iosr-JMCE   Innovation in engineering science and technology (NCIEST-2015)

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Review on Shapes of Pylon for Cable-Stayed Bridge
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mr. Ajinkya D. Raut || Prof. R.A. Dubal

Abstract: The paper presents finite element approach for the geometric nonlinear aerostatic analysis of self anchored cable-stayed bridges with different pylon configurations along with vehicular interaction. In the recent years cable stayed bridges have received more attention than any other bridge mainly due to Cable stayed bridge are the most flexible bridge and getting popularity because of its economy for longer spans and aesthetics. The results showed that these factors have significant influence on the aerostatic behavior and should be considered in the aerostatic analysis of long span cable stayed bridges. Analysis results will be useful for the designers to consider the shape of pylon at the initial stage of design..

[1]. FLEMING J.F., "NONLINEAR STATIC ANALYSIS OF CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES", COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES 1979; 10: PP. 621–635.
[2]. Ghali A, Neville A.M., "Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach", London: Chapman & Hall; 1978.
[3]. O. C. Zienkiewicz, "The Finite Element Method", 3rd Edn, Ch. 19. McGraw-Hill, New York (1979).
[4]. R. Kao, "A Comparison of N.R. Methods and Incremental Procedures for Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis",Computers & Strucures 1974; 4: pp. 1091-1097.
[5]. Bimson, D.T.O., "A Critical analysis of the Pont de Normandie Cable-stayed Bridge",Proceeding of Bridge Engineering conference 2007.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Application of Performance Based Seismic Design Method to Column discontinued RC frames
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Shailesh Lokhande || Rajkuwar Dubal || Sandip Vasanwala || Chetan Modhera

Abstract: A performance-based seismic design (PBSD) method is aimed at controlling the structural damage based on precise estimations of proper response parameters. PBSD method evaluates the performance of a building frame for any seismic hazard, the building may experience. Use of this method for vertical irregular building is verified with comparison of conventional method. Vertical irregular frame is subjected to failures due to stiffness and strength reduction. This paper deals with application of performance based seismic design method for vertical irregular RC building frames(10 storied).Performance evaluation of conventional frames designed by conventional code method is compared with performance based seismic designed frames. The evaluation is carried out by Nonlinear Time History Analysis and Nonlinear Static analysis. The vertical irregular frames considered for study are with column discontinuity. Keywords-Keywords are your own designated keywords which can be used for easy location of the manuscript using any search engines.

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[2] Chandrasekaran. S. Roy .A(2006).Seismic Evaluation of Multi-Storey RC Frame Using Modal Pushover Analysis",Nonlinear Dynamics 43: pp329–342
[3] Chandler A., Lam Nelson T. K.,2001 Performance-based design in earthquake engineering: a multidisciplinary Review", Engineering Structures 23, pp1525–1543
[4] Chopra .A.K , Dynamics of Structures, Prentice Hall Pvt Ltd 2006
[5] Chopra .A.K , Goel.R.K, 2001. A modal Pushover Analysis Procedure to Estimate Seismic demands for buildings:Theory and Preliminary Evaluation", PEER Report 2001/03 Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center College of Engineering,University of California Berkeley
[6] Fajfar P,EERI.M.(2000) "A nonlinear Analysis method for Performance Based Seismic Design", Earthquake Spectra,Vol.16,No 3, pp 573–592

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Innovative study of Performance Based Seismic Design Method for RCM R Frames with Vertical Geometric Irregularity
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Rajkuwar Dubal || Sandip Vasanwala || Chetan Modhera

Abstract: A performance-based seismic design (PBSD) method is aimed at controlling the structural damage based on precise estimations of proper response parameters. PBSD method evaluates the performance of a building frame for any seismic hazard, the building may experience. This paper gives a comparison between Performance based Seismic design and conventional design method (using I.S 1893; 2002) for irregular RC building frames (10 storey) and evaluates performance using pushover and Time History analysis.

