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Faculty Development Program

“JNANA-2017” Organized by DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING VIVEKANANDA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY [Sponsored by Vivekananda VidyavardhakaSangha, Puttur (R)]

24th to 26th January 2017

About FDP

The department of Civil Engineering organized Faculty Development Program (FDP) “Jnana-2017”

from 24th January 2017 to 26th January 2017 at Seminar Hall, Krishna Chethana new Building. The

objective of this program was to focus few advanced topics in the area of Structural Engineering,

Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying. Since there is a change in subjects or few topics in fourth

semester, this FDP was designed in such a way that to cover advanced concepts in CBCS curriculum.

The FDP was organized for three days and it included technical lectures, demonstrations and filed visits.

This three day faculty development program was meticulously designed for the professionals working as

academic faculty members and Research scholars. The single aim of FDP was to Update the Knowledge

of faculty to Perform better.

Inauguration of Faculty Development Program “Jnana-2017”

The inaugural program of FDP was held on 24th January

2017. Dr. B.G Naresh Kumar, the Principal, MIT Mysore

was the Chief Guest for the function and informed

delegates to learn innovative things and requested

delegates to give practical examples to the students while

teaching. Shri Satheesh Rao P, President VCET presided

over the function. Mr Satheesh Rao said that the function

was well organized and appreciated the team work of

Civil department. He urged the faculty of Civil

Engineering department to organize more community related

activities like creating awareness on water management,

climate changes, environment, etc. He appreciated Civil

Engineering department for their committed efforts in

organizing “Jnana-2017” in an effective way. Dr. M S

Govinde Gowda, Principal, VCET Puttur was present. Dr

Sandeep J Nayak, HOD, Department of Civil Engineering

gave a warm welcome to the dignitaries and also to the

participants. The Coordinator Prof Jayakrishna Bhat D,

proposed vote of thanks to the gathering.

Technical Lecture: Structural Engineering

The technical session was started by Dr. B.G Naresh Kumar, the Principal, MIT Mysore in the area of

Structural Engineering. He gave lectures on Deflection, Strain energy method, Influence line diagram

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and Research areas in structural Engineering. The detailed

explanation was given for basics of structural analysis,

analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate

structures, different methods used for deflection(i.e.

Moment area Method, Conjugate Beam method and Double

Integration method) including their advantages and

disadvantages, Virtual displacement method of analysis and

methods to draw Influence line diagram.

Technical Lecture: Geotechnical Engineering

The second session was handled by Dr. Ramakrishne Gowda, HOD and Professor, MIT Mysore, in the

area of Geotechnical Engineering. He gave information on

Compaction, Consolidation, and Research Areas in

Geotechnical Engineering. Dr Gowda explained basic

knowledge of soil mechanics which includes Introduction

to soil, origin of soil and three phase structure of soil mass.

During his talk participants have taken required basic

knowledge of geotechnical engineering and also he

explained some practical problems of soil during the

construction of foundation and design of pavement. He

shared his ideas to create curiosity among the students

about the subject. He explained basics of geotechnical engineering with respect to CBCS syllabus in an

effective way.

Technical Lecture and Demonstration: Advanced Surveying

The third session was handled by Dr. Pruthviraj U Assistant

Professor, NITK, Surathkal on 25th January 2017 Initially he

gave demonstration on Aerial Photography by using DJI

phantom 4, DJI Inspire RAW, DJI Matrice 600 instruments.

Aerial photography helps to capture live images of Forest

areas, Agricultural Land, Builtup areas, water bodies,

Encroached lands, Waste disposal site etc. After

demonstration he

gave technical lecture

to analyze the captured images by using different softwares. He

also shared his field knowledge by explaining funded

government projects. Dr. Pruthviraj also explained about the

generation of 3D images by using aerial photographs. He

demonstrated the working principle of thermal sensor and its

applications. Broad area for the curriculum project including

merits and demerits were explained to the delegates.

Demonstration of Surveying Instruments

The fourth session on 25th January 2017, afternoon was handled by C Balakrishnan, Field and

Applications engineer, Indus Instruments, Chennai and authorized dealer of Leica Instruments. He gave

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field demonstration of modern Surveying Instruments like

Total station, electronic distance measurement, hand held

GPS device etc. During demonstration, the operation of

Leica Total Station was explained. The various application

like taking field data, to find areas of particular location,

building centerline marking, Gradient check etc also been

demonstrated. Mr. Balakrishnana also gave demonstration

on handheld GPS device to find Geographic coordinates,

Area and distance between two points.

