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VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

A Report on International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering” (ICETCE-2014) 6

th - 8

th January 2014 under TEQIP – II

Dignitaries Lightening the lamp Prof.Fwa,Singapore felicitated by

Director,Sandhya Kode

Unveiling of the Souvenir & proceedings At The Inaugural Function

THEME OF THE CONFERENCE:

The research scenario of Civil Engineering is tremendously changing with latest trends emerging in all the streams. Studies on improving concrete properties, rehabilitation of existing structures, structural optimization, Computer Aided Analysis and design using Finite element Analysis are of growing importance. Climate changes and its impact on changing water levels, economy and future as a whole need to be focused. Growing global warming and effects of urbanization on the environment need to be addressed. The main objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for the discussion of research results, new developments and novel concepts in the fields of Civil Engineering thus paving way for the researchers to explore the latest trends. The Conference focuses on bringing together the researchers, professionals and scientists from R&D and educational institutions across the globe to share their views and recommendations. The Conference encased the following themes

Recent Advances in Reinforced Concretes Construction Management Materials and Techniques for repairs, Rehabilitation and sustainability Structural Analysis Sustainable water resources and planning Impacts of climate changes on water Resources Management Urban Hydrology including storm water Management, Coastal Hydraulics Geo-Technical Engineering Economics, Planning, Design and Management of Transport systems Intelligent transport systems Disaster Management Water and Air Pollution Remote sensing &GIS

CONTENTS OF THE CONFERENCE The conference received tremendous response from the authors across the country and around the

globe. We have received 93 technical papers including 8 keynote papers from eminent

international researchers Dr. V Rama Krishnan, Professor, south Dakota, USA, Dr. Geiger,

Germany, Dr. Indubhushan patnaikuni,Australia, Dr.Fang fwa, Singapore, Dr.B.Vijaya

Rangan,Australia, Dr. V S Parameswaran, Chicago, Prof. M R Madhav, India. The conference technical sessions started with a gracefull keynote address on “Development of

New Construction Materials for structural use” by Dr V Ramakrishnan, Regeants

distinguished professor South Dakota school of Mines & Technology. He has highlighted on the

use of corrosion free basalt fiber composite rebarsas reinforcement for concrete.

The keynote address of technical session -1 highlighted the durability studies of basalt

fibres in concrete by Dr.Indubhushan patnaikuni from RMIT,Austrlia The session was chaired by Prof.N Murali Krishna of OC Engineering hyd.The session also

showcased the research on Lateral Load Distribution In Nonlinear Static Procedures For RCC

Building, Dynamic Sensitivity Analysis of Structures Under Discrete Damaging Incidents, A

Study on the Effect Of Fiber Orientation on Simply Supported Laminated Plates , Performance

Study of Joints in Honey Comb Sandwich Panels Used In Light Weight Construction; Integrated

Shape and Topology Optimization of Cylindrical Shells, Integrated Shape and Topology

Optimization of Cylindrical Shells, Effects of Openings In Shear Wall on Seismic Response of

Frame-Shear Wall Structures.

In TECHNICAL SESSION -2 keynote LECTURE was presented by Prof Geiger on

Urban Storm Water Management trapped by manmade and natural changes The session consisted presentation of papers on Assessment of Dissloved Pollutants In Krishna

River Using Mass Balance Approach, Inverse Modeling to Soil-Water And Solute Movement

Parameters, Inverse Modeling to Soil-Water And Solute Movement Parameters, Multi Electrode

Resistivity Survey for Characterisation of Hard Rocks, Multi Electrode Resistivity Survey for

Characterisation of Hard Rocks, Sea Water Desalination using Cost Effective Technologies

In TECHNICAL SESSION -3 keynote LECTURE was presented by eminent International

expert in precast and prestressed concrete by Dr.V S Parameswaran on Materials and

Techniques for Repair & Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures

. and in session -4 Dr.B Vijaya Rangan Professor, Curtin university, Australia Expertise in

Geopolymer concrete addressed with his keynote on Geo polymer Concrete Applications. The papers in these two sessions showcased interesting research in the emerging trends in

concrete studies and new alternative materials which are the need of the Sustainable

development. Bio inspired solutions, Porosity and Permeability Studies on Magnetic Water

Concrete, Studies on Bamboo as Reinforcing Material in Concrete Beam, Light Weight

Aggregate Concrete replacing Conventional Aggregate with LECA etc

In session – 5 Professor M R Madhav,visiting professor,JNTUH and Professor Emiritus,I

