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GAMMONBuilders to the nation

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Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.

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DR. ANAND GOVIND BHOLE, NAGPUR

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Bulletin Committee

Editorial Advisors : Expert Panel

B S C RAO President

AJIT SABNIS Secretary General

P S DESHPANDE Treasurer

AVINASH D SHIRODE Imm. Past President

Dr. M UASWATH Imm. Past Secretary General

BADARINAATH SINGRI Imm. Past. Treasurer

Chairman's and Secretaries of all Centres

ASHOK KUMAR B V P (South)

SATISH V SALPEKAR V P (West)

Editorial“

” was the theme for the recentlyconcluded 26th Indian Engineering Congressorganized by Institution of Engineers India. The congress addressedmany issues which are challenging the progress of our country.

In civil engineering, good management of construction projects isbecoming very essential in order to meet quality requirements, timeconstraints, and deliver within budget. Civil Engineering procurementis also rapidly changing through many initiatives to improve themanagement of projects. The industry will require civil engineeringmanagers able to manage this change. Health and safety is anothermajor area which also needs to be well managed. The communicationand man-management skills are important to address some of theissues. Strategic planning together with applications of themanagement process is very important. The Civil EngineeringManagement needs understanding of a wide range of topics in greaterdepth and breadth. Some of the management issues are sustainableconstruction, resource planning, finance planning and control,innovation management through enterprise and risk, and applicationsof IT in efficient and economic operations, health and safety, qualityprocesses, law and marketing.

To achieve Business excellence the following factors play a major role.Employee productivity and work life balance, building organizationcapability, Creative thinking skills in executive leadership and buildingGen Y & Gen Alpha leaders.

Editor-in-Chief

Towards Prosperous India: Challenges forEngineers

Shri.S.L.Garg ,the newly elected IEI president, in his presidentialaddress said “ The economic growth and fast urbanization hasthrown a big challenge to the nation in general and engineeringfraternity in particular for the development of matchinginfrastructure for housing, transport, roads, water supply,sanitation, environment, health care, consumer products etc.Indian engineers have so far been facing this challenge and thedevelopment of infrastructure projects in the country is quitesatisfactory but to cope with the enhanced requirement ofinfrastructure shall be a greater challenge for the engineers. Thestrong and consistent economic growth has raised hundreds ofmillions of expectations and inspirations. Fulfilling theseexpectations and inspirations is the real challenge for engineersand this will determine the performance of our engineeringfraternity.”

I will draw your attention to our own internationally renownedEngineer, PADMASHRI Dr.H.C. Visvesvaraya, Chairman ofthe Technical Committee responsible for the National BuildingCode (NBC-2005) of the Bureau of Indian Standards. Heconcluded his Prof. C.S.Jha memorial lecture by saying “If ourcountry has to progress, and if our society has to provide betterand happier living for our people, we should aim at excellence inwhatever we do. We, who have chosen to pursue our professionas engineers, should therefore strive for achieving excellence inengineering.”

Dr. Aswath M U

Dear Civil Engineers, I wish the New Year will bring incompetency, excellence, health and safety in your organizationand life. Wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

Editor-in-Chief

Editors from ACCE(I) Centres

Dr. Aswath M.U.

ACCE(I) Office Bearers

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Bangalore Nagesh PChennai Moorthy K.G.KCoimbatore Pichaiya SDavangere Dr. Prabhakara H. R.Dharwad Ranoji Shivaji RajappaHyderabad Pradeep Kumar RamancharlaIndore Kailesh GargKarimnagar Rajeshwar RaoMadurai Viswanathan S.Mangalore Sudhir Bhandarkar BMysore Dr. Nataraj M CNagpur Galande V MNashik Godse Dnyaneshwar KrishnaVisakhapatnam Vinaya Kumar M

ADMIXTURES Kowshika V.R.

Ramesh M.N.

ANALYSIS- DESIGN Basavaraj G.H.

Gururaj T.S.

Nagendra Kumar. N. N.

Prasanna Kumar R.

Samuel A.T.

Subramanya A. M.

INFRASTRUCTURE- Dr. Gunashekar

Nagendra R.

Ravindranath B.V.

Ravishankar M.

Sharma N.P

HOUSING Girish H.R.

Kalbavi Rajendra Rao

INDUSTRY RELATIONS Arulnathan K.

Ashok N.R.

Manjunath L.R.

Rajkumar Pillai

Sapna Devendra

Shashank Sharma V.

MASONRY -

EARTHQUAKE DESIGN

PRECAST TECHNOLOGY Ravishankar J.B.

Dr. Sadasivan S.K.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT-

CONTRACTS-VALUATION-

TECHNICAL Srikanth.S.Channal

Srirangaraju L.V.

Yashavanth A.

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

RELATIONS Dr. Hegde M.N.

Dr. Narasimhan M.C.

Dr. Prabhakar R.

Dr. Ranganath R.V.

Dr. Sharadabai H.

CONSTRUCTION-QUALITY- Nagaraj K.

TESTING

Dr. Jagadish K.S.

Dr. Raghunath S.

Nirmal Prasad A.

Prakash A.N.

Bharathi Ganesh-

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ContentsMessage from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Message from Secretary General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

A3C-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

REDECON - 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

News and News Makers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

News from ACCE (I) Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Professional Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Thanks to Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Quality Control Measures At Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Testing of Reinforcing Steel for Civil Engineering Applications . . . . . . . 22

The Tarbela Dam and What It Taught me... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Skill Development Training – Must need for India in all sectors . . . . . . 27

The Role & Importance of Passive Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . 25

Professional Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Gold and Glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ready-Mixed Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Land Subsidence in Central Calcutta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Quick and efficient design of solar panel supports with

CYPE Metal 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Triple blends: A different approach in using cementitious materials . . . 48

Respond instead of Reacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ACCE (I) Membership Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Advisors for BulletinGC Members Founder Members

D RANGANATH Building CommitteeB S C RAO Bye Law CommitteeRATNAVELS Engineers Bill CommitteeP SURYAPRAKASH Finance CommitteeS PANCHURI Programme CommitteeDr. MANAMOHAN R KALGAL Technical CommitteeRAJENDRARAO KALBAVI Website Committee

Dr. R JAGADISH BangaloreK R GARUDADHWAJAN

Dr.V.RAMACHANDRA Knowledge CommitteeAVINASH D. SHIRODE Awards Committee

Bangalore

Dr. C. S. Viswanatha

H. K. Nanjundaswamy

B. N. Sridhara

Dr. N. Ramprakash

M. Murugesan

Ashok Rao

K. R. Garudadhwajan

Umesh B. Rao

Dr. R. Jagadish

M. S. Ramaswamy

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ACCE(I)-BHAGWATI AWARD – 2011

ACCE(I)-SIMPLEX AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)-L & T ENDOWMENT AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)-BILLIMORIA AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)-SOM DATT AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)-SARVAMANGALA AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)--NAGADI AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)--GAMMON AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)--ESSEN AWARD 2011

ACCE(I)--GOURAV AWARD 2011

for OutstandingIndustrial Plant Design to Gammon India Limited, Mumbaifor Construction of 275M High Multi Flue RCC Chimney forphase 1 & II of 3 x 660 MW Tiroda Thermal Power Plant

for Innovative Design ofStructures to TATA Consulting Engineers Limited, Mumbai forConsultancy Services for Slime Dams at Joda In Orissa andNoamundi Mines in Jharkhand

for Excellence inConstruction of Industrial Structure to JMC Projects (India)Ltd., Bangalore for Pharmaceutical Industry with finishes atVishakapatnam.

for Best Construction inHigh Rise Buildings for Brigade Enterprises Limited,Bangalore for World Trade Centre at No.26/1, IndustrialSuburb, Block A, Subramanyanagar, Malleswaram, (West)Bangalore.

for Best Construction inTransportation Projects to Ashoka Buildcon Ltd., Nashik forExcellence in Construction of Integrated Improvement cumPerformance Based Maintenance of Phalodi to PachpadraRoad Project (PR-1) (RIDCORL).

for Excellence inConstruction to Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.,for Up-gradation,Renovation and New Construction Works in Jawaharlal NehruSports Complex for Commonwealth Games 2010 in NewDelhi.

for Best Publication (Book)in Civil Engineering to Design of Steel Structures by Dr. NSubramanian, Chennai

for Effective Use ofConstruction Materials/ Systems in Construction Resulting InNational Savings to S L Structural Consortium, Hyderabad forOffice for Shankar Narayana Architects, Hyderabad

for Appropriate use ofConstruction Chemicals & Epoxy for Rehabilitation/Retro-fitting of Civil Engineering Structure by Consultants to Civil AidTechnoclinic Pvt Ltd., Bangalore for Investigation &Restoration of Distressed Pier Caps of Parallel Bridge locatedacross musi river adjacent to muslim jung bridge, Hyderabad

for Significant Contributionto Civil Engineering Consultancy to Dr. Anand Govind Bhole,Nagpur

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Cover PageRECIPIENTS OF THE

ACCE(I) AWARDS 2011

Dear Members,

Firstly let me

Last month the Association successfully conducted, and in a grand and befitting

manner, the Annual ACCE(I) Awards function in Nagpur. Unfortunately I was

unable to attend the function as I had to travel to (and still am now in) the USA to be

present at the birth of our second grandchild. (My granddaughter was born on 26th

November). I am informed that the Awards function was a grand and glittering

affair and that the Nagpur Centre had pulled out all the stops to ensure that nothing

went wrong. Nothing did, and everyone was full of praise for the Nagpur Centre

and the organisers led by Er. A. M. Shingarey, Co-Convener - Er. S. S. Doifode,

Organizing Secretary - Er. Satish Raipure and Treasurer - Er. Sumant Mundle. They

deserve our hearty congratulations. A special word of appreciation and thanks to

Er. Avinash Shirode, Awards Committee Chairman and Immediate Past President,

and to the members of the Awards Committee must be recorded for the efforts they

put in to select this year's Award winners. This issue of the Bulletin has a full

coverage of the function.

In recent months there has been much interest and a flurry of activity in the

engineering fraternity with regard to the status and progress (or the lack thereof) of

the Engineer's Bill. Unfortunately, nothing much has happened and the Bill has not

moved even a little towards enactment. However, we have come to understand that,

meanwhile, the Council of Architecture is taking some serious action to get the

Architects Act amended to make the “Architect” very much more powerful and

influential in all building works. This will have adverse implications for the

“Engineer” and make him subservient to the Architect. This is something which we

must rally against, and make every effort to ensure that the role of the civil engineer

is not undermined in any way and that his independence and authority are protected

and maintained. ACCE(I) is taking appropriate and necessary steps in this regard,

and we will keep you posted as things develop.

It is commendable that Dr. Aswath is making all efforts to bring out the ACCE(I)

Bulletin on time. This is his second issue, and contains many articles that will be of

interest and use to each one of us. However, he requires our help in the form of

technical and other interesting articles, contributions of our experiences and so on.

So please put your pens to paper and mail him your contributions.

With regards to all,

wish you all a Very Happy Christmas Season and a Glorious andProsperous New Year. May God grant you and your families all the best ofeverything in your lives next year 2012.

Message from the President

B S C RaoPresident ACCE(I) – 2011-2013

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My dear fellow members of ACCE (I), otherfraternity members, Invitees, ladies andgentlemen, at the outset, thank you very much

for making me sit amongst the stalwarts of ACCE(I). Mr.BSC Rao, our All India President, who is currently in theUS, has conveyed his regrets for not being present at theawards function and be a part of this grandeur due tofamily compulsions.

On behalf of Mr. Rao, all office bearers of HQ and on mypersonal behalf as Secretary General, I put across ourheartiest congratulations to ACCE (I) center, Nagpur, theorganizers of this grand award function. We alsocongratulate all the award winners for their contributionand thank the Chairman Sri Avinash Shirode and membersof the Award's committee for their excellent work inscrutinizing all the entries and selecting the winners. Theytruly deserve a round of applause. As already said, we havegathered here to witness some of the extraordinary CivilEngineering extravaganza. These awards, these projectsnot only represent the engineering dexterity but, are alsoindicative of human efforts taken to their limits in terms ofinnovation, in terms of applicability and in terms ofmaking their presence felt among others.

12 Sep, 1983- Structural Engineers of Bangalore woke upwith a jolt. Gangaram building collapsed reported all newspapers. Needless to say, structural engineers were just thescapegoats. Within 18 months of this scary incident andsincere efforts of few leading structural engineers ofBangalore, ACCE(I) formed and got registered undersociety act. We owe a lot to those founder members, someof whom are here today. ACCE (I) is going great guns sinceits inception. Last year ACCE celebrated its Silver Jubileeyear with all the glory. In addition to its regular activities inthe dissemination of technical knowledge, ACCE alsopublishes a quarterly bulletin which is circulated among itsmembers and other professionals.

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The bulletin envisages toeffectively utilizing the Industry-Institution interaction forfurthering its objectives. ACCE also has a few publicationsto its credit. Sri Shirode ji, has already talked about thesignificance of these awards. REDECON, a nationalseminar being conducted by Bangalore Chapter, has nowbecome a national pride. Exhibition conducted byCoimbatore center, is awaited eagerly by the community. Iam proud to announce at this point in time, that one of ourfounder members, Mr.Sundaram, has been honored withthe most prestigious Eduardo Torroja Medal this year andhe is the first Indian to receive this award, instituted byIASS.

Success to ACCE has come by running a marathonstep by step.

Though we have connected quite a few dots in the past, letus now look ahead collectively and make ACCE, a biggersuccess. In the next two years, ACCE(I), in addition to itsregular existing programs, ACCE has decided to expand itsreach by opening new centers at appropriate locations,strengthen its presence, include students community astheir part, ( happy to announce that, this city of Nagpur hashighest student representation in ACCE), encouragestudent-academia interaction, work with syllabus draftingcommittees of universities, develop closer Engineer-Architect relationship, continue our efforts in instilling abetter social corporate responsibility sense, arrangeoverseas technical visits, conduct at least one internationalconference and arrange top quality technical talks.

Our responsibility as Civil Engineers and as members ofACCE does not end merely by attending few technicaltalks, few orientation programs and by conducting fewsymposia. We have a tremendous burden on our shoulders.We are endowed with creating a new world order which issustainable, a new world order where we value our limitednatural resources and a new world order where our futuregenerations can breathe a sigh of relief. With 7 billionhuman species on planet earth, Civil engineers are literallyon a tread mill. We fall if we stop running. Let us not worryabout the booms and dooms but convert everyopportunity, a sachet of wisdom.

There was a time few years back that IT related jobs stolethe show and then came the demand in constructionindustry along with the boom. Civil engineers became thesun-eyed grooms of the society and almost every civilengineer with a degree, even without experience was drawninto the vortex of bouncing economy. Civil engineers drewhandsome to very handsome packages. Stocks climbednorth with rocket fuel, real estate saw an unprecedentedgrowth, financial institutions distributed loans withouteven checking net worthiness of individuals, the marketeconomy was on boom, even people who knew nothingabout multiplication started counting millions and billions.Few years passed with all the glory and suddenly one finemorning we heard the sneeze from the US. It is said, Whenthe US sneezes, other countries catch cold and this isexactly what happened. All that went up suddenly shifted itsgear to Reverse. And the result is probably the economicslowdown we experienced in the recent past.

But then, do we keep crying over the inevitable and keepcursing our stars for the doom? Or do we take this with apinch of salt and proceed. These booms and dooms havealways been there with some varying shades of intensity asfundamental characteristics of any developing economy?Economic history has always proved this fact. Underdeveloped nations probably never feel the heat of

Address by Er. AJIT SABNIS,

on the occasion of A3C at Nagpur

Secretary General, ACCE (I)

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Recession as their economy itself is in shambles?Developing nations which are in transition mode, feel theeffect. This effect is sure to force us to take a relook in itsentirety. But I hope, the Indian democratic republic, with itsstrong economic foundation together with the individualsense of saving for the tougher days, will emerge withouttaking too many lashes. As far as India is concerned, theeconomic slowdown cannot be viewed only in theperspective of Socio-economic disorder.

Dialysis if we consider as a purification process in case ofkidney failed patients, Recession, can be equated to aneconomic purification process where in all the excesses areremoved. This purification process will surely result in thereverse exodus from ruralisation to urbanization and wemay have to relocate our agrarian economy. In the processof revival, we are also likely to feel the effect on the socialorder, change in the social cultural pattern.

Let us all be optimistic about the whole thing but take stepscautiously in handling every adverse situation we comeacross. With Shortage of manpower- skilled and unskilled,lack of experienced engineers, industry as such, will beaffected. These are the issues we have to addressimmediately. With every dark cloud comes a silver lining. Itis time for us to harness the youth power, channelize theirenergies, train them, prepare them for the future and build astrong foundation. That is an additional responsibility onour shoulders.

We are all aware that the Engineers Bill has been having apainfully torturous journey in the legislative process by thegovernment. Although it has been in process for over 20years, it is very unfortunate that the Engineers Bill has notbecome the Engineers Act as yet. The ACCE has alwaysplayed an important role in the negotiations anddiscussions relating to this bill.

I am also happy to announce on this day another award;, for

instituted by our president Mr. BSCRao. The award is for any unique or innovative engineeringproject that has a significant or transformative socialimpact. All other details will be notified separately.

Respected Chief Guest of the day, Sri Nitin Gadkariji,other dignitaries, dear Fellow members, Ladies andgentlemen, I deem it as my privilege to sit next to SriGadakariji, a man who changed the infrastructure scenarioof Mumbai as public works Minister in MaharashtraGovernment's cabinet during 1995-1999. PPP is also hisbrain child if I am not mistaken. Sir, your achievements areso tall, I feel very small – in all respects. On behalf of entireACCE (I), Sir, we wish you all the success in all your futureendeavors.

In conclusion few words about The Engineer's Bill;

Smt and Sri BVS Rao award the Most SociallyUseful or Relevant Engineering Project by anIndividual or NGO,

Thank you all for a very patient hearing.

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As mentioned earlier, ACCE (I) is a professional nationalorganization registered under Society act, with 14 centersspread across the country and with 2400 members. ACCE(I) also is now open to student membership. As a routine,several activities such as Endowment lectures, Technicaltalks, Placement Orientation Programs, Workshops,Training of professionals, conducting National &International seminars, etc. are being conducted. Inaddition to its regular activities in the dissemination oftechnical knowledge, ACCE also publishes a quarterlybulletin which is circulated among its members and otherprofessionals. The bulletin envisages to effectively utilizingthe Industry-Institution interaction for furthering itsobjectives. ACCE also has quite a few publications to itscredit. ACCE (I) is also a founder member of EngineeringCouncil of India.

Yesterday, I said, as Civil Engineers and as members ofACCE, we have a tremendous responsibility on ourshoulders. We are endowed with creating a new world orderwhich is sustainable, a new world order where we respectand understand our limited natural resources, a new worldorder where our future generations can breathe a sigh ofrelief. With 7 billion human species on planet earth, Civilengineers are literally on a tread mill. We fall if we stoprunning.

The ongoing technological revolution today has changedmost of the routines of traditional Civil Engineer. DSS(Decision Support System) and GIS (GeographicalInformation Systems) are becoming a part of CivilEngineering design. Laser beam replaces the old surveylevel and satellite signals replace the photogrammetricmethods of mapping. Space age fabrics replaceconventional RCC roofs; Geo-textiles minimize soilerosion and windows will act as solar panels. Chips makeour homes intelligent. Robots manage smart buildings andCivil Engineering has to move with high technology. Underthese circumstances, civil engineers have to exhibit anenormous amount of professionalism, skill, practicalknowledge, pragmatic handling of human psychologiesand above all, WILL to implement and establish thechallenge asked for.

To exercise the above referred requirements, educationimparted at universities and colleges is definitelyinsufficient. Before a Civil Engineer is asked to deliveralmost the impossible, he should be trained systematicallyand should be exposed to the diversified field conditions.The new age Civil Engineer has to demonstrate thefollowing abilities in addition to all the conventionalknowledge at his command:

Today let us talk about Future civil Engineers and therole of ACCE (I) in this direction.

An ability to integrate the knowledge of othersciences.

An ability to communicate effectively.

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The National Awards function of Association of ConsultingCivil Engineers India, A3C-11, Awards Convention andConsultants Colloquium 2011 was held at Sai Sabhagrih Nagpuron 11 & 12 Nov 2011.

In the inaugural function on 11 Nov 2011, Er. Ajit SabnisSecretary General ACCE (India) was the Chief Guest, Er.Avinash Shirode Past President and Er. Satish Salpekar VicePresident (West) was Guest of Honor. Er. Amol Shingare, Er.Shrikant Doifode and Er. Satish Raipure were present on the dais.

The function started with the lighting of traditional lamp byguests. Er. Shrikant Doifode Chairman ACCE (1) Nagpur Centregave welcome address and told about the awards won by Nagpurconsulting engineers in last few years. Er. Amol Shingare,convener gave the introductory remarks on the awards function.He gave chronological development of the region and its history.