Keywords- Performance based seismic design (PBSD), response parameters; Performance based plastic design (PBPD), RC building, and Performance evaluation.

[1] Liao W.C. and Goel S. C.Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) of Reinforced Concrete Special Moment Frame Structures. The 3rd Congress of the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Washington DC. .(2010)

[2] Newmark, N.M. and Hall, W.J. Proceedings and Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design. Building Practice for Disaster Mitigation, Building Science Series 46, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C., 209-23646, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, 1973 D.C., 209-236 .

[3] ASCE Standard Methodology for Seismic Evaluation of Buildings. Standard No. ASCE-31. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia. . 2006

[4] ATC), NEHRP Commentary on the Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, FEMA 274 Report, prepared by the Applied Technology Council, for the Building Seismic Safety Council, published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C.1997

[5] Athanassiadou C.J,Seismic performance of R/C plane frames irregular in elevation. Engineering Structures,30 ,1250–1261. .,(2008).

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Review Paper on E-Waste Management
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mrs.Bharati V. Mahajan || Lalita Patil || Mrs Sujana Prajit Kumar

Abstract: Electronic waste or e-waste is one of the rapidly growing Problems of the world. E-waste comprises of a multitude of components, some containing toxic substances that can have an adverse impact on human health and the environment if not handled properly. In India, e-waste management assumes greater significance not only due to the generation of its own e-waste but also because of the dumping of e-waste from developed countries. This is coupled with India's lack of appropriate infrastructure and procedures for its disposal and recycling. This review article provides a concise overview of India's current e-waste scenario, namely magnitude of the problem environmental and health hazards, current disposal and recycling operations, existing legal framework organizations working on this issue and recommendations for action.

Keywords: E-waste, disposal and recycling, legal frame work

[1] Violet N. Pinto, Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, August 2008 Volume 12, Issue 2
[2] E-waste crisis : Around the corner, India Together, Wed 23 Dec 2009
[3] Ramesh Babu B, Parande AK, Ahmed Basha C. Electrical and electronic waste: A global environmental problem. Waste Management Resources 2007; 25:307-18.
[4] Sinha S. Downside of the Digital Revolution. Published in Toxics Link, 28/12/2007. Available from: http://www.toxicslink.org/art-view.
[5] Available from: http://www.cpcb.nic.in/Electronic%20Waste/Chapter1 html. Available from: http://www.cpcb.nic.in/Electronic%20Waste/ Chapter2.html.
[6] E-waste posing health hazard. Available from: http://www.hindu.co
[7] E-Waste: The next hazard wave. Consumer Voice 2007;3:6

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Geology of the Western Dharwar Craton
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms Poornima Bongale || Mr Ambareesh Kshirsagar

Abstract: The Peninsular Gneissic complex is one the most ancient stable part of the Peninsular shield. It forms the basement for the younger Dharwar Supergroup which unconformably overlies them. Rocks that make up the Supergroup are one of the oldest rocks of the earth. The PGC has been rejuvenated so many times that it now appears to be younger than the overlying craton. The Supergroup has been divided into the Eastern Dharwar craton and the Western Dharwar craton. This paper deals with interpretation of the geochemical and petrographical data gathered from the samples collected around Dharwad city area.

Keywords – Archaeans, Dharwar craton, Geochemistry,Greenstones, Greywackes.

[1] Argast, S. (1995) Detrital origin of fuchsite-bearing quartzites in the western Dharwar Craton, Karnataka, India. Jour. Geol, v.99, pp.215-231.
[2] Arora, M. and Naqvi, S.M. (1993) Geochemistry of Archaean arenites formed by anoxic exogenic processes: An example form Bababudan schist, India. Jour. Geol. Soc. India, v.42, pp.247-268.
[3] Arora, M., Khan, R.M.K. and Naqvi, S.M., (1994) Composition of the middle and late Archaean upper continental crust as sampled from the Kaldurga Conglomerate, Dharwar Craton, India. Precambrian Research, v.70 (1-2), pp.93-112.
[4] Balakrishnan, S and Rajamani, V. (1987) Geochemistry and petrogenesis of granitoids around the Kolar schist belt, south India: constraints for the evolution of the crust in the Kolar area. Jour. Geol., v.95, pp.219-240.
[5] Balakrishnan, S., Rajamani, V. and Hanson, G.N. (1999) U-Pb ages for zircon and titanite from the Ramagiri areas, southern India: Evidence for accretionary origin of the eastern Dharwar craton during Late Archaean. Jour. Geol., v.107, pp.69-86.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	An Investigation On The Characteristic Properties Of SCC Using Fly Ash, GGBFS & CKD
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Prof. Ajinkya Raut || Mrs. Shruti P. Shinde

Abstract: With growing population, industrialization, and urbanization, there is corresponding growth in the demand for infrastructure. It has occupied a unique position among modern construction materials. It gives considerable freedom to the architect to mould structural elements to any shape. Almost all concretes rely critically on being fully compacted. Insufficient compaction dramatically lowers ultimate performance of concrete in spite of good mix design. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an innovative concrete that does not requires vibration for placing and compaction. Popularity of using self-compacting concrete (SCC) in concrete construction is increased in many countries, since SCC is effectively applied for improving durability of structures while reducing the need of skilled workers at the construction site. Construction practice and performance, combined with the health and safety benefits, makes SCC a very attractive solution for both precast concrete and civil engineering construction.

[1] Vilas V. Karjinni and Shrishail. B. Anadinni, Mixture proportion procedure for SCC, The Indian concrete journal, June 2009, pp 35-41.
[2] Bhal, N.S. and Jab, J.P., compressive strength of concrete subjected to elevated temperatures, The Indian concrete journal, August 1999, vol. 73, No.8, pp. 503-506
[3] Chakrabarti, s.c. and Jatu, AK., Strength properties of concrete at elevated temperature-A review, Indian Concrete journal, August 1999, Vol. 73, No.8, pp.495-501.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Average vertical stress over a stratum beneath uniformly loaded square/circular footings
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ankurjyoti Saikia || Binanda K Narzary || Jayanta D Bharali

Abstract: Based on 2:1 load dispersion method, an analytical expression is derived in this study that enables to compute the average vertical stress over a layer beneath the center of uniformly loaded square footings. The solution is presented in a dimensionless graphical form for allowing easier computations. The solution can also be applied in case of circular footings by replacing the circular footing by a square footing of equivalent area. Present solution does not require any point-stress equation or design chart and avoids multi-stage calculations. This solution may find immense application in estimating maximum settlement below uniformly loaded square/circular footings.

Keywords - vertical stress, non-dimensional, footing, settlement.

[1] B.M. Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (Cengage Learning, New Delhi, India, 2002).

[2] N.M. Newmark, Simplified computation of vertical pressures in elastic foundations, University of Illinois Engineering Experiment Station Bulletin, Urbana, U.S.A., 1935, Circular No. 24, 33(4), 19 p.

[3] R.E. Fadum, Influence values for estimating stresses in elastic foundations, Proc. of Sec. Int. Conf. on Soil Mech. and Found. Engg., Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1948, Vol. 3, 77-84.

[4] N.M. Newmark, Influence charts for computation of stresses in elastic foundations, University of Illinois Engineering Experiment Station Bulletin, Urbana, U.S.A., 1942, Series No. 33840(12), 28 p.

