VOL.

14 ISSUE 1
SEPTEMBER 2023

ATHENA
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3! This is a proud
moment for India and a significant step forward in our space exploration journey.

India is proud of the Chandrayaan-3 mission team! Your hard work and dedication is
an inspiration to us all.
May the Chandrayaan-3 mission be a success! This is a historic moment for India
and a testament to our growing space capabilities.

Sending our best wishes to the Chandrayaan-3 team! We are confident that you will
make India proud.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a symbol of India's growing technological prowess.
We are excited to see what new discoveries it will make.

May the Chandrayaan-3 mission pave the way for future space exploration missions.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a reminder of the power of human ingenuity and

determination. We are inspired by the team's commitment to achieving their goals.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a source of hope for the world. It shows that anything
is possible if we work together.

May the Chandrayaan-3 mission inspire future generations to dream big and reach
for the stars.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a celebration of Indian science and technology. We
are proud of what our scientists and engineers have achieved.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a reminder that India is a global leader in space

exploration. We are confident that we will continue to make significant
contributions to this field.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a symbol of India's bright future. We are excited to

see what we will achieve in the years to come.

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a success for India and for the world. It shows that we
can work together to achieve great things.

VEC, CIVIL DEPARTMENT

 ATHENA
Editorial Board
Academic Year 2023-24

CHIEF PATRON VISION OF THE INSTITUTE

Thiru. M.V Muthuramalingam “To educate the student community both
by theory and practice to fit in with society
Chairman, VET
and to conquer tomorrow’s technology at
CO-PATRON global level with human values through our
dedicated team.”
Thiru. M.V. M Velmurugan
CEO,VET MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE
“To provide world class education in
PATRON
engineering, technology and management,
Dr. S. Satish Kumar, Principal to foster research and development,
encourage creativity, promote innovation,
ADVISOR build leadership, intrapreneurship,
Dr. A. Jebamalar HoD - Civil Engg entrepreneurships, nurture teamwork and
achieve stakeholders delight.”
FACULTY COORDINATOR
Mr. Rajasekar. G Asst. Professor VISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Mr. Rajendran. K Asst. Professor DEPARTMENT
“Department of civil engineering aims to
CHIEF EDITOR transform the students, through theory and
Ms. Sweetha. D, IV YR practice, into competitive civil engineers,
who will provide smart solutions for the
Mr. Rudhramoorathy. R, III YR
futuristic sustainable development of the
nation with human values.”
CO- EDITOR
Ms. Anusha Sharon. P, III YR MISSION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Mr. Ajay. J, III YR DEPARTMENT
To transform the students into industry
ready civil engineering graduates
EDITORS To inculcate a spirit of learning for
Ms. Aarthi. A, III YR pursing higher studies with global
outreach
To promote research in civil
engineering to achieve sustainability
To facilitate conducive environment for
entrepreneurship development
To provide industry and society-based
solutions through innovation and
creativity
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1 HoD’s MESSAGE 1

2 EDITOR’S NOTE 2
3 VITRIVUS 3

4 DEPARTMENT NEWS 10

i ACADAMIC ACTIVITY 10

ACHIEVEMENTS BY
ii 11
STUDENTS IN OTHER COLLEGE

iii INTERNSHIP DETAILS 12

iv PLACEMENT DETAILS 13
5 ARTICLES 19
6 POETRY & QUOTES 34
7 ARTS 38
8 CRAFTS 44
9 PHOTOGRAPHY 49
10 BRAIN GAMES 57

11 PEOs and PSOs OF THE DEPARTMENT 61

 FROM THE HoD’S DESK

DEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Welcome to the Department of Civil Engineering, VEC, Surapet. We the

department of Civil Engineering, feel our thrill to publish the VOL.-14, Issue 1
of our departmental newsletter, “ATHENA”. The major strength of the
department is a team of well qualified and dedicated faculties who are
continuously supporting the students for their academic excellence.

Technology, at pace with which it is changing in the 21st century, demands a

mix of creative and innovative skill sets for an engineer to be successful.

Great buildings require strong foundation. You must have a solid foundation
if you’re going to have a strong superstructure.

VEC, Civil Engineering Department is continuously updating its curriculum

and teaching, learning processes so that you will become industry ready
graduates.

Career is BUILT OVER TIME and not in a day!! Keep thinking about the next
steps..... Upgrade yourself !!!

I wish my students to succeed with flying colors and serve the nation and
society in a grand manner.

Dr. A. Jebamalar
HoD - Civil Engineering

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 CHIEF EDITORS’ NOTE
Dear Readers,

As the editor of this year's college magazine, I am thrilled to welcome you to

the pages of creativity, knowledge, and inspiration that make up this edition.
It's been a journey filled with late-night brainstorming sessions, countless
cups of coffee, and the dedication of a passionate team of writers, artists,
photographers, and designers.

In these pages, you'll find a reflection of our college's vibrant spirit and the
diverse talents of our students. From thought-provoking essays to captivating
artwork, from event highlights to profiles of exceptional individuals within
our community, this magazine is a testament to the brilliance that thrives
within our college walls.

This year has been marked by unique challenges and unprecedented changes,
but it's through adversity that we often discover our true strengths. Our
magazine seeks to capture the resilience and adaptability of our college
community as we navigated these uncharted waters.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors, faculty

advisors, and our tireless editorial team for their unwavering dedication to
bringing this magazine to life. It's your passion and commitment that have
made this publication possible.

