Civil Engineering Department Event Report 2015 … Engineering Department Event Report 2015 Sekaran, Chief Scientist & Cluster Chairman, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai

Civil Engineering Department Event Report 2015

Faculty Development Programme on Civil Engineering Research and

Manuscript Writing – 3rd January 2015

Dr.R.M.Narayanan, Associate Professor of Department of Civil Engineering delivered a

guest lecture on Civil Engineering research and manuscript writing on 3rd January 2015. He

emphasized the research thrust areas in Civil Engineering field and described the procedure of

writing manuscripts. He also gave an insight about plagiarism in research and how to publish a

paper without plagiarism.

Faculty Development Programme on Civil Engineering Research and Manuscript

Writing

Faculty Development Programme on Earthquake Resistant Structures – 10th

January 2015

Mr.Saileysh Sivaraja, Associate Professor of Department of Civil Engineering delivered a

guest lecture on Earthquake resistant structures on 10th January 2015. He emphasized the

concepts in Structural Dynamics and readily described the usage of dampers to build an

earthquake resistant building.

Faculty Development Programme on Earthquake Resistant Structures

Guest Lecture on Solid Waste Management – 6th February 2015

Mr. P. S. Bhaskaran, Director, Morgan Solid Waste Company Holdings Limited, Chennai

gave some basic solid waste management techniques like incineration, landfills, pyrolysis for


effective management of solid wastes. The event is organised by Department of civil Engineering

on 6th February 2015.

Guest Lecture on Solid Waste Management

I 3 Inauguration

The Department of Civil Engineering inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Cell

on 11th February 2015. Prof. O. V. Gnana Swathika, Asst. Prof. (Sr.), Select, VIT, Chennai

presided over the function. She described some management concepts necessary for an

Entrepreneur. Some students and faculty from Chemical department also took part in the function.

I 3 Inauguration

Two days workshop on Real time Research and Industrial implementation on

wastewater Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering conducted two days workshop on real time research

and industrial implementation on waste water Engineering on 12th and 13th February 2015. Dr.


Sekaran, Chief Scientist & Cluster Chairman, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai and Er.

Dev Anand, Founder & CEO, Sustainable Energy and Environment Designs, Chennai were the

chief guests who discussed various treatment techniques and they arranged an industrial visit to a

treatment plant for making the students get a real feel of the treatment processes.

Two days workshop on Real time Research and Industrial implementation on wastewater

Engineering

Public awareness programme on Pollution Control

The Department of Civil Engineering organized a public awareness programme on pollution

control. The students themselves distributed some awareness pamphlets to the public thereby

creating an awareness among them to make their surroundings clean.

Public awareness programme on Pollution Control

Guest Lecture on Ground Improvement Techniques - 25th February 2015

The Department of Civil Engineering conducted a guest lecture on ground improvement

techniques on 25th February 2015. Mrs.Jasmine Nisha, Assistant Engineering Manager, Larson &

Toubro, Chennai presided over the function.


Essential prerequisite for High Speed corridor is to have control on the degradation of track

geometry so as to keep various tolerances well within the specified limits. Degradation of track

geometry is a function of Track Design, Axle-Load, Speed, and Sub-Grade characteristics.

Improvement of sub-grade in poor ground areas is recognized as one of the most significant factor.

She also discussed some common problems due to poor sub-grade like,

Massive shear failure – attributable to the low shear strength of the sub-grade material

Progressive shear failure or general sub-grade failure due to the stresses imposed by

the axle loads progressively squeeze the overstressed sub-grade clays to the side.

Attrition or local sub-grade failure where the repeated loading on the sub-grade,

especially in the presence of water reduces the sub-grade to slurry which can “pump” to

the surface.

Guest Lecture on Ground Improvement Techniques

National Day Celebration – Road Safety Management

The Department of Civil Engineering celebrated National Day giving a special priority to

road safety this year. Mr.Satish, Assistant Divisional Engineer, presided over the function. He

emphasized the need of wearing helmets. The following is the theme of national day celebration.

Pedestrian Facilities in Road Traffic Accidents

Overloading on commercial vehicles is it safe

Roadway and roadside objects

Road safety for two wheelers

Safety for Roads – Drivers Role

National Day Celebration – Road Safety Management


World Record Attempt Of Biggest Female Gender Formation

Women faculty of Department of Civil Engineering, attempted a world record attempt of

forming biggest female gender symbol at DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram on 7th march 2015.

Two days National Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental

Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering organized two days National Conference on Civil,

Structural and Environmental Engineering on 26th and 27th March 2015. Dr. Sathyanarayanan,

SRM University gave some new analysis techniques for tapered beams. He also demonstrated the

software which he has developed for analysis of tapered sections.

Two days National Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering


Faculty Development Programme on towards being an Inspiring Teacher

Mr.Vijay Samuel, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering gave a training

programme on towards being an inspiring teacher on 15th June 2015. He gave some innovative

methodologies to handle students in the class.

Faculty Development Programme on towards being an

inspiring teacher

Faculty Development Programme on STAAD PRO

Mr.A.Suresh, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering conducted a Faculty

Development Programme on Staad Pro software for the benefit of the faculty. The faculty were

being trained about the basic commands in Staad and analysis and design procedure of beams,

frames, etc...

Faculty Development Programme on Staad PRO

Helmet Rally – 30th June 2015

Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University organized a helmet rally promoting

the use of helmet to prevent head injuries.


Helmet Rally

Guest Lecture on Pre Engineered Buildings

The Department of Civil Engineering, organized a guest lecture on pre Engineered

buildings on 12th August 2015. Mr.Arul, Manager, VA Tech Wabag Pvt Ltd gave a presentation

about pre Engineered Buildings. He discussed about pre fabricated structures which are gaining

momentum in the construction industry.