Chief Guest Er. Ajit Sabnis in his well informed and enlighteningspeech said that it is time for us to harness youth power,channelize their energy, train them and prepare them for thefuture and build a strong foundation. He spoke of the progressmade by ACCE, from its humble start after the collapse of theGangaram Building in 1983, and its coming of age with thecelebration of its silver jubilee. He announced plans of the ACCE(1) to open new centers at appropriate locations, strengthen itspresence by including student community as their part and hepaid rich compliments to the ACCE Nagpur centre for havinghighest student's representation in ACCE. He stressed the needfor encouraging student academia interaction, work with syllabusdrafting committees of universities, and develop Engineer -Architect relationship. He also spoke on the Engineers Bill andstated that the bill has been having a painful torturous journey inthe legislative process of the Government. It has been in theprocess for twenty years and even today it has not become an act.

Er. Avinash Shirode, Chairman of Awards Committee andimmediate Past President spoke on the importance of givingrecognition to civil engineering consultants, companies andstudents by instituting the awards, the nominations for which arescrutinized as per guidelines of selection criteria. He urged theCivil Engineers and other participants to enjoy winning withoutletting it get into the head. One must show willingness to learnfrom any situation. He stated that no matter how well we dosomething, there has to be a better way. One should learn fromants who never quit.

Er. Satish Salpekar Vice President (West) stressed on the positivethoughts of winning. He also clarified on the need to split theAwards function from the Annual General Meeting.

Er. Shrikant Doifode Chairman presented mementos to theGuests. Function was conducted by Er. Salma Anjum andEr. Sandeep Shirkhedkar while vote of thanks was proposed byEr. Satish Raipure Secretary of ACCE Nagpur Centre.

In the technical sessions the Award winners presented theiraward winning works which included

ACCE (I) Bhagwati Award 2011 to M/S Gammon IndiaLtd for project at Tiroda Thermal Power Plant,

ACCE(I) L & T Endowment Award 2011 to JMCProjects (India) Ltd for Project of PharmaceuticalIndustry at Vishakhapatnam


ACCE(I) 2011 Simplex Award 2011 to M/S TataConsulting Engineers Ltd for Slime Dams at Joda, Odissaand Noamundi Mines,

ACCE(I) Billimoria Award 2011 to M/S BrigadeEnterprises Ltd for World Trade Centre at Banglore,

Road Project,

to Dr. N. Subramanian,

ACCE(I) Sarvamangala Award 2011

ACCE(I) Nagadi Award 2011

to ShapoorjiPallonji & Co. Ltd. for Excellence in Construction.

Chennai for best publication in Civil Engineering,

to M/S StructuralACCE(I) Gammon Award 2011

Consortium for Construction of Office of ShankarNarayana Architects Hyderabad,

ACCE Essan Award 2011 to M/S Civil Aid TechnoclinicPvt. Ltd for investigating and restoration of distressed PierCaps of parallel bridge across Musi river in Hyderabad

ACCE(I) Gourav Award 2011 to Dr. Anand GovindBhole of Nagpur for significant contribution to civilengineering consultancy.

The programme was concluded at 5.30 pm. A cultural eveningwas also organized at hotel Pride. All the delegates, advertisersand sponsors attended the same.

On the second day i.e. on 12 Nov 2011, the ACCE Awardspresentation ceremony was held at the same venue. Shri NitinGadkari National President of BJP was chief guest. Er. AjitSabanis Secretary General ACCE, Er. Avinash Shirode,Immediate Past President, Er. Satish Salpekar Vice President

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(West), Er. Ashok Kumar Vice President (South) and Er. ShrikantDoifode Chairman ACCE Nagpur were on the dais.Programme was inaugurated by lighting traditional lamp by theguests. Er. Shrikant Doifode Chairman ACCE Nagpur Centrewelcomed the chief Guest Shri. Nitin Gadkari by presenting him a


Participants Enjoying Cultural Program

Release of SouvenirA3C-11REDECON - 2012 Brochure Release

bouquet. Er. Satish Salpekar Vice President (West) in his introductionremark told about Engineers Bill and requested to support it. Er. AjitSabnis Secretary General ACCE expressed his views about the ACCEand consulting Engineers. Er. Avinash Shirode Chairman AwardsCommittee announced the names of Award winners and they werepresented the awards at the hands of Shri Nitin Gadkari.Shri Nitin Gadkari Chief Guest in his address said that his party BJPwill support the Engineers Bill but he said that Engineers should notdepend on Govt. but showed unite, form a council, do the researchand take initiative for the development. He emphasized that withoutengineering knowledge he has handled the flyover bridges inMaharashtra. With research & study the project cost is reduced

k e e p i n g t h eq u a l i t y a n dreduc ing thec o n s t r u c t i o ntime. Now withthe increase incost about 85%of the people donot have theirhouses, they donot have the

roads. Civil Engineers by making research, developing new schemesand reducing the cost of cement give the houses to the poor people.He cited the example of China where there is one industry in everyvillage by which the production has increased and cost have reducedby this they have captured the world market. If we have to stand inworld market we will have to give good quality and will have tocomplete the works in time.The awardees were felicitated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Dr. A. G. Bholeancient professor VRCE Nagpur was given ACCE life timeAchievement Award for his consultancy works in Civil Engineering.Er. Amol Shingare Convener gave the concluding remarks andproposed note of thanks. The programme was conducted by Er.Salma Anjum and Er. Sandeep Shirkhedkar.An Exhibition of Civil Engineering materials and equipments wasalso arranged at the venue. About 300 delegates all over Indiaattended the function. Out station delegates expressed satisfactionand happiness about the programme and the hospitality of theACCE Nagpur Centre.

ACCE(I) - Award Function : Expectations & Difficulties- Amol Shingarey

Introduction: ACCE (I) Awards function has gained popularityin a very short time. Expectations from members will rise withtime. Everyone tries to compare it with functions generallywatched on TV, and wants to bring in those ideas. But cost,program schedule & time has lot of constrains. I want esteemmembers to give deep thought to following points.

A fixed format be madefor 2 days function. It should contain, Total time for main awardceremony, awardees presentations, Commercial presentations, &Soft Skill OR any other educational activity. Open house formembers. Chronology should also be decided.

(1) Awardees presentation: Should be allowed only afterdue verification by experts.

(2) Open house may be scheduled on 2nd day first sessionand should be treated as one of the important session.

(3) Citation: Should be brief & to the point & should beread while award being presented.

(4) Only Podium & no Dais: It is experienced that outsidespeakers (for soft skill) change their program on timeor remain absent with short notice. At Nagpur 2 outof 3 speakers informed on the day of their lecture thatthey are not in position to deliver lecture for personneldifficulties. We could not insist to new person todeliver lecture on topic of our interest, who is obligingby accepting invitation over short notice. Preferablespeakers from outstation ACCE (I) members who areattending function should be selected for deliveringlectures. Topics to be decide by organizing committeein advace.

2. Format for Invitation: Instruction for names to be printedon Invitation card , including hierarchy in absence of one ormore office bearers.

3. Dias Arrangement: Details about who will sit & where, onstage. Many members consider this as prestige point and getannoyed if not invited to sit on dais.

Except in India nowhere in the world, half adozen people sit on Dias when function goes on. Moreembarrassing, invariably chief guest keep on speaking tonext person sitting beside him, even when ACCE (I)president gives his address. This political tradition shouldnot be followed in ACCE (I). Only podium should be placedon stage, and one person at a time would go and talk.

4. Economics of Award function: As arrangements forlodging & boarding are expected from local centre, their90% energy goes in collecting money. Very few members canactually raise funds.

As awards Function is a function of HQ &only managed by local centre – HQ should help in raisingfunds by themselves & also from other local centres,particularly when small centre wants to hold function.Division can be – Total cost 15 lakhs max. HQ 10%, othercentres 5 % each x 12 = 65 %, & 25 % contribution by the

1. Guide Lines for Program Schedule:

Suggestion:

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centre which is holdingfunction.

5. Feed Back: Members arereluctant to give feedback;at Nagpur only 11 membersgave feedback on awardfunction. We must take aserious note & encouragethem to give their feedback.This actually will give input to make future functions better.

6. Extended programs by Members: Some members wish tostay back after function to visit local places, which iswelcome. Local Centre should give information in detailabout all such places of interest well in advance.

I hope members will send their valuable suggestions toaward committee for improvements.


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I congratulate Aswath garu for bringing out new

format of Bulletin of ACCE(I). Probably the

best of bulletins I have seen. Sir, keep it up.

I fully agree with you Dear Surya Prakash.

Congrats to Dr. Aswath.

I fully endorse Surya's views. The Bulletin has

come out excellently.

Permit me join Suryaprakash in Congratulating

Dr. Aswath for the commendable job done in

giving the facelift for our bulletin. He is the

leader to be followed.

We agree with all our fellow engineers opinion.

A commendable work done by our editor, bulletin,

a great work with innovations, samething also to

Dr. Aswath Sir from Hyderabad Centre personally.

We (Hyderabad Centre) appeal to all ACCE(I)

members to support his endeavors in printing more and

more best articles in the future bulletins.

P. SURYAPRAKASH, Hyderabad

Dr. M.R. KALGAL, Bangalore

Satish V. Salpekar, Nagpur

Rajendra Kalbavi, Mangalore

Rajkumar, Hyderabad

Dear Sir,

The idea of separating the Awards function as anindependent program by Er. Umesh Rao is getting lotof appreciation. In just two programs A3C' 10 atHyderabad and A3C' 11 at Nagpur, the idea gotexecuted to the satisfaction of many members and theexpectations are also getting more and more. This istrue for any successful program. We all shouldcongratulate Er. U B Rao, Er. Avinash Shirode, TheHyderabad Centre and The Nagpur centre. Both thecentres deserve all the appreciation. One who involvein the organising team knows the amount of effortsneeded to conduct in such a grand scale. The Nagpurcentre has set a bench mark for the team of A3C'12. Theparticipation of members in these programs is alsoincreasing and members are thinking twice to miss.The Mangalore centre's participation this time is anexample. With all the difficulties they participated,They deserve all the appreciation.

All the award committee members over the year havedone a great service to bring the ACCE(I) awards to thisstage.

Looking at the feedback and appreciation to A3C 2011conducted by Nagpur centre, as editor of the ACCEbulletin, I am thinking of dedicating the next issuewhich is due in December on ACCE(I) Awards..Members are requested to send their thoughts aboutthe ACCE awards, feedback for improvement, No. ofawards- need for increase in numbers, expectationsfrom the convention( helps the next organising team)etc..

Special request to Nagpur centre to send all the detailsof A3C'11 along with the photographs, soft copy ofSouvenir etc at the earliest for publication.

Hyderabad centre can send their experiences andmemories with some photographs.

Note: All the members can send their feedback andsuggestions for the improvement of the Bulletin.

With regards,Dr. Aswath M.U,

Bangalore

Dear Aswath,

I fully appreciate your views and observations. I am of theopinion that there is still great scope to make the AwardsFunction more attractive. I will write my thoughtsseparately. I am asking Nagpur Centre to send the detailsto you at the earliest.

Regards,

Satish Salpekar

Dear Satish Salpekar/Shrikant/SatishRaipure/Prashanth and

other beloved members of Nagpur team, Congrats onthe best efforts and effectively conducting the Awards-program.

Once again thanks to all the members of ACCE-Nagpurteam for the wonderful hospitality shown on all of us.

As a Reminder, please make yourselves very convenientto enthusiastically participate in large numbers to ourflagship National Seminar REDECON 2012.

You will be given all the necessary feed back on all aspectsincluding the hosted website.

Best Regards,

Chairman-ACCE(I) Bangalore Centre

Dear Chairman, convenor, secretary, members ofNagpur centre, Vice President (West)

Congratulations for the wonderful Awards function.

Well organized programme, time management, finenessin every aspect, above all heart touching hospitality wasthe essence of the function.

On behalf of the members of all the centres of southlet me sincerely thank all of you and congratulation.

V.P. (south)

Dear Mr. Rajendra Rao,

first of all let us congratulate all of you for making it atA3C in-spite of missed flight and after spending so muchof money, hats off to you guys.

Success of the any event depends on the satisfaction ofthe delegates attending it, we are happy if you feel that wehave achieved the same.

On the behalf of organizing committee I thank you verymuch for your compliments and words of praises, whichwill encourage us to strive for betterment for futureevents.

Regards.

Organizing Secretary A3C-11, Nagpur

Raghunath B.N.,

Ashok Kumar .B.

Satish Raipure

A3C-11, Awards Convention and Consultants Colloquium 2011


FEEDBACK

A Big Hai to all Nagpur Centre members.

What a fantastic arrangement. The Cordial way we weregreeted on the hotel, immediately the agenda and the kitcame and Mr. Nishant said hai to all personally made usfeel that we missed a lot in the day. But...then the way wewere welcomed by the members of ACCE(I) of allcentres, and the program in the evening, the fellowship,the interaction, the friendship made us . feel that we havenot missed much and in fact felt that we would havemissed a lot if we had never been to A3C11. The eveningDinner, the entertainment and the spread was so nice thatwill remain in our memory for a long time. Next day Eachone of us was personally attended with a pack of SantraBharfi and escorted to the venue..

A trend setter conference.... for many of us to follow infuture.

THANKS A LOT TO ALL NAGPUR CENTREMEMBERS

Love u.

Mangalore 575006

Dear Kalbavi,

Thank you very much for reaching Nagpur and attendingthe Awards Function inspite of all odds. MangaloreCentre needs a special applause for their spirit.

Regards,Nagpur

Sir,

A3C 11-11-11,The event was marvelous and the jobwhich can only be achieved by team work. Unity of theNagpur center was shown by the center. Arrangementsfor the event were tackled nicely. Preparedness for theevent was well planned. Hospitality of the memberswere great. Food and the entertainment on the day oneare to be remembered by one and all. I on behalf ofmembers of Davangere center thank you for all theprivileges provided by you for ACCE(I) members andhope this will be a reference to all the centers as aparameter for the events to be conducted in the future.

Also the spirit of Mangalore center to be appreciated byone and all. "I ONCE AGAIN THANK ALL THEPERSONS and the organizing committee WHO HAVEWORKED DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE EVENT""HATS OFF TO NAGPUR CENTER MEMBERS"

With regards

Secretary ACCE(I), Davangere center.

Er. Rajendra kalbavi

Satish Salpekar,

B.V.BASAVARAJ,

Dear Chairman and Members of Nagpur Centre,

I have read with interest and happiness that the A3C andthe Awards Function were conducted in a grand andsuccessful manner. Congratulations to everyone atNagpur who was involved in organising this event.Unfortunately, I have had to miss all the fun andexcitement at Nagpur, as I have had to come to the US -butthat is to be present for a the very happy event of thebirth of our second grandchild.

My congratulations and compliments to the Chairman ofthe Awards Committee, Mr. Avinash Shirode,theChairman of the Nagpur Centre and Co-Convener, Mr.Doifode, Convener Mr. Amol Shingarey, Secretary Mr.Satish Raipure, VP(East) Mr. Satish Salpekar and theother members of the Organising Committee.

I understand that that the Coimbatore Centre is planningto sponsor the next Awards Function. I wish them allsuccess.

Regards to all

President, ACCE(I)

Dear Satish V Salpekar

Back to work from Monday Morning.

Writing this mail to once again thank you and the entireorganising team for the wonderful event at Nagpur.Arrangements, from the time we arrived at NagpurAirport till we left were extremely touchy and made usfeel very comfortable. The entire event was wellorganised, meticulously planned and deserve emulatingby all other centers. The food in general and the culturalprogram on day one cannot be forgotten.

I cannot stop praising Mangalore Centre members onceagain for the kind of commitment they have shown to theorganisation. In spite of missing their flight due toaccident on way, they spent very heavy extra amount andreached the venue. Hats off you guys!!. That is the spirit.

With warm regards,

Secretary General, ACCE(I)

Dear All,

Congratulations to all the members of Nagpur fororganising a grand awards function.Thanks to ChairmanAwards committee Sri. Avinash Shirode, Organisingcom. members specially Convener - Er. A. M. Shingarey,Co. Convener - Er. S. S. Doifode, Organizing Secretary -Er. Satish Raipure, Treasurer - Er. Sumant Mundle, VP -Satish Salpekar, and the young brigade. I enjoyed my firstvisit to Nagpur.

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Greetings from Birmingham, Alabama, USA !

BSC Rao

Ajit Sabnis,


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THEMES:

SPEAKERS:

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR PUBLICATION:

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

First day will deliberate on the General Structures; Secondday will deliberate on the Underground structures and theGeotechnical aspects; Third day will deliberate on theInfrastructure. In all these days, focus will be on- How toDiagnose or Monitor the health of the structure; How tohandle the Natural Hazards and how to mitigate thedistress-Possible Analysis Methods and Tools includingSoftwares; How to use the available alternative materials;How to handle the durability aspects and knowing the lifeexpectancy; Remedial measures to handle the ConstructionInadequacies; How to handle the Techno-Legal issues whiletackling the restoration & rehabilitation work; Usage ofAlternative materials and Construction Chemicals ;Rehabilitation of Heritage Structures and how to handleand retain originality of such sensitive structures ; Casestudies on rehabilitation and retrofitting of different typesof sub, super or infra structures etc.,

Eminent speakers from the Industry such as-

Dr. C.S. Viswanatha; Dr. S K Manjrekar; Mr. P Y Manjure;Prof. Mahesh Tandon; Prof. L R Kadiyali; Dr. GNarayanan; Mr. C.V. Kand; Dr. V H Joshi; Prof.B.R.Srinivasa Murthy; Prof. S R Gandhi; Dr.K Rajagopal;Mr. A K Sinha; Mr. Sameer Surlekar; Mr. Amol Shingare ;Mr. Mohan Ramanathan have consented to be a part of theNational Seminar and enlighten us all.

Technical papers on the themes of the Seminar such as-Prediction of durability; Performance based durabilitydesign including specification; Advances in NonDestructive Testing and condition assessment ofstructures. Though Deadlines for the submission ofAbstract is already closed, Full paper upon acceptance andnotification will be pending and is open till 5th January2012.

Academicians; Consultants; Designers; Builders;Architects; Equipment and Material Manufacturers;Government, Semi Government; Private and AutonomousOrganizations; Project Manager; Infrastructure Managers;Research Scholars; Students should participate –For knowledge assimilation, dissemination, interaction andstatus review; Gain insights into new technologies and meetpotential clients; To know recent trends in Design, Materialsand their application; Learn about new products, servicesand its providers; Showcase/launch products the rightclientele and key decision makers; Meet, learn, interact andshare experience about projects/products/service; Interactwith Consultants, Manufacturers, Applicators etc.,; Gaininsight into new technologies, systems and processes. Gainexposure apart from networking.

INTRODUCTION:

OBJECTIVE:

Maintaining a Structure and more so its repair has becomean inevitable and enduring aspect owing to the naturaldegradation of materials; Cause and effect due to theloadings; Other contributory environmental factors. Highcost of replacement , energy consumption on one end toperhaps demolish and once again high energyconsumption to rebuilt the same which eventuallycontributes to the global warming- a non eco-friendlyaspect, loss of time which we would never get back.

In the earlier days, impetus or more prominence was givento the strength of a structure. Now, the prime focus is onthe durability aspect since it is well understood that ifdurability aspects are taken care then, the life expectancyof the building will get enhanced beyond doubt. It is alsoknown that in the concrete matrix, the strength utilizationwill not happen efficiently making its natural ingredientsnot utilized to its full potential and hence will remaindormant for life. After this particular aspect is wellunderstood, so was the advent of waste and inert materialssuch as fly ash and slag.

High cost of land & construction will call for optimum ormaximum utilization of the available space; sleekersupporting structural columns; sleeker infill or shear walls.Approaching deadlines call for rapid construction and itstechniques, Rapid curing, Quick deshuttering all mayperhaps lead to weak supervision; lenience in adhering tothe codal procedures; ignorance on the part of builders,owners etc., in either maintaining required qualitystandards or due to abuse of utility space will lead to themain theme of this seminar - Repair, Rehabilitation &Retrofitting work.

ACCE-Bangalore Centre, in its constant endeavor to servethe Civil Engineering Fraternity, is conducting thisNational Seminar with the intention to bring togetherpracticing engineers, scientists, specifiers, researchers,manufacturers, applicators and others from around thecountry to share the knowledge and experience on currentdevelopments in repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting.Review of the structural performance and materialdurability, with a view to extending its life and maximizingits economic return. Case studies aimed at identifying andcommunicating both tomorrow's technology and today'sconstruction solutions.

This seminar will focus on developing sound and easilyapplicable standard practices for repair, possibly codify thesame. The need to monitor and study the serviceperformance of repaired structures and repair systems soas to develop well informed future actions will bediscussed.