[5] C.R. Foster and R.G. Ahlvin, Stresses and deflections induced by a uniform circular load, Proc. of Highway Research Board, Washington D.C., U.S.A., 1954, Vol. 33, 467-470.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Analysis and Design of 220 kV Transmission Line Tower (A conventional method of analysis and Indian Code based Design)
Country	:	India
Authors	:	D.B.Sonowal || J.D.Bharali || M.K.Agarwalla || N. Sarma || P. Hazarika

Abstract:Transmission line tower constitute about 28 to 42 percent of the cost of the transmission power line project. The increasing demand for electricity can be made more economical by developing different light weight configuration of transmission line tower. In this study an attempt is made to model, analyse and design a 220KV transmission line tower using manual calculations. The tower is designed in wind zone – V with base width 1/5thof total height of the tower. This objective is made by choosing a 220 KV single circuit transmission line carried by square base self-supporting tower with a view to optimize the existing geometry and then analysis of the tower has been carried out as a 2-D structure. Structure is made determinate by excluding the horizontal members and axial forces are calculated using method of joints and design is carried out as per IS 800:2007.

[1]. Ch. Sudheer; K. Rajashekar; P. Padmanabha Reddy; Y. Bhargava Gopi Krishna, (2013) Analysis And Design Of 220kv
Transmission Line Tower In Different Zones I & V With Different Base Widths- A comparative Study, ISSN 2347-4289.
[2]. C. Preeti; K. Jagan Mohan, (2013) Analysis of Transmission Towers with Different Configurations, Jordan Journal of Civil
Engineering, Volume 7, No. 4.
[3]. Gopi Sudam Punse, (2014) Analysis and Design of Transmission Tower, International Journal of Modern Engineering Research,
ISSN: 2249-6645.
[4]. Ram Chandra, (2008) Design of Steel Structures-2, Standard Publishers (India).
[5]. A.S. Arya; J.L. Ajmani, (Fifth Edition) Design of Steel Structures, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee
[6]. S.S. Bhavikatti, (2009) Design of Steel Structures, International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	STUDY AND SUGGESTIVE MEASURES OF LANDSLIDES ON PUNE MUMBAI ROUTE
Country	:	India
Authors	:	G. D. Indurkar || U. R. Saharkar || H. H. Ahire || D.D. Kulkarni

Abstract:Landslide damages life and property. Pune Mumbai route is an important as it joins very important places in Maharashtra states. All along on the railway track and also along road some places are very prone to landslide. So it is necessary to locate and identify such places and give the corrective measure to save the life and property. One of the tragedies at last year that is landslide occur at village Malin near Pune city. This tragedy shows the impact of landslide on area affected. The area selected for the present study is between Talegaon (N18.741846 E73.629445) toKhandala tunnel (N180 88' E730 29') ( Part of western ghat) Various part of the infrastructure are present along the Pune Mumbai route.For the study of landslide, it is necessity to consider the various factor which prone to landslide and also the physical condition at this place.

[1]. Nagarjan. R., R., Khire. M.V., (1998), Debris slide of Varandhghat, West coast of India, Bulletin Engineering Geology and
Environment, Vol: 57, pp.59-63.
[2]. Wadekar .V.S,(2003) Rock cuttings in konkanrailway"Geo technical issues of Konkan region" Konkan Railway corporation
Mumbai
[3]. IOSR Journal of Mechanical & Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE)
[4]. ISSN: 2278-1684PP: 51-59 Department of Disaster Management, CARISM, SASTRA, Thanjavur-613
[5]. ISSN 0386-5878 PWRI Technical . Note No. 4077 on landslide prevention tech

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Structural Audit
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Patil S.R || Prof. Sayyed G.A

Abstract:Civil Engineering Industry is one of the oldest industries which provide a basic infrastructure to all the human beings. Structures can be any kind it can be Historical, Heritage Structure, Residential building, Commercial building or an Industrial building. Every structure has its own service life, and within this service life it should stand firmly on its position. Ex- A Taj Mahal in Agra in India which is one of the oldest structure and a Wonders of the World, and still stand on its position very efficiently. But this not a condition about the today's Structures. A collapsed mechanism has increased and today's Structures are getting collapsed before there service life is completed. Therefore, it is advisable to monitor it periodically by taking a professional opinion. Structural Audit is a preliminary technical survey of a building to assess its general health as a civil engineering structure. It is usually initiated as the first step for repair. In this Project a Root Cause of a faulty mechanism of structure and a preventive measures to overcome a failure of this structures.

