DESIGN ASPECTS IN BUILDINGS

A Guest Lecture on "DESIGN ASPECTS IN BUILDINGS" was organised on 26th August, 2011 at the premises of Vickram College of Engineering for the benefit of the Current Final Year and II Year B.E. Civil Engineering Students. The said Lecture was presented by Asst Executive Engineer of Tamilnadu PWD, Er. A. Pragadeeswaran, M.E. He has covered various topics in his special presentation, such as:-
1.Different kinds of Structures- Their Types, Designs, analysis and modifications etc,
2.Elements and their functionality in Reinforced Concrete Buildings- The mixtures, the rods used to provide the Reinforcement, the care and precautions to be taken, the forming period etc,
3.Detailing of RC Elements.
4.RC Building constructions resisting the 'Effects of Earth quakes'.
All these topics were explained in a simple language but in an elaborate manner with the help of PPT. He has reiterated the common mistakes a Building contractor tends to commit, knowingly or unknowingly, the ill-effects that may tend to be felt by the owners, and the remedial action that are to be taken by the responsible Engineer. In this regard, he has quoted various case studies to bring about, the different common Construction errors. He has insisted that all the Engineers, particularly, Civil Engineers must follow ethical principles meticulously because of its proximity to the People.
Prof Vaidyanathan welcomed and Prof & Head. Mr L Ponraj Sankar proposed the vote of thanks.