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Through this web site you will get the glimpses of thebrochure of latest REDECON 2012 to be held onFebruary 22nd, 23rd and 24th at NIMHANS ConventionCentre, Bangalore; Earlier REDECON's held ; GoogleMaps and other services for your immediate reference;Sketch of Exhibition Stalls showing availability/non-availability. On Line Registration for delegates, supports,exhibitors etc.,; Concessions offered to different parallelorganizations; students ; Who should be a part ofREDECON 2012 either as Patrons; Associate Patrons;Sponsors; Co-Sponsors; Supporting Organizations;Sponsored Product/Service Presentations; Exhibitors andwhat benefits each one these participants get is also speltout very clearly; Directory Listing- Pan India listing of all

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consultants; Designers; Equipment and MaterialManufacturers; Applicators and Contractors exclusively inthe areas of repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting work isalso coming out along with the seminar document; Travel,accommodation and other facilities available can also beknown.

Link to - ACCE-Head Quarters ; Principal Patron ; Patron ;Sponsors; Co-Sponsors; Exhibitors' web sites are providedas additional features.

Individuals or Organizations willing to contact /correspond with the committee members may please do bycontacting through their telephone numbers or email id's.

We sincerely acknowledge the participation as PrincipalPatron by - M/s Ultratech Cement and as Patron by- M/sAssociated Cement Company (ACC)

Acknowledgments:


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22nd, 23rd & 24th February 2012

NEWS AND NEWS MAKERSNamma Metro (Kannada: Our metro), also known as BangaloreMetro, is a mass-transit rail system for the city of Bangalore,Karnataka, India. The agency responsible for its implementation isthe Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL). The first stretchbetween Baiyyappanahalli and M.G. Road was inaugurated onOctober 20, 2011.

The First Line of Namma Metro Phase –1 between MG Road and Baiyappanahalli was opened to public carriage on 20-10-2011 at 4.00 P.M. On this day the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri D V Sadhananda Gowda and Hon'ble UnionMinister for Urban Development Shri Kamal Nath Inaugurated the First line of Namma Metro in the Morning hours. Thestations and the Operation Control Centre were opened by the other dignitaries of the state and the Central Governments at afunction organized at the Field Marshall Mankeshaw Parade Ground. The Opening witnessed large no of people taking theNamma Metro and enjoying the world class ride and facilities at the stations. This line is 6.7 Kms with Six Stations. Operationsstart at 6.00 AM and ends at 10.00 PM to start with. The frequency of running of trains is 10 mins from 8 AM to 8 PM and it is15 mins during the remaining period. The highest passengers travel record so far is 85004 on 23rd October,2011. BMRCLappreciates the support and the patience of the public who were inconvenienced during construction of this line.

(Acknowledgement: Bangalore Metro Rail Newsletter— NOVEMBER 2011)

ICI-Young Scientist Award toDr. RamancharlaPradeep KumarDr. Ramancharla PradeepK u m a r , A s s o c i a t eProfessor and Head ofI I IT-H' s

, was conferredthe

from the .The award is presented annually to aresearcher below 45 years of age and who hasexcelled in academics, research, publications,and contribution to ICI and society. (Aug2011)He got PhD from University of Tokyo, Japanand his areas of Interests are Earthquakeengineering and Structural DynamicsAnalysis and design of RC structuresNumerical simulation of non-engineeredbuildings Development of awareness raisingtools for earthquake disaster mitigationCollapse analysis of structures

Ear thquakeEngineering Research Centre(EERC)

Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)Young Scientist

Award

Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) AwardsPresented at New Delhi,

28th AGM - 24th September 2011

All the members of ACCE (I) Congratulate the Award Winners

ICI - L & T Life time achievement Award

ICI - TORSTEEL Life time achievement Award

ICI - MBT Life time achievement Award

ICI MC Bauchemie Award - Outstanding Concrete Structures

ICI Fosrac Award - Outstanding Concrete Technologist

ICI-Young Scientist Award

South: Mr. S. Subramanian

North: Mr. Kaushal Kishore

East: Prof. S.S. Chakraborty

West: Shri. A.R. Jambekar

Badarpur Elevated Corridor, New Delhi

DR. Ramappa Venkataswamy Ranganath

Dr.Ramancharla Pradeep Kumar


Eduardo Torroja MedalEr. R.Sundaram,

toPast President ACCE (I)

http://iass-structures.org

By IASS (International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures)

Er. R. Sundaram, former president of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) is a civilengineering giant and the president of Structural Engineers World Congress Inc. Worldwide, aprestigious global institution dedicated to the art, science and practice of structural engineering. Mr. Sundaram, who is theChairman and Managing Director of well known Sundaram Architects Private Limited, is known for his projects includingshopping malls, IT campuses, educational campuses, sports stadiums, flyovers, multistoried car parks, housing etc both in Indiaand overseas. His projects include large concrete shells, large span RCC and steel folded plate roofs, inverted umbrella andsegmental bridges. The Kanteerava Indoor stadium complex in Bangalore is built using an elliptical roof with precast concretefolded plates. It has won the most prestigious international award, the Federation Internationale de la Precontrainte, for theoutstanding structures in1998. The Prestressed & Precast Concrete Society, Singapore had recently conferred him with a lifetime honorary membership of the society.

According to the Statutes of the IASS, Article 23, the Executive Council may from time to time award the Eduardo TorrojaMedal to a member or nonmember of the Association in recognition of outstanding and distinguished contributions to design,construction or research of shell and/or spatial structures. The medal represents the highest individual recognition given by theAssociation to individuals who embody the ideals and accomplishments of Eduardo Torroja, the founding President of theIASS. This award was established by the Executive Council of 1971 to promote the aims and objectives of the Association tothe world body of engineers and architects. The engraved medal represents the highest individual recognition.The Torroja Medal is named in honor of the Founding President of the IASS, Professor Eduardo Torroja (Spain, 1899-1961),one of the world's great structural engineers. Each of his works, from a humble chapel hidden in the mountains to the well-known and masterpiece structures of the Algeciras Market and the Madrid Racecourse Tribune, shows a lesson of originalityand simplicity based on the knowledge of the way structures work and the possibilities of the "new materials" of his era, such asreinforced and prestressed concrete. Torroja was also a humanist, a great teacher, a manager of several companies and testinglaboratories, and a pioneering researcher.

We at ACCE (I), congratulate Er. R.Sundaram. He is the first Indian to get the Eduardo Torroja medal.* the award will be formally conferred at the IASS-APCS Symposium 2012 to be held in Seoul, South Korea during 21-24, May 2012

Outstanding Concrete Technologist of the year Awardfor the year 2010 to Dr. R.V. RanganathRamappa Venkataswamy Ranganath was born on

23 July, 1964 in remote village of Kappanahalli in Shimogadistrict, Karnataka. He joined the prestigious National Instituteof Engineering, Mysore to obtain his graduation in CivilEngineering in 1987. After a brief stint in teaching at JNNCollege of Engineering, Shimoga, he joined IIT Delhi in 1990to pursue his Masters Degree in Building Science andConstruction Management. He continued his studies andregistered for Ph.D program under two well known ConcreteTechnologists viz., Dr. S. Krishnamoorthy and Dr. B.Bhattacharjee. The subject and content of his research was ona very important and relevant subject for the industry – Use ofPond Ash as Fine Aggregate in Concrete. He obtained hisPh.D in 1996 and continued his pursuit in academy andresearch applied to industry. His research and career earnedhim the AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers in 1998.

Dr. Ranganath joined BMS College of Engineering as Asst.Professor in the year 1999, went on to become Professor in theyear 2005, Head, Civil Engineering in the year 2006 and Dean(Academics) in the year 2011.

Continuing his research activities, Dr. Ranganath has exploredthe possibility of using pond ash as part replacement of fine

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a g g r e g a t e i nc o n c r e t e ,development ofs i m p l e m i xp r o p o r t i o n i n gprocedure for SelfC o m p a c t i n gConcrete (SCC),influence of pastecontent on theproperties of SCC, properties of Geopolymer Concrete usingFly Ash, Slag and other industrial by-products. The essence ofhis research has been documented in about 30 researchpublications in various international, national journals andconferences/seminars.

He has handled a number of sponsored/consultancy projectsand supervised more than 40 M. Tech dissertation reports. Hehas guided one Doctoral thesis and continues to guide few morein the area of concrete technology. He has delivered a number oftechnical lectures promoting the use of modern concrete/SelfCompacting Concrete for the benefit of industry.


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Dr. Ranganath has been active in Professional organizations

like Indian Concrete Institute, Association of Consulting Civil

Engineers and has taken initiatives in organizing several

Seminars, Conferences and exhibitions. He was the Honorary

Secretary for ICI-Karnataka Centre during 2004-2006 and is

currently its Chairman.

Dr. Anand Bhole was with Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur from 1961 to 1996 where from he retired asProfessor and HOD (Civil), He was then Emeritus Prof. at LIT, Nagpur for 3 years. He did his M.E. in Environmental Engineering fromRoorkee University in 1961 and Ph. D from London University in 1970. He has more than 250 technical papers to his credit. He hasguided a large number of M.E. students and about 23 Ph. D students. He has 10 Patents in the filed of water Treatment. 5 patents are inprocess . He was invited by W.H.O to draft 16 Manuals in the filed of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation. He is author of a book “Design ofWater Treatment Plants”. He was founder editor of the Journal of “Indian Association of Environment Management”. He was a memberof expert panel to write a Manual on Water Supply, a GOI publication.He was Chairman of Nagpur Chapter of a) Indian Water Work Association, b) Institution of Engineers (India) , c) Institute of PublicHealth Engineers (India) , d) Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (I)He was chairman of Environmental Engineering Division of Institution of Engineers (India) at National Level during 2002-2004.He was awarded Best Teacher Award in 1996 by Maharashtra State Government .He was recipient of, a) `Jal Nirmalata Puraskar' of Indian Water Work Associate in 1997 at Chandigarh. b) ` National Design Award' inEnvironment Engineering of Institute of Engineers in 2003 at Lucknow. c) `Eminent Environmental Engineer' of Institution ofEngineers in 2005 at Trichy. d) `Lifetime Achievement Award' of Institute of Public Health Engineers (India) in 2006 at Kolkata.e) `Eminent Engineer Award' by ACCE(I) at Bangalore in September 2010.He was invited by Regina University (Canada) and University of Napoli (Italy) to deliver lectures.He was invited at Bangkok, Thehran, London, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Ghana, Tajikistan, Geneva, Finland, Canada, S. Africa, Argentina,and China etc to present his papers. He was session- Chairman at a few places abroad.

ACCE(I) Gourav Award 2012 to Dr. Anand Bhole


ACCE (I) Congratulate and wishes him all the Best in his future endeavors.

Recognizing his contribution to the field of Concrete

Technology, has conferred him

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Indian Concrete Institute

Outstanding Concrete Technologist of the year

Award for the year 2010

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QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES:

QUALITY ASSURANCE

� Study duties responsibilities, Tender specification,standards, codes of practice and work instruction.Evolve effective acceptance/rejection procedures forconstruction materials in coordination with the projectpurchase department.Do proper sampling and testing of steel, cement,concrete, aggregates, water, etc., and verify test resultsin view of standards and work specifications prior totheir use in construction. Also control quality ofelectrodes to their use in welding.Set procedures to control quality at the points ofstorage for raw materials, mixing and placing ofconcrete.Follow the prescribed curing and de-shutteringschedules.Observe procedures to control quality of welded jointsof structural steel members.Evolve a system to check quality of workmanship in allconstruction activities.Keep all revised Indian Standards and codes ofpractice available in QC laboratory and have themhandy during discussion with client/consultant.Maintain sequence of construction required under anyactivity.Discuss QA/QC issues as a separate agenda during sitereview meetings with staff.Observe regular schedule for maintenance, repairs andcalibration of plants and equipments.Keep spare parts/materials for laboratory equipmentsweigh batchers, batching plant, etc., always keep sparevibrators ready at site.Carry work instruction cards in pocket whilesupervising/inspecting works.Regularly maintain the formats prescribed under ISO9002 Quality assurance systemPractice sound housekeeping methods to achievesaving, safety and quality.

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A typical quality assurance program addresses itselfto the following:

assurance refers to the managerial process whichdetermine the organisation's design, objectives andresources, the project team, funding agencies,performance standards and feedback on the project'sperformance, appropriate actions to deal with deviationsand all steps necessary for promoting quality awareness atall levels and in all parts of the project organisation.

1. Organisation structure of the project team andquality assurance department

2. Responsibilities and powers of the variouspersonnel involved

3. Identification of the coordinating personnel4. Quality and its programmes5. Quality education and awareness6. Quality circles7. Training8. Setting up of MIS for quality9. Resolution of technical differences and disputes10. Preparation of quality assurance manuals and their

checklists11. Vendor survey procedure12. Vendor surveillance procedure

At construction site generally a engineer isresponsible for the quality assurance and quality control.He has mainly four functions as follow:

1. Setting up of standards and specifications2. Evaluating materials, processes and outputs through

appropriate tests, etc3. Appraising failures to these standard and acting when

standards are not being adhered to4. Planning improvements in the standards and

specifications.

1. Development of specifications2. Interaction with project designers3. Reliability and development testing4. Process capability studies5. QC of incoming materials6. Vendor QC and vendor development7. Quality planning for control of construction process8. Inspection and testing during construction9. Interaction with services engineering10. Records and procedures

QC record accumulation procedure

Document control procedure

In built drawing control procedure

Non conformance control procedure

QUALITY ASSURANCE ORGANISATION/UNIT AT SITE

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INTRODUCTION:

2.0 CLASSIFICATION OF REINFORCEMENTSTEEL BASED ON GRADE

Steel is produced in many forms, including rods, flat-rolled andlong products, carbon pipe and tube products, wire and otherfabricated products. Carbon and alloy steel is used in all majorend-use markets, including construction, automotive, machinery,appliance and containers. Specialty steels are high technology,high value materials, produced by small and medium-sizedcompanies. These specialty metals are used in extremeenvironments that demand exceptional hardness, toughness,strength and resistance to heat, corrosion and abrasion, such as inthe aerospace and chemical processing industries.

Steels used in Civil Engineering Constructions includereinforcing steel, prestressing steel (seven wire strand) andstructural steel.

Reinforcing steel, the most important ferrous metal in buildingconstruction, is an alloy with principal constituents iron andcarbon. Iron is relatively abundant in the earth's crust; secondonly to aluminium. The rolled rods are subjected to coldtreatment by quenching or twisting to modify the properties tosuit civil engineering applications. The surface characteristics areimproved through ribs and lugs to create better bond withconcrete.

The properties and requirements of reinforcing steels arespecified in relevant standards. The properties of the reinforcingsteels are incorporated in the design of structures. It is necessaryto check the properties and requirements of the steels used inconstruction through various tests. Thus testing of reinforcingsteel is very important to ensure the characteristics so that thestructures are safe.

Indian standard Specification for High Strength Deformed Steel

Bars and wires for Concrete Reinforcement –IS 1786-2008 (4Revision) recognizes four strength grades, Fe 415, Fe 500, Fe 550and Fe 600. The figures following the symbol Fe indicates thespecified minimum 0.2% proof stress or yield stress in N/sq.mm.In order to meet the requirements of high ductility for earth quakeresistant constructions, 'D' grade in the reinforcement has been

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introduced in the latest revision of this standard. The 'D'grade isapplicable to Fe 415, Fe 500 & Fe 550 steels.

As per IS 456-2000 the reinforcement in concrete shall be any ofthe following:

a) Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars conforming to IS432 (Part 1)-1982 (Reaffirmed 2000).

b) High strength deformed bars conforming to IS 1786-1985(Reaffirmed 2000).

c) Hard-drawn steel wire fabric conforming to IS 1566-1982(Reaffirmed 2000)

d) Structural steel conforming to Grade A of IS 2062-1999.

Testing of steel is done to determine its chemical compositionand physical & mechanical properties. It is important to analysethe steel for it's chemical composition so that the harmfulelements are within permissible limits. The strength propertiesshould also be checked for their conformity.

The chemical composition of steel determines the raw material'spotential to achieve the physical properties targeted for the endproduct and indirectly the durability of the material. Theinfluence of the various constituents on the properties ofsteel are summarized in Table 1.

3.0 TESTING OF REINFORCING STEEL

3.1 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:

M.S. Sudarshan

M.S. SudarshanSenior Director

R.Nagendra

R.Nagendra

Technical Director

Civil-Aid Technoclinic Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Table 1

Influence of various elements on steel properties

Element Beneficial effects Harmful effects

Carbon Increases strength and hardness Decreases ductility, notch toughness and weldabilitySulphur Increases machinability 'Hot shortness'(steel cracks when hot rolled)Phosphorus Increases strength and corrosion resistance Decreases ductility and notch toughnessManganese Increases strength and notch toughness Decreases weldabilitySilicon Increases strength and corrosion resistance -Niobium Increases strength Decreases notch toughnessTitanium Increases strength Steel must be fully killedVanadium Increases corrosion resistance Decreases ductility, notch toughness and weldabilityChromium Increases hardness and corrosion resistance Decreases ductilityNickel Increases strength, notch toughness and corrosion resistance -Nitrogen Increases strength Decreases ductility and notch toughness

Testing of Reinforcing Steel for

Civil Engineering Applications


Chemical composition of reinforcing steel is determinedby ladle analysis as per IS 228 (Parts 1 to 19):1998. Wetanalysis is carried out to determine percentages of variouselements present in steel. Table 2 shows acceptablechemical composition of High Yield Strength Deformedreinforcing steel and table 2 shows the permissiblevariations in the constituents.

3.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

3.2.1 TENSION TEST:

The important mechanical properties of reinforcing steel aredetermined by conducting the following tests :

I Tension test

II Bend and rebend test

III Bond test and

IV Fatigue test.

Tension tests determine the strength and ductility of materialsunder uniaxial tensile stress. This information is useful forcarrying out quality control at site to ensure structural designrequirements. Tension test is done in accordance with IndianStandard for Mechanical Testing Metals – Tensile Testing IS1608-1995. By conducting tension test following mechanicalproperties of reinforcing steel are determined.

i) 0.2 percent proof stress/yield stress,

ii) Percentage Elongation at fracture on a gauge length of 5.65A, where A is the cross-sectional area of the test piece.

iii) Ultimate Tensile Strength or simply Tensile strength.

TABLE 2

Requirements of chemical composition as per IS:1786-2008 (% Max) with tolerance

Permissible Variations in chemical constituentsas per IS 1786-2008

a) TEST PROCEDURE:The test consists of straining a test piece by tensile force untilfailure. The following procedure is adopted in tension test:

1. Original cross-sectional area of the test piece is determined.Original gauge length is determined using the equationLo=5.65 A, where Lo is the original gauge length and A isthe original cross-sectional area. Each end of the originalgauge length is marked on the test piece by means of finemarks or scribed lines.

2. Test pieces is held in grips of Universal Testing Machine insuch a way that force is applied as axially as possible.

3. Extensometer (either mechanical or electronic) is fixed tothe test specimen to measure the elongation over a fixedgauge length at regular intervals.

4. Loading of the test specimen is done as per IS 1608 – 1995.The rate of straining during yielding shall be between0.00025 per second and 0.0025 per second. The rate ofstressing shall be between 6 N/sq.mm/s and 30N/sq.mm/s.

5. Extension of the test specimen at regular intervals of loadis noted. Extensometer is removed after taking sufficientreadings. Loading of the specimen is continued until failure.Ultimate (maximum) tensile force is noted. Ultimate tensilestress is calculated using original cross sectional area of thespecimen. Final gauge length is measured using a verniercalipers by joining the failed specimen. Percentageelongation is calculated over original gauge length.

6. If mechanical extensometer is used in determining theelongation, a graph of stress v/s strain is plotted. Using thisgraph 0.2% proof stress is determined by drawing a lineparallel to the straight portion of the curve from the point

Grade Fe-415 Fe-415D Fe-500 Fe-500D Fe-550 Fe-550D Fe-600

Carbon (C) 0.30 0.250 0.30 0.250 0.30 0.250 0.30

Phosphorus (P) 0.060 0.045 0.055 0.040 0.055 0.040 0.040

Sulphur (S) 0.060 0.045 0.055 0.040 0.050 0.040 0.040

S & P 0.110 0.085 0.105 0.075 0.100 0.075 0.075

CONSTITUENT VARIATION ,OVER SPECIFIEDMAX LIMIT, % MAX

Carbon 0.020

Sulphur 0.005

Phosphorus 0.005

Sulphur and Phosphorus 0.010


3.2.3. BEND AND REBEND TEST:a) Bend Test:

The bend test consists of submitting a test piece to plasticdeformation by bending, without changing the direction ofloading, until a specified angle of bend is reached.

The bend test is performed in accordance with the requirementsof IS:1599-1985(Reaffirmed 1996) and the mandrel diametershall be as specified in Table 5. The test piece, when cold shall bedoubled over the mandrel by continuous pressure until the sidesare parallel.

TABLE 5

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of 0.2% strain. The point at which this line intersects thecurve gives 0.2% proof stress. This is simplified by using anelectronic extensometer.

Mechanical properties such as Proof stress, Percentageelongation and Tensile strength of reinforcing steel aredetermined on effective cross-sectional area derived based onweight per meter of the sample

ELECTRONIC EXTENSOMETER

3.2.2 . DETERMINATION OF NOMINAL MASS:As the reinforcing bar is formed with longitudinal andtranseverse ribs, it is difficult to measure the diameter of bar.The cross section or the area of bar is obtained by determiningthe mass of 1 meter length of bar and then dividing by themass density to obtain the volume and then the sectional area.The nominal mass density of steel is taken as 0.00785kg/sq.mm. of the cross sectional area per metre run. Thetolerances on nominal masses is prescribed as per Table 4.

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Ф is the nominal size in mm ofthe test piece.The bend test shall be carriedout in testing machines usingbending device with twosupports and a mandrel asshown in Figure .

The specimen is examined for development of cracks orfracture in the bent portion. The test shall be considered tohave passed ,if there is no transverse crack or fracture in thebent portion.

The test piece is bent to an included angle of 135 using amandrel of appropriate diameter. The bend piece is aged bykeeping in boiling water (100C) for 30 minutes and thenallowed to cool. The piece is then bent back to have anincluded angle of 157.5. The specimen shall be considered tohave passed the test if there is no fracture in the bent portion.

The diameter of the mandrel shall be as specified in Table 6:

b) Rebend Test:

Acceptance criteria: The specimen shall be considered to havepassed the test if there is no fracture in the bent portion

High strength deformed bars shall satisfy the requirements ofdeformations and surface characteristics or pull out testrequirements given in IS 1786-2008.The requirement of bond isverified from the extent of rib areas provided on the surface andalso from the actual bond stress developed with concrete ofspecified strength through pullout test.

For high strength deformed bars, the mean area of ribs (insq.mm) per unit length (in mm) above the core of the barcalculated as per the formula given in clause 4.4 of IS 1786-2008shall not be less than the following values:

0.12 for < or equal to 10 mm0.15 for 10mm < < or equal to 16 mm0.17 for > or equal to 16 mm

where ф is the nominal diameter of bar in mm.The mean projected area of transverse ribs in the form aloneshall not be less than one-third of the values given above.

3.2.4. BOND TEST

3.2.4.1 Deformations and surface characteristics :

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3.2.4.2 Pull out test:Bond strength is determined by conducting the pull out test . Thebond strength, or the measure of the effectiveness of the gripbetween concrete and steel, has no standard quantitativedefinition. In pull-out test on plain bars, the maximum loadgenerally represents the bond strength that can be developedbetween the concrete and the steel. With plain bars the maximumload is not very different from the load at the first visible slip, butin case of the deformed bar, the maximum load may correspond

to a large slip which may not infact be obtained in practicebefore other types of failureoccur. It is preferable,therefore, when comparingplain and deformed bars todetermine not only themaximum load but also theload at arbitrary amounts ofslip and also plot the completeload-slip curves for the plainand deformed bars undercomparison. The sketches ofthe Pull-out test set up areshown in Figures 2 & 3.


When subjected to pull out test is conducted in accordancewith Appendix A of IS 1786-2008, the bond strength calculatedfrom the load at a measured slip of 0.025mm and 0.25mm fordeformed bars shall exceed that of a plain round bar of thesame nominal size by 40% and 80% respectively.

When a metal component or structure is subjected to repeatedor cyclic stresses,it may eventually fail, even though themaximum stress in any one stress cycle is considerably less thanthe fracture stress of the material, which is called fatigue failure.High-cycle fatigue can be a design variable for rebar in certainapplications such as bridge decks and machine foundations.Fatigue test has been covered in BS 4449-1997. The fatigueproperties are determined by subjecting the rebars of aparticular shape to type testing. The fatigue characteristics shallbe confirmed by periodic testing on the basis of three year cycle.

Test is conducted on specimens (minimum five) having aminimum length of 30d and shall be tested in air under axialtensile loading, using tapered grips and a suitable grippingmedium. The frequency of rotation shall not exceed 120Hz. A

3.2.5. FATIGUE TEST:

sine wave form shall be used.

The bars shall endure 5x106 cycles of stress at the appropriatestress range for the size of bar given in Table 7.

4.0 RETESTING OF SPECIMENS

5.0 FREQUENCY OF TESTING

Should any one of the test pieces first selected fail to pass any ofthe tests specified in IS:1786-2008, two further samples shall beselected for testing in respect of each failure. Should the testpieces from both these additional samples pass, the materialsrepresented by the test samples shall be deemed to comply withthe requirements of that particular test. Should the test piecefrom either of these additional samples fail, the materialpresented by the samples shall be considered as not havingcomplied with IS 1786-2008.

The checking of nominal mass, tensile strength, bend test andrebend test is done on test specimen of sufficient length cut fromeach size of the finished bar at random at a frequency not lessthan that specified in Table 8

6.0 CONCLUDING REMARKS

7.0 REFERENCES

Testing of reinforcing steel to comply the requirements isvery important to ensure the required properties. Elaboratetest procedures are prescribed in various international andIndian standards.The testing laboratories should have the adequate facilitiesand sufficient knowledge to carryout the tests and analysethe results.

1. IS 1786-2008 - Indian Standard Specification for High StrengthDeformed Steel Bars and Wires for Concrete Reinforcement.

2. IS 432 –1982 (Reaffirmed 2000) - Specification for mild steel andmedium tensile steel bars and hard-drawn steel wire for concretereinforcement: Part I Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars .

3. IS 1608-1995 Mechanical testing of metals - Tensile Testing .4. BS 4449:1997- Specifications for Carbon steel bars for the

reinforcement of concrete.5. ASTM A 615M-88 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain

Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Metric).6. IS 13920-1993 (Reaffirmed 1998) –Indian Standard for Ductile

detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismicforces.

TABLE 8

FREQUENCY FOR NOMINAL MASS, TENSILE,BEND AND REBEND TESTSAS PER IS 1786-2008

Nominal size QuantityFor casts/ heats

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For all sizes 2 per cast 3 per cast

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The Tarbela Dam and What It Taught me...B S C Rao

This is a story that Ifirst read about 28years ago when it waspublished in the New Civil Engineermagazine published by theInstitution of Civil Engineers(London). It made a tremendousimpression upon me at that timeand changed my attitude andbehaviour subsequently. I hope youwill be able to appreciate it as muchas I have done. What I haverecounted here is from memory -and it has been 28 years - so it ispossible that I may have got itwrong on some of the details. Sowith that disclaimer, I will tell youan interesting tale.

The Tarbela Dam on the Indus River, Pakistan

In 1968 the Government of Pakistan decided to build twodams - one on the River Jhelum and another on the RiverIndus near a village Tarbela. The Tarbela Dam is one of thelargest earth filled dams in the world, and was completed in1976 (as stated in the official website). It would have beencompleted at least four years earlier had it not been for (as Irecall) two major disasters that devastated it successively.This story is related to those disasters, which makefascinating reading. Unfortunately no details are presently(easily) available on the Internet, but I remember havingsaved the article that appeared in the NCE sometime in theearly 1980s. If I do find it I will have it published in full inthe ACCE(I) Bulletin.

When the dam was first completed (I think) in 1972, andthe reservoir filled up, the engineers started opening thespillway gates one by one. They worked perfectly, exceptfor one gate which got stuck midway while being lifted up.As ill luck would have it, it got stuck in such a position thatthe jet of water emerging from that gate was very turbulent(instead of being streamlined) and instead of falling intothe stilling basin at the bottom of the dam (which wouldhave absorbed the shock of the falling mass of water anddissipated its energy), it fell with great force on the toe ofthe dam, which promptly and very quickly disintegrated.Huge chunks of concrete tore away from the base of thedam, and the force of the falling water from the dam was sogreat that massive pieces of concrete - weighing as much as500 to 1000 tonnes - were washed down like pebbles.Needless to say this destroyed the base of the dam and thestilling basin. I remember a picture showing a hugeconcrete slab (some 10,000 tonnes or so in weight) tornaway from the base of stilling basin being supportedprecariously by another huge chunk of concrete and adiver going beneath them to investigate the damage!! The

water level in the reservoir finally came down and whatremained was a spectacle of utter devastation! (I think inthe picture above you can see, in the foreground, what maybe the remnants of the destroyed stilling basin.)

A major enquiry was immediately undertaken and theworld's experts collectively investigated this disaster. Theyfinally concluded that it was the faulty gate that was thecause. Extensive repairs were undertaken, the gate designwas changed and replaced, the base of the dam wasstrengthened and the stilling basin was rebuilt - after nearlytwo years of work. Impoundment of water started again,and the reservoir filled up once more.

The gates were again opened one by one and as I remember- the impossible happened !!! Unbelievably, one of thegates got stuck again - and the entire tragedy unfolded oncemore. This time there was an even bigger investigation and,to cut a long story short, the dam was again repaired.Finally at long last all was well and the dam was in business.

The NCE article that I referred to contained an interviewwith the project manager who oversaw the successfulcompletion of the repairs of the dam, the second time. Hewas a big, crusty old Scot (I cannot recall his name) whogained a fearsome reputation as a very hard taskmasterwho demanded (and got) the best out of everybody. Andyet he was greatly revered - and even loved - by those whoworked under him. He was on the top of the heap of a bigmultinational group of experts and a motley crowd of localworkers - and managed to knit the whole lot together into asmoothly functioning team that completed the repairs inrecord time of (again, as I remember) under one year.

One of the questions that the interviewer asked him wentsomething like, “Sir, you have a reputation for having a

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President - ACCE(I)

Skill Development Training– Must need for India in all sectors

- K Arulnathan

Introduction on Hands on Training in Skill Development

What is Hands-On Training?

Benefits of Hands-On Training

Hands on Training in Skill Development are the one method used by educational systems andindustries like to help and teach individuals to learn a certain task. It provides real worldexperience by allowing the trainee to get the person's hands directly on whatever is being learned,creating a sense of empowerment.

Hands-on training is an educational training tool that can be more effective than training providedin the traditional classroom setting. Hands-on training allows the person being trained not only tohear what tasks need to be completed, but gives him the opportunity to perform the task rightthen and there. In an ideal situation, a trainer is available to work with the trainee to provideguidance rather than leaving the trainee on his own to figure out what needs to be done.

Hands-on training provides real life applications that make it easier to understand what is beingtaught because the people learning can see it first-hand rather than just hear about it in a lecture. Therefore, the skill is morelikely to stick with them. For some, this way of learning is much easier than listening to a lecture in a classroom which may leadto the boring side. In conclusion, hands-on training boosts the productivity because the trainee is working while he learn and itenhance the trainees' confidence as they have the direct contact with the trainer and able to clarify the doubts then and thereitself.

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Er. ARULNATHAN. K,B.E, MBA, (PhD)

Regional Training Head-Gammon India22 Years in Construction field& 2 years in Quality Audit &TrainingCorrespondence Address:Gammon India Ltd.Regional Training CentreBrigade Tower, 12th FloorBrigade RoadBangalore – 560 [email protected]

- Satish Chandra- Dr. Aswath M U

Dr. Aswath M U Satish ChandraIn the aftermath of yet another fire accident causing manydeaths in a hospital at Kolkatta, the discussion on fire safetymeasures and implementation intensifies and abates till yetanother incident occurs. The role of adequate fire safetymeasures in today's buildings and structures cannot bestressed upon enough.

Globally and even as per our own NBC 2005, the role andimportance of striking a balance between passive fireprotection systems and the active systems have beenmandated adequately, though lagging in implementation inour country for various reasons.

We all know that controlled fire is an asset, but what aboutan uncontrolled fire that can devastate and rage throughanything in its path. In today's building where there is nodearth of flammable materials in the form of furniture,fittings, including the combustible materials of the cablesthemselves etc fire safety precautions are the need of thehour, especially with many buildings sporting toughenedglass facades to make them attractive, but the trade off is interms of difficulty encountered in breaking the glass intimes of emergency causing valuable loss of time and life.

Though the most commonly known and accepted firesafety measure in our country are the active systems such asSprinklers, Alarms, Hydrants, and Extinguishers, thesebeing mechanical systems require dedicated power andwater supplies, in addition to regular, timely maintenance toensure satisfactory working in a time of need. However,these systems may not be able to mitigate the spread oftoxic, noxious smoke and gases emitted during a fireincident through a building.

Structural fire protection (in land-based buildings, offshoreconstruction or onboard ships) is typically achieved viathree means:

(use of integral, fire-resistancerated wall and floor assemblies that are used to form firecompartments intended to limit the spread of fire, oroccupancy separations, or firewalls, to keep fires, hightemperatures and flue gases within the firecompartment of origin, thus enabling firefighting andevacuation)

(manual and automaticdetection and suppression of fires, as in using andinstalling a Fire Sprinkler system or finding the fire (Firealarm) and/or extinguishing it)

(ensuring that building owners andoperators have copies and a working understanding ofthe applicable building and fire codes, having a purpose-designed fire safety plan and ensuring that buildingoccupants, operators and emergency personnel know

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the building, itsmeans of Activefire protectionand Passive fireprotection, itsweak spots ands t r e n g t h s t oensure the highestpossible level ofsafety).

Fires due to Electrical Short Circuits:

What you may need to accept:

Electricity has become an essential part of our daily livesto the extent that sometimes we feel we cannot livewithout it. Despite the significant role electricity plays inour daily lives, we rarely do think about how destructive itcould be when not well taken care of. If one takes a lookat the house or the office right now, one will realize thenumber of things being run on electricity withoutappropriate or close monitoring. Preventing electricalfire outbreaks should be everyone's responsibilityinstead of hoping that the government will come outwith policies and frameworks to guide us in thatdirection.

A fire in a building could mean total devastation – gettingthe facts on passive fire protection to minimize the spreadof fire in your facilities helps. It's something you lose sleepover and hope will never happen: a fire roaring throughyour building. While every professional will do what he orshe can to ensure that a fire never begins in the first place,the next step is to know how to minimize its spread.For a fire to be caused three requirements must be present:(1) There must be an initiator, usually a short circuit or a

spark acts as an initiator in the absence of an openflame. The creation of a spark occurs between hotjunctions whether it is in cables or boxes like switchesetc.

(2) The fire vector spreads in all directions wheresecondary flames are caused by combustible materialspresent catching fire. This stage is reached when thetemperature of the materials is higher than the ignitionpoint or flash point. For this to occur, the first fewmoments of a fire occurrence are critical.

(3) Oxygen in the form of air supply should be present toenable combustion to propagate.


The Role & Importance ofPassive Fire Protection Systems

Mr. Satish Chandra is the owner ofa n a c t i v i t y a n d b u s i n e s sr e l a t i onsh ip w i th S t anvacChemicals India Ltd in turnrepresenting a world famous brandof Passive Fire Protection SystemsAIK Flammadur of Germany.Flammadur is one of the pioneersand manufacturers of Fire ratedmaterials with all major globalapprova ls. Mr. Sat i sh wasrespons ib le for the orderprocurement and successfulinstallation and commissioning ofthe first 6 DOF earthquakesimulator to be sited at the CPRI(Central Power Research Institute,Ministry of Power).


Electric currents carried by wiring, switches, plugs andappliances generate heat. Excessive or uncontrolled heatcan start fires. It is almost impossible to anticipate wherethere could be a faulty wire in a wall that could start a fire.We have all kinds of wires running all over the insides of thewalls in our properties and we would never be able to checkthem on a regular basis. Many people have lost their livesand entire properties to fires that were started due toelectrical problems. Thecost of legal formalities and repairs can be very expensiveand even when you are covered by insurance, there will stillbe much to deal with such as replacing your belongings andtrying to get over the loss of the things that areirreplaceable.

Most people are familiar with the basics of fire suppression(sprinklers, fire extinguishers, etc.), but the passive fireprotection (Compartmentation ) that actually contains a fireat its point of origin can be invisible and nearly forgotten -until the day you come to truly appreciate and depend on it.

Passive fire protection (PFP), despite its name, is always atwork. Based on compartmentation of fire and preventingcollapse through structural fire resistance, when properlyinstalled and maintained, your building's passive fireprotection can save lives and assets, and possibly thebuilding itself.

(A) Covering the source of short circuit through theprocess of melting of the polymeric base of thesystem.

(B) The temperature of the hot junction is lowered sothat secondary flames are minimized.

(C) A blanket of foam is produced through intumescence so that oxygen supply is Cut.

(D) A passive fire protection system thus provides safetyfor a rated duration after an event. It also pinpointsby bulging, for visual inspections, where a shortcircuit could have originated by forming a visible char.

A passive fire protection system does not require anyelectrical power or water supply nor regular maintenance tobe functional, it generally is a one time investment lastingthrough the life of a building or till the occurrence of anincident. A reliable passive fire protection system wouldconfirm to international standards of manufacturing,testing and installation practices becoming an integral partof the building envelope and safety systems.

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In today's high rise buildings, fire can be deadlier and morelife threatening than in smaller buildings. Of late, personalprotection has become a challenging and an essentialexercise. The individual should assume the responsibilityof protecting himself by understanding the basiccharacteristics of fire. The spread of fire should not beunder estimated. It should be known that, in many casesthere is no time to gather valuables or even make a phonecall. In few minutes, a fire can become a life threatening andin five minutes, a building can be engulfed into flamesdepending on the flammable materials available in its path .

The monograph on fire safety is an attempt to highlight theimportance of fire safety in all facilities. The consequencesof fire being colossal, It is not a subject concerning only theoccupier and / or regulator but to all individuals becausetheir interests are also involved. The means to enhance firesafety measures are enumerated below:

The fire risk should never beignored or overlooked or underestimated in industries, inresidential buildings or in public places. As most fires startdirectly or indirectly, it calls for utmost caution on the partof all individuals.

Efforts should be made toprevent initiation of fire through preventive measures. Thepreventive measures can be best engineering practices,administrative procedures, regulatory requirements, etc.

In most fire accidents, the noxious fumes and smokeemitted is the killer rather than only direct contact with theflames. In a fire accident in the U.S.A, many people on thehigher floors of the building died while the fire never evenleft the lobby area below.

The most important goal of Passive Fire ProtectionSystems is identical to that of all fire protection: life safety.This is mainly accomplished by maintaining structuralintegrity for a rated time during the fire, and limiting thespread of fire and the effects thereof (e.g., heat andsmoke), thereby extending the time available for rescueoperations, evacuation.

Active fire protection

Gaseous fire suppression

a) Cognizance of Fire risk -

b) Prevention of Fire –

Personal Safety

Professional Ethics- Kotaa Krishna Kamath

Kotaa Krishna KamathManaging DirectorESurveying Softech (India) Pvt. Ltd.Mobile: +91-9449599709Support: [email protected]

More than 16 years of experience insoftware product development fordomestic and international market.Architected many products in thearea of Office Automation, Taxationand Survey engineering domains.India's Highest selling Payrollproduct, "Saral paypack" and TDSPackage, "Saral TDS" were initiallydeveloped under his guidance. Someof India's highest selling surveyrelated software like "esurveySections", "esurvey CAD" and"esurvey Lisps" are also hisbrainchild's. He hsa experience ind i f f e r e n t t e ch n o l o g i e s a n dspecialized in Microsoft andautodesk Technologies. He has heldmid/Senior management positionsin mid size companies and served asDirector for Relyon Softech Limitedfor Seven Years.

Professional Ethics is one of those terms, which is verydifficult to define. Professional ethics is the behaviorexpected of professionals in Relation to their work.

. Never put your own gainabove the welfare of your clients or others towardswhom you have a professional responsibility.Respect their confidentiality at all times and alwaysconsider the wider interests of society in yourjudgments.

. Be trustworthy in all that youdo – never deliberately mislead, whether byWithholding or distorting information.

Share the full facts withyour clients, making things as plain and intelligibleas possible.

. Take full responsibility for youractions, and don't blame others if things go wrong.

. Be aware of thelimits of your competence and don't be tempted towork beyond these. Never commit more than youcan deliver.

. Give clear andappropriate advice. Never let sentiment or yourown interests cloud your judgment.

. Neverdiscriminate against others.

Have the courage to make a stand. Be prepared toact if you suspect a risk to safety or malpractice ofany sort.

Never make the clients waitunnecessarily. They have their own deadlines tomeet.

It becomes necessary to follow some of the Practices toComplement Professional Ethics to mark good example.

Be a good listener. Let him feel thatyou mean his welfare and that you care

Always Keep Customer dataConfidential.

Be careful while committing. Onceyou commit, fulfill the commitment.

If the customer is wrong, do not mincewords. Call a spade a spade.

Although, we can list the core Values as above, it is verydifficult to teach professional Ethics and we hardly findInstitutions around us teaching this specific subject. It is apractice one has to cultivate and apply it in all day to day

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Always be honest

Be open and transparent.

Be accountable

Act within your limitations

Be objective at all times

Always treat others with respect

Deliver on Time:

Patience pays.