[1] Ravi Ranade, "Structural Diagnosis, Repair & Retrofitting of RCC Structures ".
Books:
[1] B.M. R. J. J.Shaha, "A Handy Guide to Repairs, Rehabilitation and Waterproofing to RCC Buildings(Structures)".
[2] Sahyadri Engg. Academy(SEA),Pune and Dr.Fixeit Institute of Structural Protection & Rehabilitation (DFI-SPR),Mumbai "Cracks
in Structures & Remidial Measures
Proceedings Papers:
[1.] Structural Soundness of Buildings

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	APPLICATION OF REGRESSION ANALYSIS FOR SURFACE WATER QUALITY MODELING
Country	:	India
Authors	:	K. U. Ahamad || B.K.Nazary || P. Mudoi || R. Rani || V. Bharati || H. Singh

Abstract:With the growth of human populations, commercial and industrial activities, surface water had received large amount of waste water which not only pollutes the system, but degrades the quality of these water bodies. Cconstant monitoring of water quality is needed to record any alteration in the quality and outbreak of health disorders as well as for water quality management. Present study aims to develop a water quality prediction model using linear regression model. Water from the lake situated inside the Tezpur University has been collected for a period of 4 months and various water quality parameters has been estimated. Regression analysis has been carried out using the estimated water quality parameters. Nine water quality parameters were selected to set up the regression model.

[1] R. Aziz, and O. C. Muhammad, Regional interpretation of river Indus water quality data using regression model, African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology, 8(1), 2014, 86-90.
[2] H. Majid, O. Ehsan, M. Hamid and K. Ozgür, Development of a Neural Network Technique for Prediction of Water Quality
Parameters in the Delaware River, Pennsylvania, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 13(10), 2013,1367-
1376.
[3] P. S. Kunwar, B. Ankita, M. Amrita, and J. Gunja, Artificial neural network modelling of the river water quality - A case study,
Ecological Modeling, 220(6), 2009, 888–895.
[4] D. Emrah, S. Bulent, and K. Rabia, Modelling biological oxygen demand of the Melen River in Turkey using an artificial neural
network technique, Journal of Environmental Management, 90(2), 2009, 1229–1235.
[5] B. Ustun, S.Ekercin, and A. Oztopal, Investigation of water quality parameters by using multiple regression and fuzzy logic in the
Istanbul Strait, Turkey, in Z.Bochenek (Ed.),New Developments and Challenges in Remote Sensing, (Millpress, Rotterdam, 1997).

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Review of Different Landfill Gas EstimationModels
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Kshitija S. Tikhe || Dr. B. S. Balapgol || Dr. S. T. Mali

Abstract:Municipal Solid waste (MSW) generated at different locations is collected by the authority for its further processing. A large amount of waste is deposited in the landfill site for its final disposal. This waste consisting of organic matter in higher extent decomposes in the presence of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms and other favourable conditions and leads to the formation of the landfill gas (LFG). This gas is a major contributor to greenhouse effect. If estimated properly, this gas can be used as the source of the
energy. A large amount of work has been carried out in estimation of the amount of LFG generated as well as its rate of generation. Present paper reviews various Hard Computing methods and the soft computing methods available for the landfill gas estimation.
Keywords –Hard Computing models, Landfill, LFG, MSW, soft computing models.

