WORKSHOP ON ARCHITECTURAL AERODYNAMICS & WIND ENGINEERING

DATE: 11TH JULY 2018

VENUE: GOOD SHEPHERD HALL

Organized By:

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. Chennai & The Institution of Engineers In Association with: RWDI, Trivandrum

Architectural Aerodynamics

Insights into Wind Loading on Tall Buildings Using IS875 (Part3):2015

Wind and Microclimate

Cyclones and its Impact on Structural Design HITS Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is one of the most sought after engineering Institutions in Tamil Nadu, reputed for its highly qualified and experienced faculty and excellent infrastructural facilities for curricular and extra curricular activities, the University has maintained an enviable academic excellence right from its inception. The student community comprises of students from all over India and Overseas. The institution has collaborative partnerships with leading universities in USA, , , etc. It has students and faculty exchange programs with leading international universities. The university has also received numerous accolades and awards over the years.

RWDI

RWDI is a unique consulting firm that leverages the world’s most sophisticated engineering, computing and scientific techniques to help create healthy, comfortable environments and high performance structures. – the result of more than 45 years of growth and development. From offices in , , , India, Singapore, UK and USA, RWDI’s consultants meet the world’s most complex wind and weather- related challenges with experience, knowledge and superior service.

IEI

The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI] is a statutory body to promote and advance the engineering and technology, established in 1920 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1935. It is the largest multi-disciplinary professional body of engineers encompassing 15 (fifteen) engineering disciplines with a membership of more than 820 thousand, and serving the nation for more than 9 decades. The IEI has its headquarters located in Kolkata with national presence through more than hundred Centres and several Overseas Chapters, Foras and Organ. WORKSHOP SUMMARY The workshop will focus on disseminating fundamentals of architectural aerodynamics, IS 875 (Part 3):2015, Climate engineering, latest in wind engineering to practitioners and academicians. Various topics with real-life examples will be presented in layman’s terms. At the end of the workshop, an open discussion will be carried out to alleviate doubts on any topics related to the title.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9.00 am – 10.30 am :Cyclones and its Impact on Structural Design - Dr. K. Suresh Kumar 10.30am – 11.00am : Tea Break . 11.00 am – 12.30 pm : Wind and Microclimate - Anjali Krishnan

12.30pm – 1.30pm : Lunch Break

1.30 pm – 3.00 : Architectural Aerodynamics - Mr. Rahul P.S.

3.00pm – 3.30pm : Tea Break

3.30 pm – 5.00 pm :Insights into Wind Loading on Tall Buildings using IS875 (Part 3): 2015 - Dr. K. Suresh Kumar 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm : Interactive session ABOUT SPEAKERS

Suresh Kumar is a recognized leader in the field of wind engineering who serves as regional manager of RWDI’s operations in India. He is a notable thought leader in his field, with an extensive history of publishing, lectures, and research. Suresh is a member of several professional bodies including ASCE Environmental Wind Engineering Committee and BIS Tall Building Committee. Prior to joining RWDI, Suresh spent 10 years in academics as a researcher in the area of Wind Engineering. Suresh obtained Bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering Trivandrum, Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India, PhD degree from the Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and Suresh did his post-doctorate at the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. 5 K. Suresh Kumar, Ph.D., P.Eng., M.ASCE

A key member of RWDI’s wind engineering team, Rahul has contributed insight and analysis to some of the our most notable projects around the world, including the ground breaking Hudson Yards development in New York City, and the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, the world’s tallest temple.Rahul holds Master’s degree in Wind Engineering from University of Western Ontario, Canada. Rahul is a specialist in wind engineering and has been working at RWDI since 2008. Rahul is a member of professional bodies like ASCE, American Association for Wind Engineering, Australasian Wind Engineering Society (AWES), UK Wind Engineering Society and Institution of Civil Engineers (UK ICE). Rahul P S, MESc

Anjali holds a degree in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering . Trivandrum. Anjali is a part of RWDI’s microclimate team based in UK and has four years of experience as a consulting engineer specialized in wind microclimate assessment and mitigation.

Anjali Krishnan, B. Tech REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Students Rs.750/- per person Academician Rs.1000/- per person Industry :Rs.1500/- per person • Last date for Registration : 09/07/2018 • Mode of Payment : All payments are to be made by demand draft payable at Chennai drawn in favour of HITS CIVIL SYMPOSIUM, (A/C Number: 255401000003470). • For Spot Registration on 11th July prior confirmation is needed

TARGET AUDIENCEE CONTACT DETAILS

Dr.Jessy Rooby The workshop is designed for the Ms. Shalini R Nair professionals working as: Department of Civil Engineering Academicians School of Building Sciences Research Scholars Hindustan Institute of Technology and Industry Persons Science, Chennai - 603 103 Phone: +91 8939901239, +91 8870815446 Email: [email protected] [email protected]