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Newsletter-Civil Engineering Department, Global

Academy of Technology, Bengaluru-98

Volume 2|Issue 1-November 2017

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Message from HOD

I extend warm greetings to department of civil engineering. Stiff challenges of global job

market, fostering economic development, ensuring stable society and rising quality of life are

well addressed by the sustainable and integrated education. We at Global Academy of

Technology are striving hard to make every student an all-round strong individual who is

capable of taking up the mantle of leadership in his chosen endeavor. This is being

accomplished with the help of diverse well qualified faculty, industry experts, renowned

scientists and professional programs to cover topics which are of resent interest and beyond

curriculum.

Our Team,

Mrs. Dhavala S & Ms. Likhitha H, Assistant Professor, Department of civil engineering along

with Savitha Sasi & Akanksha R Jain- 3rd SEM civil students

What is Inside!

Seminar on SEISMIC ISOLATION in Association with the Structural Engineers

World Congress (SEWC) and Japanese Society of Seismic isolation

Guest lectures

o Rock Blasting Techniques,

o Water treatment in Bangalore, clean development mechanism,

Fdp On “Ethics In Education: Faculty-Student Transformation”

Students achievements-

o Sports

o Academics

o Site visits

o Congratulations

o Photogallery

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Seminar on SEISMIC ISOLATION in Association with the Structural

Engineers World Congress (SEWC) and Japanese Society of Seismic isolation

Department of civil engineering

successfully conducted national

level workshop on” Seminar on

SEISMIC ISOLATION in

Association with S C the

Structural Engineers World

Congress (SEWC) and Japanese

Society of Seismic isolation” from

30th October 2017 to 1st November

2017.

Three Days Seminar on “Seismic

Isolation” was held from 30th

October to 01st of November 2017. Seismic isolation is one of the most important concepts for

earthquake engineering which can be defined as separating or decoupling the structure from its

foundation. In other words, Seismic isolation is a technique developed to prevent or minimize

damage to buildings or other structures during an earthquake. Seismic isolation is one of the

most popular means of protecting a structure against earthquake forces. This technology is not

yet very common, but a number of research activities are going on in order to investigate the

behavior of the isolated structures.

The main Objectives of the Seminar was to Promote Investigation and research on Seismic

Isolation for buildings, dissemination of Information on the proper usage of seismic isolation

and improvement of Seismic isolation technology, Exchanging information about seismic

isolation with researchers and industries along with Contributing to the development and

improvement of reliable seismic-resistant technology and to a safer living environment,

broadening of the interests of society.

Eminent Scientists from various universities and industries from Japan shared innovative

techniques to strengthen the buildings and the development works of passive, active and hybrid

devices used in designing safe structures.

The seminar brought structural engineers, architects, contractors, engineers, scientists,

researchers, manufacturers and others from around the country and abroad. The discussed areas

were of great benefit for the participants. Participants were enlightened with the most widely

used advance technologies in this domain. The knowledge shared by the eminent delegates and

the speakers aimed at practical implementation of these innovative devices fora better living.

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Guest Lecture on Rock Mechanics

Eminent ScientistMr Naveen, from Rock Blasting and Excavation Engineering Department,

National Institute of Rock Mechanics, Ministry of Mines, government of India, Presented a

talk on various Blasting Techniques. This lecture was based on rock blasting and excavation

technique. Speakers’ focus was more about new techniques used in rock blasting, and the

speaker narrated in detail about the tunneling and excavation of namma metro rail purple line

project. The work which was carried out between Vidanasoudha and High court building

without causing any disturbance to the buildings. He also briefed about rock blasting

techniques in various seismic zones.

Guest Lecture on Water Treatment in Bengaluru-An Overview

On 25th October 2017, a guest lecture for 7th semester students, organized by Ms. Khushbu K

Birawat was held on Water Treatment in Bengaluru- An Overview at GAT Auditorium.

Resource Person, Mr. K N Paramesha, Executive Engineer, Bengaluru Water Supply and

Sewerage Board Bengaluru delivered the lecture.

On 25.10.2017 at GAT Auditorium.

Guest Lecture on Clean Development Mechanism-An Overview

On 27th October 2018, guest lecture for 5th semester students was organized on Clean

Development Mechanism- an Overview at GAT Auditorium. Resource Person, Mrs. Sudha

Padmanabha, CDM Specialist, Fair Climate Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru presented on the

topic. Faculty Development Program on “Ethics In Education: Faculty-

Student Transformation”

A faculty development program was organized by the department of civil engineeringin

association with Art of Living with the vision To enhance the quality of life for the faculty

members enabling them to introspect and learn techniques that imbibe ethics and morals in

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their teaching and help prepare students for active and successful participation in a modern

society, producing individuals of high character, probity and honor.

The main objectives of the FDP was to imbibe the skills and competencies required to

achieve goals directed by values, to have a positive attitude and ability to cope with the

changing environment, to maintain and enhance faculty effectiveness by inculcating

dynamism and leadership qualities and to develop commitment and ethical approach towards

work and instill a sense of responsibility towards the institution.