IT,Hyd delivered a key note on Pullout in inclined inextensible reinforcement in Reinforced

soil wall and the session included the presentations on Soil Structure Interaction of Building Frames Supported By Foundations, Dynamic Analysis of

RCC Cantilever Retaining Wall with Different Parameters, Dynamic Analysis of RCC Cantilever

Retaining Wall with Different Parameters, Analysis of Earth Reinforcement Elements Using

Finite Element Method, Studies on Impact of Industrialization on Soil Quality Using Remote

Sensing and GIS- A Model Study etc. In session – 6 Professor Indubhushan Patnaikuni, Australia delivered a key note on

Critical issues during the concession review of studies on public–private partnership

projects.The session discussed various possible new techniques in Project management like

Multiple Decision Making Models, pestel analysis etc.

In session – 7 Dr.T. F. Fwa,Director, Centre for transportation & Professor, National

University of Singapore delivered a key note on Integrated Highway Infrastructure

Management System. The session had discussions on Comparative Study on Strength

Characteristics of Soil Stabilized Pavement by Using Flyash, Restoring Culture, Belief’s and

Heritage in Development of Sustainable Infrastructure, PRT System, Analysis for Motorbike

Accident on Helmet Wearing in Selected Stretches of Hyderabad City, Goods Travel Demand

Estimation Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements for Rural Roads in India etc.

In session – 8 Dr. Ramakrishnan presented a keynote on Global Warming and

Sustainability issues as related to Concrete Technology, On behalf of Dr.V.M. Malhotra from Natural Resources Canada, CANMET, Ottawa, Canada

The session resulted discussions on Earthquakes-Oceans-Tsunamis-Coastal Zone Management,

Refurbishment of Existing Buildings for Energy Saving, Stratigraphic Status of the Koderma.

Mica Belt, North-Eastern Seismic Status and Mitigation Requirements, Studies on Aquifer

Characteristics in Mathadi Vagu Basin , Zero Waste Management & Treatment Technologies for

Brewery Effluents- A Case Study of M/S.United Breweries Limited,etc. On the whole the three days were tremendous brain storming sessions on the research results

presented by various researchers across the globe and various parts of the country. I hope the

authors have noted the suggestions given by the chair persons to proceed in the right

directions.We have contributions from authors from MIT,Manipur, Orissa, NIT Rourkela,

Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Bangalore, BITS, Pilani Rajasthan and from various

parts of Andhra Pradesh.

It is understood from the feedback of all the participants that all the technical sessions

were very informative and the keynote addresses were appreciated by the participants, authors

and the faculty. We thank the Management, Principal, TEQIP – II for their constant

encouragement and valuable suggestions given in organizing this Conference successfully.

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENTOFCIVILENGINEERING

A Report On National Conference on

“Modern Concretes –Driving Profit and Sustainability” 26-27, Aug’ 2016

.

Prof.K.Ramujee Prof.B.Narendra Kumar

THEME OF THE CONFERENCE:

Concrete is the most using material in construction field due to it’s versatile properties. As the

Construction field developing a lot the world is looking for Sustainable and profitable materials.

The theme of this conference was divided in to 6 themes.

Durability: Mix Design, Novel test Methods Carbonation Resistance, Alkali silica Reaction,

Sulphate Resistance , Corrosion ,Permeability.

Sustainability: Sustainable materials for concrete, Waste materials usage in concrete Sustainable

design and Construction low cost materials & technologies.

Innovative Materials in Concrete and admixtures: Special cements, supplementary

cementitious materials in concrete Coarse and fine aggregates from other sources. Mineral and

chemical admixtures. Advances in Admixtures.

Nano-technology Applications in Concrete: Usage of Nano Engineering and Nano

modification of cement based materials.

Advances in Concrete Technology: High performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, Geo

polymer concrete,Pervious concrete, Bacterial concrete, Engineered Cementitious composites.

Innovative Construction Practices: Advances in Concrete construction equipment, innovative

formwork & false work ,Composite construction technology.

CONTENTS OF THE CONFERENCE:

The conference received tremendous response from the authors across the country 46 full length

technical papers are received including keynote papers . The conference technical sessions started

with a grace full keynote Lecture1 & Technical session -1 by Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao Vice principal

& Professor, Civil Engineering Department, JNTU Hyderabad. The session showcased the

research work going on different material usage in concrete and sustainability of the materials.

