a view to gain the advantage of

fertilized ideas for system improvement. It also helps the participants to get acquainted with

material testing practices and their integration in technical knowledge and their implementation

aspects. Faculty experts Dr.P.T.Ravichandran, Dr.K.Gunasekaran, Dr. P.R.Kannan Rajkumar, Ms.

K.Divya Krishnan, Ms.Mary Rebecca Sharmila , Ms.C. Pavithra, Mr.S.Dhanasekar, Mr. S.

Anandh, Mr.A.Manimaran and Ms.D.Jaishree explained the laboratory experiments on the

materials like Geotextiles, M-Sand, light weight concrete with coconut shell SCC, high strength

FRC etc.,

STTP STEEL CONCRETE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES Name of the Guest : Dr. N.UMAMAHESWARI Professor Date : 25.11.2019 to 30.11.2019 Venue : Structural Testing Lab

Organised by the Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology,

Kattankulathur. The short term training program on Steel-Concrete Composite str uctures is

organized to impart knowledge and to realize the importance of Composite structural elements in

future constructions. The advantages offered by Steel-Concrete Composite structures such as fast

track methods, economy, lesser dead load, thinner sections and better seismic resistance are yet to

be realized in Indian construction field.

The objective of this program is to provide an opportunity for young professionals/researchers, to

have a thorough understanding of the behaviour of steel-concrete composite structural elements,

their application in the construction field, the role of software in analysis and design, latest

developments in seismic resistant design and exposure to latest international codes and standards,

case studies and future research avenues.

FDP 2 “ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ACCM 19”

Name of the Guest : Mr. P. Senthil Nathan, Team lead- BIM Architecture Date : 28.11.2019 to 30.11.2019 Venue : Structural Testing Lab

The topics such as Lean Construction Management, Application of GIS in Construction

Management, Hands on training in estimation (CostX), Hands on Training in BIM, Construction

Methods for Mass Housing, 3D Printing in Construction and Thrust areas of discussed by

experienced professionals and academicians. A visit to BIM studio is also planned in one of the

sessions for the participants.

The FDP will help the young minds in understanding the advances of management

techniques involved in construction projects management. This FDP aims to provide a basic

platform for the faculty members in Civil Engineering specialization with respect to different

construction management concepts. This will enable the faculty who have an aim for higher

studies, help facing industrial needs etc., to requisite knowledge. These objectives can only be

achieved well by bridging the gap between practical and theoretical knowledge, which is the prime

drive of this programme.

Inaugural and key note speaker Chief guest:

Prof. N. Raghavan, Earlier INAE Destinguished Visiting Professor, Department of civil

engineering, IIT madras. He is a Director- Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE) in

IITM.

Dr. V. Rajesh Kumar, Chief Engineering Manager, Geospatial technologies, L&T construction.

He specialized on GIS applications in Construction Management.

Ms. B. Janani, Technical consultant, Infinity PMC Pvt Ltd. She is specialized in Digital Estimate

in Building by using Cost X.

Mr. P. Senthil Nathan, Team lead- BIM Architecture, One works BIM Technologies Pvt Ltd. He

is specialized in AEC works with BIM Technologies.

Mr. Mohaideen Najumudeen, BIM Trainer, One works BIM Technologies Pvt Ltd. He is

specialized in MEP works with BIM Technologies.

Mr. S. Madhu Anand, DGM&Head, Construction methods and planning centre, L&T

Constructions. He is specialized in Construction methods for mass housing.

Dr. L. Krishnaraj, Assistant Professor, SRMIST. He is specialized in the area Thrust areas of

research in construction management.

Mr. Sivaram Athmakuri, Vice President-project management Institute Chennai Chapter. He is

specialized on the Project Management, PMI and PMI Chennai chapter.

Dr. C. Velan, City head, Chennai Operations, Ascendas- Singbridge, Chennai. HE is specialized

on the alliance Contract methodology- a New Cultural shift in Construction Management.

The SRM Institute of Science and Technology Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Student Chapter,

Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

organized a Guest Lecture on “Traffic Management using Big Data” on 8th of January, 2020.