Guest Lecture on Pre Engineered Buildings

Teacher’s Day Celebration

Students of Department of Civil Engineering celebrated teacher’s day. Some students gave

a talk that the teachers are the motivators for the well being of their career and they are making

them disciplined professionals.

Teacher’s day celebration


AAKRITI ’15 – The National Level Technical Symposium


Inauguration

The inauguration of Aakriti ’15 began squarely at 10:00 am, with the invocation “Tamil Thai

Vazhthu”. The dignitaries lit up the proverbial “Light of Wisdom” by lighting the ‘kuthuvilakku’. Dr. T.

Felix Kala, the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the dignitaries and guests.

The Rector, Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan was invited to give the Presidential Address. The Chief Guests,

Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai – General Manager (Underground), CMRL and Mr. P. Rajan – Assistant Vice

President (HR) of BGR Energy Systems were introduced and honored with a memento and a

shawl by the Rector and Dean E&T respectively. Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai gave the Inaugural

Address, highlighting the engineering aspects involved in the various Metro-Rail projects he had

undertaken. Following this, Mr. P. Rajan delivered his keynote address, describing the various

processes undertaken by companies while recruiting Civil Engineers. The inauguration was

felicitated by Dr. Cyril Raj – Dean E&T and Mr. Kalaignan, Co-Convener of Aakriti ’15 thanked the

gathering and declared the event open

lighting the lamp

Dignitaries On The Dias Honoring Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai


Mr. P. Rajan – Keynote Address Rector – Presidential Address

Honoring Mr. P. Rajan Release of Proceedings

EVENTS:

6 Technical and 14 Non- Technical Events were conducted:

Day 1 (30/09/15)

Paper Presentation

No. of Participants: 15

Judges: Prof. Edwin D. Thangam, Prof. Leela, Prof. Tamilselvi

Day 1 of Paper Presentation focused on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering” and was

conducted for participants from other colleges. Topics such as Bio-manufactured building

materials, Alternative eco-friendly construction methods, Sustainability of building life etc. were

covered. Participants were scored based on innovative ideas, problem solving capabilities,

presentation style and knowledge of subject.


Model Making:

Models of Buildings and Infrastructure were exhibited in the lobby.

Poster Presentation


Judges: Prof. Ashok

Using the theme “Pollution Control”, “Global Warming” and “Green Buildings”, participants

were required to exhibit posters that portrayed an effective message.

Code Breaker


Participants were given technical problems to solve using a code book within a limited time

period.


Blueprint


Participants were required to design a suitable building using the AutoCAD software. They

were also quizzed on their knowledge of the software.

Battle of Words


Judges: Prof. Lovely, Prof. Lakshmi

Participants took a stance for or against a given topic of debate, and delivered their opinion

with zeal and enthusiasm.

Photo Quiz


A quiz based on photos of personalities, objects and events, with a critical time limit.

Technical Mehendi


Mehendi based on Civil Engineering and Building Design.

Surprise Event



An event filled with surprises and talent discovery. Each round was more challenging than

the previous.

Muscle Maniac


Participants were made to discover their muscular side as this event tested an individual’s

strength and flexibility using Gym Activities.

Gaming


Judges: Asst. Prof. Shanmugam

Different games such as Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Gully Cricket, Chess, Carrom and Minute

to Win It were conducted.


Day 2 (01/10/15)

Paper Presentation


Judges: Prof. Narayanan, Prof. Ponkumar Ilango, Prof. Tamilselvi

Day 2 of Paper Presentation focused on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering” and was

conducted exclusively for participants from Dr. M.G.R. ERI University and its sister institutions.

Topics such as stability of engineered structures, environmental solutions to pollution due to

construction, restoration of old buildings etc. were covered. Participants were scored based on

innovative ideas, problem solving capabilities, presentation style and knowledge of subject.

Short Film


Judges: Prof. R. Kalaignan

A short film contest based on the theme “Engineers After Graduation” was conducted.

Valedictory

At the beginning of the valedictory, a video compilation on the formation and planning

behind Aakriti ’15 was played. Then the Chief Guest Dr. S. Sivamurthy Reddy was introduced and

honored with a shawl and memento. He gave a brief valedictory address after which the Handbook

for Civil Engineers was released by him. The first copy of the Handbook, created by the faculty of

The Civil Engineering Department was handed over to the Rector. Following this, the Prize

Distribution Ceremony began. The prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners by the

Chief Guest and The Rector. The Co-Convener of Aakriti ’15, Mr. R. Kalaignan delivered the Vote

of Thanks. The Valedictory was culminated by playing The National Anthem.

Honoring Dr. Sivamurthy Reddy


Dr.S.Sivamurthy Reddy – Valedictory Address

Release Of The Civil Handbook

Prize Distribution Vote Of Thanks


One Day Workshop On GIS Applications 5th October 2015

One Day workshop on GIS Application and ESRI End user review 2015 was started with

the inauguration Workshop was inaugurated by Dr.G Gopalakrishnan Rector and Dr Cyril raj

Dean E&Y at 9.15am on 5th October 2015 .

Dr R.M narayana introduced the Chied guest Mr. A.Subbu Raj Regional Director , Central

Ground Water Board , Chennai, to the participants. Mr.A.SubbuRaj gave key note address about

GIS applications.

Total number of participants participated in the workshop was 42 . The participants were

from Central Government, State Government, and Educational Institutions. The Workshop started

by 10.15am and went up to 5.15pm

At the end of the Workshop Dr Felix kal Head of the department distributed the participation

certificate to the participants


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Civil Engineering Department Event Report 2015 … Engineering Department Event Report 2015 Sekaran, Chief Scientist & Cluster Chairman, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai