Engineering Design Research and Consultancy

from concept to commissioning

Super Speciality Hospital of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust at Whitefield, Bangalore

HSBC’s Office Complex,Visakhapatnam

South City - Residential Township, Bangalore

The Company

ECC – the Engineering Construction & Contracts Division of L&T – is India’s

largest construction organization. Many of the country’s prized landmarks – its

exquisite buildings, tallest structures, largest industrial projects, longest flyovers,

highest viaducts, longest pipelines and several benchmark projects – have

been built by ECC. ECC’s leading-edge capabilities cover every discipline of

construction: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation.

Construction Division

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) is a technology-driven engineering and

construction organization, and one of the largest companies in India’s private

sector. It has additional interests in manufacturing, services and information

technology.

Administrative Office Building of ECC, Chennai (FIP Award - 1994)

L&T’s Registered Office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

Engineering Design and Research Centre, Chennai (fib Award - 2002). This houses more than 600 design engineers and technical personnels.

ECC’s Engineering Design and Research Centre (EDRC) provides a broad

spectrum of Engineering, Design, Research and Consultancy services, ranging

from concept to commissioning for all types of projects: Buildings & Factories,

Transportation Infrastructure, Hydel Power, Nuclear Power and Geo-technical

Projects, Transmission Lines, Electrical and Instrumentation, Minerals & Metals,

Bulk Material Handling, Water Supply and Treatment Plants…..

For all these projects, EDRC provides comprehensive engineering services like:

- Feasibility Studies

- Project Reports and Due Diligence Reports

- Architectural, Structural and Civil Design

- Geo-technical Engineering

- Building Services

- Mechanical System Engineering

- Electrical and Instrumentation System Engineering

- Hydraulic Engineering

- Engineering Project Management

- Inspection and Quality Assurance Support

EDRC is ISO 9001:2000 certified for all its operations by Lloyd’s Register Quality

Assurance (LRQA).

Established Expertise in Engineering Design

40,000 seat Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

Cyber Gateway,Hyderabad

Cement Plant, Kovaya,Gujarat

ECC’s Convention Centre,Chennai

Holck-Larsen Centre, Chennai

Awards and Achievements

As part of its R&D efforts, EDRC constantly upgrades its knowledge and expertise

in construction technology and complements the operations of ECC. In addition,

it has full-fledged laboratories with facilities for concrete and soil testing including

asphalt technology at its picturesque campus in Chennai.

Advanced R&D Facilities

L&T has consistently won major international awards and commendations for

the office buildings and diverse industrial structures designed by EDRC.

L&T has received the prestigious fib (International Federation for Structural

Concrete) award and ‘Most Outstanding Concrete Structure’ awards on many

occasions, besides being recognized at many international forums for its

innovative designs. L&T has also been consistently acknowledged by reputed

institutions as one of the best-managed companies in business excellence and

ethics.

L&T Construction Research & Testing Centre, Chennai

Sri Sathya Sai Nigamagamam, Hyderabad, (FIP Award - 1994)

Spectacular ‘Chaitanya Jyothi’ at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh

Over the last six decades, EDRC has designed critical structures for many

of India’s most challenging projects and has gained a reputation for

innovation and quality through application of modern construction methods

and techniques, which are constantly updated. It has a team of dedicated

engineers to develop and acquire new concepts and structural systems for

unique project developmental works in line with latest developments in the

field. With the aid of state-of-the-art technology and customized software

developed inhouse, this team works towards reducing construction time and

adding value to the clients.

As economies grow, the thirst for markets becomes more and more acute and

the demand for office space in premium locations goes up correspondingly.

In such a situation high-rise buildings prove to be the ideal solutions to the

space crunch, calling for advanced construction technologies. Realising this

ever-increasing need, L&T has come to focus its developmental work on

design & construction of high-rise buildings.

Dedicated Developmental Works

Perspective view of Golden City Dhyana Vihar Complex, Tada, Andhra Pradesh

Perspective view of ‘Serene County’ - a township in Hyderabad

Ocean Engineering Centre at IIT, Chennai

Model of Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune

Perspective view of a Tall Tower

Robust Resources

EDRC makes use of engineering software like NASTRAN, NISA, SAP 2000,

I-DEAS, STAAD PRO, STRAP, ETABS, GRSTRUDL, PDMS, REVIEW REALITY, PLS-

CADD, STRUCAD, MICROSTATION, AUTOCAD 2005, LAND DEVELOPMENT

DESKTOP, 3D STUDIO MAX, VISUAL MODFLOW, FLOW MASTER, CAEPIPE,

CEASER II, ETAP, TALREN, BENTLEY ARCHITECTURE REVIT, WATERCAD,

SEWER CAD, etc.

In addition, a variety of structural design software has been developed in-house

for regular application.

Versatile Softwares

EDRC, Chennai has over 600 experienced design engineers / technical personnel

employed in various engineering disciplines. Fast and accurate solutions are

provided through advanced automation facilities. A network of computers with

Windows NT/2000 operating system helps in sharing of resources.