Confidentiality:

Commitment:

Be Frank:

Following are the core values that mainly defineProfessional Ethics:

Difficult to define Professional Ethics

activities. Most of the abovementioned ethics are Subjectiveand can be defined differentlyfor different Professions.It is also difficult to draw a linebetween what ProfessionalEthics is liable and what is not.For example, if an author iswriting a book on a subject.There is so much informationalready available for him. Hecan either recreate or he cancopy the content in whatevermanner he sees fit to help himself to save time and use proventhing. Now if this coping is ok,then to what extent? If hecopies all the content fromanother source it cannot beconsidered professional. If, onthe other hand he is not copinghe is wasting his time in

reinventing the wheel.

Professional ethics is a process. Ethics are not a fixed text tobe learnt once. It is a way of reviewing behavior againstconstantly changing standards. What may be ethical today, orin a particular society, may be viewed differently by others orat another time. What is ethical depends on the individual'spoint of view. This is influenced by a variety of factorsincluding personal values, published codes and statements.

Are they Related? I have observed it over a period of around10 years, that whenever my team members fails to deliverQuality work or when there is a considerable delay incompleting the assignment I find them taking Sick Leaveimmediately after such failures. So, it makes me think ifProfessional Ethics and Health are related.

Commercial Interest: Profession and Business(Money) are linked to one another. Probably if itwasn't then no body may take their professionseriously. But it is also true that a Professional will beunethical mostly because he sees a business interestnot to be ethical.

Family and Social Commitments: Unexpecteddevelopments in Family or some important SocialCommitments make it difficult to choose betweenCommitment and profession.

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Some of the reasons why Professionals do notfollow Professional Ethics


� Ego / Selfishness: Most dangerous among all isEgo. All of us think that what we believe is rightand our decisions are more perfect than others.This will in turn effect professionalism.

When an employee joins an organization withSpecific Commitments, the Organization wouldplan assignments and company goals consideringhis services. Not serving the committed Period andleaving the Organization with short notice is oneof the common Problems that all organizations arefacing, and which affect the organizationaldevelopment to a large extent.

One of the deplorable examples that I haveobserved around me is that many employees, afterserving the organization for few years and comeout and start an organization which directlycompetes with their previous employers. Theprofessional forgets that the Skill that he has gainedis because of the opportunity given to him by

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Some of the common Professional Ethicsbreaches by Employees

previous employer and he would have had hisbread and butter because of the previousemployer. No one can stop such developmentseasily but it is one of the worst examples ofProfessional Ethics.

I need not have to explain this much, this I think isone of the Commonly Cultivated Mal Practicesthat is quite often committed.

Not been assigned with their Core job: When Imeet Unhappy Employees. I find that they are nothappy with their job mainly because they are notable to do justice to their profession. They spendmost of their time in management (politics) ratherthan doing their core job. Not doing the coreprofessional job also keeps them away fromfollowing Professional Ethics. These are probablysome of the main reasons why they are not happy.

Equivalent word to ethics in most of the Indianlanguages is “Dharma”. As Lord Krishna told inGeeta “Karmaneva Dikaraste Maa PhaleshuKadachana”. Probably this is shortest definitionthat is possible for Professional Ethics. If all of usfollow this, probably we will have a wonderfulworld around us.

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fiery temper, and people fear you. But they also seem tolove you. How do you explain that?” And the answer hegave was remarkable (and which gave me, as a young man, awhole new perspective on life). He replied “Yes. I can be aterror at work. I demand the best from everyone, becausethis job demands the best. And I am unsparing of anyonewho doesn't measure up or delivers his best. But that isduring work. After hours I will be very happy to share a beerwith any of them. You see, when at work everyone has toperform. I have nothing against anybody personally, but willnot tolerate bad or sloppy work. I get very angry when a jobis done badly but I have no anger against anyone. There is abig difference between “being angry” and “showing anger”.I “show anger” but I am never “angry” ”.

His statement opened my eyes in a way nothing had doneand it was a moment of epiphany1 for me - the realisationof the vast difference between “being angry” and “showinganger”. Most of us get angry and, unfortunately, keepholding that anger inside - being continually angry andburning within. That is more destructive for oneself thanfor others because it colours our entire outlook on life andthe way we treat others. We suffer, and invite retaliationfrom those we hurt and suffer more. It feeds on itself andgrows bigger and, if allowed to grow unchecked, ultimately(in many cases) destroys the person and those close tohim/her.

It changed my life and I resolved then that I would try veryhard not to get angry or nurture anger in my heart. But that

is easier said than done. When one is young, the blood runshot and it is easy to lose one's temper and get and remainangry. But, with much conscious effort and over a longperiod of time, I think I have been able to substantially curbmy angry impulses, and not “be angry”. Life, consequently,has been much happier for me, and (I hope) for thosearound me.

I hope this helps you as it did me.

1 “Epiphany” - A sudden realisation or revelation ofthe essence or meaning of something


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Gold and Glitter

THE GLITTER

- Raj Pillai

Raj PillaiExecutive Director,Concrete Products Division

Sobha Developers Ltd.,Concrete Products Division Plot No.329, Bommasandra – Jigani LinkRoad, Industrial Area, Jigani, AnekalTaluk, Bangalore – 560 105.

Raj Pillai has Twenty Three years ofvast experience in the constructionindustry in India and abroad. He hasbeen engaged in 'Ready MixedConcrete Industry' since last fourteenyears. He pioneered the concept ofready mixed concrete in Bangalore wayback in 1995.Raj Pillai had opportunity to presentpapers in various conferences,Technical Journals and Seminarsincluding one at “

where he represented India.Raj Pillai was chosen and featured

Concept' in Bangalore byin April 2006.

Raj Pillai is among very few Indians tobe a Member of

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With effect from August 2008, RajPillai has been elected as Chairman of“India Concrete Institute” – KarnatakaChapter for the period 2008 – 10.Raj Pillai is also the “Executive councilmember' of

Raj Pillai was also Vice President forM/s. RMC Readymix (India) Pvt. Ltd.

International ConcreteConstruction Exhibition - Berlin 2006”

as A“Change Master” For 'Bringing in ReadyMix ConcreteBusiness Gyan Magazine

'Institute of Quarrying-(MIQ-UK)' 'Institute of ConcreteTechnology – (AMICT-UK)'.

“Karnataka EmployersAssociation”.

India is a wonderful country and Indians are truly amazing.I remember one real incident which I would like to share with everyone.

It was on 25th may 2007 when I was travelingbetween Bangalore to Raipur and took a earlymorning jet flight to Mumbai so as to take aconnecting flight to Raipur as there was no directflight between Bangalore and Raipur. As a habit ipreferred an emergency aisle seat as it would havemore leg space and also invariably the middle seatwould be empty, unlike the front row which alsoprovides good leg space. For my surprise, I had ayoung pretty girl next to me who was alreadyhaving a good nap by the time i was seated. It wasduring breakfast, when we started talking. She wasworking as an Air hostess with jet and was on herway to Pune. During their conversation I wasshocked to realize how difficult and strenuous thejob of an airhostess could be. It seems for a flight,which leaves at say 6 a.m, they have to report at theairport by 4.30 am and as most of the time, theywould be put on twin sharing basis in the hotel andotherwise also the makeup and dressing up wouldtake considerable time, on a conservative estimateso as to reach airport by 4.30 (assuming a 30 minutedrive during morning hours) she has to be up by2.30 am. Also they will be doing minimum 3 to 4sectors [more in case of ATRs] which mean 8 to 10hrs on their feet and mind you they work at highaltitudes and within pressurized cabins. Add to thisthe tantrum thrown by some passengers whobelieve that just by buying an airline ticket they ownthe cabin crew! Indians can definitely win a goldmedal if there is a world cup on worst behavior inan aircraft. Shasi Tharoor is dead right on hiscomment about cattle class. It's no surprise whensometimes we see guys[90 percent of air travelersare company paid ones] behaving like third ratefellows inside the aircraft especially oninternational routes with free liquor! I had alwayswondered the plight of people working under suchcharacters! Also I couldn't figure out till date whywe behave so rigidly towards our fellow airpassengers and don't even smile at them? Nowagainst all this background, imagine the poorairhostess, who has to put up with such two leggedsocial animals that are out on a prowl! And theirony is that an airhostess job is considered to beglamorous, hot and what not. After hearing thisyoung lady out, my perception of airhostess alsochanged for better and I also realized that all thatGLITTERS IS NOT GOLD.

I landed at Mumbai around 7.30 and headed to thejet premium lounge on the first floor after securityas my Raipur flight was at 8.30. The lounges wasalmost empty but for, hold your breath, I saw MrAamir Khan and Mr Javed Akhtar deeplyengrossed in conversation on a corner table! I

THE GLITTER AND GOLD

deliberately sat next to these two gentlemenand waited for an appropriate opportunity tointeract with them. By and large I have seencelebrities and public figures trying to put up alarger than life image and throwing their weightaround at airports and public places hence I wascurious to see real faces of these two “so calledintellectuals of our film industry”. After fewminutes, Mr.Akhtar left and I took theopportunity to say hello to Aamir Khan and thefirst thing which struck me about him was hishonesty. Aamir responded very warmly to meand took my compliments gracefully. He alsotook interest in me and was genuinely nice tome and engaged in small conversation with mewithout any air whatsoever about himself. Itwas quite a refreshing experience consideringhis celebrity status!

So in single day, I was able to encounter anairhostess whose profession is supposedlyGLITTERING and then also in next few hourshad a meeting with the KING OF GLITTERi.e Aamir Khan!

My flight landed at Raipur at around 10.30 a.mand by the time I was out of the airport buildingI could feel the hot blistering sun at more than40 degree Celsius. My hotel car was there withthe driver having placard for me. After I got

'The twenty four carat gold'

into the comfort of an air-conditioned car and after the vehicle started moving, inoticed an army man walking down the road. I asked the driver to slow down andoffered a lift to the army man. The army man turned out to be Major BalwantSingh from the artillery who had also landed from the same flight from Bombay.He had been to Rajasthan border to attend a course on T56 Tanks. Major wascandid enough to tell Me that he couldn't afford to hire a cab to go to railwaystation and hence decided to walk a distance a distance of almost 2 kilometre tothe nearest bus stop. He also said laughingly that compared to combinedtemperature of Rajasthan's hot weather and inside of tank (which was almostmore than 50 degree Celsius), the 40 plus temperature at Raipur was nothing forwalk of 2 kilometre!

Major was from a village in haryana and had a two year son whom he had seensixteen months back. He also mentioned to me that only two days back his sonwas asking for potato chips and chocolates and how he badly missed him. Aftersome time, I could not control myself and asked Major that against all thishardship, what is that which keeps him going in an army job. After a briefthinking, the Major said there could be three reasons.

One, every house in his village had a guy in the army. Two, almost everyone in hisfamily's last three generations had also been in the army and lastly, and mostimportantly, the major said, was the fact that he was sure that his army job wouldprovide him a "honourable death ". He summed it by saying that the nation wouldalso celebrate his death with twenty one gun salute. This sentence of major hit mevery hard as all the comforts of my corporate job didn't guarantee a decent death.On the contrary, one even doesn't know how good or bad his death would be andhow many people would cry for him, leave aside gun salute!

I instantly realised that my third encounter of the day was a TWENTY FOURCARAT GOLD WITH REAL GLITTER.


Continuing Education

Bharathi Ganesh & Nagesh Rammurthy

Mrs. Bharathi GaneshBachelor of Engineering –Civil (1990) from M.S.R.I.T, Bangalore, BU andM.E with FCD in PSCStructures from B.U,p u r s u i n g P h . D, i nStructural Engineering, inBangalore University.2 years of industrialexperience & 17 years ofteaching experience.

asAssistant Professor, Deptof Civil Engg, GlobalAcademy of Technology,RR Nagar, Bangalore .

Life Member of -ACCE - Association ofConsulting Civil Engineers,ICI -Indian ConcreteInstitute,INSDAG – Institute forSteel Development AndGrowth,IASE – Indian Associationof Structural Engineers,INSTRUCT – Institute forMan Power Training ofConstruction Trades AndManagementNWSF – National WomenScience Forum

Presently working

Nagesh Rammurthy PMP'Mr. Nagesh Rammurthy isChief Knowledge Officer atA. N. Prakash ConstructionP r o j e c t M a n a g e m e n tConsultants Pvt. Ltd. (ANPCPMC), Bangalore, India.He heads Schoo l o fConstruction ManagementExcellence (S-CME), aninitiative of ANP CPMC. Heis baccalaureate in CivilEngineering from BangaloreUniversity, a certified PMP®from PMI®, USA.

He is member ofProject ManagementInstitute, USARoy a l I n s t i t u t e o fChartered Surveyors,UK,American society of CivilEngineers, USA,C o n s t r u c t i o nSpecification Institute,USAA s s o c i a t i o n o fConsulting Engineers,IndiaInstitute of ResearchD e v e l o p m e n t a n dTraining of ConstructionTrades and Management

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1 INTRODUCTIONSwamy Vivekananda once said“Education is the manifestation ofperfection already in a man”. Veryrecently, while touring ASEAN, itwas emphasized by MichaelHoward, U.K. Secretary of Statefor Employment when he said“There is no such thing as sufficientinitial education: learning isendless”.

In India, when we look back, past 1-1/2 decade has seen anotherrevolution across all sectors whichresulted in increased demand forinfrastructure. With vision 2020 infocus, there would be steep growthin all sectors pushing our country togreater levels of development. Theresult, there is technology creation,transfer, and innovations beyondthe realm of imagination. Growthand use of technology hasimpacted quality of life across theglobe which is in the best interest ofthe entire humanity. With theliberalization of markets, industrieshave expanded, there is a paradigmshift in the demand for additionalskills, job opportunities haveopened up in several new areas. Notto leave the competition, which isfierce at this very moment, has leftthe margins as wafer thin fororganisations. Now, companieshave started looking at avenues toincrease productivity through leanand efficient workforce. Thiswould mean enhancement of skillsand competencies amongstworkforce is unavoidable choice.

With the onset of competition, thegoal of achieving higher levels inemployment seems to be a distantdream because of the glaringmismatch between the skillspossessed by working professionalsand those required by jobdescriptions due to paradigm shift

in the requirements of theemployers.

In addition to this, Industry hasseen and is witnessing influx ofprofess iona l f rom var iouscountries assuming key positions,in various types of organisations.With rapid development andapplication of new technologies,these professionals have edge overprofessionals with only localexposure in many domains. This isanother important reason for allprofessionals to upgrade skills andbe alive in the competition. Therecomes, continuing education (CE),which is THE answer to beadditionally competent.

Pe t e r D r u c k e r , a w r i t e r ,management consultant, and self-described 'social ecologist' says, thegrowth for education and trainingwill be continuous…. the demandfor lifetime education stems fromprofound changes in society. Welive in an economy whereknowledge, not buildings andmachinery, are the chief resourcesand where knowledge-workersmake up the biggest part of thework force. Education in thiscentury indeed has to be shaped asborderless education whichpromotes continuous learning.

Continuing education by definitionis the aggregate principles andpractices encompassing educationof individuals after they have leftformal system of education.Continuing education includescontinuing professional educationand further non-formal andinformal education, training,development and growth.

Earlier continuous education wassolely referred to an adult'seducation alone, and now it is ageneral term used to indicate the

education which is a part of formal and non-formal learning process throughout one's life.

Lifelong learning, therefore, encompasses thefollowing:

a) Initial education, which is the period ofcontinuous formal study (and 'youthtraining') completed before entry into mainemployment (Parry, 1993);

b) Further education, which refers toeducation oriented toward more specificoccupational or life skills, rather thanacademic degrees (Carnegie Commissionon Higher Education, 1973); and

c) Recurrent education, which is thedistribution of education over the lifespanof an individual in a recurring way. Bridgingthe old & new technology and practices tostrengthen the link between what we knowand what is due (Carnegie Commission onHigher Education, 1973).


2 FAST TRACKING CAREER THROUGHCONTINUING EDUCATION

3 C H A N N E L S O F C O N T I N U I N I N GEDUCATION (CE)

Today, continuing education has emerged as the favoredcategory to describe the education of not just adult'seducation but has been extended in recent years toencompass parts of initial education as well as the coreterritory of post initial education and training.

Continuing education aims to achieve any or combinationsof the following objectives:

1. Improve one's adaptability (technical or non technical)to technological change and present scenario,

2. Invigorate educational institutions

3. Facilitate more flexible market adjustments tochanging requirements

4. Enable a better interplay between educationalinstitutions and other social sectors, including a bettercontribution to the potential necessary for economicgrowth Enhance continuing personal development,motivation and learning behavior of professionals

5. Enhance individual freedom of choice andopportunities for self development

6. Provide better opportunities for individualdevelopment

7. Restore and protect the employment prospects ofparticular individuals and groups

8. Upgrade Skills, Knowledge and attitude

9. Enhance productivity with quality.

Continuing Education and training has become aconcern of the academia too. It is often assumed thatstudents already have a general understanding of theconcepts, their meanings, applicability and inter-relationships. This is not always true. Hence, at theinstitutional level, increased attention is being paidtowards continuing education and training forpractical and compulsory impact.

Some of the educational institutions have introducedcontinuing education programmes as 'EquivalencyPrograms' which opens doors to accreditation oflearning obtained outside their own preset systems.Through a compendium of creative competency-based assessment processes, students could gaintertiary education, sometime an additional collegedegree too.

Few institutes have proven that these strategies areeffective when they are applied in positive andsupportive environment, while recognizing emotional,social and intellectual needs of scholars. The strategiesdetect individual strengths, nurture them, evaluatethem and some even channelize them for bettergrowth and development.

b. Organisations as catalysts for CE

a. Educational Institutions as providers of CE

The consumption and demand areas are best places foridentification of requirements. Industry along withInstitutions and Organisations is the only place whichcan determine and propagate the necessity of CE. It isindustry which responds to the opportunities andchallenges through the talent and Intellectual Property(IP) they have create or acquired or developed. Thelack of effective participation of industry in CE isattributed to lists of barriers like financial, situational,institutional and attitudinal.

Other possible reasons for the limited participation mayinclude:

Enhancing people skills being very low on agenda

Lack of awareness and inadequate information oninitiatives of associations, professional bodies andacademies

Lack of farsighted benefits that training programs canbring to them

Lack of buying on initiatives of HR by management,or

Reactive position by most of HR professionals in ourindustry

While understanding that continuing education is analternative education strategy for professionals andtechnical workers to improve their knowledge, skills,competency and attitude, the following few steps issuggested:

1. Needs identification and assessments

2. Formulation of a HR Framework in organisationswith emphasis to CE and beyond

3. Activate tripartite co-operations – employer, employeeand training associations / institutes / academies

4. Improve monitoring mechanism to track effective useof competency acquired through CE

5. Fostering intrapreneurs after progressive CE ventrues

6. Envisioning career growth for employee in anorganisation

7. Reinforcing financial models for training programs

8. Facilitate options for employee with regards to theirprofessional growth

As the saying goes, “It doesn't matter if you try and try andtry again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and failto try again”. “If you have to see beyond everyone else, youwill have to see above all. Seeing requirement oforganisation at organisational level is the key. This ispossible only when an individual scales heights with hisefforts and self realization.

Lack of efforts to acquire more at individual levels, it canbe attributed to:

Ø Affordability, coupled with the low compliance rate

Ø Lack of support, interest, incentive or motivationfrom the employer.

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Ø Perception that benefits of CE wouldn't outweigh theefforts put in or time spent

Individuals need to understand that – where there is anopportunity there should be a will to seek ways. This is theonly mantra for personal success and of an organisation. Aswe have suggested few ways for organisations to wriggle outof incompetency issues, we feel similar zeal, enthusiasm,inquisitiveness, courage and will needs to be shown byindividuals to proactively participate in the movement ofCE.

These are accelerated learning programs, equipped towardsupgrading a person professionally. They are multifacetedand encompass a wide variety of creative methods andtechniques based on current theories and research of howpeople learn best. Such courses are usually based on therequirements including preparation for work, basic skills,and specialized programs for specific occupational tasks. Itcreates a common platform where most successful experts,champions in specific practices share their expertise andexperience, to upgrade employees from his/her presentstatus to next higher levels.

In order to learn more than the subjects and topics one hasstudied during formal education, seminars, workshops andconferences facilitates in creating an environment forprofessionals to learn, exposes them to areas ofresponsibility, compassion, integrity, civility, leadership,cooperation and coordination. It motivates audiences toelevate their morale and dream for higher reach and goals.It also provides a platform for professional for interactionson variety of settings and situations with the intention ofenhancing self-directed learning.

By participating in training program / workshops, onewould learn how to ask a focusing question, define terms,collect relevant data, use an analysis process that rules outbias, and includes methods that yield validity and reliability.The findings become immediately applicable to theirindividual situations. This process works equally well inlarger situations.

For an employer, it helps to enhance performance ofemployees, their retention and alleviate them as moreeffective learners leading to informed and responsibleprofessionals.

Let's look at these TWO words Japanese have given to theworld; KAIZEN – incremental Improvement andKAIKAKU – radical change. They are relevant to CE forenhancement and collective attitude towards what we allintend to achieve, achieve together.

