Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology

VALLURUPALLI NAGESWARA RAO VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

An Autonomous Institute, NAAC Accredited with ‘A++’ Grade NBA Accredited for CE, EEE, ME, ECE, CSE, EIE, IT B.Tech Courses, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to JNTUH Recognized as “College with Potential for Excellence” by UGC, Vignana Jyothi Estd.1995 Nagar, Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet (S.O), Hyderabad – 500 090, TS, India. E-mail: [email protected], DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING A Brief Report on 2-Day NATIONAL CONFERENCE “Transportation Research Efforts for Ecological Sustainability” (TREES 2018) 28th – 29th September, 2018

Lighting of the Lamp during the inauguration of the Key note address by Dr CSRK Prasad National Conference TREES - 2018 former Dean Student Affairs, Professor of CED, NIT W

Objective of Conference: Our country is presently going through infrastructure development phase in all sectors of transportation. The major objective of the proposed conference is to enhance the latest trends and innovations; in the field of traffic engineering analysis and design with the help of the participating academicians, scientists, engineers, and practitioners. It gives an opportunity for the researchers to explore the latest trends. The conference provides a forum for the discussion of research results, new developments and novel concepts in transportation engineering Conference Themes: • Transportation Modes, Planning & Demand Forecast. • ITS applications in traffic management • Traffic operation and management. • Traffic safety & vulnerable road users • Sustainable transportation. • Pavement Materials & Evaluation. VALLURUPALLI NAGESWARA RAO VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

An Autonomous Institute, NAAC Accredited with ‘A++’ Grade NBA Accredited for CE, EEE, ME, ECE, CSE, EIE, IT B.Tech Courses, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to JNTUH Recognized as “College with Potential for Excellence” by UGC, Vignana Jyothi Estd.1995 Nagar, Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet (S.O), Hyderabad – 500 090, TS, India. E-mail: [email protected], DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING • Transportation geo-techniques. • Public transportation & operation.

Dr CSRK Prasad former Dean Student Affairs, Professor of CED, NIT W has enlightened the importance of ecological sustainability in planning of smart cities during the inaugural session on the conference. About Twenty-seven participants from Industries, academicians and research scholars have registered for the workshop. In the afternoon session of day one i.e.28.09.2018 Dr B Krishna Prapoorna, Associate Professor from IIT Tirupathi has elaborated on Smart and Sustainable Pavement Technologies: Vision for future. It was continued by five presentation from the participants. In the second day of forenoon session i.e.29.09.2018. Dr K V R Ravi Shanka, Assistant Professor from NIT Warangal has explained on pedestrian safety considerations in Indian traffic conditions and is followed by four paper presentations from the participants. After the tea break, Mr. B.Venu Gopal, Senior Manager from HMRL, Hyderabad enlighten on the difficulties faced during the construction of Hyderabad Metro and how those challenges were achieved. It was followed by four presentations from the participants. In the afternoon session of day two i.e.29.09.2018 Prof. B.P. Chandrasekhar, Technical Advisor, APSRRDA, GoAP has elaborated on the importance of Sustainable Technologies for urban cities. It was continued by five presentation from the participants. The conference was concluded with a Valedictory & certificate distribution by Dr K M Lakshmana Rao, Professor, UCE, JNTU, Dr. A. Mallika CED. A CD containing the proceedings and the keynote presentations was also distributed to all the participants. It is understood from the participant feedback that all the keynotes and presentations were very informative and appreciated by the participants to the faculty. I thank the Management, Principal, HOD – CE, Faculty & Staff of CED and Students for their constant encouragement, valuable suggestions and support provided in organizing this conference successfully.

T.Naga Teja Coordinator TREES 2018

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Release of Proceedings of National Conference TREES 2018

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DEPARTMENTOFCIVILENGINEERING A Report On National Conference on “Modern Concretes –Driving Profit and Sustainability” 26-27, Aug’ 2016

Prof.K.Ramujee Prof.B.Narendra Kumar THEME OF THE CONFERENCE: Concrete is the most using material in construction field due to it’s versatile properties. As the Construction field developing a lot the world is looking for Sustainable and profitable materials. The theme of this conference was divided in to 6 themes.

Durability: Mix Design, Novel test Methods Carbonation Resistance, Alkali silica Reaction, Sulphate Resistance , Corrosion ,Permeability.

Sustainability: Sustainable materials for concrete, Waste materials usage in concrete Sustainable design and Construction low cost materials & technologies.

Innovative Materials in Concrete and admixtures: Special cements, supplementary cementitious materials in concrete Coarse and fine aggregates from other sources. Mineral and chemical admixtures. Advances in Admixtures.

Nano-technology Applications in Concrete: Usage of Nano Engineering and Nano modification of cement based materials.

Advances in Concrete Technology: High performance concrete, self-compacting concrete, Geo polymer concrete,Pervious concrete, Bacterial concrete, Engineered Cementitious composites.

Innovative Construction Practices: Advances in Concrete construction equipment, innovative formwork & false work ,Composite construction technology.

