construction techniques of long span bridges

A Guest Lecture programme was organised by Department of Civil Engineering on 24-2-11 at the conference hall of Vickram College of Engineering for I, II and Pre-Final year Civil Engineering students . The Resource Person was Er. P. Williams Jai, Executive Engineer, Southern Railways, Madurai. The programme commenced with the Welcome address and introduction of chief guest given by the Principal of the college, Dr. S. Kathirrvelu. After that the Resource Person gave his presentation on 'Construction of long span bridges in short duration'. He opened his presentation with the illustration of the technique adopted in the gauge conversion of the Pamban bridge. Then he explained in detail to the students about the various techniques used in the construction of the Long span Bridges in a short span of time. In his presentation he also explained about Pile foundation and the construction techniques involved in it. After that he switched on to the field of Disaster Management, which the students found very interesting. His last session was based on the notable experiences of the various projects done by him. The programme came to the end with the vote of thanks proposed by the Dean of the college, Prof. M. Palanikumar. 165 students and staff participated in this programme and reaped the benefits.