[1] M. F. M. Abushamala,N.E.A. Basri and M. K. Younges.Landfill Methane Oxidation: Predictive Model Development,Journal of
Applied sciences,volume 15,issue 2,2015,283-288.
[2] Ubavin D.,Madous N.,Milovanovic D.,stege G. A. and Leatherwood C ,Preliminary Estimate of Methane Production at Belgrade
MSW Landfill "vinca",The 6th PSU-UNS International Conference on Engineering and Technology,paper no. T 7-2.5,2013, 1-3.
[3] Mohammed F. M. Abushammala,Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri,Abdul Amir H. Kadhum,Review on Landfill Gas Emission on
Atmosphere,European Journal of Scientific Research,Vol.30 No.3,2009,427-436.
[4] Mali Sandip T., KhareKanchan C. and Biradar Ashok H.,Estimation Of Methane Gas Emission From Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill:Pune City, India, EVRJ volume 6,2012,1-11.
[5] Sunil Kumar, S.A. Gaikwad, A.V. Shekdar, P.S. Kshirsagar, R.N. Singh,Estimation method for national methane emission
fromsolid waste landfills,Atmospheric Environment 38,2004,3481-3487.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Plan Shapes on the Response of Buildings Subjected To Wind Vibrations
Country	:	India
Authors	:	B. S. Mashalkar || G. R. Patil || A.S.Jadhav.

Abstract:The development of new architectural forms of buildings and flexible structural systems are vulnerable to wind action. For desirable performance of these buildings, we require better understanding of interaction between building and wind. Structures are classified as rigid and flexible. This paper presents a comparative study of effect of wind on plans with different irregular shapes as I, C, T and L. The significance of this work is to estimate the design load of the structure subjected to wind in a particular region. The wind load is estimated based on basic wind speed and other factors as type of topography, terrain, and the use of building and its risk factor for that particular region.

[1]. Is 875: (1987). Indian Standards Code Of Practice For Design Loads For Buildings And Structures Part.3 - Wind Loads. Bureau Of
Indian Standards, India.
[2]. J. A. Amin* And A. K. Ahuja Experimental Study Of Wind Pressures On Irregularplan Shape Buildings
[3]. Jigar K. Sevaliaa, Dr. Atul K. Desaib And Dr. S. A. Vasanwala, Effect Of Geometric Plan Configuration Of Tall Building On Wind
Force Coefficient Using Cfd.
[4]. Baskaran T. And Stathopoulos T., "Computational
[5]. Evaluation Of Wind Effects On Buildings", Building And Environment, Vol. 24 91989), No. 4, Pg. 325-333.
[6]. Gloria Gomes M., Moret Rodrigues A. And Pedro Mendes, "Experimental And Numerical Study Of Wind Pressures On Irregular-
Plan Shapes", Journal Of Wind Engineering And Industrial Aerodynamics, Vol. 93 (2005), Pg. 741–756.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	PMC-Nanded city Monorail to make Pune SMARTER
Country	:	India
Authors	:	S. G. Ban || Dr. S. S. Shahpure

Abstract:All the developed cities face transportation as a major problem along with municipal solid waste and sewage disposal. The level of pollution is also a serious matter. While becoming a smart city Pune cannot go by a single solution to such problem and there is a need to have integrated and environment friendly system that will make us (PUNE) unique in the world. In this paper an effort is made to push forward a monorail system on one corridor Nanded city to PMC. As the system like METRO and BRT are not feasible on routes on which turns and gradients are stiff. In Pune there is a possibility to run a monorail along 'MULA' and 'MUTHA' rivers considerable length and it can help connect all the other corridors of the city. Its economically, cost effectiveness, technical feasibility is discussed in the paper to come to a conclusion that MONORAIL can be an effective augmentation to other transportation systems on this particular corridor.

[1]. The Fesibility of Monorail by Ermann Steffen Diecmann Botzow. JR. B. S., Pri-ceton University (1958)
[2]. Kina, K. and Kuroshima, T., 1998, The Okinawa Urban Monorail, Automated People Movers VI, 202-213.
[3]. Lindsey, H., 1998, Operational Characteristics of Urban Monorail System, Automated People Movers VI, 193-201.
[4]. Stone, T.J., Kimmel, J. and Banchik, C., 1998, The Las Vegas MGM Grand to Bally's Monorail System, Automated People Movers
VI, 284-296
[5]. Nima, M. A., M. ASCE, P.E. et al. 2002, Constructability Concepts in Malaysia, between Two Station Design and Targeted Route
Issues