We hope that you, our readers, find inspiration within these pages, whether
it's through the words of our writers, the beauty of our artwork, or the stories
of our fellow students. The college magazine is not just a collection of articles;
it's a reflection of who we are as a college community.

Thank you for picking up this magazine and being a part of our journey. We
look forward to hearing your feedback and hope that this edition leaves a
lasting impact on your college experience.

Warm regards,

Ms. Sweetha. D, IV YR & Mr. Rudhramoorathy. R, III YR

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VITRUVIUS

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 VITRUVIUS

Vitruvius (c. 80–70 BC – after c. 15 BC) was a Roman architect and

engineer during the 1st century BC, known for his multi-volume work titled De
architectura. He originated the idea that all buildings should have three
attributes: firmitas, utilitas, and venustas ("strength", "utility", and "beauty").
These principles were later widely adopted in Roman architecture. His
discussion of perfect proportion in architecture and the human body led to the
famous Renaissance drawing of the Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci.

Little is known about Vitruvius' life, but by his own description he served as an
artilleryman, the third class of arms in the Roman military offices. He probably
served as a senior officer of artillery in charge of doctores ballistarum (artillery
experts) and libratores who actually operated the machines. As an army
engineer he specialized in the construction of ballista and scorpio artillery war
machines for sieges. It is possible that Vitruvius served with Julius Caesar's
chief engineer Lucius Cornelius Balbus.

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 LIFE AND CAREER
Little is known about Vitruvius' life. Most inferences about him
are extracted from his only surviving work De Architectura. His full name is
sometimes given as "Marcus Vitruvius Pollio", but both the first and last
names are uncertain. Marcus Cetius Faventinus writes of "Vitruvius Polio
aliique auctores"; this can be read as "Vitruvius Polio, and others" or, less
likely, as "Vitruvius, Polio, and others". An inscription in Verona, which names
a Lucius Vitruvius Cordo, and an inscription from Thilbilis in North Africa,
which names a Marcus Vitruvius Mamurra have been suggested as evidence
that Vitruvius and Mamurra (who was a military praefectus fabrum under
Julius Caesar) were from the same family; or were even the same individual.
Neither association, however, is borne out by De Architectura (which
Vitruvius dedicated to Augustus), nor by the little that is known of Mamurra.
Vitruvius was a military engineer (praefectus fabrum), or a praefect
architectus armamentarius of the apparitor status group (a branch of the
Roman civil service). He is mentioned in Pliny the Elder's table of contents for
Naturalis Historia (Natural History), in the heading for mosaic techniques.
Frontinus refers to "Vitruvius the architect" in his late 1st-century work De
aquaeductu. Your paragraph text

As an army engineer he specialized in the construction of ballista and scorpio

artillery war machines for sieges. It is speculated that Vitruvius served with
Caesar's chief engineer Lucius Cornelius Balbus.
The locations where he served can be reconstructed from, for example,
descriptions of the building methods of various "foreign tribes". Although he
describes places throughout De Architectura, he does not say he was present.
His service likely included north Africa, Hispania, Gaul (including Aquitaine)
and Pontus.
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Mainly known for his writings, Vitruvius was himself an architect. In Roman
times architecture was a broader subject than at present including the
modern fields of architecture, construction management, construction
engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering,
mechanical engineering, military engineering and urban planning;
architectural engineers consider him the first of their discipline, a
specialization previously known as technical architecture.

The only building, however, that we know Vitruvius to have worked on is

one he tells us about, a basilica completed in 19 BC. It was built at Fanum
Fortunae, now the modern town of Fano. The Basilica di Fano (to give the
building its Italian name) has disappeared so completely that its very site is
a matter of conjecture, although various attempts have been made to
visualise it. The early Christian practice of converting Roman basilicae
(public buildings) into cathedrals implies the basilica may be incorporated
into the cathedral in Fano.
In later years the emperor Augustus, through his sister Octavia Minor,
sponsored Vitruvius, entitling him with what may have been a pension to
guarantee financial independence.
.

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Whether De architectura was written by one author or is a compilation
completed by subsequent librarians and copyists, remains an open
question. The date of his death is unknown, which suggests that he had
enjoyed only a little popularity during his lifetime.[citation needed]
Gerolamo Cardano, in his 1552 book De subtilitate rerum, ranks Vitruvius
as one of the 12 persons whom he supposes to have excelled all men in the
force of genius and invention; and would not have scrupled[clarification
needed] to have given him the first place if it could be imagined that he had
delivered nothing but his own discoveries.

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 De architectura
Vitruvius is the author of De architectura, libri decem, known
today as The Ten Books on Architecture, a treatise written in Latin on
architecture, dedicated to the emperor Augustus. In the preface of Book I,
Vitruvius dedicates his writings to giving personal knowledge of the
quality of buildings to the emperor. Likely Vitruvius is referring to
Marcus Agrippa's campaign of public repairs and improvements. This
work is the only surviving major book on architecture from classical
antiquity. According to Petri Liukkonen, this text "influenced deeply from
the Early Renaissance onwards artists, thinkers, and architects, among
them Leon Battista Alberti (1404–1472), Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), and
Michelangelo (1475–1564)." The next major book on architecture, Alberti's
reformulation of Ten Books, was not written until 1452.

