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The Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE) is organizing an Online Refresher Course on “Planning, Design, & Construction Aspects of Pre Engineered Steel Buildings” from July 27, 2024, concluding on August 31, 2024. The lectures will be organized on every Saturday afternoon from 15:00 Hrs to 18:00 Hrs (IST) through Zoom webinar. This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of various technical issues associated with planning, structural analysis, design, codes, material, connections, anchor bolts, fabrication, transportation & erections of PEB steel buildings. This course will be useful for all civil & structural engineers who are in anyway involved with PEB structures. For the Flier giving more details, lecture schedule, and other information visit their website. The course participation fee (inclusive of GST) shall be Rs. 5,900/- for IAStructE members; Rs. 8,850/- for non-members (a 10% discount will be given to Young Engineers up to 35 years of age for the category IAStructE members/Non Members) and Rs 1,180/- for IAStructE Student members and Rs 2,360/- for other Students. The registration fee for Foreign nationals shall be INR 10,620/- (Foreign nationals will get a 10% discount if they are members of MoU Associations). Every five registration from one organization will entail one free registration from the same organization. The last date for registration is July 22, 2024. In view of the limited seats registration slots shall be available on first come first serve basis. All interested colleagues/academicians/practicing structural engineers/students should register through the link: https://lnkd.in/dcrKK-kp and send the payment details to confirm the registration at the earliest. The registration shall be confirmed only after receiving the registration fee. Kindly note that registration shall be open until the seats are available. The registration link for each day’s lecture shall be sent one day prior to the session to the registered participants only. Participation/proficiency certificate shall be awarded to eligible participants as per policy.  Best Regards, Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar                                    Manoj Mittal President, IAStructE                           Chairman, Events Committee &                                        Immediate Past President, IAStructE

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Prof. Ashok has released 8th edition of his most popular book!

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Dr Padalu Pravin Kumar Venkat Rao, assistant professor at IIIT Hyderabad’s Earthquake Engineering Research Centre, explains why its imperative that earthquake-resistant building design focus on minimising damage and ensuring safety during seismic events. https://lnkd.in/gTCRK8es

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Just finalized the 'Mastering Structural Basics & Stability' course (Module-1)through CIVILERA under the guidance of sir Premjit Vasudevan . Armed with a solid understanding of key principles, poised to advance my design expertise. In the course - What is a Building? How to Ensure Strength What is Stability? Stability Corner Window - A practical Stability Cantilever Sunshade A Practical More Instability Issues Serviceability-Cover to Rebars Serviceability-Concrete Mix Serviceability-Deflection Control Serviceability-Control Crack width #StructuralEngineering #ProfessionalDevelopment"

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🏙️ 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢: 𝐀 2 𝐁𝐇𝐊 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐬! 🏡 Have you ever thought about living in a compact space? More than that, challenges it pose to a Structural Engineer? 🌟 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: 📖 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. Take it like a client requirement. 🧠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Comment your thoughts on the possible challenges! A recent video showcasing a 2 BHK flat in Kandivali, Mumbai, measuring just 323 sq ft, has captured the attention of many online! Priced at ₹75 lakh, this modern apartment has sparked a mix of amazement and humor among viewers. 🏢💰 In a city where real estate prices soar, this compact living solution exemplifies the creative use of space. The flat features two tiny bedrooms 🛏️, a micro bathroom 🚽, and a cleverly designed living area 🛋️, showcasing how smart design can maximize functionality in a limited area. While some users jokingly compared its size to that of a balcony or made light of its dimensions, it raises an important conversation about housing affordability in major cities like Mumbai, which is known for its high cost of living. 💬🏙️ This situation prompts us to think: How can we innovate in real estate to accommodate more people effectively? 🤔✨ Now Comment some challenges you can foresee? Check out the full video for a tour of this unique apartment! 💡 https://lnkd.in/gdA_yrm7 News courtesy - NDTV.com #RealEstate #MumbaiLiving #TinyHomes #InnovativeDesign #HousingAffordability #structuralchallenge #structuraldesign

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Folks, do listen in to what Omkar Sathe shares here on urban flooding. https://lnkd.in/d_qPk99z Each year the challenge of urban flooding is getting trickier. Planning and building our infrastructure for climate resilience is paramount.