The Vice-President, SRMIST IGS Student Chapter, Mr. Faizan Ahmad Wani welcomed the

gathering followed by an introductory talk wherein, the Head of the Department of Civil

Engineering, Professor Dr. K. S. Satyanarayanan introduced the Chief Guest Dr. K. S. Nesamani,

Manager, Transportation Analysis Section, California Air Resources Board (CARB), California

and also he emphasized that the Chief Guest is one of our distinguished alumni

The speaker gave a general comparison on the traffic organization in USA and India; briefed about

the challenges in traffic control and causes of traffic congestion. Further, he focused on the role of “Big

Data” in the field of Transportation Engineering and its real time application in traffic configuration

along with its limitations. Finally, the event was concluded by a vote of thanks by the Treasurer.

As part of our M.Tech curriculum we had gone for an Industrial Visit, near Kelambakkam, Tamilnadu.They visited a Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Plant, undertaken by “ULTRATECH

Guest Lecture 10 “Traffic Management using Big Data” Name of the Guest : Dr. K. S. Nesamani, Manager, Transportation Analysis Section, California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Date : 08.1.2020 Venue : CRC

Industrial visit 4 “ Ultratech RMC plant Near Kelambakkam” Name of the Guest : Ultratech RMC Date : 23.1.2020 Venue : Kelambakkam

CEMENT LTD.”, which has been successfully running for the past 13 years. I.V by learning the execution process in detail. Visited the plant and learnt some of the important plant operations and the manufacturing of the ready mix concrete in detail.

A workshop initiated by Dr Paromita Chakraborty, Research Associate Professor in SRM

Research Institute and Adjunct Professor in Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST, on

“Opportunities on Master of Science under various discipline in Murray State University, USA.

The officials from Murray State University, USA, Dr Bommanna Loganathan, Professor and

Project Director, Chemical Services Laboratory and Dr. Tyson, Director, International Relations

was welcomed by Dr Paromita Chakraborty. The participants are students from B.Tech Civil

Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering and M. Tech Environmental Engineering and

Research Scholars from Research Institute and Department of Civil Engineering.

Workshop on “MS Opportunities in USA Name of the Guest : Dr Bommanna Loganathan, Professor and Project Director, Chemical Services Laboratory and Dr. Tyson, Director, International Relations Date : 25.1.2020 Venue : Structural Testing Lab

The first talk given by Dr Bommanna Loganathan on the Research facilities carried out in Murray

SU and the opportunities for doctoral program and projects involved in research. He also invited

for joint collaboration with SRMIST on exchange of students and faculty members for research,

publications and SAP. Many queries raised by the participants were answered by the speaker on

research and collaborative activities.

It was followed by Dr. Tyson, Director, International Relations, Murray SU, on

opportunities for various degree at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. Further he briefed about the MS

programs in the University and also shared about the fee structures for each program. His talk

motivated the students mainly on Part-time job opportunities within the campus, since they will be

allowed under student visa and that will be helpful for the tuition fees. In addition he shared about

the scholarships are offered by the University for each based on the performance of the students,

which makes them a boon to manage their expenses.

This event was coordinated by Dr. S SenthilSelvan, Professor and Mr. K. Prasanna

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRMIST. Finally it was concluded by a

group photo session and the participants were informed to collect the certificates.

A class of Civil Engineering students pursuing third year at SRM Institute Of Science and Technology went for industrial visit to Mangalore and Goa with a duration of 31st Jan 2020 to 5th Feb 2020.

The 6 day visit helped the students to explore on the marvellous Konkan Railway, Mangalore port and the great Goa forts.

The class had 59 students lead by 4 professors.

Day 1 – Journey

Train journey started from Chennai.

Day 2 - Konkan railways

Designed and built by Indian engineers in a record time of eight years, the Konkan Railway takes you on a breath-taking journey through rugged mountains, lush valleys, sunlit paddy fields, bustling villages and glistening rivers that lead out to sea.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT 6 “Industrial visit to Mangalore& GOA“ Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 31.1.2020-01.02.2020 Venue : Civil Department CRC block

Day 3 – Aguada Fort (Portugal architecture) Standing on the crumbling ramparts of what was once the most formidable and impregnable of the Portuguese forts in India, one looks out a panoramic ocean vista, witnessing the confluence of the Mandovi River and Arabian Sea, over which the fort has kept watch more than 400 years. Day 4 – New Manglore Port. It’s a all weather port at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka state in India, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. It is the only major port of Karnataka and the seventh largest port in India. (*NO PHOTOS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PORT). Day 5 – Pilikula Nisarga Dhama