Vitruvius is famous for asserting in his book De architectura that a

structure must exhibit the three qualities of firmitatis, utilitatis,
venustatis – that is, stability, utility, and beauty. These are sometimes
termed the Vitruvian virtues or the Vitruvian Triad. According to
Vitruvius, architecture is an imitation of nature. As birds and bees built
their nests, so humans constructed housing from natural materials, that
gave them shelter against the elements. When perfecting this art of
Your paragraph text
building, the Greeks invented the architectural orders: Doric, Ionic and
Corinthian. It gave them a sense of proportion, culminating in
understanding the proportions of the greatest work of art: the human
body. This led Vitruvius in defining his Vitruvian Man, as drawn later by
Leonardo da Vinci: the human body inscribed in the circle and the square
(the fundamental geometric patterns of the cosmic order). In this book
series, Vitruvius, also wrote about climate in relation to housing
architecture and how to choose locations for cities.
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 Proportions of man
In Book III, Chapter 1, Paragraph 3, Vitruvius writes about the
proportions of man:
Just so the par`d, if in a man lying with his face upward, and his hands
and feet extended, from his navel as the centre, a circle be described,
it will touch his fingers and toes. It is not alone by a circle, that the
human body is thus circumscribed, as may be seen by placing it
within a square. For measuring from the feet to the crown of the head,
and then across the arms fully extended, we find the latter measure
equal to the former; so that lines at right angles to each other,
enclosing the figure, will form a square.

It was upon these writings that Renaissance engineers, architects and

artists like Mariano di Jacopo Taccola, Pellegrino Prisciani and
Francesco di Giorgio Martini and finally Leonardo da Vinci based the
illustration of the Vitruvian Man.
Vitruvius described the human figure as being the principal source of
proportion.
The drawing itself is often used as an implied symbol of the essential
symmetry of the human body, and by extension, of the universe as a
whole.

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 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF 2023
SL ACTIVITY/ EVENT NO OF FACULTY RESOURCE DETAILS OF CONDUCTED
NO EVENT DATE DAYS COORDINATOR PERSON/GUEST BENEFICIARIES BY

Industrial Mr. T. A. Rajha Er.S.Chadrasekaran,

GM – iSteel & II year
1 27.09.2022 1 Rajeswaran & -
Visit Kalki Bricks,
Mrs. R. Ezhilarasi Gummidipoondi. 2021 -25

Mr. T. A. Rajha Birla Ultra

Industrial II year
2 15.02.2023 1 Rajeswaran & Tect plant, -
Visit Ms. D. Prasanya 2021 -25
Pudhupakkam,

ICF - Rail
3 Industrial 14.10.2022 1 Mr.Thillaibackiam Museum, III year -
Visit Chennai
Mr. T. A. Rajha Empire Precast
Industrial II year
4 29.11.2022 1 Rajeswaran & Building, -
Visit Mr. G. Rajasekar 2021 -25
Surupet
Executive Engineer ,
Chennai Metropolitan
Water Supply and
Mr.Thillaibackiam Sewerage Board
5 Industrial 17.03.2023 1 (CMWSSB) III year -
Visit &Mrs.Surekha ,Chennai Metro
Water,
Kodungaiyur,
Chennai
IWWA - World
Department Water II, III and
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Event
24.03.2023 1 Dr. R. Sudharsanan
IV years
IWWA
Quiz Competition
Dr.R.Ragunathan,
Honorary Chairman,
Guest Chennai Chapter, II, III and
7 19.10.2022 1 Dr. R. Sudharsanan Indian Water IWWA
Lecture Works Association. IV years
Topic - Waterbodies
in Tamil Nadu
Er M Kiruthika
Guest Mr. T. A. Rajha
8 06.09.2022 1 MEKARK, III & IV Years -
Lecture Rajeswaran
PEB Steel Structures
Er Ashok Kumar
CMTI,
Guest Mr. T. A. Rajha Topic - Internships III &
9 31.10.2022 1 -
Lecture Rajeswaran in Construction IV Years
Management
Er M Kumar,
Guest Mr. T. A. Rajha SIPCOT,
10 27.02.2023 1 Topic - Repair III & IV Years -
Lecture Rajeswaran & Rehabilitation
Er K Praveen- 2020
Guest Mr. T. A. Rajha Alumni ,
11 27.02.2023 1 Topic - Higher III & IV Years -
Lecture Rajeswaran Studies Abroad
CADD School,
Guest Mr. T. A. Rajha Ambattur,
12 21.10.2022 1 II years -
Lecture Rajeswaran Topic - Softwares

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Achievement by our students in other college
SL. NAME OF THE YEAR PARTICIPATING DATE SYMPOSIUM/ EVENT PLACE
NO STUDENTS COLLEGE CONFERENCE WON

1 CHIDHAMBARAM IV Anna University 04-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Meme 1

IV Civilisation'23 Love 1
2 KIRUTHIKA Anna University 03-03-2023
Today
02-02-2023 Bloggers 1
3 ASWIN RAJ IV Anna University Civilisation'23
Battle
Project
4 CHIDHAMBARAM IV Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 display 2
Project
5 NARESH KUMAR IV Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 2
display
VASANTHA Love
IV Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 2
6 KUMAR Today

Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Love 2

7 RANJITH IV
Today
Love
8 BHARATH KUMAR IV Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 3
Today
Bob The
9 GOKUL .U III Anna University 02-03-2023 Civilisation'23 2
Builder
Bob The
10 LUTHUFUR III Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 3
Builder

III Bob The

11 ROSHAN BALAJI Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 2
Builder
SAI CHARAN Bob The
2
12 III Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Builder
KUMAR
III Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Eco Quiz 2
13 CHIDAMBARAM .K
14 PRANAV KUMAR III Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Eco Quiz 2

III Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 Channel 3

15 SAI GANESH .B
Surfing
THARUN Aptitude 1
16 II Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23
KUMAR S
SHAMSUL Channel
17 II Anna University 03-03-2023 Civilisation'23 3
HUSSAIN. I Surfing

18 II Anna University 03-03-2023 Channel

MUTHU.E Civilisation'23 3
Surfing

04-01-2023 Geo
19 VINODHINI. K II IIT, Chennai CEAFEST-23 3
Genius

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SL. NAME OF THE PARTICIPATING SYMPOSIUM/ EVENT PLACE
YEAR DATE WON
NO STUDENTS COLLEGE CONFERENCE

GLORY Geo
20 THOMAS JULIA G II IIT, Chennai 04-01-2023 CEAFEST-23 Genius 3
ANUSHA IIT, Chennai 04-01-2023 CEAFEST-23 Geo 3
21 II
SHARON. P Genius
Geo
22 CHIDHAMBARAM.K III IIT, Chennai 04-01-2023 CEAFEST-23 2
Genius
PRANAV Geo
23 III IIT, Chennai 04-01-2023 CEAFEST-23 2
KUMAR.A.J Genius
Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022-
CIVITECH 2K22 ALL 1
24 DEEPAK.K III College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- CIVITECH 2K22 ALL 1
25 CHIDHAMBARAM.K III College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
SAICHARA Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
26 III CIVITECH 2K22 1
N KUMAR College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
27 GOKUL.U III College of Engineering 29.09.2022
CIVITECH 2K22 1
EVENTS
NASRULLAH Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
28 III CIVITECH 2K22 1
KHAN.B College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
SHAMSUL Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
29 III CIVITECH 2K22 1
HUSSIAN College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
30 PUGAZHENDHI.K III CIVITECH 2K22 1
College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS
Dayananda Sagar 28.09.2022- ALL
31 MUTHU.E III CIVITECH 2K22 1
College of Engineering 29.09.2022 EVENTS

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Internship details
SL REGISTER NAME OF THE NAME OF THE DURATION OF
DATES
NO NO STUDENTS INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
TVS Emerald
13.07.2022 to
1 113219021001 Aravindan V Haven Realty 20
01.08.2022
Limited
IDES Architecture 12.07.2022 to
2 113219021002 Aswin Raj R.J & Interiors 02.08.2022 22

IDES Architecture 12.07.2022 to

3 113219021003 Bharath Kumar N & Interiors 02.08.2022 22

11.07.2022 to
4 113219021004 Chidambaram N N TIDEL Park Ltd 02.08.2022 23

11.07.2022 to
5 113219021005 Dinesh Kumar R TIDEL Park Ltd 23
02.08.2022
IDES Architecture 12.07.2022 to
6 113219021006 Hariprasath N 02.08.2022 22
& Interiors
Sri Murugan 10.07.2022 to
7 113219021007 Kiruthika U Engineering Works 02.08.2022 24

VSG VEL 06.12.2021 to

Constrctions(P) 23
28.12.2021
LTD.
8 113219021008 Kuyil Kannamma A
P.K. Mookanambalam 11.07.2022 to
19
& Co 29.07.2022
Nambakkam iNeuron 10.12.2021 to
9 113219021009 21.02.2022 74
Aravind Rakesh Intelligence Pvt Ltd
S. Ravichanran 14.07.2022 to
10 113219021010 Ramashivam R 02.08.2022 20
Contrator
11.07.2022 to
11 113219021011 Ranjith M TIDEL Park Ltd 02.08.2022 23

IDES Architecture 12.07.2022 to

12 113219021012 Santhosh Muhil K 23
& Interiors 02.08.2022
14.07.2022 to
13 113219021013 Shirley Joel A GMD Civil Solutions 36
18.08.2022
11.07.2022 to
14 113219021014 Vasantha Kumaar G TIDEL Park Ltd 02.08.2022 23
Modern Quality
11.07.2022 to
15 113219021015 Venkata Neeraja P Control Labs & 23
02.08.2022
Consultancy
Annai 18.07.2022 to
16 113219021017 Vishvanth B Construction 32
(P) Ltd 18.08.2022

Naresh 11.07.2022 to
17 113219021301 TIDEL Park Ltd 23
Kumar K 02.08.2022
IDES Architecture & 12.07.2022 to 23
18 113219021303 Sridhar S Interiors 02.08.2022
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 Placement details
SL
NAME REG. N0. COMPANY NAME
NO
CTS GenC /
1 Aswin Raj R J 113219021002 CADS Software
India Pvt. Ltd /
Godrej & Boyce
2 Bharath Kumar N 113219021003 LB Constructions

