StructE

NATCON 2024

Organised by

Indian Association of
Structural Engineers

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Invitation
Structural engineering stands at the frontier of innovation, shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. The Indian
Association of Structural Engineering (IAStructE) proudly thrilled to announce the forthcoming

House, New Delhi, with the aim to showcase India's pivotal role in driving advancements of Structural Engineering. IAStructE is
national apex body of structural engineers in India established with the objective to cater to the overall professional needs of
structural engineers. With a rich legacy of engineering excellence, IAStructE spearheads initiatives that catalyze positive change
and elevate the standards of structural engineering practice.

This conference offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students to engage in
meaningful dialogue, share insights, and collaborate on interdisciplinary solutions that address the most pressing challenges
facing in the field of structural engineering and to delve into cutting-edge advancements that are reshaping the landscape of
structural engineering. Hence, participants can expect to gain invaluable knowledge, forge new connections, and be inspired
by the latest innovations in the field.The conference will feature paper presentations by researchers around the world, keynote
speeches by invited speakers and several discussions addressing the state-of-the-art technologies and future challenges in
Structural Engineering. In addition, IAStructE would also appreciate the efforts of the scientists and engineers through various
categories of award. Mahendra Raj Memorial Lecture and Structural Engineers Day shall also be celebrated during the event.
There will be special sessions and activities for students and young engineers.

The overarching theme of this conference revolves around the pursuit of innovation in structural engineering. With a focus on
sustainability, resilience, and leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML), this event seeks to explore
transformative strategies that will define the future of structural engineering. The key topics of the conference include the
following.

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consumption, minimizing waste, making use of renewable resources, and advancements in research in the field.
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and infrastructure development.
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optimize design processes, improve efficiency, and enhance safety in structural projects.
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challenges through resilient design and forward-thinking strategies.
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existing infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs, and enhancing functionality.
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methodologies that are revolutionizing the way we build and maintain structures.

Venue
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110016
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Event Programme

Day 1 | 8 Nov 2024 (Friday)

9:00-10:30 am Registrations
10:30-1:30 pm Young Engineer Workshop (Modi Hall)
1:30-2:30 pm Lunch
2:30-3:00 pm Registration of other delegates (LPS Audi)
3:00-4:00 pm Inauguration
4:00-4:30 pm Tea
Session 1:-
State of the Art Lecture:-Prof. R.N. Iyengar, Director, Center for Ancient History and Culture (CAHC), Jain
University, Bangalore.
4:30-7:00 pm
State of the Practice Lecture:- Prof. Mahesh Tandon, Chairman, Tandon Consultants Pvt Ltd
Keynote Lecture:- Dr. Agostino Marioni, Chairman, Hirun International
Paper Presentation& Q/A

7:00 pm onwards Ice Breaking Dinner

Day 2 | 9 Nov 2024 (Saturday)

Technical Session 2:- Sustainability in Built Environment(sub-theme)
9:00-11:30 am Keynote lecture:- Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, Founder Director, Low Carbon Construct Forum (LCCF)
Paper presentation/Sponsor presentation/Q/A
11.30-11.45 pm Tea
Technical Session 3:- AI&ML application in Structural Engineering (sub-theme)
11:45-2:15 pm Keynote lecture:- Prof. Sudhir Kumr Barai, Director & Senior Professor, BITS Pilani
Paper presentation
2:15-3:00 pm Lunch - Speed Networking for YE and Students

Technical Session 4:- Structural Resilience - Vision for the Future(sub-theme)

3.00-5.30 pm Keynote lecture:- Prof. Ravi Sinha, Professor, IIT Bombay
Paper presentation/Sponsor presentation/Q/A

5:30-7:00 pm Tea & Model Making Activity (Modi Hall)

7:00 pm onwards Conference Dinner

Day 3 | 10 Nov 2024 (Sunday)

Technical Session 5:- Health Monitoring, Forensic Structural Engineering(sub-theme)
9:00-11:30 am Keynote lecture:- Dr. Kamyab Zandi, Founding Director & CEO, Timezyx, Canada
Paper presentation/Sponsor presentation/Q/A
11:30-11:45 am Tea
Technical Session 6:- Advances in Construction Materials and Technologies (sub-theme)
11:45-2:15 pm Keynote lecture:- Dr. Shailesh Agrawal, Executive Director, BMTPC
Paper presentation
2:15-3:00 pm Lunch - Poster session & Speed Networking for YE and Students
3:00-4:00 pm Mahendra Raj Memorial Lecture / Structural Engineers Day
4:00-5:30 pm Awards Ceremony & Summing up
5:30 pm Vote of thanks
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Registration Fee :
Enjoy 10% Early Bird discount until September 30, 2024.
No discounts will be available thereafter.

Category Registration Fee*

IAStructE Members ₹ 5000
Supporting Organizations ₹ 6000
Members/members from academic research institutions

Student Members of IAStructE ₹ 1500

Non Members ₹ 7000
Student of Engineering Colleges & Institutions ₹ 2000
Accompanied delegate (spouse) ₹ 3000

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