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Civil Engineering Department Event Report 2015
Faculty Development Programme on Civil Engineering Research and
Manuscript Writing – 3rd January 2015
Dr.R.M.Narayanan, Associate Professor of Department of Civil Engineering delivered a
guest lecture on Civil Engineering research and manuscript writing on 3rd January 2015. He
emphasized the research thrust areas in Civil Engineering field and described the procedure of
writing manuscripts. He also gave an insight about plagiarism in research and how to publish a
paper without plagiarism.
Faculty Development Programme on Civil Engineering Research and Manuscript
Writing
Faculty Development Programme on Earthquake Resistant Structures – 10th
January 2015
Mr.Saileysh Sivaraja, Associate Professor of Department of Civil Engineering delivered a
guest lecture on Earthquake resistant structures on 10th January 2015. He emphasized the
concepts in Structural Dynamics and readily described the usage of dampers to build an
earthquake resistant building.
Faculty Development Programme on Earthquake Resistant Structures
Guest Lecture on Solid Waste Management – 6th February 2015
Mr. P. S. Bhaskaran, Director, Morgan Solid Waste Company Holdings Limited, Chennai
gave some basic solid waste management techniques like incineration, landfills, pyrolysis for
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effective management of solid wastes. The event is organised by Department of civil Engineering
on 6th February 2015.
Guest Lecture on Solid Waste Management
I 3 Inauguration
The Department of Civil Engineering inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Cell
on 11th February 2015. Prof. O. V. Gnana Swathika, Asst. Prof. (Sr.), Select, VIT, Chennai
presided over the function. She described some management concepts necessary for an
Entrepreneur. Some students and faculty from Chemical department also took part in the function.
I 3 Inauguration
Two days workshop on Real time Research and Industrial implementation on
wastewater Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering conducted two days workshop on real time research
and industrial implementation on waste water Engineering on 12th and 13th February 2015. Dr.
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Sekaran, Chief Scientist & Cluster Chairman, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai and Er.
Dev Anand, Founder & CEO, Sustainable Energy and Environment Designs, Chennai were the
chief guests who discussed various treatment techniques and they arranged an industrial visit to a
treatment plant for making the students get a real feel of the treatment processes.
Two days workshop on Real time Research and Industrial implementation on wastewater
Engineering
Public awareness programme on Pollution Control
The Department of Civil Engineering organized a public awareness programme on pollution
control. The students themselves distributed some awareness pamphlets to the public thereby
creating an awareness among them to make their surroundings clean.
Public awareness programme on Pollution Control
Guest Lecture on Ground Improvement Techniques - 25th February 2015
The Department of Civil Engineering conducted a guest lecture on ground improvement
techniques on 25th February 2015. Mrs.Jasmine Nisha, Assistant Engineering Manager, Larson &
Toubro, Chennai presided over the function.
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Essential prerequisite for High Speed corridor is to have control on the degradation of track
geometry so as to keep various tolerances well within the specified limits. Degradation of track
geometry is a function of Track Design, Axle-Load, Speed, and Sub-Grade characteristics.
Improvement of sub-grade in poor ground areas is recognized as one of the most significant factor.
She also discussed some common problems due to poor sub-grade like,
Massive shear failure – attributable to the low shear strength of the sub-grade material
Progressive shear failure or general sub-grade failure due to the stresses imposed by
the axle loads progressively squeeze the overstressed sub-grade clays to the side.
Attrition or local sub-grade failure where the repeated loading on the sub-grade,
especially in the presence of water reduces the sub-grade to slurry which can “pump” to
the surface.
Guest Lecture on Ground Improvement Techniques
National Day Celebration – Road Safety Management
The Department of Civil Engineering celebrated National Day giving a special priority to
road safety this year. Mr.Satish, Assistant Divisional Engineer, presided over the function. He
emphasized the need of wearing helmets. The following is the theme of national day celebration.
Pedestrian Facilities in Road Traffic Accidents
Overloading on commercial vehicles is it safe
Roadway and roadside objects
Road safety for two wheelers
Safety for Roads – Drivers Role
National Day Celebration – Road Safety Management
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World Record Attempt Of Biggest Female Gender Formation
Women faculty of Department of Civil Engineering, attempted a world record attempt of
forming biggest female gender symbol at DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram on 7th march 2015.
Two days National Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental
Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering organized two days National Conference on Civil,
Structural and Environmental Engineering on 26th and 27th March 2015. Dr. Sathyanarayanan,
SRM University gave some new analysis techniques for tapered beams. He also demonstrated the
software which he has developed for analysis of tapered sections.
Two days National Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
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Faculty Development Programme on towards being an Inspiring Teacher
Mr.Vijay Samuel, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering gave a training
programme on towards being an inspiring teacher on 15th June 2015. He gave some innovative
methodologies to handle students in the class.
Faculty Development Programme on towards being an
inspiring teacher
Faculty Development Programme on STAAD PRO
Mr.A.Suresh, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering conducted a Faculty
Development Programme on Staad Pro software for the benefit of the faculty. The faculty were
being trained about the basic commands in Staad and analysis and design procedure of beams,
frames, etc...
Faculty Development Programme on Staad PRO
Helmet Rally – 30th June 2015
Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University organized a helmet rally promoting
the use of helmet to prevent head injuries.
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Helmet Rally
Guest Lecture on Pre Engineered Buildings
The Department of Civil Engineering, organized a guest lecture on pre Engineered
buildings on 12th August 2015. Mr.Arul, Manager, VA Tech Wabag Pvt Ltd gave a presentation
about pre Engineered Buildings. He discussed about pre fabricated structures which are gaining
momentum in the construction industry.
