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Theme: Earliest known structure made by man, albeit it being made out of just stepping stones, was the first and simplest bridge to mark the continuous evolutionary destiny of humankind. With time, we have grown from those stepping stones to huge, gigantic forms of engineering marvels. A variety of bridges have popped up on the face of the earth, easing lives of the people and nations in variable fashion leading to constant redevelopments and innovations in the bridge engineering, globally.

But, are they indestructible? The mammoth proportions and sheer scale will still come back with a response of a resounding NO! Bridge failures can and have; in the human history; turned into tragedy that, beside money, have cost lives. 

One of the earliest recorded bridge failings was the failing of the Stirling Bridge during the Battle of the Stirling Bridge in 1297. Located in Stirling, Scotland, stone bridge failed because it was overloaded by attackers during the battle and it collapsed completely. Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Washington, failed in 1940 because it was designed poor aerodynamically. This resulted in aeroelastic flutter which practicaly tore up the bridge. Such and even more dangerous collapses have occurred across nations and across types.

Various causes of failure of bridges are overloads, deterioration of material including ageing, natural disasters, design as well as construction aspects and human-made disasters. Infrastructure is the growth driver of the economy. Experience can be an expensive teacher but the best teacher and is necessary to study the past failure to strengthen the future construction. It is essential to conduct bridge health assessment regularly and to provide health evaluation reports so that concerned owners are able to take prompt remedial measures and such failures could be avoided and the damages and losses are minimised.

Though, for thousands of years, man has learnt from his mistakes; it is apparent that he learns constantly with the same recurring idea – Lessons and Remedies!

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We are glad to announce our upcoming webinar on "Durable Concrete - Looking into the Future"

An initiative towards Concrete Resilience and its Future Prospects!

Join us as we trace the footsteps to create a balanced industrial future with a panel of industry experts.

Join us on 25th of November 2022 (Friday) at 4:00 PM (IST)

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Theme:  Concrete, without its ability to be durable, has less meaning and utility in the infrastructure sector. Durability is defined as the capability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack and abrasion while maintaining its desired engineering properties. It normally refers to the duration or life span of trouble-free performance. Different concretes require different degrees of durability depending on the exposure environment and properties desired. For example, concrete exposed to tidal seawater will have different requirements than indoor concrete.

Concrete will remain durable if:

·     The cement paste structure is dense and of low permeability.
·     Under extreme condition, it has entrained air to resist freeze-thaw cycle.
·     It is made with graded aggregate that are strong and inert.
·     The ingredients in the mix contain minimum impurities such as alkalis, Chlorides, sulphates and silt.

A durable material helps the environment by conserving resources and reducing wastes and the environmental impacts of repair and replacement. The production of replacement building materials depletes natural resources and can produce air and water pollution.

Concrete resists weathering action, chemical attack, and abrasion while maintaining its desired engineering properties. Different concretes require different degrees of durability depending on the exposure environment and the properties desired. Concrete ingredients, their proportioning, interactions between them, placing and curing practices, and the service environment determine the ultimate durability and life of the concrete.

The design service life of most buildings is often 30 years, although buildings often last 50 to 100 years or longer. Because of their durability, most concrete and masonry buildings are demolished due to functional obsolescence rather than deterioration. However, a concrete shell or structure can be repurposed if a building use or function changes or when a building interior is renovated. Concrete, as a structural material and as the building exterior skin, has the ability to withstand nature’s normal deteriorating mechanisms as well as natural disasters.

ABOUT CE&CR AWARDS

CE&CR Awards is a humble effort by one of the leading construction journals to honour the outstanding efforts of the construction professionals of India who have kept the flag of the Indian construction and infrastructure sector flying in the face of tremendous challenges at the time of global pandemic. Judged by a board of luminaries from the construction and infrastructure vertical, this is a due recognition by an esteemed journal that has been in the forefront of the construction and infrastructure space for the last 34 years keeping the professionals updated with the latest news and technology upgradation.   
COMING 17th JUNE ‘22
For more information, visit - https://www.cecr.in/cecr-awards

Speaker - J. K. Prasad, Former Chief - Building Materials, BMTPC, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India

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WEBINAR THEME -

The thin margins, poor productivity, and labour shortages that characterize the construction industry aren’t new problems. Those of us who work in the AEC world have been dealing with these challenges for years.

And if we’re being honest, we’re getting a little tired of hearing about them. The problems with productivity, profitability, and personnel shortages have been discussed so much, they’ve lost some of their impact and immediacy. Plus, there are new issues that require our attention like increased health and safety requirements and regulations calling for more sustainable materials and construction processes . At the same time, rising raw material costs and distributed work teams require new and more efficient approaches to how the work is done.

The construction industry has dealt with the same problems for decades now. Point solutions can make incremental improvements, but to make massive strides we need to address the disconnects between people, processes, and technology that exist today. Connected Construction closes the gaps and creates transparency by providing an ecosystem for all stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle to access and share data, and work collaboratively toward a common end result. From designers, architects, and engineers to general contractors, subcontractors, and building materials suppliers, when every stakeholder knows what decisions are being made, who is making them, and why, the results of those decisions are more positive, predictable, and profitable.

Connected Construction is capable of serving and connecting all stakeholders across the lifecycle of construction projects. It helps everyone make better decisions from the start. And when problems do arise, you’re able to identify and resolve them faster. The hallmarks of Connected Construction are an open ecosystem, shared data, and real-time updates to that data. When you combine these powerful capabilities, you unleash the ability to make dramatic improvements like:

- Expand margins and market share

- Overcome the labour shortage

- Increase efficiency and sustainability

- Improve worker and jobsite safety

- Gain a competitive advantage

“Connected construction technology could enhance how Engineering & Construction companies deliver construction and infrastructure projects, drive down costs, and improve overall project execution and timeliness.” - Deloitte, Winning with Connected Construction, 2019

Given the costs and risks, maintaining the status quo really isn’t an option. Transformation is both necessary and achievable, and it starts with a long-term commitment to making needed improvements. Large-scale organizational change is generally best driven from the top down. Support from the highest level gives transformation efforts not just the attention they need but the cross-functional collaboration they require. Alignment across goals, people, process, data, and tools is critical to success.

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Join us at an exclusive TALK SHOW with Dr. Anil Kakodkar, AICTE Distinguished Chair Professor, Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission; In conversation with Swapnesh Malhotra, Former Public Awareness Head of the Department, Atomic Energy Govt of India.

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Organized By: Indian Concrete Institute - New Delhi Centre (ICI - NDC)
In Association With: Civil Engineering & Construction Review (CE&CR)
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Builders' Association of India (BAI) And Civil Engineering & Construction Review (CE&CR)
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Speaker: Er. V V Arora, Former Joint Director & Head of CDR, National Council for Cement And Building Materials

Moderator: Mr. Sunny Surlaker, Head Technical Services, Assess Buildchem Private Limited

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Organized By Indian Concrete Institute - New Delhi Centre (ICI - NDC)
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Speaker: Er. Supradip Das - Vice President North at ICI, Vice Chairman at BIS CED 41 Committee, Editorial Consultant at CE&CR

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Speaker for the day - Dr. Bishwajit Bhattacharjee, Emeritus Professor @Civil Engineering Department, IIT Delhi

Moderator - Sourabh Manjrekar, Director Technology @Sunanda Global

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Speaker - Dr. N.P. Rajamane | Founder and Former Head @CACR (Center for Advanced Concrete Research) SRM University, Chennai

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