Pilikula Nisarga Dhama is a major Eco-Education and Tourism Development Project promoted by the district Administration of Dakshina Kanada in the beautiful city of Mangalore in Karnataka State, India. Pilikula is an integrated theme park with wide variety of features; it has many attractions of cultural and scientific interest. Pilikula extends over an area of 400 acres along the banks of Gurupura river. The Pilikula Biological Park is one of the major attractions of Pilikula Nisarga Dhama. The park has an area of 150 acres. In accordance with prevailing laws, the Central Zoo Authority of India has recognized the park as a major zoo. As per modern zoological practices, the animals.

FDP “Primavera (P6) Software Training Program “ Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 31.1.2020-01.02.2020 Venue : Civil Department CRC block

FDP was welcomed by Dr.L.Krishnaraju and the theme is Primavera (P6)

Software Training Program for faculty members on.31.1.2020 and 1.2.2020 from 9:30am to

4:00pm at CRC CADD Lab, 2nd Floor, CRC block. The participants were trained by Group of

infinity PMC people. From construction Engineering and management faculties and other

specialization people also attend the training. This training involved the theoretical as well as

practical case study of a real time project. This program was coordinated by Dr.L. Krishnaraju and

Dr.M.Balasubraniam.

Workshop “Geosynthetics and Coconut Shell Concrete” Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 01.02.2020 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering,

Kattankulathur conducted a workshop on “Geosynthetics and Coconut Shell Concrete” on

01.02.2020 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI, Kattankulathur, Local

Chapter. The undergraduate student participants from various colleges were attended the

workshop. The workshop event was inaugurated by The Convener of this workshop and Head of

the Department of Civil Engineering Dr. K. S. Satyanarayanan. Dr. P. T. Ravichandran,

Coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about

“Geosynthetics” followed by a short introductory lecture on “Coconut Shell Concrete” by another

coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. Hands on training through

practical’s both soil mechanics and concrete laboratory were given to the participants by the

Faculty members connected after the inaugural session and the event went off well with the

supports and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

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One day Workshop on “Experimental Training on Soil Reinforcement and Concrete made with Coconut Shell”

Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 08.02.2020 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kattankulathur

conducted a workshop on “Experimental Training on Soil Reinforcement and Concrete made with

Coconut Shell” on 08.02.2020 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI,

Kattankulathur, Local Chapter. The undergraduate student participants from various colleges were

attended the workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

welcomed the gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T. Ravichandran,

Coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about “Soil

reinforcement” followed by a short introductory lecture on “Concrete made with Coconut Shell”

by another coordinator of this workshop and Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. After inaugural

session hands on experimental training on soil reinforcement and concrete made with coconut shell

were given to the participants in the laboratories by the Faculty members connected. The event

went off well with the supports and sponsored by UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt.

Limited.

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Workshop12 “Training and testing of Geo and special Lightweight concrete”

Name of the Guest : One day Workshop Date : 15.02.2020 Venue : Civil Department

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kattankulathur

conducted a workshop on “Training and testing of Geo and special Lightweight concrete” on

15.02.2020 in association with SRMIST IGS Student Chapter and IEI, Kattankulathur, Local

Chapter. The undergraduate student participants from various colleges were attended the

workshop. Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the

gathering and briefed about the purpose of this workshop. Dr. P. T. Ravichandran, Coordinator of

this workshop and Professor / Civil delivered a lecture briefly about “Geo textiles” followed by a

short introductory lecture on “light weight concrete” by another coordinator of this workshop and

Professor / Civil Dr. K. Gunasekaran. After inaugural session hands on experimental training on

Geo textiles and concrete made with coconut shell were given to the participants in the laboratories

by the Faculty members connected. The event went off well with the supports and sponsored by

UltraTech cement Limited and CASNI Infra Pvt. Limited.