CAD workstations at EDRC, Chennai

Multi disciplinary Design Engineers at a site

Analysis Model of ‘Mani Kanchan’ - Gem & Jewellery Park, Kolkata

EDRC’s track record of expertise covers design of specialized designs

for complicated structures like system housing, high-rise buildings,

industrial structures, cement plants, factories, hospitals, bio-tech parks,

hotels, shopping malls, IT & ITES parks, sports complexes, airports …..

It has to its credit pioneering work in large-span precast, prestreessed

concrete and structural steel structures, large storage silos, prill towers

and tall chimneys.

The hallmark EDRC’s success lies in its ability to manage the entire

planning, design and construction process for projects, however large

and complex, with a single-point responsibility and through innovative,

cost-effective solutions. It has an enviable history of delivering projects

on time and within budget, adding value to the customer not only by

meeting all their requirements but also by creating environments that go

beyond pure functionality and enhance the quality of life.

Buildings & Factories Sector

Township for Pillai Perumal Nallur Power Plant, Tamil Nadu

Factory building of Perfect Circle, Pune, Maharasthra

World Class Exhibition Centre ‘HITEX’, Hyderabad

Saint Gobain Glass Factory near Chennai

Cyber Towers,Hyderabad

Aesthetic and Functional Architecture

EDRC possesses expertise in the formulation of innovative structural schemes,

structural analysis and design, implementation of new technologies, planning

and coordination for all types of buildings, cement plants and other industrial

structures including large factories, workshop complexes and warehouses.

Expertise also covers seismic design and advanced dynamic analysis of

structures.

It holds leadership position in the design of long-span precast, prestressed

concrete structures; long span steel structures, circular and rectangular storage

structures, large horizontal and vertical silos, and preheaters…

Sound Structural Engineering for Strength

Working in consonance with various departments, EDRC’s Architecture team

offers creative planning and design services in line with the needs of the client.

The dimensions of projects in today’s world continuously change from individual

single-function units to large multi-function structures. EDRC’s focus areas

include Housing, Townships, Industrial Structures, Hospitals, Hotels, Bio-tech

Parks, Airports, Public Buildings, Transportation Terminals, etc. In step with

the emerging trends, it has also acquired knowledge and experience in green

building design.

Structural steel storage silo for a cement plant in Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh

Diamond shaped Gem & Jewellery Park, Kolkata

Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Mauritius

To meet the needs of intelligent buildings, EDRC’s Mechanical, Electrical and

Plumbing Division offers integrated building management services. Its holistic

approach meets every specific and specialized customer need and delivers

comfort and convenience besides cost benefit. The range of services includes:

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Building Automation, Vertical

Transportation, Telecommunication Networks, Kitchen, Laundry, Medical

Equipment, LV systems like Surveillance and Security, Access Control System,

Public Address System; Complete Public Health Engineering with Water and

Effluent Management; Environmental Impact Study, Landscaping, Horticulture

and Sprinkler Systems, Fire Systems covering Fire Protection, Fire Alarm,

Wetriser-cum-Downcomer Systems, and various gas suppression systems.

EDRC also offers a wide range of electrical system engineering services for a

variety of projects. The services range from feasibility studies through concept

design and detailed engineering to commissioning and handing over. The

services include electrification with all allied and low-voltage systems for efficient

operations.

Intelligent Building Management Services

Water Treatment Plant Electrical Sub Station Fire Fighting System

Interior view of Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Mauritius

Illumination for HITEX, Hyderabad

Geo-technical Services for a Firm Foundation

The Construction Methods Planning Cell (CMPC) complements site activities with

safe and economical formwork and erection schemes, method statements and

project planning. CMPC’s services include modern construction techniques and

innovative solutions to various construction practices, viz. Excavation, Precast

Concrete, Formwork, System Housing, and innovative schemes for erection of

special structures.

Comprehensive Construction Methods and Planning

As a part of India’s largest engineering and construction organization, EDRC

offers down-to-earth solutions in geo-technical engineering services by employing

latest technology, equipment and software. The range covers soil investigations

and recommendations, design of shallow foundations, pile foundation, deep

excavation, pile dynamic test, ground improvement and dewatering techniques,

pavements, retaining walls…

Erection of roof elements for Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bangalore

An array of piling rigsin operation

Complex formwork for Baha’i House of Worship at New Delhi

EnginEEring DEsign & rEsEarch cEntrEMount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam

P.B. No. 979, Chennai 600 089 Tel: 044-22528101 / 22528000 Fax: 044-22493888

e-mail: skanappan@LNTECC.com www.Lntecc.com

Kanak Building, 41, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071 Tel: 033-22882601 Fax: 033-22881225 e-mail: indranil_r@LNTECC.com

Perspective view of Bangalore International Airport

Technology Centre II of L&T Infotech, Chennai

Perspective View of Hyderabad International Airport