3 Dinesh Kumar R 113219021005 RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd / Byjus

4 Hariprasath N 113219021006 RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd

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5 Kuyil Kannamma A 113219021008 CTS GenC
Nambakkam Aravind
6 113219021009 ZOHO Corporation
Rakesh
7 Ramashivam R 113219021010 RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd

8 Ranjith M 113219021011 LB Constructions

9 Shirley Joel A 113219021013 BGR Energy Systems

10 Vasanthakumaar G 113219021014 RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd

11 Venkat Neeraja P 113219021015 Newgen Software / TCS

12 Naresh Kumar K 113219021301 RDC Concrete India Pvt Ltd

 INDUSTRIAL VISIT

iSteel Gummidipoondi , 27-09-23

Birla Ultratech Pudhupakkam , 15-02-23

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CMWSSB Kodungaiyur, Chennai 17.03.2023

ICF - Rail Museum, Chennai

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 GUEST LECTURE

GL by Dr. R. Raghunathan, Honorary Chairman Chennai

Chapter, IWWA 19-10-2022

GL by Er. M. Kiruthika, MEKARAK 06-9-2022

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GL by Er Ashok Kumar, CMTI 31-10-2022

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 ARTICLES
“It’s a very cool thing to be a writer”

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SUSTAINABLE PLANNING PATHWAY

Sustainable building design, construction and operation require

innovations in both engineering and architecture management areas at
all stages of a building’s design and life. The lifespan of buildings is
composed of a series of interlocking processes, starting from initial
architectural and structural design, through to actual construction, and
then to maintenance and control as well as to eventual demolition or
renovation of buildings. Inside this lifespan, essential requirements are
generated from considerations of social, environmental, and economic
issues for high efficient energy-saving building systems in compliance
with building codes and regulations. In this regard, building assessment
is becoming popular in order to have a standard method to evaluate and
deign new and existing building d. For example, the U.S. Green Building
Council developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating System as a voluntary, consensus-based
national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable
buildings. Next paragraph will present concept pathway towards
Sustainability.

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1) Thermal envelope is exceptionally energy efficient, including the
insulation system, window and door selections, and extensive measures
to control air leakage. Selection of appropriate foundation thermal
protection is also vital which leads to minimizing energy waste.
2) Sustainable site considerations taken into account including
orientation, local vegetation, proximity to adjacent structures, distances
to water bodies and roadways.
3) Architectural design must be responsive to the local climate to
maximize the benefits of passive solar heating, natural gains-avoidance,
cooling strategies and the most important is urban context.
4) Exterior means colors of building surfaces need to be tuned to the
climate, reducing solar driven loads.
5) Electric demand reduced to micro-load levels by incorporating super-
efficient and right sized appliances, mechanical systems, plug-loads.
6) Water consumption reduced to the absolute minimum while
maintaining high levels of consumer satisfaction; particularly the hot
water service system.
The Diagram is generated to show how the system should work in terms
of processes for giving picture of pathway to architects, civil engineers,
building engineer and architectural engineers

Dinesh Prasad. E, III YR

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 Home of the Future
In the present world of rapid urbanization and technological
advancements, there is an increased demand for security, energy
efficiency and optimum utilization of available spaces. The ever-
growing urban middle class as well as the super-rich, are keeping
themselves well-informed about the changes in architectural concepts
worldwide.
Future home is gaining immense popularity for modern living needs.

Decoding Future
Home Future homes present a world of their own and offer
the best options of living in a modern, secure and technologically adept
way, without harming the environment and consuming too much
energy. Having said that, the definition of a futuristic home may differ
from person to person. These may include either technologically
advanced living spaces, zen-like natural habitats or a perfect balance
between the two.

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What they offer
Future home concepts offer intelligent living spaces that combine
Architectural brilliance
Innovative designs
Ultra-modern technological features
Eco-friendly spaces
Minimalist, yet practical spaces
In short, they are the housing solutions for the future that are a
wonderful mix of design and
functionality

Smarter, Safer Home

The home of the future are being designed, keeping in mind The
energy efficiency as well as integrating high-end technology For
home automation and safety. They offer touch-screen technology and
internet-based control over homes. Hence, home owners can control
their security cameras, lighting, air-conditioners etc physically, by
touching an icon or even virtually, by logging on to the internet
anywhere in the world. Apart from these, popular western features
like video door phones, visitor tracking systems, wi-fi connectivity
and gas leak detectors are finding their way into most of these smart
homes.

Simeon Jesupaul. R, II YR

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 THE BAILONG ELEVATOR
(ZHANGJIAJIE, CHINA )

Bailong Elevator or Hundred Dragons Elevator is located in

Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, which is one of the World
Natural Heritage sites in China. The main equipment of Bailong
Elevator was designed and produced by Rangger Elevator Company
from German, costing 180 million yuan. The elevator was listed into
the Guinness World Records, because it is honored as “the highest,
the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world". In April,
2013, Bailong Elevator, along with German aquarium elevator,
American arches elevator and other elevators, is ranked as one of
the top 11 creative elevators. It is the only elevator in China on the
list.