SRMSCE - ICI FEST 2020- CONCRETUS Name of the Guest : ICI members Date : 20.2.2020 – 21.2.2020 Venue : Civil Department

The Concretus 20' organized by SRM Society of Civil Engineers in association with Indian

Concrete Institute conducted on 20 and 21 of February, 2020 at the institute premises in

Kattankulathur. This two day fest comprises various workshops and events for students of Civil

Engineering and Architecture. The aim of the events and workshops conducted is to explore the

latest developments in civil engineering under the domains of Concrete Technology, BIM, GIS,

Architecture, Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering. Experts were invited to provide

insights on various topics for the benefit of the participants. Wide ranges of events were conducted

to enable the participants to showcase their technical and innovative skills.

WORKSHOPS

Self Compacting Concrete , Coconut Shell Concrete, Introduction to Prestressed Concrete =

Introduction to BIM ,Introduction to Q-GIS , Rapid 3D Modelling using Arc GIS , Practical

Applications on Analysis and Design of Structures

COMPETITIONS (EVENTS)

Davidovits - geo polymer concrete ,aitcin - high performance concrete ,consilid – architecture ,

geo wall - geotechnical engineering ,geo video - geotechnical engineering, curva geometria -

transportation engineering

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c Name of the Guest : Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Date : 25.02.2020 Venue : Delhi

The students of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur have made their Institute proud once again. This time, Team SRM Green Stabilizers from the Department of Civil Engineering ranked first in the national AICTE - Chhatra Vishwakarma Award – 2019.

The team collected the award from the Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal and Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education, Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe.

The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on 24 February 2020. The team received a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.51,000. The team was ranked first in the Land category by presenting an innovative solution/prototype under the theme ‘How to enhance the income of village’. The student team consists of M. Aravind, Shankar Kandasamy, Dhivya S and Kavya M. They were mentored by Chezhiyan S, Assistant Professor/Civil.

The event was organized by All India Council for Technical Education. SRMIST was one of the 6,676 applicants received throughout the country. The team also ranked first in the ‘Land category’ and received a special mention on how their project was a perfect solution for the problem.

The project submitted for the award is "Adopting Bio Reinforcement Techniques to Control Soil Erosion on Bench Terraces and Irrigation Channels".

Their project adopted bio-reinforcement techniques to control soil erosion on bench terraces and irrigation channels. The shoulder bunds and risers of the bench terraces are severely endangered by soil erosion, so the bench terraces and bunds of the irrigation channels were bio-stabilized by planting Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) densely. To ensure the results scientifically, the specialized In-situ jet erosion test apparatus has been designed and fabricated for conducting erodability test in the field itself. By conducting In-situ jet erosion test periodically at several bio-reinforced sites, it was found that the control of soil erosion by Vetiver bio-reinforcement is increased by 56% in six months and the strength increase was found to be 62% comparatively with the unreinforced soil. This technique will facilitate the farmers in maintaining bench terraces without any financial hurdles.

Webinar 1 " DEFECTS IN RCC BUILDINGS – CAUSES AND REMEDIES " Name of the Guest : CEA FEST 2020 Date : 08.03.2020 Venue : IITM

SRMIST is the Champion of GEO GENIUS for the 2nd consecutive year, a national level technical event organised by IIT Madras and L&T Construction during 06/03/2020 to 08/03/2020 at IITM campus as a part of CEA FEST 2020. Teams were shortlisted based on their Team Description Paper (TDP) previously submitted. The TDP includes the proposal for the composition of materials and reinforcement details. The selected teams were assigned the task of build-up of the mechanized earth wall with inclined backfill using granular by-products and domestic solid waste materials.

More than 20 teams from all over India competed, among the contestants, the team SRM GREEN STABILIZERS bagged the first place for their innovative approach towards the problem statement. The winning team constructed the mechanized earth wall using an optimum composition of recycled materials such as GGBS, Fly Ash and M-Sand based on the literature review and pilot experimental studies carried out in Soil Mechanics Laboratory. The inclined surface of the earth wall was stabilized by wrapping the batter face with newspaper reinforcement and achieved a 49 Degree stable slope, which was found to be the steepest among all other competing models. This approach facilitated the team to reduce the ‘right of way’ effectively and

minimize the fill requirements. This also enabled the model to perform well in stability check by Rebound Hammer test. Further, the model was also stable in erosion test.

Juries of the event, Professors Dr. Ramesh Kannan and Dr. Tarun Naskar, IIT Madras, had appreciated the team regarding our solution for the problem given. The cash award and certificates for the winners were presented by Dr. Manu Santhanam, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras along with other delegates of IIT.