Key resource person from AoL were, Sri. Binay Kumar Singh, Dr.Sekhar.S.Iyer,

Dr.NishaManikantan, Sri.RajeshJagasia, Sri.Ritwik Shetty, Sri.D.K.Hari and

Smt.D.K.Hemahari

Following can be listed as the program benefits from the FDP, Fair-mindedness and patience,

Dynamism and commitment, Ethical leadership and risk-taking ability, Enhanced

productivity and team work, Empathetic behavior and optimistic attitude, Increased

efficiency and confidence, Increased trust and belongingness and Clarity of mind for better

decision making

Student achievements Civil department has made remarkable achievements in the field of sports every year. The

Overall championship for inter department sports is won by department of civil from past

two years.

Chithra L M of 7th Semester represented GAT in all India kho-kho tournament in the year

2016 -17 and 2017 -18 held at Mysore university.

Darshan C M, represented GAT at weight lifting in the year 2016 -17 held at Punjab

universityChandigarh.

Smart Bin Project SMARTBIN-Systematic, Methodological, Aesthetic, Realistic and Tactic solution for

efficient Solid Waste Management won 2nd prize & a cash prize of INR 12,000 in the Inter

College Green Fest by Budding Engineers of Namma Bengaluru-2017 (ACCE & RAMCO

Cements Ltd.) SMARTBIN has 3 compartments to ensure proper segregation at source;

Smart button technology for immediate collection & disposal; an arduino is paired with GSM

shield and the button, which is programmed to send a signal; Computerized algorithm for

route optimization; Cost Effective solution. Faculty incharge is Khushbu.K.B, Assistant

Professor., Dept. of Civil Engineering with Students, Akash.K.S, Ankitha Kirana Kumar,

Shubhankar Paul S, Vishal C N of 7th semester Civil Engineering.

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Alumni event

Site Visits K& C VALLEY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

The site visit to K & C valley treatment plant was organized to bring awareness among the students about

Operation and working of sewage treatment plant and give them a visual experience of the massive size of

the plant. To treat the wastewater generated in the Koramangala and Challaghatta valley, treatment plant at B

Nagasandra has been established. Primary treatment plant was established during 1974 and it was upgraded

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to Secondary level during 1990. The capacity of the treatment plant was 163 MLD and the treatment process

adopted was Conventional Activated Sludge Process. Under Cauvery Water Supply Scheme (CWSS) Stage

IV Phase I, one more plant of 30 MLD capacity was established and Extended Aeration process was adopted.

Since the flow into the plant was exceeding 163 MLD, Board has provided an additional module of 55 MLD

capacity during 2006. Thus the total capacity of the treatment facility available is 248 MLD at K &

CValley.The visit was organized by Ms. Khushbu.K.Birawat, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg., GAT

on 29.08.2017.

Site visit to Shoba:

A site visit to Shoba was arranged by Ms. Likhitha H and MsVarunaKoti, for the students of

3rd semester civil students to show them the detailing of building materials and construction

of buildings. The main objective of the visit being to make students understand how the

theoretical knowledge is filled in practice.The visit gave the chance for thestudents to

experience and observe the building materials of science which could not be gained

inclassrooms.

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PRESTIGE FALCON CITY YELECHENAHALLI, BANGALORE Visit: Prestige Falcon

City at Yelechenahalli, Bengaluru was visited by 3rd semester students under the

guidance of Shruthi Lanka and Shruthi R P on 23rd of September 2017. The main

reason for choosing the current site for observation is to see theoretical knowledge

being fitted in practice. The building construction has incorporated major theory part

taught to second year students like use of bricks, types of formwork, and innovative

methods of construction

Water Treatmetn Plant Visit: B.E. Civil Engineering students of 7th semester were

taken to Cubbon Park Tertiary Treatment Plant, Queens Road, Vasanth Nagar,

Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 byMs. Khushbu.K.Birawat, Assistant Professor, Civil to

give an insight to practical treatment plants as against the subject taught in classrooms.

BMRCL Site Visit: BMRCL elevated Casting yard at Kanakapura road, Benagluru was

visited by 5th semester students on 28th September 2017 with faculties Ms.VarunaKoti

and Ms. Likhitha H. students were given Onsite experience of large scale construction

practice and testing. Complete construction of box girder was explained by the

incharge site engineers and the same was shown to the students.

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Congratulations

Dr. Mayaja N A, successfully completed

her PhD dissertation on “River system

modeling for performance information and

low impact development”,under the

guidance of Dr C V Srinivasa, Professor

and HOD, Civil Engineering Department,

GAT. We whole heartedly congratulate Dr

Mayaja N A on her Success.

Mrs Theja .S.N, Assistant Professor,

Department of Civil engineering, has been

awarded with recipient of CSP Iyer

endowment award by the institute of

engineers , Kerala state center in the year

2017 for securing first rank in M Tech-

hydraulics engineering from Kerala

university. Congratulations from

Department of Civil Engineering to Mrs.

Theja S N

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Photo gallery

Throw ball Championship

Smart Bin - Inter College Green Fest by Budding Engineers of

Namma Bengaluru-2017

K & C Valley Sewage Treatment Plant Visit Overall Championship-Inter Department Sports Championship

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Seminar on SEISMIC ISOLATION in Association with the Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC) and

Japanese Society of Seismic isolation

JMC Site Visit

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Visit to BMRCL Casting yard

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With delegates from Japan duringSeminar on SEISMIC ISOLATION in Association with the Structural

Engineers World Congress (SEWC) and Japanese Society of Seismic isolation