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C-Vardhaki
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