In this era of globalization “relevance” and “excellence” arethe two most ever-used words. In view of this, the primarygoal of continuing education is to develop meaningful andsatisfying learning experiences. Based on expertise, skill,and knowledge acquired, CE in turn produces the desired

d. Seminar / Workshops / Conferences as facets ofCE

4. CONCLUSIONS

level of professional competitiveness, emphasizing highlevels of adeptness and confidence. In order to outperformin a specific situation and to meet the demands orrequirements of a job profile in the local or global setup, aproficient professional or technical worker must have thecapability and potential to envision his future through CE.CE partners while addressing the mismatch between theknowledge & skills and expectations & requirements ofindustry would there by ensure increased employabilityquotient of a professional.

More importantly, continuing education not only upliftsoverall quality of life, but also provides impetus to sustainedeffort on individual towards being part of a learning society.Thus, continuing education provides essentials to facechallenges, opportunities and to cater to the greaterexpectations and demands of the industry.

1. Drucker, Peter F., “Reflections of a Social Ecologist,” Society,May/June 1992

2. Abrahamsson, K. (1993) Lifelong education in Swedenreconsidered: concepts, organization and current trends, inAtchoarena, D. (ed), Lifelong education in selected industrializedcountries, International Institute for Educational Planning /National Institute for Educational Research (Paris: IIEP)

3. Cervero, R.M. (1989) “Continuing professional education”, in S.Merriam and P. Cunningham (eds.), Handbook of adult andcontinuing education, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

4. Conferido R.D. (1998) Building-blocks towards lifelong learning inthe Philippines.

Manila: Institute of Labor Studies-Department of Labor andEmployment.

5. Raggatt, P. and Unwin, L. (1991) 'Introduction: A Collection ofPipers' in P Raggatt and L Unwin (eds) Change and Intervention:Vocational Education and Training (London: Falmer Press).Research Department of Lifelong Learning (NIER). (1993)

6. Richardson, M. (1999) Singapore blazes a trail in retraining workers ;raising skills to be stressed to fight recession, International Herald,Tribune, April 8, 1999, p. 1, 14, 27

References:

Look Back & get Experience,

Luk Forword & C hope,

Luk arnd & fnd Reality,

Look within & find Confidence.

4 Beautiful thoughts of life


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READY-MIXED CONCRETE

- Dr. Aswath M U

Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee, CED2 in thesecond revision of IS 4926:2003 for Ready-MixedConcrete has incorporated some modifications foundnecessary in the context of developments in the field. Thesignificant modifications included are as follows:

a. Requirements for materials brought in line with IS456:2000

b. Minimum testing frequencies introduced foraggregates and water

c. Basis of supply modified to bring it in line with IS456:2000

d. Transportation time made uniform to 2 hrs

e. Requirement of temperature of concrete deleted

f. Sampling procedure has been modified

g. Tolerance limits for workability have been modified

h. A clause on non-compliance has been included

i. A detailed clause on production and delivery includingplant safety and maintenance and environmentalconsiderations has been included

j. A detailed clause on quality control has been included

k. A detailed clause on order processing and training hasbeen included

l. Detailed provisions on calibration and weighingequipment accuracy has been introduced

Some important clauses which are useful to the users ofRMC for a quality concrete are highlighted here.

When requested, the producer shall provide the purchaserthe following information on admixtures:

a. Generic type(s) of the main active constituent(s) in theadmixture

b. Whether or not the admixture contains chlorides and ifso, the chloride content of the admixture expressed as apercentage of chloride ion by mass of admixture

c. Whether or not the admixture leads to the entrainment

When requested, the producer shall provide thepurchaser with the following information before anyconcrete is supplied:

a. Nature and source of each constituent material,

b. Source of supply of cement and

c. Proposed proportions or quantity of eachconstituent/m3 of fresh concrete

INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THEPRODUCER OF RMC:

Code of Practice and RMCMA Quality Scheme

of air when used at theadopted dosage;

d. Where more than onea d m i x t u r e i s u s e d ,confirmation of theircompatibility; and

e. Initial and final settingtime of concrete when admixture is used at adopteddosage(tested as per IS 8142)

Thefollowing information shall be included in the deliveryticket to accompany the load to the purchaser:

a. Name or number of the ready-mixed concrete depot.

b. Serial number of the ticket

c. Date

d. Truck number

e. Name of the purchaser

f. Name and location of the site

g. Grade or mix description of the concrete

h. Specified target workability

i. Minimum cement content(if specified)

j. Type of cement and grade(if specified)

k. Maximum free water-cement ratio(if specified)

l. Nominal maximum size of aggregate

m. Generic type or name of any chemical and mineraladmixtures included

n. Quantity of concrete in m3

o. Time of loading

p. Signature of the plant operator

q. A statement warning the purchaser of the precautionsneeded to be taken when working with cement and wetconcrete

a. Time of arrival on site

b. Time when discharge was completed

On site the following information will be added:

SAMPLING OF CONCRETE: after the truck-mixerhas re-mixed its delivery on site allow at least the firstone-third of a m3 of concrete to be discharged prior totaking any samples. Take at least 4 incrementalsamples from the remainder of the load avoidingsampling the last cubic metre of concrete.Thoroughly re-mix this composite sample either on amixing tray or in the sampling bucket and proceedwith the required testing.

DELIVERY TICKET INFORMATION:


c. Any water/admixture added by the supplier to meet thespecified workability

d. Any extra water/admixture added at the request of thepurchaser of the concrete, or his representative, and hissignature

e. Pouring location

f. Signature of the purchaser or his representativeconfirming discharge of the load

To ensure quality RMC production, Ready-Mixed ConcreteManufacturers Association (RMCMA) has takenenormous efforts in evolving a quality scheme for RMC.Quality Team follows the best practices from advancedcountries that suited India admirably well. Simultaneously,it was also decided to strictly follow the relevant provisionsfrom the prevailing Bureau of Indian Standardspecifications such as IS 4926 (RMC), IS 456 (plain andreinforced concrete), IS 383 (Fine and coarse aggregates),IS 9103(Chemical admixtures), etc.

The quality scheme developed by the Quality Team is intwo parts, contained in meticulously-prepared QualityManuals - Part I and II. The first part involves thoroughannual audit of RMC production facility based on anextensive Check List contained in QC Manual Part I. TheCheck List covers all activities in the production facilities.These are grouped under six heads: material storage andhandling; batching equipment; central mixer; ticketingsystem; delivery fleet and laboratory.

As regards product quality, the Quality Team felt that thesame is governed by a contractual agreement between thebuyer and supplier. Further, different Member Companiesfollow different practices. Therefore the Quality Teamdecided to provide basic guidelines (contained in QCManual Part II) for ensuring quality control and qualityassurance. This manual suggests that a detaileddocumentation should be prepared covering four areas:data on source and properties of all ingredients ofconcrete; process control including mix design; data onfresh and hardened properties of concrete; and statisticalanalysis of the properties of concrete.

With a view to bring in transparency and improvecredibility of the quality scheme and also enhanceconfidence level of customers, it was unanimously decidedto subject production facilities of Members to annual auditby external auditors based on Check List contained in QCManual Part I.

The quality of ready-mixed concrete depends on theselection and approval of materials, quality ofadmixtures, sampling, testing methods, production,delivery system, the equipment and plant. To ensureall these parameters, It is also mentioned in the IScode, “ for effective implementation of the provisionsof the standard, it may be desirable that the ready-mixed concrete plants operate their system under athird party certification scheme to ensure operation ofa well structured system and to build confidence in theusers of such concrete.”

A detailed procedure for external audit was developed.Further, selection criteria for auditors were also finalized.These details are contained in QC Manual Part I .

A number of auditors were selected from differentlocations and after undergoing an orientation programconducted by the RMCMA and performing mock auditthey were inducted for external audit.

Once a satisfactory audit is completed by the externalauditor, an Undertaking is obtained from the MemberCompany stating that it will maintain the productionfacility as per the Check List during the one-year period.After this, a certificate of compliance is granted to themember Company. The RMCMA appeals the plants to getaudited by the third party expert auditors to ensure thequality.

QC Manual Part I:http://www.rmcmaindia.org/CHECK%20LIST.pdf

QC Manual Part II:http://www.rmcmaindia.org/Guidelines%20Final.pdf

1. IS 4926, Ready-mixed concrete

2. IS 383, coarse and fine aggregates from natural sourcesfor concrete specification

3. IS 456, plain and reinforced concrete

4. Is 1199, Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete

5. IS 4634, Methods for testing performance of batch-type concrete mixers

6. IS 8142, Method of test for determining setting time ofconcrete by penetration resistance

7. IS 9103, concrete admixtures-specifications

8. IS 14858, Compression testing machine used for testingof concrete and mortar requirements

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),RMCMA website: http://www.rmcmaindia.org/

Appeal

If you are using ready-mixed concrete in yourjobs, ensure that you get your concrete fromRMCMA-certified facility.

You can also request for a copy of QC Manual PartII as developed by your RMC producer to provideyou assurance about the quality of the concretethat you order.

If you are a specifier, include a clause in yourtender document stating that concrete fromRMCMA-certified plant will only be accepted.

If you are a non-member producer, join the ranksof RMCMA and get your production facilitycertified.

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Acknowledgements:


Land Subsidence inCentral Calcutta

Dr. Amartya Kumar Bhattacharya

Debasish Kumar

Department Of Applied Mechanics, BengalEngineering And Science University, ShibpurHowrah – 711103, West Bengal, India, andPast Vice-President ( East ),The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India ).E-mail: [email protected]

1. INTRODUCTION

1 . G E N E R A L S T R A T I F I C A T I O N O FSUBSURFACE SOIL OF CALCUTTA

Analyzing Terzaghi's theory [1] on compressibility of soilsand other later developments on this (e.g. Colijn and Potma[2], Taylor [3], Abbot [4], Terzaghi and Peck [5], Roberts [6],Gambolati et al. [7], Bull and Poland [8] etc.), twoapproaches have been made to calculate subsidence. One isbased on the linear theory (considering elastic property ofthe material) and the other on the logarithmic theory.

According to the linear theory, subsidence is given by

(1)

and according to the logarithmic theory, subsidence is givenby

(2)

where Z1 = thickness of the soil layer prior to compression,

Pi1 = intergranular pressure when ground water table is atinitial piezometric level,

Pi2 = increased intergranular pressure when water table is atfinal piezometric level due to drawdown,

mv = Coefficient of volume compressibility = reciprocal of

the compression modulus E, , Cc being calledthe compression index, slope of the essentially linearportion of e vs log Pi curve and e1 being the void ratio ofthe soil layer prior to compression.

The top 30 m. of the subsurface soil strata in Calcuttaconsists mainly of successive layers of clay, silty clay andclayey silt, and can be subdivided into two horizons basedon the relative compressibility of the different strata. Theupper clay horizon (top 15 m.) generally consists of softercomponents, whereas the clay below 15 m depth, consistsof much stiffer materials (Bhattacharya et al. [9]). Thisstratification is generally referred to as the Normal CalcuttaDeposit and is found to exist over most of the study area. Ageneral classification of the Normal Calcutta Deposit alongwith the mv values after Dastidar and Ghosh [10] is shownin Table 1. A perusal of the Table revealsthat the clay layer between 15 m. and 30 m. isrelatively stiff as indicated by the low mvvalue. Further below, the compressibility ofthe layers will be even less because of theincreasing overburden pressure and,therefore, they may not play a significant rolein land subsidence.

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Dr. Amartya Kumar BhattacharyaDebasish Kumar

Department Of AppliedMechanics, BengalEngineering And ScienceUniversity, ShibpurHowrah – 711103, WestBengal, India.

BCE (Hons.), MTech, PhD,CEng(I), FIE, FACCE(I), FISH,FIWRS, FIPHE, FAE

BE (CE), ME

Table 1:Stratification of Normal Calcutta Deposit (after Dastidar and Ghosh [10])

3. VARIATIONS IN PIEZOMETRIC LEVELS INSOME PARTS OF CENTRAL CALCUTTA

Site No 1 : Subsidence Analysis Near Minto Park

Site No 2 : Subsidence Analysis at Chowringhee Road(Near Shakespeare Sarani Crossing)

From the piezometric level contour map of Biswas & Saha[12], initial piezometric surface (above mean sea level) in thisarea in 1956 is + 0.00 m. Final piezometric surface in April2000 is – 12.00 m. as obtained from SWID [13] contour map.From SWID [13] April 2000 data of Minto Park area, depthof water level below ground level is 16.80 m and in April1956 the water table was 4.80 m. below G. L.

From the piezometric level contour map of Biswas & Saha[12], initial piezometric surface (above mean sea level) in thisarea in 1956 is + 0.00 m. Final piezometric surface in April2000 is – 10.00 m. as obtained from SWID [13] contour map.From SWID [13] April 2000 data of Shakespeare SaraniCrossing area, depth of water level below ground level is15.84 m and in April 1956 the water table was 5.84 m. belowG.L.

It should be noted that the pre-monsoon month April ischosen as the reference month for comparison and this isalso in accordance with the recent literature on landsubsidence (Agarwal [11]) which states that land subsidence“occurred in the pre-monsoon period when the water tablehappened to be the deepest and recharge to groundwater is


least or negligible.”

The site whose soil profile is described below near Minto Park and lies in the region of Central Calcutta mentioned above.Site No 1 : Subsidence Analysis Near Minto Park

4.1. SOIL CHARACTERTISTICS AND GROUND WATER LEVELS

4. ANALYSIS OF SUBSIDENCE IN SOME PARTS OF CENTRAL CALCUTTA

The water table was at 4.80 m.below Ground Level in theyear 1956 and has gone downto 16.80 m. below GroundLevel in April year 2000 in thisregion.

From 1956 to 2000, i.e., in 44years subsidence in this area isaround 55.507 cm. and hencesubsidence rate is 1.261cm./year or 12.61 mm./year.

4.2. CALCULATION OF INTERGRANULAR PRESSURES OF SOIL LAYERSCalculation of Intergranular Pressures in the years 1956 and 2000 near Minto ParkTable 3:

1.1. CALCULATION OF SUBSIDENCECalculation of Subsidence near Minto Park area with linear theory (from 1956 to 2000)Table 4:

Site No 2 : Subsidence Analysis at Chowringhee Road (Near Shakespeare Sarani Crossing)The site whose soil profile is described below is at Chowringhee Road (near Shakespeare Sarani Crossing) and lies in the regionof Central Calcutta mentioned above.


4.4. SOIL CHARACTERTISTICS AND GROUNDWATER LEVELSSoil Profile at Chowringhee Road (Near Shakespeare Sarani Crossing) & Laboratory Test ResultsTable 5:

4.5 CALCULATION OF INTERGRANULAR PRESSURES OF SOIL LAYERSCalculation of Intergranular Pressures in the years 1956 and 2000 at Chowringhee Road (Near ShakespeareSarani Crossing)

Table 6:

4.6. CALCULATION OF SUBSIDENCECalculation of Subsidence at Chowringhee Road (Near ShakespeareSarani Crossing) with linear theory (from 1956 to 2000)

Table 7:

From SWID [13] April 2000 dataof Shakespeare Sarani Crossingarea, depth of water level belowground level is 15.84 m and inApril 1956 the water table was 5.84m. below G. L.

From 1956 to 2000, i.e., in 44 yearssubsidence in this area is around43.145 cm. and hence subsidencerate is 0.9806 cm./year or 9.806mm./year.

The total estimated subsidencenear Minto Park is 55.507 c.m.from 1956 to 2000, i.e. in 44 years.Hence estimated subsidence rateis 12.61 mm/year. The totale s t i m a t e d s u b s i d e n c e a tChowr inghee Road (NearShakespeare Sarani Crossing) is

5. CONCLUSION

43.145 c.m. from 1956 to 2000, i.e. in 44 years. Hence estimated subsidence rate is 9.806 mm/year. Since this entire region ismore or less uniformly subsiding, no visible ground crack or collapse of building or structure has been reported till now, theaverage subsidence rate (without considering rebound or swelling which may be a maximum of 10%) is estimated to be 11.208mm/year for a average decline of piezometric level by 11.00 m.


Quick and efficient design of

Amarnath S N

solar panel supports with CYPE Metal 3D

INTRODUCTION

International design and analysis

This article briefly explains how a solar panel support, completewith foundations and connections, can be easily and quicklydesigned using CYPE Metal 3D and CYPE Portal FrameGenerator.

Solar panel supports are relatively new type of structures whichdue to the increasing popularity of the use of solar panels arebecoming more common every day. Solar panels are often placedin open areas or on building rooftops where extreme windvelocities can be present. The open, wing shaped geometryadditionally makes them very sensitive to uplift effects caused bythe wind actions.

Special attention therefore needs to be dedicated to theevaluation of wind actions in the design phase.

For most structures, a structural design analysis is required inorder to guarantee a safe, sustainable and cost-effective product.Hence, structural design analysis reports are sought by mostassurance companies nowadays for any type of structure thatneeds to be insured against economical and or personal damage.For structural analysis, the expertise of a structural engineer isneeded. Features such as the correct definition of loads,knowledge of mechanics and materials, connection andfoundation design, etc. can be complex and therefore require theattention of qualified professionals.

Even though professional expertise is needed, engineersnowadays spend relatively little time on making manual designcalculations thanks to the development of structural designorientated software.

CYPE provides secure software solutions equipped withmaximum user guidance during the entire structural designprocess from the very start to the automaticgeneration of structural drawings and analysisreports. The amount of time needed for researchand analysis this way is reduced to a minimum and aquick and efficient structural design is guaranteed.

Since different regulations apply for differentregions, load definitions, material properties andvalidation methods are features which need to bespecified differently for each country according tothe corresponding national standards. CYPE offerscomplete compatibility for a wide range of nationalstandards and is completely adapted for use in theIndian market. The software, as well as the outputof drawings and reports, is available in the Englishlanguage and all necessary standards for structuralanalysis and automatic load generation areimplemented in the software.

Currently, the implemented Indian standards are:

· IS 875 part 3: 1987 (wind loads)

· IS 875 part 4: 1987 (snow loads)

· IS 1893 part 1: 2002 (earthquake design)

· IS 800: 2007 (steel)

· IS 456: 2000 (concrete)

For the design of timber and aluminiumstructures Eurocodes EN 1995 and EN1999 can be used.

Portal Frame generator: Software forautomatic generation of loads, structuralgeometry and purlin design.

Portal Frame Generator is a handy designtool which can be used for automaticgeneration of multiple frames and loads.Dead loads, live loads, wind loads, snowloads and corresponding loadcasecombinations can easily be generatedaccording to the selected standards and theintroduced geometrical and geographicalproperties of the structure. Wind load

Image 1: Portal Frame Generator India


Amarnath SNOwner of FE designs,engaged in Consultancyservice and distributionof CYPE and CUBUSSoftware products inIndia. He is a structuralEngineer by professionwith over 20 years ofExperience in the fieldof Building designs inRCC and specializationin Pre-stressed post-tensioned concrete flatslabs. His service isextended to engineeringstudents by giving thefree training on use ofCYPE software at hisBangalore office.

generation is supported for predominantly closed structures andfor free-standing canopy roofs. Solar panels in general can bemodelled as free-standing monopitch canopy roofs andtherefore Portal Frame Generator is an ideal solution for a quickand accurate definition of wind loads.

The program provides all necessary information for the correctgeneration of loads and warns and prevents the user fromdefining invalid data; no research of the relevant codes isrequired. Purlin design and analysis is also supported by PortalFrame Generator.

Generated 3D geometry and 2D surface loads can be exported toMetal 3D.

Metal 3D: Software for complete structuraldesign and analysis of 3D FramesMetal 3D is an excellent program for the structural designand analysis of simple and complex three-dimensionalframes and a high-quality tool for fast and efficient designof solar panel supports.Structural geometry can be defined by means of manualintroduction, import of dwg/dxf drawing file format, orcan be generated with Portal Frame Generator andafterwards exported to Metal 3D. Loads can be definedmanually within Metal 3D or can also be generated qqPortal Frame Generator.Data generated by Portal Frame Generator can be revisedimmediately after exporting the model to Metal 3D.

If desired, the structure can be modified (new members can beintroduced, present members can be deleted) within Metal 3Dwithout losing the loads generated by Portal Frame Generator.

Image 2: Graphical output of generated wind loadcases

Image 3: Original and modified geometry

Generation of loadcase combinations and cross-sectionalresistance checks are carried out according to the selectedmaterial standards. Different standards can be selected formaterials (steel, aluminium, timber and concrete). Apart from thegenerated standard loadcase combinations it is also possible toadd user-defined loadcases and loadcase combinations.

Image 4: Generated loadcase combinations


Cross-sections can be selected from the implemented cross-sectional libraries in the program or created by means ofnumerical or graphical input.

Image 5: Definition of cross-sectional data

After defining the mechanical properties of themembers (supports, hinges, type of cross-sections and materials, buckling lengths, etc.)the structure can be analysed. Metal 3D isequipped with automatic member designalgorithms, which can save the user valuabletime in the design process.Member checks and automatic design can becarried out for steel, aluminium and timbercross-sections for a wide range of nationalstandards.Analysis results (reactions, member forces,deformations, resistance checks) can berepresented graphically as well as numericallyin detailed analysis reports.