The keynote Lecture-2 & Technical session -2&3 was given by Dr. P. Rathish Kumar NIT

Warangal . The session showcased the research work going on different material usage in

concrete and sustainability of the materials. The keynote Lecture-3 & Technical session -4 was

given by Dr. P. N.Rao Professor BITS Pilani Hyderabad. The session showcased Different fiber

reinforced concretes, self-compacting concrete, Bacteria concrete. The keynote Lecture-4 &

Technical session -5 by Dr.G.Rajesh Kumar Professor NIT Warangal .The session showcased

Development of mix design for SCC(Self compacting concrete), Destructive and Non Destructive

tests on concrete. Technical session -6 by Dr. M.Janardhan Professor JNTU Hyderabad. The

session showcased Nano Technology applications, study on pervious concrete pavements.

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

A report on National conference on “Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation And Reconstruction

of sustainable society”(DPMRSS) 11-12 Feb-2016

Dignitaries Lightening the lamp Prof. Mallika

THEME OF THE CONFERENCE: Disasters are unstoppable natural and anthropogenic

Impacts which can be mitigated by suitable Engineering and management options. The main

The objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for the discussion of research results, new

Developments and novel concepts in the field of Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and

reconstruction and thus paving the way to the researchers to explore the latest trends. The

conference focuses on bringing together the researchers, Professionals and scientists from R&D

and educational institutions to share their views and recommendations.

The Conference Encased:

Earthquake Resistant Designs

Flood Mapping and Flood Modelling

Drought analysis

Climate change Impacts

Reservoir Sedimentation

Cyclones & T Sunamis

Coastal Hazards &Cricis Management

Multi -Hazard Assessment

CONTENTS OF THE CONFERENCE:

The Conference received tremendous response from the authors across the country 23 full

length papers.The Conference was started with a great full keynote address on “Slope stability

of SH-1, Mahabaleswar,India” by Prof T.N Singh ,Head & Professor Earth sciences

Department, IIT, Bombay.

Key note address of Technical session-1 Highlighted the “use of Geospatial Technology For

Monitering And Mapping Urban Floods” by Scientist of NRSC, Hyderabad.The session

showcased the usage of Geo-spatial technology for monitoring and maping the urban floods.

Key note address of Technical session-2 Highlighted “Impact Of Climate Change On Water

Resources Engineering:Planning Aspects” by Prof K .Srinivasa Raju BITS Hyderabad.The

session consisted the research papers on Disaster preparedness ,Mitigation and Reconstruction of

Sustainable Society.

Key note address of Technical session-3 Highlighted Need for “Pre Earthquake Risk

Assessment of Buildings in Moderate -to -severe Earthquake Prone Areas in India” by

Prof.R.Pradeep Kumar ,Professor IIIT Htderabad .The session consisted the research papers on

building information modeling a reliable tool for construction.Structural health monitoring using

metal wire based piezo Impadance Transduce.

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

A Report on National Conference on “Recent Trends in Structural Engineering” 6

th - 7

th January 2012 under TEQIP –

RTSE conference started with an inspiring and a very informative speech by Dr. K V L

Subramaniam, Professor & Head, IIT Hyderabad on 6th

Jan’ 2012. He highlighted the recent

techniques and developments in the field of structural engineering such as need for using the

innovative materials, necessity of designing earthquake resistant structures, current research that

is going on in the design of smart structures and innovative construction practices etc.

This was followed by a key note lecture by Sri P. Surya Prakash, Director, SatyaVani

Projects & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. who handled various prestigious projects in and outside the

country which include Snow world, Laser gallery, GVK one , Rapid Metro Rail etc. He

emphasized the various new structural forms, buildability and sustainability of the structures.

In the first technical session on 6th

Jan’ 2012 afternoon, various authors including

academicians, research scholars and consulting engineers presented technical papers. The authors

are from DSCE Bangalore, AIT Bangalore, FBA Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Osmania

University, JNTUH, Chaitanya Engg. College, Vizag, NBKR Inst. of Science & Tech., Nellore

Dt. A cultural program was arranged in the evening by the students of Civil Engg. Dept.,

VNRVJIET.

The second technical session on 7th

Jan’ 2012 included technical paper presentations by

students from NIT Tiruchirapally, DSCE Bangalore, JNTUH, GPR Engg. College Kurnool, St.

Martins Engg. College, Hyderabad, Gurunanak College of Engg., Hyderabad, and VNRVJIET.

Besides paper presentations, events like Treasure Hunt using Survey instruments and Technical

quiz were conducted on the second day.

On the whole the conference focused on Recent Trends and developments in the field of

Structural Engineering and provided a platform for sharing the knowledge, discussing the

research results, new developments and novel concepts in the field of structural engineering. The

feedback of the participants was positive and the conference was successful in fulfilling the

ambitions of participants.