CONTENTS OF THE CONFERENCE:

The conference received tremendous response from the authors across the country 46 full length technical papers are received including keynote papers . The conference technical sessions started with a grace full keynote Lecture1 & Technical session -1 by Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao Vice principal & Professor, Civil Engineering Department, JNTU Hyderabad. The session showcased the research work going on different material usage in concrete and sustainability of the materials. The keynote Lecture-2 & Technical session -2&3 was given by Dr. P. Rathish Kumar NIT Warangal . The session showcased the research work going on different material usage in concrete and sustainability of the materials. The keynote Lecture-3 & Technical session -4 was given by Dr. P. N.Rao Professor BITS Pilani Hyderabad. The session showcased Different fiber reinforced concretes, self-compacting concrete, Bacteria concrete. The keynote Lecture-4 & Technical session -5 by Dr.G.Rajesh Kumar Professor NIT Warangal .The session showcased Development of mix design for SCC(Self compacting concrete), Destructive and Non Destructive tests on concrete. Technical session -6 by Dr. M.Janardhan Professor JNTU Hyderabad. The session showcased Nano Technology applications, study on pervious concrete pavements.

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A report on National conference on “Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation And Reconstruction of sustainable society”(DPMRSS) 11-12 Feb-2016

Dignitaries Lightening the lamp Prof. Mallika

THEME OF THE CONFERENCE: Disasters are unstoppable natural and anthropogenic Impacts which can be mitigated by suitable Engineering and management options. The main The objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for the discussion of research results, new Developments and novel concepts in the field of Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and reconstruction and thus paving the way to the researchers to explore the latest trends. The conference focuses on bringing together the researchers, Professionals and scientists from R&D and educational institutions to share their views and recommendations.

The Conference Encased: Earthquake Resistant Designs Flood Mapping and Flood Modelling Drought analysis Climate change Impacts Reservoir Sedimentation Cyclones & T Sunamis Coastal Hazards &Cricis Management Multi -Hazard Assessment

CONTENTS OF THE CONFERENCE:

The Conference received tremendous response from the authors across the country 23 full length papers.The Conference was started with a great full keynote address on “Slope stability of SH-1, Mahabaleswar,India” by Prof T.N Singh ,Head & Professor Earth sciences Department, IIT, Bombay.

Key note address of Technical session-1 Highlighted the “use of Geospatial Technology For Monitering And Mapping Urban Floods” by Scientist of NRSC, Hyderabad.The session showcased the usage of Geo-spatial technology for monitoring and maping the urban floods.

Key note address of Technical session-2 Highlighted “Impact Of Climate Change On Water Resources Engineering:Planning Aspects” by Prof K .Srinivasa Raju BITS Hyderabad.The session consisted the research papers on Disaster preparedness ,Mitigation and Reconstruction of Sustainable Society.

Key note address of Technical session-3 Highlighted Need for “Pre Earthquake Risk Assessment of Buildings in Moderate -to -severe Earthquake Prone Areas in India” by Prof.R.Pradeep Kumar ,Professor IIIT Htderabad .The session consisted the research papers on building information modeling a reliable tool for construction.Structural health monitoring using metal wire based piezo Impadance Transduce.

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A Report on National Conference on “Recent Trends in Structural Engineering” th th 6 - 7 January 2012 under TEQIP –

RTSE conference started with an inspiring and a very informative speech by Dr. K V L Subramaniam, Professor & Head, IIT Hyderabad on 6th Jan’ 2012. He highlighted the recent techniques and developments in the field of structural engineering such as need for using the innovative materials, necessity of designing earthquake resistant structures, current research that is going on in the design of smart structures and innovative construction practices etc. This was followed by a key note lecture by Sri P. Surya Prakash, Director, SatyaVani Projects & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. who handled various prestigious projects in and outside the country which include Snow world, Laser gallery, GVK one , Rapid Metro Rail etc. He emphasized the various new structural forms, buildability and sustainability of the structures. In the first technical session on 6th Jan’ 2012 afternoon, various authors including academicians, research scholars and consulting engineers presented technical papers. The authors are from DSCE Bangalore, AIT Bangalore, FBA Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Osmania University, JNTUH, Chaitanya Engg. College, Vizag, NBKR Inst. of Science & Tech., Nellore Dt. A cultural program was arranged in the evening by the students of Civil Engg. Dept., VNRVJIET. The second technical session on 7th Jan’ 2012 included technical paper presentations by students from NIT Tiruchirapally, DSCE Bangalore, JNTUH, GPR Engg. College Kurnool, St. Martins Engg. College, Hyderabad, Gurunanak College of Engg., Hyderabad, and VNRVJIET. Besides paper presentations, events like Treasure Hunt using Survey instruments and Technical quiz were conducted on the second day. On the whole the conference focused on Recent Trends and developments in the field of Structural Engineering and provided a platform for sharing the knowledge, discussing the research results, new developments and novel concepts in the field of structural engineering. The feedback of the participants was positive and the conference was successful in fulfilling the ambitions of participants.