Further, Dr.C.Muthamizhchelvan, Director (Engg. & Tech.), SRMIST, have congratulated the winning team. Head of Civil Engineering Department, Dr.K.S.Satyanarayanan, and other faculty members have also appreciated the winners for their efforts made to bring laurels to the Department and University.

The team members are Nehaun, Riza Bashir Shah and Surya Prakash from III year B.Tech Civil Engineering, and mentored by Chezhiyan S, Assistant Professor/Civil.

Webinar 1 " DEFECTS IN RCC BUILDINGS – CAUSES AND REMEDIES "

Name of the Guest : Dr.Colonel.P.Nallathambi, Ph.D Date : 07.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Dr.Colonel.P.Nallathambi presented the topic “Defects in RCC Buildings – Causes and Remedies”

on 07/05/2020, Thursday from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 110 participants attended this

special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and

practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra etc., attended

this session.

The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session,

Problems in RCC structures Defects in RCC buildings Basic concepts in construction Problems caused due to high water cement ratio Durability of RCC buildings Causes for defects in RCC buildings Remedies to Defects Check list to avoid defect Case Studies

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PRACTICES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE" Name of the Guest : Dr. K. Gunasekaran, Ph.D, Date : 11.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Dr. K. Gunasekaran presented on the topic “Sustainable Concrete and Construction Materials – Practices for Quality Assurance” on 11.05.2020, Monday from 11.00 AM to 12.45 PM. A total of 90 participants included students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc., and few attendees from Malaysia and Nigeria also attended this special lecture The following topics were discussed by the presenter during the session Sustainable Concrete Different types of waste materials in concrete Special Concrete

Lightweight Concrete Coconut Shell Concrete (CSC) Preparation of Coconut Shell as aggregate Tests on Coconut Shell Concrete CSC Structural Elements CSC Structure In SRM Further works on CSC Construction materials Quality Assurance Construction Materials Mixing Curing Batching Plastering

Webinar3" Structural Failure Causes and Research Thought".

" Name of the Guest : Prof. Md. Abdul Mannan, from UNIMAS, Malaysia Date : 11.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Prof. Md. Abdul Mannan, from UNIMAS, Malaysia explained on the topic "Structural

Failure Causes and Research Thought". The structural failure is defined as loss of structural

integrity, which is the loss of load- carrying capacity of a member within a structure, or of the

structure itself. The structural failure is initiated when the material is stressed beyond its strength

limit, thus causing crack or excessive deformation. Materials follow laws of nature and physics

perfectly. The engineering profession should study the structural failure cases. An engineer will

gain knowledge from the past failure. understands what caused the failure and how it occurred.find

out the way to avoid such failure in future. Thus, the study of structural failure causes should be

part of undergraduate curriculum in relevant courses of Civil Engineering. Formwork design

course also should be included in course curriculum

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PRACTICES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE" Name of the Guest : Er.K.Jayasankar, Vice President, UltraTech Cement Ltd. Date : 14.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Er.K.Jayasankar presented the topic “Challenges in making Durable Concrete” on 14/05/2020, Thursday from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 120 participants attended this special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi and Srilanka etc., attended this session The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session,

Concrete as Material Roman Concrete The Virtues of Concrete Concrete – Sustainable Construction Material Innovations in Concrete 10 C’s of Concrete Constituents Concrete Mix Proportioning Compressive Strength Compactability Cohesion Consistency Cover Curing Crack Resistance Chemical Resistance

Webinar 5 " Concrete Serving Mankind Series " Name of the Guest : Prof. Dr. Lee Yee Leon (Ashmann), IIC University of Technology, Cambodia Date : 15.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 15.05.2020 at 03.00 pm to 04.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was Prof. Dr. Lee Yee Leon (Ashmann), IIC University of Technology, Cambodia presented on the topic "Concrete Serving Mankind Series". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by Dr. L. Krishnaraj, Assistant Professor. A total of more than 300 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, industries people from all over the country and some of the attendees from other country. The speaker highlighted on how concrete is helping mankind to survive these days. He also discussed different types of failures that occur in concrete and its ill effects. Discussions were held on the various challenges involved in the structural benefits of concrete.

