CSIR - Structural Engineering Research Centre
Online Advanced Course on CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR- to monitor hydration, strength development,
SERC), Chennai, India is one of the national laboratories durability assessment and damage in concrete will
Microstructural Characterization under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research be discussed using XRD, TGA, SEM, calorimetry,
Techniques and Mix Design of (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC has built-up excellent facilities micro-mechanical & numerical modelling.
Special Concretes and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of Fees and Registration
structures and structural components. Services of SERC Rs.1500/- per participant inclusive of GST for Indian
15 – 17 September 2021 are being extensively used by the Central and State delegates and US $40/- for foreign delegates.
Governments and public and private sector undertakings. Participation certificate shall be provided to all the
Scientists of CSIR-SERC serve on many national and registered participants. The brochure and details of
international committees and the Centre is recognized at the registration can be downloaded from the CSIR-
the national and international levels as a leading research SERC web site [Link]
institution in the field of structural engineering. The course registration can be completed via online,
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CSIR-SERC is conducting skill development programmes select the present course in the form and fill all the
with the motive of creating skilled work force for the particulars. The registration fee for the course can be
industrial/societal requirements, as a part of the skill paid by clicking the SBI collect in the registration
initiative programme of CSIR. COVID-19 has posed form.
several challenges to entire world & various Duration
establishments of health, education, R & D, etc. In these 15 -17 September (3 days); 9.00 am to 05.30 pm (IST)
challenging times, emerging technologies, played a Requirements for the Webinar
significant role in their diverse forms, providing solutions
Desktop/Laptop/Smartphone with good internet
and mitigating the current COVID-19 impact. Due to the
speed and sufficient data pack. A web link will be
COVID-19 pandemic, this year CSIR-SERC is offering
sent to the registered participants for joining the
advanced course on microstructural characterization
course.
techniques and mix design of special concretes through
Coordinators
webinar mode to reach out to many people during this
Dr. Prabhat Ranjan Prem, Senior Scientist
difficult time.
Dr. K. Senthil Kumar, Scientist
Contents of Course
Advanced Materials Laboratory,
The course is planned to provide the necessary
background and exposure to the participants on recent CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre,
advancements in microstructural characterization Taramani, Chennai - 600113, India.
Organized by techniques and mix design of special concretes. The
course will brief expert lectures on ultra high For further details, please contact
performance concrete, e-waste concrete, geopolymer E-mail: prabhat@[Link] ; ksenthil@[Link]
CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre
concrete, laced reinforced concrete, fibre-reinforced Mobile Nos. +91-9840305825 (M); +91-9597773765 (M),
CSIR Campus, Taramani
concrete, nano engineered concrete nd 3D printing. 044-2254-4894, 044-2254- 4822
Chennai – 600 113, India
Several characterization tools and modelling techniques
Day 1 (15-09-2021) Experts for Advanced Course on Microstructural Characterization Techniques and Mix Design of Special Concretes
Welcome address Development of Ultra high A framework for utilization of Nanoengineered cementitious Geopolymer concrete
& performance concrete for sugarcane bagasse ash in cement composite - Novel material with Dr. P.S. Ambily
Laced Reinforced Concrete- sustainable infrastructure based products using conceptual improved mechanical properties and CSIR-SERC
Application in blast resistant Dr . Prabhat Ranjan Prem approach sensing capabilities 3.30 p.m.
construction Dr. A . Ramachandra Murthy Dr. Prakash Nanthagopalan Dr. [Link]
Dr. N. Anandavalli CSIR-SERC IIT Bombay Dr. Ing. Saptarshi Sasmal
Director, CSIR-SERC 11.00 a.m. 12.00 p.m. CSIR-SERC
9.30 a.m. 2.00 p.m.
Day 2 (16-09-2021)
Testing techniques & Characterization tools and Characterization of nano-/micro-level Reaction kinetics of high Presentation about
numerical models for techniques- XRD/XRF, SEM-EDAX, creep properties of cementitious performance fly ash concrete CSIR-SERC
cementitious materials TGA, Calorimetry materials using indentation technique Shri. Vijaya Bhaskara GS 4.30 p.m.
Dr. Branko Šavija Dr. S. Maheswaran Dr. Anoop M.B CSIR-SERC
TU Delft, Netherlands CSIR-SERC CSIR-SERC 3.30 p.m.
10.00 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 2.00 p.m.
Day 3 (17-09-2021)
Mineralogical & microstructural Application of steel fibre reinforced 3D printing of concrete E-waste in concrete
characterization of construction cementitious composites (SFRC) for Dr Behzad Nematollahi Dr. Senthil Kumar. K Valedictory – Function
materials structures subjected to shock loads Swinburne University CSIR-SERC 4.30 p.m.
Dr. Piyush Chaunsali Dr. Amar Prakash Australia 3.45 p.m.
IIT Madras CSIR-SERC 02.45 p.m.
10.00 a.m. 11.30 a.m.