Bailong Elevator is very magnificent. The total height of it is 335

meters (1099 feet), of which the running height is 326 meters (1069
feet). 154 meters (505 feet) of the total height is in the mountain
wells and the rest of 172 meters (564 feet) was composed of steel
derrick and other components. The Elevator includes three
exposure sightseeing elevators running parallelly. Each elevator can
take 64 passengers every time and the speed is 3 m / s (the speed has
been accelerated to 5m / s since 2013). If the three elevators run
simultaneously, the amount of one-way passengers will reach 4,000
per hour.

Pranavkumar. A.J, IV YR

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 BENDABLE CONCRETE

Normally concrete is a very brittle material; any buckling or

bending will cause it to crack. This problem of concrete can be
removed by new fiber-reinforced bendable concrete might just be
putting an end to that issue.

The new fiber-reinforced bendable concrete is around 500 times more

resistant to cracking than regular concrete thanks to the tiny fibers,
which account for two percent of its makeup. There are new
construction materials in civil engineering.

The fibers inside the concrete slide within the concrete when bending
occurs, providing it with enough give to prevent breakage.

In addition, this concrete has a much longer life expectancy, which

means it will cost less in the long run too. it is important Innovative
Construction Material.

Kamal. A, IV YR

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 TOWN PLANNING &STRUCTURES IN
INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION

The Indus Valley Civilization is said to be the oldest civilization in the

Indian sub-continent that is known for its modern structures.

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Bronze Age civilization,
was spread over a large land area, i.e., from northwest India to northeast
Afghanistan and Pakistan. Town planning was an exceptional feature of
the Indus Valley Civilization. The town planning of the civilization shows
that these people were living a very civilized and developed life. Their
town planning has surprised archaeologists throughout the world. The
people of the valley had built their cities with proper planning and with a
fixed pattern. Some essential structures of the town are the streets,
closed drainage system, the great bath, granaries and buildings.

Pattern of streets

The streets were straight and cut each other at right angles. The roads
were made to divide the city into rectangular blocks and were made using
burnt brick. Lamp posts have been found at regular intervals that the
street lights existed at that time. Dustbins were found on the streets,
which meant an excellent municipal administration was also present.

The great bath

The most crucial structure of Mohenjodaro was the great bath. The
excavation indicates that the great bath was a large rectangular tank
inside the city. Burnt bricks were used to make the floor of the great bath.
Like a modern-day swimming pool, it was used for special rituals and
ceremonial baths.
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It was coated with gypsum to prevent water leakage from the tank. There
was a flight of steps on both sides of the tank. There was a considerable
drain that was used to drain the water. There were rooms near the great
bath that were used as changing rooms.

Drainage system

A unique feature of this civilization was the closed drainage system, which
most cities featured. Every house was home to a courtyard, a bathroom, and
vertical and horizontal drains. The drains of the kitchen and the toilet were
connected to the gutters of the streets. Most houses in Kalibangan had
wells. The roads had underground drains. Stone slabs were used to cover
these drains. The wastewater travelling from flushing toilets went into one
of several sewage pipes that carried out this water into the river or sea.

The Houses

It was found during excavations that the cities were divided into two
sections. i.e. the citadel and the lower house. The higher areas were smaller
and belonged to the citadel. The lower regions belonged to the lower town
that had extensive areas. The rich lived in big houses with multiple rooms,
while poor people had smaller homes. The significant buildings had
courtyards attached to them. The big houses and the public buildings were
located on the streets. The tiny houses had two rooms, while the significant
dwellings had multiple rooms. The priests and higher class used to live in
citadels.
There was a massive brick wall that surrounded the citadel and the city. The
arrangement of the houses was in grids with streets that cut across each
other at right angles. Almost all the houses had baths, wells, and drains
covered and connected to the road drains. There was minimal ventilation in
ordinary places because the doors and windows were hardly ever fixed on
the outer walls. Large buildings had large doors.
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Building materials

The houses of the Indus Valley civilization were built using burnt brick
instead of stones. However, it was also found that sunburned bricks were
also used. Primarily the size of the bricks was equal. The burnt bricks were
used in the part of buildings where contamination because of water was a
possibility. The wood was readily available, which means baked bricks were
used in large quantities. There was also evidence of mud mortars and
gypsum cement used. The frames for the doors and windows were made of
wood.

Conclusion

The Indus Valley civilization was among the oldest and most developed
societies. The town planning system of the Indus Valley civilization has
impressed many archaeologists. They systematically planned their
residential houses, public buildings, and streets and had proper drainage
systems. All homes were well-connected to the drains of the roads. The
gutters were covered with wood or stone slabs that indicate that they knew
about water pollution. The people followed an excellent pattern of building
houses and buildings. The Indus Valley civilization lived a well-developed
life.

Mr. S. Gopinath
Asst. Professor

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 CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY

Construction site safety is required to save the lives of workers

employed at the construction site.
Construction is the second-largest activity, next to agriculture in India,
which employs illiterate/semi-literate migrant workers intensively. The
construction sector is dynamic in nature and highly accident-prone. A small
accident at a construction site may affect the entire workflow and planning
of the project and it costs a lot (both in time and money).
Considering the Indian construction sector, 80% of construction sites can be
considered unsafe and deaths are approximately 20 times more comparing
to the UK. An average of 38 fatal accidents is happening in India every day.
These data's clearly states that the safety measurements in our construction
sector need to develop better.
The main objective of construction safety is to provide a safe working
condition and reduce work-related accidents.

