• Profile of Key Persons • Company Activity • Technical & Administrative Setup • Office Setup • List of Projects Ami Engineers, Consulting Engineers 4, First Floor, Shitlam Apartments, Bh. Madhav Complex, Near ATIRA, Dr. V.S. Marg, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad 380 015 Ph. (079) 2630 9417 e-Mail. [email protected] [email protected] O F I C E P R L O F I C E P R L Profile: Prof. R.J. Shah Name RASIK JAGJIVANDAS SHAH Date of Birth 6th November, 1938 Place of Birth Baroda Permanent Address A/1, Kameshwar Apartments, Opp. to Satyanarayan Temple Surendra Mangaldas Road, Near Sneh Kunj Bust Stop, Ahmedabad-380 015 Educational Record • Degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda with honours in 1960. • Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Concrete Technology and Structural Engineering as major subjects from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar with honours in 1966 Courses attended • Six weeks full time course in Prestressed Concrete in 1964 at Faculty of Technology & Engineering, Baroda. • Four weeks full time course in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering in 1966 at Indian institute of Technology, Delhi. • Six weeks full time course in Housing in Urban Development conducted with the extension service team of Development Planning Unit, University College, London, at School of Architecture, Ahmedabad. • One week course on Prestressed Concrete Design conducted by Prof. G.S. Ramaswamy at Ahmedabad • One week course on Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures conducted by Dr. Jain & Dr. Murthy of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Teaching Assignments • For five years worked as Assistant Lecturer in Structural Engineering Department at BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyangaar. • Worked as Professor at School of Architecture, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Taught the subjects of Strcutures, Building Technology and Building Specifications & Contracts. Involved as Consultant in working Drawing Studio in the area of structure and construction. • Visiting faculty at M.S.University, Baroda for 2 years to teach Construction Methods and Materials at Post Graduate Diploma in Low cost Housing. Page : 1 • Ahmedabad Productivity Council invited to discuss on Estimation and Evaluation of Contractor’s Work in their programme of Subordinate Staff Development for Junior Engineers working at site of work for GIDC, Ahmedabad. • School of Building Science & Technology invites to teach Construction Failure & Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures since last eight years. • Visiting Professor at Nirma Institute of Technology for specialsied descipline such as Construction Failures, Evaluation, Repairs and Rehabilitation of Structures. • Visiting Professor at M. Arch (Arch. Settlement Conservation) teaching subjects of Structures and Construction. • At present, teaching Construction Failures, Evaluation, Repairs & Strengthening of Structures at Post Graduate Programme in Structural Design, CEPT University. Seminars & Workshops attended • CIB Seminar on Building Research and & its Application in Developing Countries in March 1977. • Symposium on Building Services at New Delhi in March 1984. • A four day Workshop on Design of High Rise Buildings for Lateral Loads conducted by Mr. Mark Fintel and Dr. Satyen Ghosh at Bombay in August 1985. • National Seminar on Form Work and Scaffolding organised by Indian Concrete Institute at New Delhi in March 1987. • Workshop on Control and Evaluation of Quality Concrete conducted during September 1987 by Indian Concrete Institute, Gujarat Local Centre. • Seminar on Concrete Admixtures and Repairing Materials organised by Indian Concrete Institute during February 1989. • Computer Application in Structural Engineering organised by School of Advanced Study in Structural Engineering, DCEE & CEPT during February 1990. • Seminar on Aids to Quality Concrete conducted during March 1990 by Indian Concrete Institute, Gujarat Local Centre. • Seminar on Precast Concrete and Ferro Cement Construction conducted during March 1991 by Indian Concrete Institute, Gujarat Local Centre. • Workshop on Distress in Concrete Structures & Their Rehabilitation, February 1993 organised by Indian Society for Construction Materials and Structures, Delhi. • Workshop on Application of Nondestructive Testing in Civil Engineering organised by School of Building Science & Technology, Ahmedabad during February 1995. • Short Term Course on Seismic Design and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, held at Ahmedabad (Dec 17-Dec.25, 2001) Page : 2 Technical Papers • Cost Optimization and Alternatives in Building Design during a training programme sponsored by Directorate of Urban Projects, Madhya Pradesh and conducted by School of