ICACI to showcase new technologies for efficient management & sustenance of India’s infrastructure
India Chapter of American Concrete Institute (ICACI), one of the very active Chapters of American Concrete Institute (ACI), USA is organising an important International Conference on ‘Repairs, Retrofitting and Forensic Engineering of Built Structures’ on 24th and 25th November 2017 at Hotel Lalit, Mumbai.
The seminar will focus on the latest developments in concrete repair, rehabilitation, retrofitting and forensic engineering techniques through both research papers and case studies.
ACI President, Mr. Khaled Walid Awad
Global support
ACI is graciously hosting this International event and many other technical bodies have offered their support. The ACI President, Mr. Khaled Walid Awad, who will be flagging off the event, commented, “As we are all aware, modern-day concrete infrastructure is seen to deteriorate at unacceptable rates posing new challenges to the engineering fraternity. We need suitable and cost-effective tools to undertake the repair and rehabilitation of such infrastructure. At the same time we also need forensic engineering techniques which can evolve ways to avoid the deterioration of built structures.
“I encourage everyone concerned with this important subject to attend the conference. I myself look forward to attending it and learning of new technological advances to increase the service life of concrete structures.”
Who should attend?
- Structural and civil engineers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Consultants for Repairs, Restoration and Retrofitting
- Contractors Specialising in Repairs, Restoration and Retrofitting
- Manufacturers of Speciality Construction Chemicals for Repairs
- Manufacturers of Investigative Instruments
- Consultants for Forensic Application in Civil Engineering
Why attend the event?
This important international conference has been designed to deliver all the very latest insight, practical and strategic advice to repairs and maintenance professionals. The programme is packed with sessions covering the latest R&D and industry initiatives, alongside informative case studies presented by industry experts.
Conference Convenor and ICACI Past President, Mr. Satish Dhupelia
Conference Convenor and renowned Consulting Structural & Civil Engineer, Mr. Satish Dhupelia, added: “Rapid deterioration of our infrastructure due to poor design, inferior materials and construction is a major challenge facing our engineering community. It calls for a much-needed addressal and emphasis to the core issues, and a multi-disciplinary effort in research and development.
“New durability design methods, forensic engineering, sensing technologies and appropriate construction materials and the right type of construction chemicals can help to address some of these issues. Our conference covers a broad spectrum of topics. It is our endeavour that every delegate returns from the conference enlightened and better informed of scientific and technological advances in infrastructure repairs and retrofitting.”
Where to stay?
The LaLiT Mumbai
Located close to the city’s airports and minutes away from business and financial districts, The LaLiT Mumbai offers a calm and peaceful oasis for business and leisure travellers. With a soaring seven-storey atrium lobby, one of the largest in Asia and priceless murals, it exudes sheer luxury and opulence.
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Conference themes
- Health assessment of concrete structures
- Distress assessment
- Structures damaged by corrosion, fire, blasts, earthquake
- Repairs for structures damaged by corrosion, fire, blasts, earthquake
- Non-destructive testing
- New sensing technologies
- Structural strengthening techniques
- Structural conservation of heritage structures
- Waterproofing techniques
- Chemicals for concrete repairs
- Retrofitting of concrete structures
- Remnant life assessment
- Any other pertinent subject
Registration Charges
Delegate fee –
Indian Delegates : Rs. 9750 + taxes
Foreight Delegates : $ 300 (Including taxes)
(includes delegate kit, conference document, lunch & refreshments on both days)
- 25% Discount – for Main Authors
- 75% Discount – for ACI Student Chapter Members
- 50% Discount – for Students
- 10% Discount – for Members of ICACI and Supporting organisations
Contact :
India Chapter of American Concrete Institute,
2-3, Nagree Terraces, Soonawala Agiary Road,
Mahim (West), Mumbai 400 016.
Tel.: +91 (0) 22 2446 9175, Telefax: +91 (0) 22 2446 0760.
Email: infoicaci@gmail.com
Dr. Rampradheep G.S. is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dr. Yogini Deshpande holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Mumbai University.
Shashank V. Mehendale is the founder and Principal Consultant of M/s Shashank Mehendale & Associates (SMA) – a multi-disciplinary organization that has been serving the construction industry for the last two decades.
Mr. Suhas R. Barve completed his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) from IIT Bombay in 1983. At present he runs his owns consultancy firm, M/s. Barve Consultants, which specializes in Structural Designing, Architectural Planning, Interior Designing, Consultancy for Structural Repairs and PMC for Re-Development etc.
An internationally acclaimed authority on several aspects of cement, manufacturing and concrete technology, Dr. Subrato Chowdhury is the recipient of the ‘Outstanding Concrete Technologist’ Award from Indian Concrete Institute in 2012.
A renowned Consulting Structural and Civil Engineer, Mr. Dhupelia has for the past 45 years designed Structures of various kinds and complexities. He has adopted both conventional and modern technologies of construction in his projects spanning large housing and commercial complexes, industrial projects, high rise buildings, sewage and water treatment plants for private and public bodies and for World Bank aided projects.
Since 1984 Umesh Magar has been in the construction industry building some of India’s most successful ‘Sustainable Integrated Townships’.