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CASE STUDIES" Name of the Guest : Dr.V.Rajendran, Managing Director, Hitech Civil Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd Date : 16.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Dr.V.Rajendran presented the topic “Brain Storming Session on Repair and Rehabilitation – Case Studies” on 16/05/2020, Saturday from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 110 participants attended this special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarkhand and Kerala etc., attended this session.

The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session,

World Scenario Indian Scenario Types of Disorders Strengthening Process Causes of Distress Durability based Issues Serviceability Investigation Methods Techniques of Measurements Guideline Values Case Studies - Chokani Jetty Case Studies - Hathitapu Ferry Jetty Case Studies – Chatam Meenakshi Jetty Case Studies – Residential Apartment Case Studies - Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Case Studies – Television Network Office Case Studies – Institutional Building – Steel Plate Bonding Case Studies – Plant in Srilanka Case Studies – Hyderabad Airport Culvert

Webinar 6" AN OVERVIEW OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT STRUCTURES "

Name of the Guest : Prof.G.Augustine Maniraj Pandian, Dean, IQAC, SRM IST, Kattankulathur Date : 18.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Prof.G.Augustine Maniraj Pandian presented the topic “An Overview of Earthquake Resistant Structures” on 18/05/2020, Monday from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 220 participants attended this special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Malaysia etc., attended this session.

The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session,

Basic Structural Dynamics Problem Statement Degree of Freedom Shear Frame Application to Analyze for Earthquake Forces Multistory Frame under Lateral Loads Provisions of Codes Earthquake Resistant Design Ductility Effect of Architectural Features Nuances of Design Methods of Analysis Pile Foundation Earthquake Proof Buildings – Base Isolators Pushover Analysis

Webinar " Case Studies on Geotechnical Failures " Name of the Guest : Prof.S.R.Gandhi, Director, SVNIT, Surat Date : 18.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 18.05.2020 at 05.30 pm to 07.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was Prof.S.R.Gandhi, Director, SVNIT, Surat presented on the topic "Case Studies on Geotechnical Failures". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. Divya Krishnan K, Assistant Professor. A total of more than 350 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, industries people from all over the country and some of the attendees from other country. Speaker presented the concepts

and major causes of failures in the soil. Various failures in cases like soil data inadequate / inaccurate, imposed load not considered adequately, wrong design concept, inadequate or improper dewatering, slope erosion, and unexpected situations.

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Webinar " Risk Management Practice " Name of the Guest : Dr. Anjay Kumar Mishra , Associate Professor & Research Director, Pokhara University, Nepal Date : 18.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 20.05.2020 at 06.00 pm to 07.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was Dr. Anjay Kumar Mishra , Associate Professor & Research Director, Pokhara University, Nepal presented on the topic “"Risk Management Practice". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. S. Anandh, Assistant Professor. A total of around 400 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from all over the country and few attendees from abroad as well attended the session. The speaker presented the concepts of risk management and analysis. The presenter expressed his mitigation ideas to overcome risk for both structural and non-structural. Also discussed, few case studies pertaining to risk analysis were explained.

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PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE" Name of the Guest : Dr.A.R. Santhakumar, Former Dean, Anna University, Chennai " Date : 21.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Dr.A.R.Santhakumar presented the topic “Reinforcement Detailing for Durable Performance of Concrete” on 21/05/2020, Thursday from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 271 participants attended this special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and from London etc., attended this session

The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session,

Introduction Guiding Principles Sources of Tension Development Length Lab Splice Detailing of Beams Seismic Detailing Types of Stirrups Detailing for Crack Control Detailing of Column Detailing of Footing Detailing of Beam Column Joints Cover and Corrosion

Webinar 7" Modern Trends in Construction and Case Studies of Value Engineering in Foundation Design "

Name of the Guest : Dr Anil Joseph, Managing Director, Geo Structurals Pvt Ltd, Cochin " Date : 22.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 22.05.2020 at 06.00 pm to 07.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was Dr Anil Joseph, Managing Director, Geo Structurals Pvt Ltd, Cochin presented on the topic “Modern Trends in Construction and Case Studies of Value Engineering in Foundation Design ". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. Divya Krishnan K, Assistant Professor. A total of around 400 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, structural consultants

and practicing engineers from all over the country and few attendees from other countries as well attended the session. The presenter explained the interrelation that is existing between mankind and modern technology. The speaker covered his talk also on modern trends that are been taught in construction practices in the present period.