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*Sunday with Sanjay CHITNIS* Dear friends, Good morning, This Sunday we are going to discuss more about wind speed impact on buildings / structural design. Cyclonic storms, that hit some of the coastal regions of India, are the most devastating due to extremely high wind speeds accompanied by sea surge and flooding. These can last several hours. Tornados, which are a narrow band phenomenon of limited time duration, often occur during the summer, mostly in Northern parts of India. It is assumed that the mass density of air as 1.20 kg/m3 , which changes somewhat with the atmospheric temperature and pressure. The three main types of wind load forces are uplift load, shear load, and lateral load. The main difference between these loads is the direction that the wind load is enforcing on a structure. Internal pressures are not influenced much by the external shape or geometry of the building but are primarily a function of the openings in it & hence small openings, holes in roof, should be repaired before cyclone /warning. Overhangs (horizontal /upward/ downward) from a building are affected by wind pressure acting from underneath. Structures which are relatively stiff are not dynamically sensitive to wind. Flutter is unstable oscillatory motion of a structure due to coupling between aerodynamic force and elastic deformation of the structure. Long span suspension bridge decks or any member of a structure with large values of d/t ( where d is the length of the member and t is its dimension parallel to wind stream) are prone to low speed flutter. Slender cylinders, such as those with h/D greater than 5 may experience aerodynamic effects in the along-wind as well as across-wind direction. Tall flexible buildings would respond to wind dynamically not only in the direction of wind (along-wind or drag) but also normal to the flow direction (across-wind or lift). A wind tunnel model study is required to determine the flow pattern and to carryout the design accordingly. There are several methods using WIND TUNNEL to predict structural loads & responses of tall buildings e .g. High frequency balance method,High frequency pressure integration method, aero-elastic model method. A 1:50 scale model of the top third of the tower ( Burj Khalifa) was built and tested in a wind tunnel at speeds up to 240 km/h. Special studies were conducted to determine the extent of the stack effect, or chimney effect. Stay healthy,agile,busy & cool. Enjoy yr Sunday #wind # structure# tall buildings# flutter

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Very unfortunate; with more and more complex infrastructure project under implementation; it is essential that civil engineering profession is given its due recognition and only competent engineers are deployed on job . Also proper investigations and safety protocols should be made part of curriculum for civil engineering diploma and degree course. How to stop these incidences, which keeps on happening at regular interval on major projects where all prequalified agencies are supposed to be selected after due diligence. What are your views!

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“Developers Must Repair Structural Defects in Project Up to 5 Years After Handover: KRERA” 🏢 Builder Responsibility: Structural Defects and Warranty In a recent ruling, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (#KRERA) clarified that developers are accountable for structural defects even after handing over possession. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Time Limit: Developers must rectify structural defects for up to five years after the residents’ association takes over maintenance. 2. Buyer Complaints: A flat buyer in Bengaluru complained to KRERA when seepage issues weren’t addressed by the developer. KRERA upheld the buyer’s right to defect rectification. 3.Legal Mandate: The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) mandates this five-year builder warranty for structural faults. 4. Homebuyer Advocacy: Homebuyers emphasize that developers should fulfill their responsibilities even before conveyance of apartments. Over the last couple of years its great to see the real estate getting more accountable and mature through either one way or the other. It's a much needed from the homebuyer perspective 😀 #realestate #homebuyers‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍

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Dr. Manmohan Singh: The architect who unleashed India’s economic power Do Read: https://lnkd.in/ew5rnT7N As tributes pour in, Malaysia's Prime Minister HE Anwar Ibrahim pens a tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh. Do Read: https://lnkd.in/evY2jKE2 = = = The Debate On  Is #India Unequal? These days we have experts of all stripes. Few talk based on facts collated from multiple sources and use common sense to add 2+2 to reach reasonable conclusions because it may not be practically possible to estimate the full distribution of income and wealth of people across India. Then we have some experts often associated with global institutions who see things with rose tinted glasses as it fits their objectives & prefer denialism. They question reports that claim rising inequality & that top 1% of Indian people own 40% of wealth. They refute the rise of inequality since we do not have full income & wealth data & state that they are based on exaggerations & motivated assumptions. Inequality is rising as poverty rates have increased around the world since 2020 & India was already reeling under demonetisation since 2016. How significant a difference does Government food subsidies &  money transfers really make & does it address fundamental inequality? All those who work with data & sample data know the limitations. Hence, we use data plus human ingenuity to reach reasonable "guesstimates" & conclusions. After Large Language Models (#LLMs) & Large Reasoning Models (#LRMs), a new development in #AI is Large Quantitative Models (#LQMs) which will collate Global Quantitative Data to support science, business & policy decision making. Then we have the third class of made to order experts who only exist to buttress the official position. For them facts do not matter. It’s all about emotions, semantics & image. Reality is what we make of it. Dis/Agree: Taxing the rich more will reduce inequality Do Read: https://lnkd.in/epumbzsV = = = Emotions & Semantics  Take Precedence Over Facts I was reading somewhere about the way our world, politics, media and society is evolving. The author rued the fact that these days truth & facts matter less and emotions is the hot currency. Understand people & their emotions; anger, fears, hopes & aspirations,   and channel them to succeed as Mr. Trump has successfully done.  Talking of emotions, nothing works wonders better than ‘God’ in the narrative. The latest political figure to use God is  the Russian President, who proclaimed “God is with us”. Bham, such a powerful statement,  which all God loving/fearing people will connect with & its hard to refute.

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#construction #architecture #civilengineering #infrastructureplanning #HR #constructionjobs #hiring #infrastructure #educationsystem AICTE https://lnkd.in/gUVyKsE9 https://lnkd.in/gAjt482C I am Concerned on quality of construction in Infrastructure development Why? The trends in hiring of civil engineers these days and lot of vacancies in infrastructure is alarming. Do we have that much fresh pool of talent in the market? As per the educational institutions ,there had been a time when despite good no of seats and intake ,there were less admissions in civil engineering due to lack of jobs and the focus of students and charm was towards #ComputerScience ,#Electronics and other streams as #placements were good. No one could foresee the emerging infrastructure and possibility of vacancies in the Building Construction Sector.The students who had taken admissions in 2016 or 2017 passed out in #covid years so could not do their internships and trainings onsite.The result is lack of experience and practical knowledge which is mandatory for the streams like civil engineering or architecture.The students who took admission in 2020 could not build up their base due to covid. So the freshers and technically with 4 years or 3 years or 2 years of experience also lack practical experience which cannot be justified for hiring. What could be the possible solution? May be change in Job Descriptions of the Hiring Agencies for Building Infrastructure Sector and its required to train them ,build #skills . May be the entire education can be skill based rather than Theoretical to enhance experience .Adoption of #heutagogy to be able to address situations like pandemics ,or any other adverse conditions . A shoutout to all #HRmanagers #EPC #Constructioncompanies #contractors #structuraldesign firms #architects to rethink on their hiring process to accomodate the Pandemic years and think a different strategy to hire the people who suffered due to COVID and impart skills to create a balance with respect to experience in years . Short 6 weeks to long 6 months trainings or crash courses on site as per the requirement of the JOB Profile will help the fresher to cope up with the loss of initial years and will enhance the productivity of the organization. Does it make sense ? #HAPPYENGINEERSDAY2024 Open to discussion and comments..