Guest Lecture on Pre Engineered Buildings
Teacher’s Day Celebration
Students of Department of Civil Engineering celebrated teacher’s day. Some students gave
a talk that the teachers are the motivators for the well being of their career and they are making
them disciplined professionals.
Teacher’s day celebration
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Inauguration
The inauguration of Aakriti ’15 began squarely at 10:00 am, with the invocation “Tamil Thai
Vazhthu”. The dignitaries lit up the proverbial “Light of Wisdom” by lighting the ‘kuthuvilakku’. Dr. T.
Felix Kala, the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the dignitaries and guests.
The Rector, Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan was invited to give the Presidential Address. The Chief Guests,
Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai – General Manager (Underground), CMRL and Mr. P. Rajan – Assistant Vice
President (HR) of BGR Energy Systems were introduced and honored with a memento and a
shawl by the Rector and Dean E&T respectively. Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai gave the Inaugural
Address, highlighting the engineering aspects involved in the various Metro-Rail projects he had
undertaken. Following this, Mr. P. Rajan delivered his keynote address, describing the various
processes undertaken by companies while recruiting Civil Engineers. The inauguration was
felicitated by Dr. Cyril Raj – Dean E&T and Mr. Kalaignan, Co-Convener of Aakriti ’15 thanked the
gathering and declared the event open
lighting the lamp
Dignitaries On The Dias Honoring Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai
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Mr. P. Rajan – Keynote Address Rector – Presidential Address
Honoring Mr. P. Rajan Release of Proceedings
EVENTS:
6 Technical and 14 Non- Technical Events were conducted:
Day 1 (30/09/15)
Paper Presentation
No. of Participants: 15
Judges: Prof. Edwin D. Thangam, Prof. Leela, Prof. Tamilselvi
Day 1 of Paper Presentation focused on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering” and was
conducted for participants from other colleges. Topics such as Bio-manufactured building
materials, Alternative eco-friendly construction methods, Sustainability of building life etc. were
covered. Participants were scored based on innovative ideas, problem solving capabilities,
presentation style and knowledge of subject.
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Model Making:
Models of Buildings and Infrastructure were exhibited in the lobby.
Poster Presentation
No. of Participants: 30
Judges: Prof. Ashok
Using the theme “Pollution Control”, “Global Warming” and “Green Buildings”, participants
were required to exhibit posters that portrayed an effective message.
Code Breaker
No. of Participants: 14
Participants were given technical problems to solve using a code book within a limited time
period.
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Blueprint
No. of Participants: 18
Participants were required to design a suitable building using the AutoCAD software. They
were also quizzed on their knowledge of the software.
Battle of Words
No. of Participants: 22
Judges: Prof. Lovely, Prof. Lakshmi
Participants took a stance for or against a given topic of debate, and delivered their opinion
with zeal and enthusiasm.
Photo Quiz
No. of Participants: 35
A quiz based on photos of personalities, objects and events, with a critical time limit.
Technical Mehendi
No. of Participants: 8
Mehendi based on Civil Engineering and Building Design.
Surprise Event
No. of Participants: 80
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An event filled with surprises and talent discovery. Each round was more challenging than
the previous.
Muscle Maniac
No. of Participants: 20
Participants were made to discover their muscular side as this event tested an individual’s
strength and flexibility using Gym Activities.
Gaming
No. of Participants: 60
Judges: Asst. Prof. Shanmugam
Different games such as Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Gully Cricket, Chess, Carrom and Minute
to Win It were conducted.
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Day 2 (01/10/15)
Paper Presentation
No. of Participants: 25
Judges: Prof. Narayanan, Prof. Ponkumar Ilango, Prof. Tamilselvi
Day 2 of Paper Presentation focused on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering” and was
conducted exclusively for participants from Dr. M.G.R. ERI University and its sister institutions.
Topics such as stability of engineered structures, environmental solutions to pollution due to
construction, restoration of old buildings etc. were covered. Participants were scored based on
innovative ideas, problem solving capabilities, presentation style and knowledge of subject.
Short Film
No. of Participants: 4
Judges: Prof. R. Kalaignan
A short film contest based on the theme “Engineers After Graduation” was conducted.
Valedictory
At the beginning of the valedictory, a video compilation on the formation and planning
behind Aakriti ’15 was played. Then the Chief Guest Dr. S. Sivamurthy Reddy was introduced and
honored with a shawl and memento. He gave a brief valedictory address after which the Handbook
for Civil Engineers was released by him. The first copy of the Handbook, created by the faculty of
The Civil Engineering Department was handed over to the Rector. Following this, the Prize
Distribution Ceremony began. The prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners by the
Chief Guest and The Rector. The Co-Convener of Aakriti ’15, Mr. R. Kalaignan delivered the Vote
of Thanks. The Valedictory was culminated by playing The National Anthem.
Honoring Dr. Sivamurthy Reddy
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Dr.S.Sivamurthy Reddy – Valedictory Address
Release Of The Civil Handbook
Prize Distribution Vote Of Thanks
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One Day Workshop On GIS Applications 5th October 2015
One Day workshop on GIS Application and ESRI End user review 2015 was started with
the inauguration Workshop was inaugurated by Dr.G Gopalakrishnan Rector and Dr Cyril raj
Dean E&Y at 9.15am on 5th October 2015 .
Dr R.M narayana introduced the Chied guest Mr. A.Subbu Raj Regional Director , Central
Ground Water Board , Chennai, to the participants. Mr.A.SubbuRaj gave key note address about
GIS applications.
Total number of participants participated in the workshop was 42 . The participants were
from Central Government, State Government, and Educational Institutions. The Workshop started
by 10.15am and went up to 5.15pm
At the end of the Workshop Dr Felix kal Head of the department distributed the participation
certificate to the participants