Construction site safety is a crucial aspect of the construction industry that

focuses on preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities among workers,
visitors, and the general public at construction sites. Construction sites are
inherently hazardous environments due to the presence of heavy
machinery, equipment, materials, elevated work areas, and various
construction activities taking place simultaneously. Implementing effective
safety measures helps to reduce the risks associated with these factors. Here
are some key components of construction site safety:

Safety Regulations and Compliance: Construction sites are subject to various

safety regulations and standards set by governmental agencies such as
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the United States.
Contractors and workers must comply with these regulations to ensure a
safe working environment.

Safety Training: Properly trained workers are more likely to recognize and
respond to hazards appropriately. Provide comprehensive safety training for
all workers, including orientation for new employees and ongoing training
for experienced workers.

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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure that all workers have access to
and wear the appropriate PPE, such as hard hats, safety goggles, gloves,
steel-toed boots, reflective vests, and respiratory protection when
necessary.

Fall Protection: Falls from elevated surfaces are a common cause of

construction site accidents. Install guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall
arrest systems to prevent falls from heights.

Scaffolding and Ladder Safety: Properly inspect, assemble, and maintain

scaffolds and ladders. Workers should be trained on safe usage and know
weight 1limits for these structures.

Electrical Safety: Follow electrical safety guidelines to prevent electrocution

and fires. Ensure that electrical systems are properly installed and inspected.

Machinery and Equipment Safety: Regularly inspect and maintain

construction equipment to ensure it's in proper working condition. Provide
proper training for equipment operators and establish protocols for safe
equipment operation.

Hazardous Materials Management: Properly handle, store, and dispose of

hazardous materials and chemicals according to regulations. Provide
workers with information about potential hazards and safe handling
procedures.

Emergency Response: Develop and communicate emergency response plans,

including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols. Make sure first aid
kits and emergency contact information are easily accessible.

Communication: Maintain clear communication channels among workers,

supervisors, and management regarding safety procedures, changes in work
conditions, and potential hazards.

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Communication: Maintain clear communication channels among workers,
supervisors, and management regarding safety procedures, changes in work
conditions, and potential hazards.

Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the construction site to

identify and address potential safety issues promptly.

Behavioral Safety: Promote a safety culture where all workers are

responsible for their safety and the safety of others. Encourage reporting of
near-misses and potential hazards.

Supervision and Management: Supervisors and managers should lead by

example and prioritize safety. They should monitor work activities to ensure
safety protocols are being followed.

Risk Assessment: Conduct a thorough assessment of potential hazards at the

construction site. Identify risks related to machinery operation, working at
heights, confined spaces, electrical systems, hazardous materials, and more.

Mohamed Razin N II YR

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 THE LINE
The Line is a linear smart city under construction in
Saudi Arabia in Neom, Tabuk Province, which is designed to have
no cars, streets or carbon emissions. The 170-kilometre-long (110
mi) city is part of Saudi Vision 2030 project, which Saudi Arabia
claims will create around 460,000 jobs and add an estimated $48
billion to the country's GDP.The Line is planned to be the first
development of a $500 billion project in Neom. The city's plans
anticipate a population of 9 million; 25% of Saudi Arabia's current
population of 35.5 million. Excavation work had started along the
entire length of the project by October 2022.

The Line is planned to be 170 kilometres (110 mi) long, preserving

95% of the nature within Neom. It will stretch from the Red Sea
approximately to the city of Tabuk. It is intended that it will have
nine million residents, resulting in an average population density
of 260,000 people per square kilometre. By comparison, Manila,
the world's most densely populated city in 2020, had a density of
44,000/km2.[9] The Line's plan consists of two mirrored buildings
with an outdoor space in between, having a total width of 200
metres (660 ft) and a total height of 500 metres (1,600 ft).This
would make it the 3rd tallest building in the country, after the
Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower and the proposed Jeddah Tower, and
approximately the 12th tallest building in the world.

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The plan is for the city to be powered entirely by renewable energy. It
will consist of three layers, one on the surface for pedestrians, one
underground for infrastructure, and another underground for
transportation. Artificial intelligence will monitor the city and use
predictive and data models to find ways to improve daily life for its
citizens, with residents being paid for submitting data to The Line.

The estimated building cost is US$100–200 billion (400–700 billion

SAR), with some estimates as high as $1 trillion. It is claimed by the
Saudi government that it will create 460,000 jobs, spur economic
diversification, and contribute 180 billion SAR (US$48 billion) to
domestic GDP by 2030.

Roshan Balaji, IV YR

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POETRY AND QUOTES
“The rhythmical creation of beauty in words”

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இந்தியா
காவி நிறம் பலத்தையும், தைரியத்தையும்
குறிப்பதாக அமைந்துள்ளது. வெண்மை நிறம்,
உண்மை மற்றும் அமைதியைக் காட்டுகிறது. பச்சை
நிறம் வளர்ச்சி, பசுமை மற்றும் விவசாய செழிப்பைக்
காட்டுவதாக அமைந்துள்ளது. நடுவில் இடம்
பெற்றுள்ள அசோக சக்கரம், வாழ்க்கை சுழற்சியைக்
குறிக்கும் வகையில் அமைந்துள்ளது.