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Value Engineering For Cost Reduction and Sustainability in Construction Projects
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Urmila A Mahadik

Abstract:In construction industry the aim of project control is to ensure the projects finish on time, within budget and achieving other project activities. Time and cost are two main concerns which increase importance of cost reduction techniques. Reduction of cost of construction is a constant goal for construction industry. One way of reducing construction cost is to implement value engineering and sustainable analysis within the construction industry. Both value engineering and sustainable development play a very important role regarding quality, reliability, durability and enhancing the performance throughout the life of project without disturbing future needs. This paper covers role of value engineering as a cost reduction technique as well as stages of value engineering in correlation of sustainable construction.
Keywords: Cost reduction,value engineering,construction, function, quality, cost, value, project

[1] Value Standard and Body of Knowledge, Save International, June2007.
[2] J. R. Wixon, Value Engineering The Forgotten Lean Technique, University of Idaho.
[3] J. S. Russel, Constructability Related To TQM, Value Engineering and Cost/Benefits.
[4] Al-Yami, A, Exploring conceptual linkage between VE and sustainable construction. Southborough University, Leicestershire, UK,
2005.
[5] Hill, R.C. and Bowen, P.A, Sustainable construction: Principles and framework for attainment.Construction Management and
Economics, 1997.
[6] Abidin, N. Z. and Pasquire, C.L. (2005), Delivering sustainability through value management, Engineering, Construction and
Architectural Management, 12(2), pp. 168-180.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Review on Shapes of Pylon for Cable-Stayed Bridge.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mr. Ajinkya D. Raut || Prof. R.A. Dubal

Abstract:The paper presents finite element approach for the geometric nonlinear aerostatic analysis of self anchored cable-stayed bridges with different pylon configurations along with vehicular interaction. In the recent years cable stayed bridges have received more attention than any other bridge mainly due to Cable stayed bridge are the most flexible bridge and getting popularity because of its economy for longer spans and aesthetics. The results showed that these factors have significant influence on the aerostatic behavior and
should be considered in the aerostatic analysis of long span cable stayed bridges. Analysis results will be useful for the designers to consider the shape of pylon at the initial stage of design.

[1]. FLEMING J.F., "NONLINEAR STATIC ANALYSIS OF CABLE-STAYED BRIDGES", COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES 1979; 10: PP. 621–635.
[2]. Ghali A, Neville A.M., "Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach", London: Chapman & Hall; 1978.
[3]. O. C. Zienkiewicz, "The Finite Element Method", 3rd Edn, Ch. 19. McGraw-Hill, New York (1979).
[4]. R. Kao, "A Comparison of N.R. Methods and Incremental Procedures for Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis",Computers &
Strucures 1974; 4: pp. 1091-1097.
[5]. Bimson, D.T.O., "A Critical analysis of the Pont de Normandie Cable-stayed Bridge",Proceeding of Bridge Engineering
conference 2007.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Pushover Analysis Of RCC Building With Soft Storey At Different Levels.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Achyut S. Naphade || Prof. G. R. Patil

Abstract:Due to increase in population, parking spaces is big issue for the apartments in the cities. Hence new trend for utilize the ground storey for a parking. Also for office spaces or conference hall etc, soft story at different levels of structure are constructed. In the past earthquake has shown that the buildings with simple and uniform configurations are subjected to less damage. Regularity and continuity of stiffness in the horizontal planes as well as in vertical direction is very important from earthquake safety point of view. A building with discontinuity is subjected to concentration of forces and deformations at the point of discontinuity which may leads to the failure of members at the junction and collapse of building.

[1] Amit V. Khandve, 2012, "Seismic response of RC frame building with soft storeys", International Journal of Engineering Research and Application, ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol.2, pp. 2100-2108.