Planning, CEPT & Vastu Shilpa Foundation at Ahmedabad 1987. • Common Defects in buildings” during Winter School on “ Construction Failure” sponsored by Indian Society of Technical Education, New Delhi and conducted by School of Architecture, Ahmedabad. • Post Earthquake Handling of Buildings, Earthquake Spectra, July 2002, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. Co-author alongwith Dr. Sudhir K. Jain, & Dr. CVR Murty, IIT, Kanpur Co-ordinating Seminars, Workshops, Winter School , Short Courses & Training Programmes • A Winter School on “Construction Failure” was Organised during 6th to 17th December 1988. This was sponsored by Indian Society of Technical Education, New Delhi and conducted at School of Architecture, Ahmedabad. This was extended to a two day seminar on “ Construction Failure and Rehabilitation of Structures” which was sponsored by SASSE, DCEE & CEPT. • Worked as a Coordinator for the seminar on Precast Concrete and Ferro Cement Construction during March 1991 organised by Indian Concrete Institute, Guajrat Local Chapter. • Worked as Coordinator for workshop on IS:456-1978, Proposals for Revisions during December 1995 organised by CEPT & Indian Concrete Institute, Gujarat Local Chapter. • Worked as coordinator for the workshop on Wind Engineering & Analysis of Tall Structures during December 1994 organised by Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad. • Worked as Co-ordinator for Workshop for Structural Engineers organised by Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad which was sponsored by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority. (Such three workshops were conducted after the Earthquake of January, 2001). • Short Course on Watertanks & Towers. • Short Course on Design of Bunkers & Silos. • Training Programme for Design Engineers of Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board , Gandhinagar, April 2007 Research Work • Worked as one of the group member of Housing Typology sponsored by National Building Organisation, New Delhi. • Study Report for Defective Construction in Mass Housing sponsored by Consumer Education & Research Centre, Ahmedabad has been published by them under the title “ Housing: Leading into a Trap”. • Expert Committee Member appointed by Gujarat High Court to investigate in connection to Mishap occurred at Warehouse for Reliance Industries Ltd., Hazira, Surat. Page : 3 • Worked as Principal Co-ordinator for Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment Survey organised by Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad for earthquake affected structures on behalf of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority after an Earthquake of January 26, 2001. • Worked as Committee Member for Justice J.U. Mehta Committee appointed by Hon. Gujarat HighCourt to investigate regarding unauthorised constructions in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation limit, identify the responsible officers and professionals and to recommend to curb such unauthorised constructions. • Involved in preparing guidelines and formats for Safety & Damage Assessment of structures for Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) as a part of team from CEPT and Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Thesis guide at the School of Architecture & School of Building Science & Technology. School of Architecture • Study of Open Spaces for Middle size Housing ( with Prof. K.B. Jain) • Study of Technology in Middle Size Housing ( with Prof. K.B. Jain) • The Factors Causing Failures in Buildings. School of building Science & Technology • Rehabilitation of Bridge Structures • Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures • Rehabilitation of Overhead Watertanks. • Rehabilitation of Framed Structures. • Investigation for Restoration of Indian Institute of Management (Main Building), Ahmedabad Professional Experience 55 years of experience as Consulting Engineer, working in the area of Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Valuation, Investigation of Distressed Structures and their Rehabilitation and have handled projects for the design and construction, providing residential, public, commercial, recreational, educational, health, industrial and other facilities alongwith design of water retaining structures like swimming pools, overhead and underground water reservoirs. Professional Status • Fellow of Indian Association of Structural Engineers, India • Life Member of Indian Concrete institute, India • Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education, India • Life Member of Indian Society for Construction Materials & Structures, India • Life Member of Indian Geotechnical Society, India • Fellow of the Institution of Valuers, India Page : 4 Profile: Mehul R. Shah Name : MEHUL RASIKLAL SHAH Date of Birth : 25th October, 1970 Gender / Marital