One Day Seminar on Current Field Practices in Geotechnical Engineering

12 May, 2023

Applied Mechanics Department organised a One-Day Seminar on ‘Current Field Practices in Geotechnical Engineering’ under Indian Geotechnical Society - VGEC Student Chapter for the sixth semester and fourth semester (Civil) students on 12th May, 2023, at Vishveshvariya Auditorium – A block. The main objective of this seminar was to explore the field practises currently utilized in areas of geotechnical engineering.

Key Features:

  • Organizing Department: Applied Mechanics Department
  • Date: 12th May 2023 (10.30 AM onwards)
  • Venue: Vishveshvariya Auditorium, A block
  • No. of Participants: 145
  • Faculty Coordinators: Dr. K. L. Timani, Dr. B. G. Buddhdev

Learning Lessons:

  • Basic geotechnical engineering concepts utilised in the field
  • Various geotechnical investigation used in the field
  • Different testing methods currently employed for various important parameters
  • Construction aspects for shallow and deep foundation
  • Construction techniques used in on-going major projects
  • Various Case studies discussed to understand the failure mechanics and its future utilization

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