Program Information Brochure

Institute of Research and Development

M. Tech. Civil Engineering (Forensic structural Engineering)

About the Program:

Institute of Research & Development ,Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (UGC

Recognised - NAAC Accredited ‘A” Grade) is the first and only university offering Post
graduate program with specialization in the forthcoming area of Forensic Structural
Engineering .

Rapid economic development and fast track modern construction practices can trigger
catastrophic structural failures. To investigate the structural failure in scientific manner, the
unique and first of its kind Master programme of M. Tech. Civil Engineering with
specialization in Forensic Structural Engineering is offered to civil engineering graduates.

Program Objectives:

The program of M. Tech. Civil Engineering ( Forensic Structural Engineering ) aims :

 To develop technical competency, knowledge of legal procedures, detective skills and

oral & written communication skills, so as to enable to investigate any construction failure
and /or performance failure to arrive at root cause / s due to which such failure might
have taken place.
 To provide in-depth understanding of construction practices, materials and design
standards used so as to enable through understanding for design and construction for
repairs, strengthening and retrofitting techniques to improve the performance level.
 To appraise regarding lessons to be learnt from failures and to learn from such lessons to
improve codes, standards and practices to avoid similar failures in future. To provide
technical support in the consequent dispute resolution process.
 Advanced Instrument Facilities:

The Vishveswaraya Laboratory for the program M. Tech Civil Engineering (Forensic
Structural Engineering) is equipped with Construction Material Testing as well as Non-
Destructive Testing facilities. The laboratory facilitates testing of wide range of construction
materials such as Bricks, Paver Blocks, Cement, Aggregates, Reinforcement bars, Concrete,
Soil, Bitumen, Timber etc. The laboratory is also equipped to test various small-scale
structural elements viz: Beams, Columns, Slabs and Masonry wall panels to examine the
mode of failure. The laboratory also supports various non destructive and partially
destructive tests required to monitor the health of structure, which is essential to ensure the
safety and integrity of infrastructure. Major instruments and facilities available at the
Vishveswaraya Laboratory include:

Digital Compression Testing Machine (3000 kN), Universal Testing Machine (600 kN),
Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Meter, Rebar Locator , Concrete Crack
Microscope, Concrete Cover Meter with Half Cell Potentiometer, Air Entrainment Meter,
Concrete Permeability Test Apparatus, Automatic Blain Apparatus, Electronic Direct Shear
Apparatus, California Bearing Ratio Test Apparatus, Consolidation Apparatus, Centrifuge
Extractor, Standard Tar Viscometer, Uniaxial Seismic Shake Table, Eight Channel
Datalogger and Structural Design Software: STAAD Pro.

Opportunities and Placements:

The programme provides comprehensive solution from designing a structure to post failure
recommendations. There has been increasing expression of interest in this field by
professional engineering groups, government agencies, Structural consultants, architects,
attorneys and insurance companies, Quality Auditing Agencies, Structural Failure Analysis-
Repair & Rehabilitation Firms, Material Testing Laboratories, Design Consultancies,
Infrastructure Development & Maintenance Firms.

Alumni students are place at various reputed and prestigious organisations such as : Roads
and Buildings Department , Irrigation Department, Energy Transmission Corporation,
Strctwel Designer and Consultant Pvt. Ltd, Ushta Infinity Pvt. Ltd., Multi Media Consultants
Pvt. Ltd., Ultratech Cement Ltd.and Institute of Seismological Research
 Program Structure

The two years masters programme of M. Tech. Civil (Forensic Structural Engineering is
blended in such a way that students are appraised regarding structural failure
Investigations as well as analysis and design of structures.

Student's performance is continuously evaluated through assignments, project work,

periodic tests, quizzes and participation in seminars,exhibition and participation in site
learning in addition to mid semester and semester end examinations. Experts from the field
participate in providing the feedback to students as well as their evaluation.

Semester I Semester II
1. Forensic Science and Law 1. Finite Element Analysis
2. Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis 2. Advanced Design of Steel Structures
3. Advanced design of Reinforced Concrete 3. Structural Design Studio - II
Structures
4. Structural Design Studio - I 4. Evaluation, Repair & Rehabilitation of
Structures
5. Construction Failures 5. Elective - I
6. Structural Engineering Laboratory - I 6. Structural Engineering Laboratory - II
Semester III Semester IV
1. Prevention and Resolution of Construction 1. Major Project - II
Disputes
2. Earthquake Engineering
3. Forensic Structural Engineering Studio
4. Elective - II
5. Major Project - I
Elective Courses
1. Design of Bunkers, Silos and Chimney 8. Design of Overhead and
Underground Water Tanks
2. Material Science 9. Formwork and Falsework for concrete
structures
3. Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures 10. Detailing of Steel Structures
4. Analysis and Design of Bridges 11. Geotechnical Investigations
5. Advanced Foundation Engineering and 12. Safety Engineering
Geotechnics
6. Design and Construction of Timber 13. Design and Construction of Masonry
Structures Structures
7. Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures 14. Strengthening Design of Reinforced
Concrete with FRP
 Faculty Members and Experts

As the programme demands for academic and professional inputs, the core faculty is duly
blended with visiting faculty and experts from the field of Forensic Structural
Engineering and Structural Design .

Dr. J. M. Vyas Director General, GFSU

Dr. P. Maity Director, Institute of Research & Development, GFSU

Prof. R. J. Shah Technical Advisor, M. Tech. Civil Programme, GFSU

Dr. Merool Vakil Senior Assistant Professor, GFSU

Mr. Mehul Shah Senior Structural Engineer, Ami Engineers

Mr. Bhairav Patel Senior Structural Engineer , StructArt Structural Engineer

Mr. Shashin Patel Principal Engineer, S3M Consultants

Mr. G. Krishnamurthy Former Project Manager, Dalal Consultant

Shri B. J. Vasavada Techno-Legal Consultant and Arbitrator

Mr. Jatin Ambani Director, Advice Consultants

Mr. Kaizad Engineer Director, Ushta Infinity Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Hiten Shah MD, S3M Design Consultant

Mr. Shirish Satodia PMC Projects, Adani Group

Mr. Rakesh Shah MD, S3M Design Consultant

Mr. Mihir Vora KBM Engineering & Research Lab.

Prof. Himat Solanki Visiting Faculty, GFSU

Mr. J. H. Patel Executive Engineer, Design Circle, R & B Division

 Admission 2020
M. Tech. Civil Engineering
(Forensic structural Engineering)

Program: M. Tech. Civil Engineering (Forensic Structural Engineering) (Full Time)

Intake: 15 seats

Duration: 2 years (4 Semesters)

Fees Structure: Semester Tuition fee: Rs.50,000/- per semester + Other University fees

Eligibility for Admission:

A candidate having 55% (50% in case of SC/ST/SEBC) or equivalent CGPA in B.E/B.Tech. in

Civil Engineering from recognised University/Institute is eligible to apply.

How To Apply: Application forms will be available on website www.gfsu.edu.in

Admission Procedure:

Admission shall be given on the merit based on Entrance Test /Technical interview
conducted by the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University. Admissions in M. Tech. Civil
Engineering will be conducted by GFSU at Gandhinagar .

Further Contact Details:

For more details please visit: website www.gfsu.edu.in

Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
Near Police Bhavan, Sector – 9, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India
Course Co-ordinator : Dr. Merool Vakil (Ph.D. Civil Engineering)
Email: [email protected]
Contact :(M) 9824669949 Office : 079-23977142/139/114/135/138