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Power Minister Nilesh Cabral on Friday called upon civil engineers and students to stress on continuous learning, given that technologies are fast changing in present times.
He was addressing delegates at the inaugural Session of two-day National Seminar, organized by The Institution of Engineers [India], Goa State Centre, at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
Over 200 delegates from Goa and outside, among whom are renowned consultants working in national and International arena, are attending
the seminar.
“We need to think out of the box and find solutions, keeping in mind the cost effectiveness of the projects. Innovations and finding new methods will bring lot of recognition to all engineers,” said Cabral.
Guest of honour, Dr Krupashankara M S, principal of Goa Engineering College, offered full cooperation of the college of engineering in carrying forward the activities of the institution, especially in the light of forthcoming centenary celebrations of the institution.
The Inaugural Session was followed by 2 technical Sessions. The first covered the presentation by Dr Anil Hira, Director of Buro Haapold, Mumbai on ‘Unique Characteristics In Structural Design of Tall Buildings for the 21st Century’.
Dealing with various factors affecting the design of tall buildings, Dr Hira stressed the importance of geo-tech engineering in designing
foundations.
An important aspect he touched was the need for collaboration of architect and engineer from conceptual stage itself. He also presented visuals of many tall buildings he has been associated with in different countries and presently in Mumbai.
The second technical session covered 2 presentations. The first presentation was by V S Aditya on 3D Printing of concrete, an innovation in civil engineering. The second presentation was by Dr Jaydeep Wagh on the design of sub-structures of tall buildings.
Dr Wagh, a geo-tech expert from Mumbai, emphasized the need of soil investigations and use of this data by the structural engineers in the design of buildings. He dealt with various soil conditions
and situations.
There were also two presentations on technical products by Ambuja Cements and by PRISM RMC.
Chandrashekar Prabhu Dessai (Chairman of IEI, Goa) welcomed the gathering, while Thomas D’Costa, convenor of the seminar, gave an insight of the two-day proceedings. Yogesh Bhobe later proposed the vote of thanks.