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Webinar 8" M-SAND – THE NEED OF THIS HOUR " Name of the Guest : Dr.S.Senthil Selvan, Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur " Date : 23.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Dr.S.Senthil Selvan presented the topic “M-Sand, Need of this Hour” on 23/05/2020, Saturday from 04.30 PM to 06.00 PM. A total of 250 participants attended this special lecture which includes students, faculties from many institutions, structural consultants and practicing engineers from Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Qatar, Dubai etc., attended this session

The following topics were discussed by the presenter during this session, Introduction Factors Governing the Manufacturing of M-Sand Properties of M-Sand Difference between M-Sand and River Sand Advantages Methodology Physical, Chemical and Basic Properties of M-Sand and River Sand Mix Design Compressive Strength Split Tensile Strength Flexural Strength

Bond Strength Modulus of Elasticity EDAX Analysis SEM Analysis

Webinar " Challenges in the Construction and Real Estate Industry after Covid-19" Name of the Guest : Shri. Sriram Iyer, cheif Operations officer, Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd, Pune " Date : 23.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 23.05.2020 at 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was Shri. Sriram Iyer, cheif Operations officer, Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd, Pune presented on the topic "Challenges in the Construction and Real Estate Industry after Covid-19". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. S. Anandh, Assistant Professor. A total of more than 300 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, industries people from all over the country and some of the attendees from other country. The speaker spoken about the real-time challenges one has to face post Covid-19 in the construction and real estate industry. The speaker looked up the day to day activities that are influencing the changes because of inevitable situations.

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Webinar " FRP Strengthened RCC Piles Under lateral loads- a Field Study Name of the Guest : Dr. K Muthukkumaran, Professor / Civil, NIT, Trichy Date : 24.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 24.05.2020 at 05.30 pm to 07.00 pm. Speaker for the webinar was

Dr. K Muthukkumaran, Professor / Civil, NIT, Trichy presented on the topic "FRP Strengthened

RCC Piles Under lateral loads- a Field Study". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran,

Professor and coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. Divya Krishnan K, Assistant

Professor. A total of more than 250 participants include: students, faculty members from different

institutions, industries people from all over the country and some of the attendees from other

country. The speaker explained about the concepts related to FRP strengthened RCC piles as a

material that can be used, its advantages and disadvantages when considered for practical

application. He discussed field study related concepts wherein the piles were already driven and

explained on how the lateral load is influencing the pile strength in detail.

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Webinar " Research Without Border and Faculty Development Name of the Guest : Dr. U Johnson Alengaram, Director, Centre of Innovative Construction Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Date : 26.05.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 26.05.2020 at 11.00 am to 12.15 pm. Speaker for the webinar was

Dr. U Johnson Alengaram, Director, Centre of Innovative Construction Technology, Faculty of

Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia presented on the topic “Research Without Border

and Faculty Development ". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and

coordinated by Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Dr. S. Anandh, Assistant Professor. A total of

more than 250 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions,

industries people from all over the country and some of the attendees from other country. The

speaker focused majorly on the topic which is necessary at this moment on research activities.

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Webinar " Microbiological Biodiversity in Marine Sources and its Application in Bioremediation

Name of the Guest : Dr.A Gnanamani, Head & Sr.Principal Scientist, Microbiology Lab, CSIR - CLRI, Chennai Date : 05.06.2020 Venue : Zoom (online )

Conducted a webinar on 05.06.2020 at 06.30 pm to 07.30 pm. Speaker for the webinar was

Dr.A Gnanamani, Head & Sr.Principal Scientist, Microbiology Lab, CSIR - CLRI, Chennai

presented on the topic “Microbiological Biodiversity in Marine Sources and its Application in

Bioremediation ". Webinar was arranged by Dr. P.T. Ravichandran, Professor and coordinated by

Dr. K Gunasekaran, Professor and Mr. S. Dhanasekar, Assistant Professor. A total of more than

150 participants include: students, faculty members from different institutions, industries people

from all over the country and some of the attendees from other country. The speaker highlighted

on microbial biodiversity especially in marine sources, and its application world-wide in order to

maintain eco-friendly system.

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