Two-Day Short Course

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Blast Resistant and Anti-Terrorism Design

2-3 August, 2013

Department of Civil Engineering

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Under the Aegis of

Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer, (FITT)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India.

ABOUT THE SHORT COURSE

This two-day short course is intended to edify the theoretical and practical aspects of the recent technological advancements made in blast resistant and anti-terrorism design of structures. The speakers will initiate an introduction to the concepts of structural dynamics, material behaviour, blast analysis and design. While the course would deal from fundamental level of understanding to research being conducted in the area by the faculty members from IIT Delhi, it would also give exposure to practical level to the participants based on some typical case studies by the professionals.

Blast induced impulsive loads on structures can have devastating effect on civil infrastructure including buildings, bridges, monumental structures etc., and subsequently can cause loss of lives. Hence, blast resistant and anti-terrorism design is extremely necessary in order to safeguard civil infrastructure and human lives. Design of blast resistant structures requires thorough understanding on the structural dynamics, behaviour of materials under high strain rate of loading and blast analysis methodologies.

This course is proposed with an aim of making participants cognisant of the blast resistant design aspects by making use of available commercial finite element (FE) packages too. The course will provide a unique opportunity to learn basics of blast analysis of structures using the FE software and subsequent design.

The short course will be of immense interest to the faculty members, graduate students, practicing civil, structural, geotechnical engineers, architects and consultants. Especially, for practicing structural engineers, the course would provide complete guidelines on how to design blast resistant structure for an intended level of threat scenario.

COVERAGE

Structural Dynamics Concepts and Structural Analysis for Impulsive Loading

Behaviour of Materials under High Strain Rate of Loading

Blast Phenomena, Waves, and Interaction with Structures

Blast Resistant Design of Above-Ground and Underground Structures

Indian/ International Standards and Codes of Practice

Numerical Analysis Tools/ Hands-on Experience on Blast Analysis using SAP-2000 and Abaqus

FACULTY

Prof. T. K. Datta, Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Dr. Vasant Matsagar, Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Dr. Tanusree Chakraborty, Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Dr. Manmohan Dass Goel, Scientist, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal.

Mr. Suresh Anand and Mr. Vipul Mehta, Guest Lecturers from Industry.

who may participate?

Structural engineers from government and private sectors

Faculty members of engineering colleges

Scientists from government research and development (R&D) organizations

Government officers (ministries)

Research scholars and post-graduate students

Dates and Venue

Date: Friday, 2^nd - Saturday, 3^rd August, 2013

Venue: Civil Engineering Department, IIT Delhi

FEES

Rs. 9,000/- (Rupees Nine Thousands Only) per participant.

Rs. 8,000/- (Rupees Eight Thousands Only) per student.

The registration will be on first-come-first-serve basis. Registration is limited to first 50 applicants. The fee is payable by Demand Draft DD/Cheque (Delhi A/c) in favour of �FITT, IIT Delhi�

Last date for registration: 26^th July, 2013.

ACCOMMODATION

This is a non-residential programme. The participants are expected to make their own arrangements for stay. Subject to availability, the organizers will try to book accommodation on payment basis within the guest houses of IIT Delhi or nearby, if requested sufficiently in advance through the Registration Form.

ADVISORY FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

Tentative schedule

Friday, 2^nd August 2013

Inauguration	:	08:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
Technical Sessions	:	09:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Lunch Break	:	01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Technical Sessions	:	02:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.