Taikkudam Rocked FISAT - Nautillus'23

Nautilus, our annual technical fest was held during the last week of April, 28th and 29th.  As always, we had a plethora of technical events that brought in life to the campus. The participation this year was excellent with students from other campuses flooding in for the technical workshops and competitions. 

This year, the events were hosted by the departments, each department organising workshop or competition that they design. All events are brought into this single umbrella, Nautilus. Many events captured the minds of the students. One of the events that pulled in people was the Auto show organised by the department of Mechanical Engineering. Different types of vehicles were on display, 

The biggest crowd puller this year was the pro-show by Thaikkudam Bridge. Yes, as always, the rains tried the best, but it could not dampen the spirit of FISATians.

ETABS - Two day hands-on training

ETABS is an engineering software product used for multi-storey building analysis and design. ETABS is the abbreviation of “Extended 3D Analysis of building system”. The software can be used to analyse simple or complex systems under static or dynamic conditions. A two days hands on training on ETABS was conducted on 25th and 26th of April 2023 for First year M.Tech (SECM) students. The sessions were handled by Prof. Sujisha V, Head of the department, Civil Engg., Jai Bharath College of Management and Engineering Technology. 

The training covered the various aspects of modelling, analysis and design of structures using the software. Since it was a hands on training, every student got an opportunity to try the modelling, analysis and design process along with the resource person. A standard two storied building was modelled step by step and analysed. Adding beams, columns, slabs, sunshades, water tank, stairs were all discussed. After modelling, the structure was analysed with all the loads and designed. The most common errors and how to handle it were also discussed in detail.

The hands-on training was really good and beneficial. Prof. Sujisha made sure that the students understood each step while carefully explaining each one. She also patiently waited for us to practice the steps and assisted in clearing everyone’s doubts. The session concluded by giving feedbacks and thanking Prof. Sujisha ma’am for the wonderful class.

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Shijila Fasin, S2 MTech SECM