Add on program on ETABS

The department organised a three day add on course on Structural Design of Multi-storied Buildings using ETABS was conducted on 13 February 2024 to 15 February 2024. 

The objective of the workshop was to enable the participants to Implement structural analysis and design techniques, Create accurate structural models for multistory buildings, incorporating essential code provisions and to perform the analysis and design of RCC building structures using ETABS. 

The target audience of the event was second semester M.Tech students, who are gearing up for their Mini Project. This program was conducted with the support of BIMLABS Global, providing the resource person, Ms. Sujisha V, the Technical Programs Manager. 

The program added value, giving students a hands on experience and exposure to real time design problems. It discussed the modelling, load calculations, property assignments, analysis options, dynamic and wind load options and various codal provisions.

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Jesna Joseph, S2 SECM

Technical Talk on "Sustainalism"

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) FISAT chapter hosted a technical talk on January 29, 2024, featuring Hariram N P, a Research Scholar from UMPSA Malaysia Pahang. The session, open to all students, drew participants from both BTech and MTech programs. 

The engaging discussion delved into the three pillars of sustainability, including social, environmental, and economic aspects. Hariram N P emphasised the importance of innovative solutions to foster a more sustainable built environment, covering topics such as energy-efficient building designs, green building initiatives, and strategies to reduce carbon emissions.

The session also explored the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the civil engineering field. Attendees were informed about various software applications and presented with insights into research and post-doctoral opportunities within the field.

A significant portion of the talk focused on the potential collaboration between IGBC FISAT chapter and ICFGS, International

Community for Global Sustainability in projects related to "Sustainalism," a concept currently under exploration by the resource person, Hariram N P who is currently working under the guidance of Dr. Sudhakar

Kumarasamy, UMPSA, Malaysia. Sustainalism revolves around an Integrated Socio-Economic-Environmental Model aimed at addressing sustainable development and sustainability.

Discussions unfolded regarding the prospect of partnering with FISAT IGBC chapter for projects associated with sustainanalism. Future communications will be established with the IGBC student chapter at FISAT to explore potential collaborations and discuss further opportunities related to this emerging field. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting initiative.

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Chaithanya P R, S2 SECM (2023-25)