Image 6: Graphical output of calculated member forces

Image 8: Connection design

Image 7: Graphical output and detailed analysis report ofmember resistance checks

A special module for automaticconnection design is available in Metal3D. The most common type of boltedand welded steel joints will be generatedand designed automatically by theprogram according to the designparameters specified by the user.Detailed calculation reports andgraphical output can be generated foreach designed joint.


A solution for automatic foundation design also is provided within theprogram. Metal 3D calculates the most appropriate dimensions for thefoundation elements, including their reinforcements. Generated data caneasily be modified and verified. For each foundation element an analysisreport can be generated.

The whole structural design, joints included, can be exported toTEKLA® Structures, TecnoMETAL® or CIS/2 file format.

Image 9: Foundation design

When the design processhas finished, drawings ofthe comple te mode l(structure, foundation andjoints) can be generated forplotting or exporting toAutoCAD® file formats(dwg, dxf).

Image 10:Generation of

structural drawings

Image 12: Exportation to TEKLA® STRUCTURES

Image 13: Take off list

A detailed take off list can be generated for the structuralmembers (beams, columns, etc.), joints (plates, welds, bolts)and foundation elements (concrete, reinforcements).

SummaryCYPE provides easy, understandable, intuitive software whichallows for fast and efficient design and analysis of structures.All programs are adapted to the national standards for manycountries, including the Indian standards.CYPE software increases productivity and offers efficient andsecure structural design solutions.


Structures generated and analysed with Metal 3D can beexported completely with loads to CYPECAD for integrationwith reinforced concrete buildings.

Image 11: Exportation to CYPECAD

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(a) India - 5 % (b) Mexico - 28 % c) Most industrializednations - 60 to 80 % (d) Korea - 96 %.To boost Vocational Education and Skill Development,Prime Minister in his Independence Day address, stated toopen:(a) 1600 new ITI's and Polytechnics (b) 50,000 new SkillDevelopment Centers in India

It would enable 1 crore students to get Vocational training inevery year.

From the above details, the following are the conclusion:1) The present skill level cannot compete with the growing

trend.2) The total need for skilled workforce for construction

industry alone is 47 Million by 2022.3) Introducing new Skill Development Training Centers are

the only way to create a skilled workforce for the nation'sdevelopment.

4) Skill Development Training brings reduction of materialwastage in all the industries.

5) Skill Development Training leads high qualitystandards/increased production at work places.

6) Skill Development Training avoids rework in work places.7) Skill Development Training assures safe working

environment at work places.8) Workers' social and economical position improves.9) Proper recognition to the worker in all industries can be

ensured.

Due to the above measurements, we will definitely feel a drasticfinancial growth in the country.

Conclusion

“Training is expensive & without Training it is moreexpensive”

Continued from Page 27

Thus, by 2022 there will be huge demand of 47 millionworkforce needed in construction industry alone.

By the year 2022, India is aiming to build 700 million globallyemployable workforces, comprising 200 million universitygraduates and

1. Indian Population @ 2022 would be 1,300 million people

Population with access to education / facilities - 200 millionPopulation with limited access to education / facilities - 500millionNo access for education - 80 million

As stated above, we can understand to cater the need of 500million people, we have to think of opening more SkillDevelopmental Institutions in our country.

To start any business, the investment is the basic criteria. Thefollowing are the points can be considered for financialassistance:1) Submit a proposal to the National Skill Development

Corporation2) Approaching Govt. for financial aid3) Inviting few of social organizations to join on partnership4) Approaching Private/Public sector for partnership

investment5) Availing Bank Loan

China has nearly 500,000 senior higher secondaryvocational schools, whereas we have about 5100 ITI's and6000 VET schools in all over India.Countries current labour force in the age group of 20-24 yrs,undergone formal vocational training are

500 million vocationally skilled people.

Population Vs Education Analysis:

2. Employable Population (age 18-58 years): 780 million

Financial Assistance for Skill Development

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Triple blends: A different approach inusing cementitious materials.

V. R. Kowshika

V.R.Kowshika,� is a CIVIL Engineering

g r a d u a t e f r o mP. E . S . C o l l e g e o fEngineering ,Mandya.Has finished MBA inMarketing from AllainceB u s i n e s sS c h o o l , B a n g a l o r e .Has completed advanceddiploma in concretet e c h n o l o g y f r o mCity&Guilds ,London.Has about 20 years ofe x p e r i e n c e i nConstruction Chemicalsa n d C o n c r e t eTechnology, ReadymixConcrete and 4 years ofm i d d l e e a s t w o r ke x p e r i e n c e .Presently working as CEOof ECMAS ConstructionC h e m i c a l s P v tL t d , H y d e r a b a dM e m b e r o f I n d i a nc o n c r e t e i n s t i t u t e .Can be contacted onmob:09901490005,Email:[email protected].

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INTRODUCTIONThe benefits of usage of Supplementary cementitious materialslike PFA or GGBS are well documented, well knownthroughout the world. A small shift in thinking has led to use thesematerials together and check their suitability for regularconstruction industry.The different SCM s have their own individual place in terms ofimparting durability etc to concrete, when used in conjunctionwith OPC.The GGBS is a controlled ,ground, engineered SCM which is agreat product which is head and shoulders above PFA in terms ofimparting Chloride ion resistance. Where as PFA is abundantlyavailable as a waste product from the thermal power plants.When these two are mixed with OPC , we will get a synergeticeffect out of the different properties resulting in a good concretesuitable for many applications in concrete/construction industry.

Trials MethodologlyFirst reference mixes were established for M20,M25.They arebasically OPC mixes. Next OPC+GGBS mix andOPC+PFA+GGBS mixes were established for same grade ofconcrete .

Fresh properties, hardened propertiesespecially compressive strengths andRCPT values were studied.

ordinary Portland cement 53 grade (Zuari53) conforming to IS 12269-1987 (testing)is used. Clean potable water available wasused for making concrete. Pulverized flyash (Ennore TPS) conforming tospecification – IS 3812 Part 1 & 2 – 2003,GGBS. .( JSW, Bellary) conforming to IS:12089-1987 and Testing confirming to -IS 1727 – 1967 is used as fines . NaturalRiver sand conforming to specification IS:383 - 1970 (Zone – II) having specificgravity of 2.68 and fineness modulus of2.65/2.70 was used as fine aggregate.Coarse aggregate of size 12.5,20 mmpassing conforming to specification IS383:1970 and also to Testing requirementsas per Testing IS 2386 Part I, is used for

Materials used:

Table 3. Chemical Properties of SecondaryCementitious Materials

secific surface area of Pfa=2800m2/kg,ggbs=3900m2/Kg


the investigation. Superplasticiser used is SNF based (M/sECMAS).

Determination of Grain Size Distribution: Sieve analysis wasconducted on all samples as per IS 2386 (Part I) 1963 on 12.5 mmmaximum size aggregate samples. (Refer Table 1.0 ) Thecommonly measured shape parameters such as flakiness andelongation indices are measured as per IS 2386 (Part I): 1963. Thespecific gravity and bulk density (both loose and rodded) aremeasured in accordance with IS 2386 (Part III) 1963 for all foursamples.

Physical Properties of Coarse and Fine Aggregates

Table 2 Properties of Materials

Observations from trials.These observations were made after both lab and several fieldapplications.

01. The Triple blend mixes have shown good fresh stateproperties when compared to OPC mixes.

Trials Tables.Table 01

Table 02

Table 03

Table 04.Strength gain of Triple blend mixes based on field trials.


02. Cohesion,pumpability, placability were far better than OPCmixes and is similar to that of OPC+GGBS,OPC+PFAmixes.

03. The 28day strengths are comparable at similar cementitiouscontent.Triple blends easily make required grades ofconcrete. Significant strength gains between 20% to 30% isobserved between 28days to 90days(on an average).

04. RCPT values are better compared to OPC concrete but notas good as OPC+GGBS.RCPT values are similar toOPC+PFA mixes( which are not discussed in this paper).

01. Lot of field trials with triple blends with various (smalleramounts of GGBS incorporation in OPC+PFA mixes ) haveshown technical benefits as above.Field trials were donewith mixes like 180kgopc+40kg ggbs+100kg pfa (which arenot discussed in detail in this paper).This was a deviationfrom lab trials as author wanted to take smaller steps towardsreplacements.

02. Mixes of this class also provides economical benefits toconcrete producer, if they are properly designed,used.

03. The concretes are greener with good replacements of OPCand is a classic case of following the principles as givenbelow,and hence makes concrete more susatainable.

A. Use higher grades, HPC s, low maintainance-high service lifeconcretes,reduce total consumption of concrete.

B. Use least OPC incorporating maximum possible amountsof SCMs+High performance chemical admixtures.

C. Use nearest sources of PFA,GGBS to replace OPC,discourage high clinker productions.

01. Some traditional concrete specialists may say is it as perCode?.The answer is as such concretes are used,encouraged more by consultants,specifiers slowly thesemixes can be brought under relevant national andinternational concrete practice codes. For example HVFAC,SCC may not follow all normal codal provisions, but theyare slowly gaining acceptance.

02. Triple blends will have slow early strengths?,but lot of lab andfield results have shown that in tropical hot weatherclimates the setting,hardening, 3day strengths, 7daystrengths are acceptable and comparable to that ofOPC+GGBS,OPC+PFA mixes.

The QA/QC team has to be talented ,skilled to have a very highdegree of control on all aspects of production, quality, design toensure concrete with right properties are delivered.Before we take up such mixes we need to ensure that allQA/QC systems are in place and implemented completely inconcrete production facilities .

Author has been able to do durability studies like RCPT values.Further durability studies like carbonation properties of tripleblends will be an interesting area of research.

Benefits :

Possible questions on Triple blends

Major requirement

Scope for further research

Conclusions:

References:

As per the lab and field results ,observations of author Triple blendconcretes are immensely beneficial to concrete/construction industry.They hold great potential as techno-economic concretes for manyapplications.

01. Author”s correspondence with Mr. Lindon. K.A. Sear, UKQAA, UK02. Author”s correspondence with Mr. Gordon Bain, Concrete expert, Australia.03. Author”s correspondence with Mr. Raj Kumar Pillai, ED, Sobha Developers.

Respond instead of Reacting- Azim Premji

Inspiring address by Azim Premji on “My Lessons in Life” in the “Shaping Young MindsProgram” (SYMP) organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA) in collaborationwith the Bombay Management Association (BMA) at Mumbai.

I am very happy to be here with you. It is always wonderfulto be with young people. The funny thing about life is thatyou realize the value of something only when it begins toleave you. As my hair turned from black, to salt and pepperand finally salt without the pepper, I have begun to realizethe importance of youth.

At the same time, I have begun to truly appreciate some ofthe lessons I have learnt along the way. I hope you will findthem useful when you plan your own career and life.

The first thing I have learnt is that we must always beginwith our strengths. From the earliest years of our schooling,everyone focusses on what is wrong with us. There is animaginary story of a rabbit. The rabbit was enrolled in arabbit school. Like all rabbits, it could hop very well butcould not swim. At the end of the year, the rabbit got highmarks in hopping but failed in swimming. The parents wereconcerned. They said, “Forget about hopping. You areanyway good at it. Concentrate on swimming.” They sentthe rabbit for tuitions in swimming. And guess whathappened? The rabbit forgot how to hop! As for swimming,have you ever seen a rabbit swim? While it is important forus to know what we are not good at, we must also cherishwhat is good in us. That is because it is only our strengthsthat can give us the energy to correct our weaknesses.

The second lesson I have learnt is that a rupee earned is offar more value than five found. My friend was sharing methe story of his eight year-old niece. She would alwayscomplain about the breakfast. The cook tried everythingpossible, but the child remained unhappy. Finally, my friendtook the child to a supermarket and brought one of thoseready-to-cook packets. The child had to cut the packet andpour water in the dish. After that, it took two minutes in themicrowave to be ready. The child found the food to beabsolutely delicious. The difference was that she has cookedit! In my own life, I have found that nothing gives as muchsatisfaction as earning our rewards. In fact, what is gifted orinherited follows the old rule of come easy, go easy. I guesswe only know the value of what we have if we havestruggled to earn it.

The third lesson I have learnt is no one bats a hundred everytime. Life has many challenges. You win some and losesome. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to thehead. The moment it does, you are already on your way tofailure. And if you do encounter failure along the way, treatit as an equally natural phenomenon. Don't beat yourselffor it or any one else for that matter! Accept it, look at yourown share in the problem, learn from it and move on. Theimportant thing is, when you lose, do not lose the lesson.

The fourth lesson I havelearnt is the importance ofhumility. Sometimes, whenyou get so much in life, yourea l l y s ta r t wonder ingwhether you deserve all of it. This brings me to the value ofgratitude. We have so much to be grateful for. Our parents,our teachers and our seniors have done so much for us thatwe can never repay them. Many people focus on theshortcomings, because obviously no one can be perfect.But it is important to first acknowledge what we havereceived. Nothing in life is permanent but when arelationship ends, rather than becoming bitter, we mustlearn to savour the memory of the good things while theylasted.

The fifth lesson I learnt is that we must always strive forexcellence. One way of achieving excellence is by looking atthose better than ourselves. Keep learning what they dodifferently. Emulate it. But excellence cannot be imposedfrom the outside. We must also feel the need from within. Itmust become an obsession. It must involve not only ourmind but also our heart and soul. Excellence is not an actbut a habit. I remember the inspiring lines of a poem, whichsays that your reach must always exceed your grasp. That isheaven on earth. Ultimately, your only competition isyourself.

The sixth lesson I have learnt is never give up in the face ofadversity. It comes on you suddenly without warning. Onecan either succumb to self-pity, wring your hands in despairor decide to deal with the situation with courage and dignity.Always keep in mind that it is only the test of fire that makesfine steel. A friend of mine shared this incident with me. Hiseight-year old daughter was struggling away at a jigsawpuzzle. She kept at it for hours but could not succeed.Finally, it went beyond her bedtime. My friend told her,“Look, why don't you just give up? I don't think you willcomplete it tonight. Look at it another day.” The daughterlooked with a strange look in her eyes,“But, dad, why shouldI give up? All the pieces are there! I have just got to put themtogether!” If we persevere long enough, we can put anyproblem into its perspective.

The seventh lesson I have learnt is that while you must beopen to change, do not compromise on your values.Mahatma Gandhiji often said that you must open thewindows of your mind, but you must not be swept off yourfeet by the breeze. You must define what your core valuesare and what you stand for. And these values are not sodifficult to define. Values like honesty, integrity,


consideration and humility have survived for generations.Values are not in the words used to describe them as muchas in the simple acts.

At the end of the day, it is values that define a person morethan the achievements. Because it is the means ofachievement that decide how long the achievements willsustain. Do not be tempted by short cuts. The short cut canmake you lose your way and end up becoming the longestway to the destination. And the final lesson I learnt is thatwe must have faith in our own ideas even if everyone tellsus that we are wrong.

There was once a newspaper vendor who had a rudecustomer. Every morning, the Customer would walk by,refuse to return the greeting, grab the paper off the shelfand throw the money at the vendor. The vendor would pickup the money, smile politely and say, “Thank you, Sir.” Oneday, the vendor's assistant asked him, “Why are you alwaysso polite with him when he is so rude to you? Why don'tyou throw the newspaper at him when he comes backtomorrow?” The vendor smiled and replied, “He can't helpbeing rude and I can't help being polite. Why should I let hisrude behaviour dictate my politeness?”

In my youth, I thought of myself as a rebel and was manytimes, a rebel without a cause. Today, I realize that myrebellion was another kind of conformity. We defined ourelders to fall in line with our peers!

Ultimately, we must learn to respond instead of reacting.When we respond, we evaluate with a calm mind and dowhatever is most appropriate. We are in control of ouractions. When we react, we are still doing what the otherperson wants us to do. I wish you all the best in your life andcareer.

I hope you achieve success in whatever way you define itand what gives you the maximum happiness in life.

Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Corporation. He is agraduate in Electrical Engineering from StanfordUniversity, USA. He is amongst the 100 most influentialpeople in the world, Time, 2004 and was named 'BusinessLeader' of the Year by Times Group and 'Businessman ofthe Year' by Business India during 2004. He was alsoconferred with 'Padma Bhushan' award in 2005.

“Remember, those who win are those who believe theycan.”

Article Co-ordinated by : Er. Ajit Sabnis

Some feedback:

The presentations of the awardees should improve,guideline should be sent to them and must be followed itup by dedicated team from ACCE(I) as satish suggested inthe open house. The felicitation and award presentationprocedure(like having s separate chair in front of the Diasetc..) can be considered. It helps taking photos, presentingthe shawl etc..

The citations can be read by different members of theawards committee-it also involves them in celebrations

Mention should be made and recognise the efforts of themembers of the awards committee.

The awards can be announced by a member of the teamand the chairman awards committee should be with thefelicitation

The chief guest Mr. Gadkariji's suggestion to haveapplication oriented R&D section can be considered

With regards,

Bangalore

Dear All,

It was a memorable event and many thanks to thehospitality extended by Nagpur centre.

The programme was well organised.

Congratulations to Nagpur centre on organising the eventsuccessfully.

Dr. Aswath M.U

The evening function was lovely and we cherish for along time.

Regards

Bangalore

Dear Shri Ajit Sir,

On the behalf of organizing committee I thank you verymuch for your compliments and words of praises, whichwill encourage us to strive for betterment for futureevents.

Success of the any event depends on the satisfaction ofthe delegates attending it, we are happy if you feel that wehave achieved the same.

Regards.

Nagpur.

M.S.Sudarshan

Satish Raipure,


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Dignitaries visiting Exhibition Stalls at A3C, Nagpur

News from ACCE(I) Centres

Engineer's Day Celebrations – 16.09.2011

Technical Lecture: 3.11. 2011

Engineer's day celebrations, which, incidentally is also theday of celebrations of the Birthday of our very own,Engineer Statesman, Sir. M Visveswaraya, was celebratedwith pomp and gaiety on the 16th of September 2011. Theevent was held in association with Madras Cements.

The gathering for the day which was well attended by overthree hundred members, were a witness to the felicitation ofeminent engineers from our fraternity of Civil Engineers.The eminent engineers who were felicitated on the dayinclude Prof. K.S. Jagadish, Professor Emeritus, IndianInstitute of Science, Bangalore, Dr. N. Raghavendra,Technical Advisor, CTPL, Bangalore, Dr. Aswath M U,former Secretary General, ACCE(I) and Mr. R Srinivasan,Consultant and Entrepreneur, Bangalore.

There was a presentation on “Construction ofUnderground Metro Stations”, by Mr. Richardson Aris,Soma Enterprises Ltd., after the felicitation.

Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India),Bangalore Centre in association with Bangalore Institute ofTechnology organized a lecture for Fellow Members,Engineers and Builders on “Decentralised WastewaterTreatment System (DEWATS)“ as part of the TechnicalLecture series.

Rajesh Pai H.h o l d s aB a c h e l o r sdegree in CivilEngineer ingfrom ManipalInstitute ofTechnolog y,M a n i p a l ,M a n g a l o r eU n i v e r s i t y

(1998). He has undertaken a professional certificate courseon Urban Infrastructure Planning from Centre forEnvironmental Planning and Technology (CEPT),Ahmedabad in 2009. He holds a wide-ranging experienceof more than 12 years in handling large to mid-size civilengineering project operations in private and developmentsectors. He has the domain expertise in engineeringtechnologies for sustainable and cost-effective solutions forcommunity based sanitation (CBS) systems, decentralizedwastewater treatment projects (DEWATS), publics a n i t a t i o n a n d e n v i r o n m e n t / e c o - f r i e n d l ysewage/wastewater management projects for small andmedium scale private enterprises. He is well experienced inhandling technical design, research and development,capacity building and training workshops for implementingprojects that promote rural/urban sanitation, conservation

of natural resources and environmental protection incoordination with communities, Non-GovernmentalOrganisations and Governmental Organisations. He hassuccessfully coordinated and completed projectson/before schedule with multiple geographically separatedpartner/beneficiary organizations. Presently he is engagedin formulating city sanitation plans for different cities ofIndia.

Presently supporting MoUD, GoI for evaluation of citysanitation plan submitted by cities and also supporting indeveloping the guidelines for preparation of CSP manual.

His well-attended and simple talk ensured that the augustmembers of the Association understood the basic nuancesof wastewater treatment, methodologies available, theirrelative merits and de-merits, cost effectiveness and ease ofimplementation. This talk was an eye opener for many intothis grossly underestimated domain of civil engineering,with an eye on the future needs and kindled a thought forenvironmental concern.

ACCE(I) – BLC conducted its second Study Circle meet forthe year 2011-2012 under the able leadership of Mr.Shrikanth Channal on the 24th November 2011. The topicof discussion was walk-ways or pedestrian foot paths, theirdesign, adequacy, construction, upkeep, use and misuse ofthe same. The event was attended by more than twenty-fivemembers of the association. Efforts are underway todocument the proceedings and make a presentation to theGovernment agencies and NGO's concerned withdevelopment activities in the state on our observations fordeliberations, assimilation and implementation.

Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India),Bangalore Centre in association with Bangalore Institute ofTechnology organized a lecture for Fellow Members,Engineers and Builders on “Planning, Design and SeismicShake table testing of a Six Storeyed full scale Building “aspart of the Technical Lecture series by Dr. John W. van deLindt, Professor of Structural Engineering, University ofAlabama.

Study Circle Meet - 24.11. 2011

Technical Lecture: 6.12.2011

BANGALORE CENTRE


Dr. John W. van de Lindt is a Professor of StructuralEngineering at the University of Alabama and holds theGarry Neil Drummond Endowed Chair in CivilEngineering. Dr. van de Lindt's research program has twomajor thrusts, both related to improving the builtenvironment by making structures and structural systemsperform to the level expected by their occupants,government, and the public. He seeks to accomplish thisthrough the development and test bed applications ofperformance-based engineering of building systems andbridges for earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. Toaccomplish this has necessitated coupling nonlineardynamics, including stochastic approaches in both time andspace with structural reliability during extreme loadingevents. His work includes both the development of newnonlinear numerical models and experimental investigationsto calibrate those models and support the hypotheses.

Professor van de Lindt's research philosophy can besummarized as Societal need drives philosophy. In otherwords, it is the work of basic researchers to formulate scienceand engineering methodologies to solve the problems ofsociety. Application in engineering is not only critical for thebetterment of society and infrastructure but also providesthe ability to iterate research cycles and form improvementupon improvement. Dr van de Lindt has been able todevelop both methodologies and approaches and saw themimplemented by federal and state government. This includeda new LRFD bridge design load for the state of Michigan, anew steel overhead sign support structure for Michigan, andperformance-based design of residential buildings for floodfor DHS-FEMA.

Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India),Bangalore Centre in association with Bangalore Institute ofTechnology and the American Society of Civil Engineers –India Section, Southern Region, organized a lecture forFellow Members, Engineers and Builders on World TradeCenter Building Disaster: Lessons for Engineering Responseby Dr. Venkatesh Kodur, F.ASCE, F. NAE (India) Professorand Director, Center on Structural Fire Engineering andDiagnostics, Department of Civil & EnvironmentalEngineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI,USA, as part of the Technical Lecture series.

Dr. Venkatesh Kodur, Fellow of Canadian Academy ofEngineering, is a Professor and Director of the Centre onStructural Fire Engineering and Diagnostics at Michigan

Technical Lecture: 14.12.2011

State University. His research interests include: Evaluation offire resistance of structural systems through large scale fireexperiments and numerical modelling and Characterizationof materials under high temperature. His researchcontributions has led to the development of fundamentalunderstanding on the fire behaviour of material andstructural systems and also resulted in numerous designapproaches and innovative and cost-effective solutions forenhancing fire-resistance of structural systems. He haspublished over 260 peer-reviewed papers in journals andconferences, and has given numerous invited key-notepresentations.

Prof. Kodur is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy ofEngineering and a Foreign Fellow of Indian NationalAcademy of Engineering. He is a professional engineer,Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow ofAmerican Concrete Institute, Associate Editor of Journal ofStructural Engineering, Chairman of ACI Fire ProtectionCommittee, Chairman of ASCE-29 (Fire) StandardsCommittee and a member of UK-EPSRC College ofReviewers. He has won many awards including AISC FacultyFellowship Award, MSU Distinguished Faculty Award,NRCC (Government of Canada) Outstanding AchievementAward and NATO Award for collaborative research. Dr.Kodur was part of the FEMA/ASCE Building PerformanceAssessment Team that studied the collapse of WTC buildingsas a result of September 11 incidents.

The well attended lecture presentation focussed on the needsfor designing buildings to resist rapid deterioration due to firewith a concern for safe evacuation of inhabitants within areasonable time period from the time of the incident. Focuswas on the ways and means of enhancing the durability of thestructures based on the knowledge gained from pastexperiences coupled with advances in material technology.

Governing Council Meetingheld on 16th October 2011 at Bangalore


CHENNAI CENTRE

4th November 2011 at 07.30 pm

Venue : IHotel Benzz Park, T Nagar, Chennai 17.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, ChennaiCentre Dr.R.Ambalavanan, and the SecretaryJ.Thamiselvam welcomed the dignitaries, sponsors HILTIand the gathering and also briefed about the ACCE(I)centre and its activities. Er. Dhanaseelan introduced theGuest Speaker and Chairman of the Chennai CentreDr.R.Ambalavanan, The Guest speaker has presented a keynote address on 'Retrofitting of structures'. The speaker, inhis address, narrated the concepts of retrofitting and howone can avoid the damages to the structures in advance bytaking care on the principles of the structures. Then thespeaker briefed about the retrofitting of the structures withcase studies. Mr.Vinoth Kumar, Hilti representative, whowas instrumental in sponsoring this meeting, gave a briefpresentation on the products of HILTI and explained withthe tools in the Kiosk provided in the Lecture hall. Theaudience were very responsive and raised many doubtsabout the products and their usage and the lecture was wellreceived by the audience. Then momentos were presentedto the Guest Speaker and to the HILTI representatives. themeeting ended up with the vote of thanks by the TreasurerEr.K.Venkararaman and Dinner sponsored by HILTI

Guest speaker presenting the lecture

Chairman ICI TNC Mr Jaishanker presenting Momentoto the Guest Speaker Mr.Ambalavanan Chairman ACCE CC

COIMBATORE CENTRE

M/s.Ad i thya Aqua TechSolutions, Coimbatore gave aproduct demo of their productslike RO Plant, Sewage TreatmentPlant, etc., at our regularmonthly meeting held on 14thSeptember 2011.Mr.RR. Arivumani of AdithyaAqua Tech Solutions spoke onthe topic 'Water and WasteWater Management' .

RO Plant (Commercial)

RO Plant (Domestic)

Engineers Day at our centre


A View of MCB's and Panel boards

M/s.Udayin Distribution & Marketing P Ltd. gave theirproduct demo on C& S Elecrical distribution boxes andMCB's. Mr.Jyothivel of Udayin Distribution andMarketing P Ltd. explained about their product.

We celebrated at our centre on 14thSeptember at Hotel Rathna Residency. We honored fourof our senior members of our Association for their servicerendered to the society. The members are from leftEr.Devaraj, Er.Padmanaba rao, Er.Rangasamy andEr.K.V.Krishnaraj.

Engineers Day

Dharwad centre conducted a talk on Group Insurance andinsurance cover to labours and medicalaim insurance on13th Oct 2011@ Rotary hall Dharwad. The function waspresided by Chairman of Dharwad center Mr.A.C.Tahashildar. The chief guest and speaker was Dr. P.M.Kulkarni , Sr. divisional manager of United Insurance co, ltdand shri. Vijaya Kulkarni , Development of officer was theGuest of the honur. Dr. P.M. Kulkarni stressed the need ofinsurance to labours and benefits of same during accident.He also stressed about medical policies for Engineers & intotal insurance for everybody. The meeting was attended bya good number of members. The secretary of Dharwadcentre Mr. Ranoji gave vote of thanks.

Chairman & secretary along with chief guest Mr. Dr. P.M. Kulkarni Sr.divisional manager of United Insurance co, ltd and shri. Vinaya Kulkarni ,Devlopment of officer was the Guest of the honur.

Chief guest Mr. Dr. P.M. Kulkarni Sr. divisional manager of UnitedInsurance co, ltd delivering talk on Group Insurance cover to labours.

DHARWAD CENTRE

Dharwad centre along with Institute of Engineers,Ultratech cement & forum of consulting engineersconducted mason training work shop for two-days on 12th& 13th Dec 2011 at Institute of Engineers hall Dharwad.Dr. shivapur Chirman of Institute of Engineers was thechief guest. Mr. Puneet and shri. Suresh Patil, & shri. SatishNaikar & Shri. A.C. Tahashildar were other guests . Thework shop was well attended.

Paper Statement About Work Shop Appeared In Deccan Herald Dtd: 13.12.2011.

Chairman of ACCE(I) Dhrawad centre A.C.Tahashildar delivering his speech.

KARIMNAGAR CENTRE

A TECHNICAL EVENING WAS CONDUCTEDON 30 TH OF OCTOBER AT 8PM ON THE TOPICECO CONSCIOUS APPROACH IN PLANNNINGAND DESINGING OF HIGH RISE BUILDINGSWAS CONDUCTED IN KARIMNGAR CENTRE .

The Programme committee chairman MrAnchuri hasdelivered his lecture on this topic and 50 members haveattended the technical evening. The seminar was welcomedby the secretary of the centre Mr. Pavana Krishna Andaddressed by Chairman Sri Laxman Nalla and Mr RajeshwarRao Member Bulletin Committee were also present


Engineer's Day Celebrations

'Anantha-Mithra Kalbavi Award'.

Engineer's day was celebrated on 18th of September 2011at Hotel Ocean Pearl.Mr. K.C Naik Chairman of CREDAI was the Chief guestMr. Jaya Kumar General Manager – Marketing and Mr. Anil.K. Pillai – Manager – Technical Services M/s MadrasCements Ltd was the guests of honour. Two eminentEngineers Dr.K.S.BABUNARAYAN and Er. B. GIRISHBHARADWAJ, were honoured on the same occasion.Er. Premanand Shenoy was accorded the

This was followed by technicalpresentation. The meeting was sponsored by M/s MadrasCements Ltd.

MANGALORE CENTRE

On 20/09/2011, a Special Meeting was Called for MangaloreCity Corporation development Works at LIONS SEVAMANDIR, Mangalore. Meeting was headed by Er Darmaraj,to discuss regarding the road, Drain & Footpathdevelopment work and for supervision work of the same tobe taken up by our Engineers. Nearly 45 engineersparticipated in this program.

Executive Committee members Had a welcoming programof Newly appointed Mangalore City CorporationCommissioner Mr. Harish Kumar.

This meeting & Technical presentation was conducted on29th of Sep 2011 at LIONS SEVA MANDIR, Mangalore.The topic was “Earth Quake Engineering” presented by Er.Katta Venkataramana, Professor, Department of CivilEngineering, NITK Surathkal. Nearly 50 engineersparticipated in this program.


The Main speaker MrAnchuri has delivered his lecture onthe topic with power point presentation on key points ineconomic and eco approach in planning and designing highraise buildings.

The evening was followed by dinner.

The Treasurer mrSrinivasSabbanihas said vote of thanks.

A Technical Presentation was conducted on 18/10/2011 inPWD Office by our Association for the technical staffs ofPWD, the topic was “Durable Finished Materials” done byMr. Murugesh Bhustali From Birla White Cements, PWDSuperintendent Engineer Mr. Balakrishna along withExecutive Engineer were present.

Monthly Technical Meeting held on 20/10/11 at Hotel OceanPearl, Mangalore. The meeting was sponsored by M/sEVEREST INDUSTRIES LTD. Mr. Harish Rao South ZoneHead was the Chief guest and Mr. Bijith PurushothamanSouth Zone Head, Boards & Panels, Along with Mr. AsithKumar Vidyarthi, Deputy Sales Manager of M/s EverestIndustries Ltd the LCD Presentation of their products. ATotal of about 120 engineers participated in this meeting.

On the occasion of Deepavali we had Grand gala celebrationon 8/11/2011 at LIONS SEVA MANDIR, Mangalore, byinviting Key Note Speaker Mr. Kadri Navanith Shetty, DeputyChief Manager, Times Of India & Cultural Organizer, andChief Guest Mr. MJF.Lion Alwyn Patric Patrao, Past DistGovernor, Dist 324D5 Lions Club International, and Guestof Honour Mr. Abdul Rauf Puthige of M/s Vishwas BawaBuilders, Mangalore.

The Stage was set with traditionally.Traditional Dress competition for Ladies, gents, children'sand Couple was arranged.Talent shows done by children'sCrackers given to the children's.Delicious Plantain leaf Dinner was served.

A Total of about 150 engineers & their family membersenjoyed in this meeting.

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Visit to Automatic Block making factory and the workshopfor the fabrication of the reinforcing bars during Sept 2011.

ACCE(I) Mangalore centre with US CommunicationBangalore presented 3 days Exhibition “BUILDTECH-2011”an exclusive Exhibition on Building Materials, Interiors &Exterior, on 18th, 19th & 20th of November at Dr TMA PAIInternational Convention Centre”, Mangalore. Inaugurationwas done by Sri N.Yogish Bhat-Deputy Speaker Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Guestof honour were Sri Praveen Kumar- Mayor, Mangalore CityCorporation, and Mr K.C.Naik- Chairman CREDAI.

This meeting & Technical presentation was conducted on30th of Nov 2011 at LIONS SEVA MANDIR, Mangalore.The topic was “The Challenges Ahead Of CivilEngineering Consultants” presented by Er G.RaghunathaRai, Chartered Engineer & Valuer. Nearly 50 engineers

MYSORE CENTRE


Visit to flats constructed for slum clearance board. Thespecialty of the project is use of integrated shuttering forcasting the walls and the roof. The walls do not need

(L to R) Shrikant Doifode, Amol Shingare, Avinash Shirode,Satish Salpekar and Satish Raipure.

World Habitat Day: Cities & Climate ChangeAssociation of Consulting Civil Engineer, Institution ofEngineers, Indian Water resources Society & SinchanSahyog, Nagpur jointly celebrated World Habited Day on17th October 2011 in the Institute of Engineers Hall,Nagpur. Shri Shrikant Doifode, Retd. Assistant ChiefEngineer, Water Resources Deptt., Nagpur and ChairmanACCE Nagpur was keynote speaker.

On the onset Shri. Ramesh Khanzode, Past ChairmanInstitution of Engineers gave the welcome address. TheChief Guest was introduced by Shri. U. P. Wankhede.The programme was conducted by Shri P. A. Zalke,Convener and vote and thanks were given by Dr. ValsonVargees, Secretary IE, Nagpur Center.

In his lecture Shri Shrikant Doifode pointed that due toclimate change the cities will be most affected & towns,cities, villages on costal fringe will be submerged. Mostaffected major cities in world on coast include Mumbai,Kolkatta & Karachi. People have desired to settle near the

renovation. For this temple architecture and moderntechniques are to be dealt simultaneously.

Er. Amol Shingare shared some of his experiences aboutancient temple structures in general and about renovationof Sant Gajanan Maharaj temple Shegaon in particular. Healso gave a presentation on challenges he faced inrenovation of this structure. He discussed the history andtechnical difficulties in renovation of structures.

Er. Satish Raipure Secretary ACCE Nagpur conducted theprogramme, Speaker and President were introduced by Er.Sandeep Shrkhedkar and Dr. Rohit Mane. Er. SatishSalpekar Vice President (West) felicitated the the Speakers& President by presenting mementos. Er. Sarang Paranjapeproposed vote of thanks. Mrs. Mase and family memberswere felicitated on the occasion.

Er. Shrikant Doifode delivering lecture on daisDr. Valson Vargees, Er. Ramesh Khanzode and Er. Prakash Zalke.

plastering as the concrete walls are form finished. 8 housescan be cast in pour. Next floor can be cast in a cycle of 7days. Visit was done during Nov 2011.

NAGPUR CENTRE

Engineers DayAssociation of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) Nagpurcentre celebrated Engineers Day on 16th Sept 2011 atScientific Hall Nagpur. On the occasion. Er. P.T. Masememorial Lecture was organized which was delivered by Er.Amol Shingare Consulting Engineer, Gertech ServicesNagpur. The topic of the Lecture was “Ancient Temples,present problems and Remedies”. Er. Avinash ShirodeImmediate Past President of ACCE (India) presided over thefunction.

Earlier the portrait of Dr. Visveswaraya and Er. P. T. Masewere garlanded by guests and function started with thelighting of traditional lamp. Er. Shrikant Doifode Chairmanof ACCE(1) Nagpur Centre welcomed the guests withbouquet and in this introductory speech gave the glimpses oflife of Dr. M. Viseswaraya and narrated the life sketch of LateEr. P. T. Mase.

Er. Amol Shingare in his main speech told the history ofancient temples in India, which started in 5th century. Theyinclude Hampi empire, Ellora, Konark, Khajuraho, VittalMandir and temples in South India. He explainedconstruction techniques that every engineer must keep inmind. Soil, bricks, sand, lime stones and rocks are majorcomponents in reconstruction of ancient temple. Now manyof such old temples are in bad condition and require


river or ocean coast as basic need was water. In India out offour metro cities, Mumbai, Kolkatta & Chennai are on seacoast where as Delhi is on bank of river Yamuna. At thetime of independent India, 80% population was living inrural area & 20% in Urban area. Presently, 60% in rural &40% in urban areas. But in coming 25 years it may change to

MADURAI CENTRETECHNICAL EVENING ON 15 .11.2011On 15th Nov 2011 Architect R.Jegannathan delivered apresentation on "Understanding Vasthu Shastra".The importance of compliance with Vasthu principles for ahealthy life was emphasized. Vasthu Purusha Mandala waspresented and the specific locations where footings andcolumns are to be avoided were explained. The concept ofbio electro magnetic grid which has a spacing of about 2min north-south direction and about 2.5 m in the east-westdirection was explained. The health problems associatedwith living under the junction of these grids was broughtout. The method of identifying the grids using Kirlenphotography was explained. The speaker asserted that it isthe duty of all planners to plan the buildings such that theoccupants can lead a healthy life. He also explained how theill effects of improper planning on the occupants can bemitigated by the use of space harmonisers.

8th November 2011A s s o c i a t i o nof Consulting Civil Engineers(India), Nashik Centre inassociation with AmbujaCement have org an i sedtechnical lecture on concreteheld at Splendour Hall ,AgraRoad, Nashik on subject“Concrete Talk” 10 GoldenRules of Quality Managementwith Er. C.M.Dordi underAmbuja Cement Lecture Serieson 08/11/2011Concrete Talk.Members of Association werepresent for this function.

NASHIK CENTRE

ACCE (I)Membership Additions

ACCE (I) welcomes the following new fellow members, lifemembers, members and associate members. ACCE alsocongratulates the members who have been upgraded toLife/Fellow Members and Senior Citizen Fellow Members.

2724-F Dr. M R PRANESH Bangalore

2725-L H C SURESH Bangalore

2726-L LINGARAJ MUGALI Bangalore

2727-L S CHANDRASEKAR Coimbatore

2728-OLM SRIGURU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Coimbatore

2729-F Dr. N SURESH Mysore

2730-F Dr. P NANJUNDA SWAMY Mysore

2731-L K V SHIVARAM Mysore

2732-L Dr. G RAVI Mysore

2733-L Dr. H S PRASANNA Mysore

2734-L Dr. P N CHANDRA MOULI Mysore

2735-L Dr G S SURESH Mysore

2736-L K C MANJUNATHA Mysore

2737-L Dr. G SARANGAPANI Mysore

2738-L S UMESH Mysore

2739-L VENUGOPAL C N Mysore

2740-L T H SADASHIVA MURTHY Mysore

2741-L N PREM KUMAR Mysore

2742-L SHASHI KUMARA S R Mysore

2743-F PRAFULLA MAROTRAO CHOPDE Nagpur

2744-OAM SEEPAGE CONTROL PVT. LTD., Nagpur

2745-F PENMETSA VISHNU KUMAR RAJU Visakhapatnam

2746-L PAREKH HARSHULKUMAR J Surat

M. No. Name Place

Up-Gradation from

Life Member to Fellow Membership

1009-F Dr. C N YADUNANDAN Mysore

1212-F B R BADARINATH Mysore

1241-F H N VIJAYA VITTAL Mysore

1630-F Dr. S K PRASAD Mysore

1631-F Dr. G P CHANDRADHARA Mysore

1632–F Dr. RAVIRAJ S Mysore

1633-F Dr. M C NATARAJA Mysore

2192-F Dr. PRADEEP M P Mysore


50% in rural & 50% in urban. The people migrating to thecities live in slums which are on the banks of the nallah orriver & are in flood zone. And hence the floods cause majordamages to these poor population. To avoid & arrest thisdisaster the politicians & bureaucrats should regulate thismigration & plan the development of cities. In Mumbai theflood on 26th July 2006 has caused heavy damage to thehabitation in flood zone of Mithi river.

Due to population increase and also increase in no. ofvehicles, this has resulted in increase in quantum of carbondioxide. For this public transport system should bedeveloped effectively. Number of gardens should beincrease in towns which will reduce the pollution. Butwhether it is possible to think of the ill effects of thisclimate change for India? Because many of the cities, townsand villages still don't have basic amenities like drinkingwater road and electricity this needs to be the priority.

A3C-11, Awards Convention and ConsultantsColloquium 2011The National Awards function of Association ofConsulting Civil Engineers India, A3C-11, AwardsConvention and Consultants Colloquium 2011 was held atSai Sabhagrih Nagpur on 11 & 12 Nov 2011.

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