Valedictory Function of Jnana-2017

The Valedictory function of Jnana-2017 was held on 25th

January 2017 at 4:45pm. Mr Ashwin Sequeria, Center Head

CADD Centre, Puttur and C Balakrishan, Field and

Applications engineer, Indus Instruments Chennai were the

guests for the function. Dr. M S Govinde Gowda, Principal,

Prof Vivek Ranjan Bhandary, Campus Director, Dr. Sandeep

J Nayak, HOD were present and distributed the certificates.

Prof Sudeep M,

Assistant Prfessor,

Dept of Civil Engineering gave welcome to the gathering.

Coordinator Mr Rakesh Borker B S read report of Jnana 2017.

The Pricipal, Dr. M. S. Govinde Gowda, in his concluding

remarks appreciated the concerted efforts of Civil Engineering

department and urged to use the knowledge gained in FDP to

perform better. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Prof.

Prashatha Acharya, from the host department.

Field Visit

The final day of FDP was focussed totally for Field

Visit. The Participants visited Master Planery, Puttur

to get knowledge on alternate building materials. The

main product from industry was CONCOOD. The

Engineers at the site explained the entire

manufacturing process followed in preparation of

CONCOOD. They also gave overview of Precast

products, Low cost housing, Tiled roof, Furnitures,

Shelf, Wardrobes, Doors and Windows etc. The Field

visit was totally interesting and Informative.

Participants

Total 43 participants have registered for this

program. Out of which 16 External faculty members

from different engineering institutions, 4 PG

students and 23 internal faculty members. This FDP

Jnana-2017 gave strong base to faculty members to

teach advanced topics in different areas of Civil

Engineering and also enhanced their confidence to

Perform better.

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External Participants

Mr. Ravikiran N P.A Colllege of Engineering,

Mangalore Mr. Dhanraj M R

Mangalore Marine College &

Technology, Kuppepadavu, Mangalore

Ms. Jayalatha N A Alva’s Institute of Engineering &

Technology Moodbidri Mr. Akarsha B S

Mangalore Marine College &

Technology, Kuppepadavu, Mangalore

Ms. Ashwija K C KVG College of Engineering,

Sullia Mr. Aneesh V Bhat Canara Engineering College Mangalore

Ms. Sparsha B P KVG College of Engineering,

Sullia Ms. RadhikaNayak

Shree devi Institute of Technology,

Mangalore

Mr. Ravikumar R ShriMadhwaVadiraja Institute of

Technoly& Management, Bantakal Mr. Naveeen B Shirur Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti

Mr. VigneshShenoy

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ShriMadhwaVadiraja Institute of

Technoly& Management, Bantakal Mr. Ravikiran R

Bearys Institute of Technology,

Mangalore

Mr. Rakesh N Alva’s Institute of Engineering &

Technology Moodbidri Mr. Shashank G Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Ms. DeekshaAnand A J Institute of Engineering &

Technology Mangalore Mr. Mohammed Sabith Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Ms. Noorjahan H C SECAB Institute of Engineering &

Technology, Bijapur Mr. Rakshith T Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Mr. Srikrishna M R

Mangalore Marine College &

Technology, Kuppepadavu,

Mangalore

Mr. SudarmaAcharya Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Inauguration of “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery Laboratory”

The new Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines laboratory in “Krishna Chethana” building was

inaugurated by Dr. B. G. Naresh Kumar, Principal, MIT, Mysore on January 24th 2017 at 9:25 am. The

purpose of the laboratory is to reinforce and enhance understanding of the fundamentals of fluid

mechanics and working principles of hydraulic machines. The experiments in this Laboratory are

conducted to demonstrate the applications using hydraulics principles and to provide a more spontaneous

and understanding of the hydraulic machines subject. In this regard, few open ended experiments will

also be taught to the students.

Department Vision

To foster the students through quality education, research work and mould them for professional commitment towards needs

of the society and build sustainable structures.

Department Mission

M1- Education: To deliver a quality engineering education through innovative dynamic teaching-learning environment and

impart professional experience.

M2- Research: To provide a platform for faculty and students for the application of innovative technical knowledge in their

field of interest.

M3-Society: To inculcate professional skills to cater the society through technical solutions to the real time problems.

Shri. Satheesh Rao, Lighting the lamp(left image) and Dr. B G Naresh Kumar, starting the Turbine(right

image) before inauguration of “Jnana-2017” on 24th January 2017.

(For private circulation only) Published by Dept. of Civil Engineering, VCET, Puttur, D.K. 574 203, Karnataka, India

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