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In the last ten years, Govt of India has prioritised infrastructure development across India and the outcome can be seen on the ground. While these are good initiatives, much more needs to be done to cut time and cost overruns and ensuring better quality infrastructure. 1) More thrust on improving the quality of DPR by involving highly experienced agencies with adequate financial outlays to improve the quality of investigations and engineering studies. For this well established QCBS contract system should be implemented in an extremely rational and transparent manner. 2) Similar contract approach should be adopted for selecting third party Quality assurance agencies and right mechanism should be put in place for their independent functioning. 3) Rationalised qualification criteria’s through transparent contract system should be put in place to avoid manipulation in selecting the agencies. 4) Identifying and punishing the agencies failing in controlling the cost and time overruns as well as on compromising the quality aspects. 5) All agencies responsible for developing infrastructure works should make available all data in public domain through their website related to all stages of project development from concept to commissioning. This data can be of immense use for improving knowledge base of all stake holders and professionals in planning and implementation of infra projects. 6) More thrust on organisational capacity buliding of agencies involved in various stages of project development. This should be a continuous process. 7) Higher fund allocation in R&D and indigenous technology improvement.

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Upcoming will be a live seminar on professional interview 2.0 which is adopted by IEM now. Tentative date shall be 14th December 2024 which is on a Saturday. I am preparing a sample T&E report that shows how the contents need to address each level of competencies from A to E. It is important that your contents in T&E report are properly organised to reduce the amount of time spent in clarification during interview. In fact, there are mainly 2 documents to submit, one the application form and the second the T&E report. Then we will run through also the preparation for interview and the dos and don't during interview. Failure to prepare for interviews may actually pose risks to candidates to pass the interviews. Remember that interviewer's job is not to make your life difficult but to facts find about what you claimed you know in your report. Be honest when writing your report. MOST IMPORTANT BE COURTEOUS to your interviewer as they have sacrificed their time for the interview. Note that this seminar is not jointly organised with IEM. Why PI 2.0? Because, you no longer need to provide technical report and there is no need to write essays for both technical and code of ethics. Yes you read me correctly. So, head over to iem website for application and submission. I will publish the links for google form registration by next week but there will be small fees for attendance. So, if you have minimum 3 years from your date of registration as graduate engineer, you are encouraged to join but note that my coverage is mostly from my experience as M&E design engineer but I guess the concepts will be similar if you are involved in the building industry.

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https://lnkd.in/gQPN-ADe "Since 1990, only 34 middle-income countries have transitioned to high-income status, with over a third benefiting from integration into European Union (EU) or newfound oil reserves. Economists Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba separately estimate that even at a very respectable per capita income growth rate of 4%, India’s per capita income will reach $10,000 only by 2060, which is lower than China’s level today. “We must do better. Over the next decade, we will see a possible population dividend, that is rise in the share of our population of working age, before we, like other countries, succumb to ageing,” they write in their new book Breaking The Mould: Reimagining India's Economic Future. “If we can generate good employment for all our youth, we will accelerate growth and have a shot at becoming comfortably upper middle class before our population starts ageing.”"

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Recent Bridge Failures-Raises Big Question for Bridge Professionals and System Recent bridge failures in Bihar raises a concern in the mind of Professionals and raises serious eyebrow in the mind of end users on ‘unknown’ risks to public safety. The series of incidents have highlighted critical issues in the infrastructure sector, especially for Bridge Engineering, that demand urgent attention and remedial measures. It might happen that a combination of factors, including structural deficiencies, substandard construction materials, inadequate attention during construction and meagre maintenance may be responsible. It’s imperative to take following measures without failure; Part-A; Immediate Measures In response to these incidents, the government has to take following immediate measures: *Inspection and Audit, *Maintenance and Repair, *Technology Integration, *Accountability and Reform, *Commitment to Public Safety. Part-B; Long Term Measures Looking forward, the government must overhaul the infrastructure development process in States. This may include (not limited to) followings; *incorporating modern engineering solutions, *improving oversight mechanisms, *fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in public works. Hope our combined efforts will yield positivity and Bridge Engineering will attain its diminishing glory once again!

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