[2] Rahiman G. Khan and Prof. M. R. Vyawahare, 2013, "Pushover Analysis of Tall Building with Soft Storey‟s at Different Levels"International Journal of Engineering Research and Application, ISSN: 2248- 9622, Vol.3, pp. 176-185.
[3] S.P.Bhattacharya & Dr. S.K.Chakraborty, Spring 2010, "Seismic Performance based Architectural Design Guideline for Multi-Storied Apartment Housing", Vol 5 No 1.pp-1506-1513.
[4] Dhileep. M, Trivedi. A and Bose.P.R, 2011, "Behavior of high frequency modal responses in non linearseismic analysis", International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering,ISSN 0976 – 4399, Vol.1, No 4, pp 723-731.
[5] F. Hejazi S. Jilani et al. 2011, "Effect of Soft Story on Structural Response of High Rise Buildings", IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering ,012034 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/17/1/012034, pp 1-13

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Education for Sustainable Development in Schools - A Case Study
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ashish Joshi || Akhil Joshi

Abstract:EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) emphasizes the need for stimulating a holistic, integrated and interdisciplinary approach to developing the knowledge, skills and habits needed for a sustainable future as well as changes in values, thinking, and lifestyles. Sustainable development generally has three components: environment, society and economy. A project GREEN DREAM was implemented for the students of Cygnet Public School, Hadapsar, Pune between the age group 11-15 years to assess their knowledge about sustainability.

[1] United Nations 2005-2014 Decade for Education for Sustainable Development report.
[2] Sustainable development and green design by Melissa Bilec, Robert Ries, H. Scott Matthews ASCE..

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Earthquake Analysis of Tall Building with Tuned Mass Damper.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mr. Ashish A. Mohite || Prof. G.R. Patil

Abstract:A Tuned mass damper (TMD) is a device consisting of a mass, and spring that is attached to a structure in order to reduce the dynamic response of the structure. The frequency of the damper is tuned to a particular structural frequency so that when that frequency is excited, the damper will resonate out of phase with the structural motion. As tall buildings keep becoming taller, they become more susceptible to dynamic excitations such as wind and seismic excitation. For the structure safety and occupants comfort, the vibrations of the tall buildings are serious concerns for both engineers and architects. In order to mitigate the vibration, different approaches have been proposed, among which Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs) are one of the most preferable and have been widely used in practice.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	"Ultra White Thin Topping"
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Alapure Ashish P || Dahatonde Yogita B || Ganjale Shishir S || Gore Yogesh Y || Ingle Utkarsha B || Kulkarni Shrikant S || Guide: S.P. Shinde

Abstract:Ultra-Thin White topping (UTW) is a technology to construct 50-100mm thick cement concrete overlay on distressed asphalt pavement as a rehabilitation technique. There have been several UTW projects completed in India, the first in Pune, subsequently in New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, and Thane. All projects have shown good to excellent performance so far, indicating that this rehabilitation strategy can stand up to the Indian climate and traffic conditions. The suitability of UTW rehabilitation for a particular site is dependent on several factors including existing asphalt thickness, volume of truck traffic, base and sub-grade support, and pavement conditions. This paper outlines the state-of practice in India for construction of UTW considering mix traffic, extreme climatic
conditions, use of indigenous materials and design aspects as per Indian Road Congress (IRC) guidelines.
Keywords: Deflection, Hot Mix Asphalt, Stress, Ultra- Thin White topping

[1]. "Ultra-Thin White topping in India: State-of- Practice"( 2012) vol. 2
[2]. Author : D. R. Jundhare, K.C. Khare, and R. K. Jain
[3]. " Assessment of Wisconsin's white topping and ultra thin white topping project" (2010)
[4]. Author :Haifang Wen, PhD. , P.E., Xiaojun Li, Wilfung Martono
[5]. "Synthesis of Current Minnesota Practices Of Thin and Ultra-Thin White topping"( 2005)
[6]. Author: Chunhua Han, Ph.D., P.E.BraunIntertec Corporation
[7]. "Pavement Rehabilitation Through Ultra-Thin White topping (UTW) Overlays"
[8]. Author:Dave Amos, Intermediate Research Assistant, Missouri Department of trans