நீர்
சிறுதுளி பெருவெள்ளம்
நீரின்றி அமையாது உலகு

கே. ராஜேந்திரன்
உதவி பேராசிரியர்

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 மனிதனின் இருப்பிடம்

பிறக்கும்போது தாயிடம் இருப்பாய்

வளரும்போது தந்தையிடம் இருப்பாய்
உறங்கும்போது கனவில் இருப்பாய்
படிக்கும்போது நண்பருடன் இருப்பாய்
படித்தபின் வேலையில் இருப்பாய்
உழைக்கும்போது உயரத்தில் இருப்பாய்
அதன்பின் குடும்பத்துடன் இருப்பாய்
இறந்தபின் மண்ணுக்குள் இருப்பாய்
‌

- நீ. ஹரிவிக்னேஷ், III YR

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“I’d recommend a career in civil engineering asyou get
to do something differently everyday. it’s really
rewarding to see your plans come to life and knowing
that your providing a better world for those around
you and the future. Also it’s fun !!”

Sweetha. D , IV YR

Civil Engineer solves problems in a way, others don't

understand.

Surekha. A
Teaching Asst.

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 ARTS
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”

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 Rudhramoorthy. R III YR
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 Ajay. J , III YR
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 Vinodhini. K , III YR
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 Nandhini. S , IV YR

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G. Rajasekar
Asst. Professor
 CRAFTS
“Creative minds are rarely tidy”

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 Abinav. CS , III YR

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Abinav. CS, Chitrarasan. M , Harish. A III YR
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 Sweetha. D , IV YR

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PHOTOGRAPHY

"The structure and strict geometry

expresses the logic of the building."

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 Mohamed Razin. N, II YR
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Imthiyas , II YR
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Anusha Sharon. P, III YR
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 Ajay. J, III YR
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 Nandhini. S , IV YR
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 BRAIN GAMES

“Everyone loves sports and everyone loves quiz”

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HEAD-SCRATCHER

Mr. T. A. Rajha Rajeswaran

Asso. Professor
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 QUIZ TIME
1.The distance between the centres of adjacent rivets in the same raw is called
a) pitch b) staggered c) gauge d)lap

2.Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if the length exceeds

a)10m b)40m c) 30m d)20m

3. The inventor of the term soil mechanics was

a)Kray b) Leygue c) Karl Terzaghi d)Fellenius

4.Water formed transported soil is

a)Marine b)Laculrine c)Loess d)Alluvial

5. Approximate value of shrinkage strain in concrete is.

a)0.0003 b)0.003 c)0.00003 d)0.03

6.Le-chatelien’s apparatus is used for testing of cement

a)Soundness b)Strength c)Hardness d) Initial setting time

7.As per tis rolled teel beam section are classified into
a)two b)three c)five d)four

8.The percentage of voids in cement is approximately

a)25% b)40% c)60% d)80%

9.The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footing is

known as
a)strap footing b)strip footing c)raft footing

10.Mile stone ctrarts were invented in the year of

a)1950 b) 1940 c)1910 d)1920

V. Keerthana II YR

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1.Which one of the following factors does not affect the lateral buckling strength
of I-section undergoing bending about its major axis?
a. Boundary conditions at end
b. Radius of gyration about the minor axis of the section
c. Radius of gyration about the major axis of the section
d. laterally unsupported length of the compression flange

2. Maximum size of fillet for a plate of square of edge is

a. 1.5mm less than the thickness of the plate
b. one half of the thickness of the plate
thickness of the plate itself
d. 1.5mm more than the thickness of the plate

3. Factor of safety adopted by IS 800:1984 while arriving at the permissible

stress in axial compression is
a. 2
b. 1
c. 1.67
d. 1.50

4. As per IS 800:1984, the minimum pitch of rivets in a row is recommended as

the diameter of the rivet times
a. 2
b. 2.5
c. 3
d. 4

5. Minimum number of rivets required at each end is

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

Sweetha. D , IV YR

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 DEPARTEMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

After 3 To 5 Years of Completion of Graduation, the

Graduates
PEO I
Will be able to achieve greater heights in higher
studies/research/profession.
PEO II
Will have knowledge to provide feasible solutions for real
world civil engineering projects.
PEO III
Will have a passion for start-ups, entrepreneurship and
ability to work in team / individual setup.
PEO IV
Will progress in lifelong learning with the consideration of
human and ethical values for the betterment of society.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

1. Plan, Analyze, Design, Estimate and Execute

Economically, Eco Friendly Sustainable Civil Engineering
Aspects.

2. Startup, Join construction industry and Pursue

opportunities in Higher Education, Research and
Development in different domains of Civil Engineering.

As we move forward, we are excited about the opportunities to grow and improve
our newsletter, and we look forward to your continued readership and feedback.
Ms. Sweetha. D , IV YR & Mr. Rudhramoorathy. R, III YR
Chief Editor

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Winners of CIVITECH 2K22 at Dayananda Sagar College of
Engineering

“It is good to win awards but the most important is to win together”

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Winners of CEAFEAST 2K23 at IIT Madras

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Winners of In-house Model competition

Winners of IWWA Quiz

Winners of IWWA Quiz

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Winners of In-house Model competition

Winners of IWWA Quiz

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