SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COMMUNICATION LAB REPORT

JULY – DECEMBER 2018

SUBMITTED BY
______________
REG NO: ___________
THIRD YEAR

SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

RAJIV GANDHI SALAI, KALAVAKKAM
CHENNAI - 603110
 SRI SIVASUBRAMANIYA NADAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kalavakkam – 603110

CERTIFICATE
DATE:

Certified bonafide record of work done by _____________Register No.

_________________ sixth semester _______________branch during
December – May 2018.

HOD Staff In-charge

Submitted for the university practical examination held on

Internal Examiner External Examiner

S.No Date Activity
An outline of syllabus
1 26.07.18
Introduction to spoken English,Pronunciation Practice
2 03.07.18 GRE Preparation by Galvanise

3 10.07.18 Online Test 1, Discussion on difficult areas, Career Guidance

4 17.07.18 Presentation Skills- Practice, Peer evaluation using a evaluation tool

5 24.07.18 Presentation Skills – Test, Reading Comprehension

6 31.07.18 Introduction to GD, GD Practice

7 07.08.18 GD Test, Listening Comprehension

8 14.08.18 GD Test and Feedback

9 21.08.18 Opportunities for higher studies and jobs, Discussion

10 28.08.18 FAQs in Job Interviews - Discussion , Reading Comprehension

11 04.09.18 Public Speaking: Listening to Barrack Obama and SashiTharoor

12 11.09.18 Online Test 2, Discussion on difficult areas, Listening Comprehension

13 18.09.18 FAQs in Job Interviews, Mock Interview

14 25.09.18 Writing Cover Letters – Resume, Reordering Jumbled Sentences

15 09.10.18 Conclusion, Tips for the Lab examination, Q and A on the course.
 CONTENTS

S.NO TOPICS PAGE NO.

1 1
Topics covered for presentation Skills in class
2 2
Presentation 1 (General Topic 3 mts)
3 4
PPTs for Presentation 1
4 5
Presentation 2 (Technical Topic 3 mts)
5 7
PPTs for Presentation 2
6 8
Topics covered for Group Discussion
7 9
Do's and Don'ts in a GD
8 10
FAQs for Job Interview
9 11
Answers for FAQs
10 14
Biodata
11 16
Application for a job
DATE : PRESENTATION SKILLS

EX NO:

THEORY INTRODUCED
Presenting information clearly and effectively is a key skill to get your message or opinion across
and, today, presentation skills are required in almost every field.A presentation is a means of
communication which can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking to a group,
addressing a meeting or briefing a team. To be effective, step-by-step preparation and the method
and means of presenting the information should be carefully considered. Speeches: Martin Luther
King Jr& Steve Jobs were displayed to have a look on different ways of presenting the speech.

ACTIVITY CONDUCTED
Each student was asked to give a presentation on any topic of their choice for about ten minutes to
enhance their presentation skills. A small presentation on a technical topic was also conducted.

LEARNING OUTCOME
The students had now a clear knowledge of the presentation skills and how the information has to
be clearly and effectively conveyed to the audience.
EX NO: 2 PRESENTATION-1

DATE:
TOPIC : UNITY IN SOCIETY

SUMMARY:

• Society by definition is a group (i.e people living together) but

current day society lack unity which makes no meaning to
society.
• It is clearly known that unity has become a history in society
• A society without unity is like a house wiith a damaged roof.
• A famous saying “ United we stand divided we fall “ is a great
moral letters for the soceity lacking unity
• We being young generation ,it is our Responsibility to reveive
unity in the society.
•
• Unity in a society can be achieved by
• Understanding each other
• Viewing each others as a human being out of
religion ,cast and creed
• Helping each other
• Tolerating each other
• Loving each other
• Sharing and more .

• Living in society of unity helps individuals to prosper and also

facilitates in development of nation in various aspects.
DATE: PPTS FOR NON-TECHNICAL TOPIC

EXP NO:
EX NO: 3 PRESENTATION-2

DATE:
TOPIC : BEHAVIOUR OF CONCRETE IN COMPRESSION BY
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF E-WASTE

SUMMARY:

• India has surely emerged as the second largest mobile market with fifth largest producer
of e-waste in the world discharging about 18.5 lakh metric tonnes of electronic waste
each year with telecom equipments contributing 12% of e-waste .

• Electronic waste (PCB Boards) contains silica, Aluminium, Plastic fiber, Copper. The e-
waste is crushed into the standard size of fine aggregate, It should pass through a sieve
having 4.75mm.

• Improper disposal of e-waste such as land filling leads to its toxic metals reaching
ground water and polluting ground water source and thereby effecting the environment.

• The toxins from electronics released into the atmosphere when piled in lands end up
polluting fresh air and thereby also effecting environment.

• Hence a safe disposal of e-Waste is necessary with its utilisation in construction field.

• Thereby using e-Waste as partial replacement in concrete to enhance its compressive

strength.

• In 7 days curing, the compressive strength of (2.5% - 10% replacement) gave more
strength (by 0.7%,1.1% and1.8% respectively increase) than the compressive strength of
7 days cured conventional concrete and even in 28 days curing, the compressive strength
of ( 2.5% - 10 % replacement) gave more strength (by 0.5%,1.8% and 2.4% respectively
increase) than the compressive strength of 28 days cured conventional concrete.

• We hereby suggest to use those combination of replacement (i.e 2.5% , 5.0% , 10% ) in
concrete works to increase the strength and to lower the cost towards purchasing sand.

• It is suggest to increase e-waste replacement percentages when adopting in concrete

works.

• Machineries are yet to be found for crushing the e-waste into the standard size of fine
aggregate (i.e sand).
DATE: PPTS FOR NON-TECHNICAL TOPIC

EXP NO:
 GROUP DISCUSSION

THEORY INTRODUCED
In this class we learned how to have an effective group discussion. We were divided into groups of
six each and asked to discuss on the topic given.
ACTIVITY CONDUCTED
Each group was given 15 minutes preparation time and one from each group had to summarize in
front of the class. We learned to initiate discussions and not monopolize the conversation. Everyone
in the group contributed to the discussion. We learned to be much more assertive yet humble in our
efforts to have the discussion involve the entire group. We had to listen to the other’s opinion
instead of just putting our points across the table.
LEARNING OUTCOME
The group discussion helped to shed away the shyness of a candidate and bring her viewpoint
amidst all. It stimulated us to think in a different, new way. It acted as an aid in expansion of the
knowledge of the participants as we were exposed to many different opinions. It helps to analyse
the topic at hand more logically.
Overall though, the discussion was positive because each of us contributed good information and
most of us listened with interest when others members were sharing their ideas. I found that my
team members had interesting views on the topic at hand. Speaking in this group discussion has
helped my confidence and made me more comfortable in taking part in other discussions.

DO’S AND DON’TS OF PARTICIPATING IN GROUP DISCUSSION:

In a Group Discussion several questions spring across our mind. We want to know what actions and
gestures can get positive points and what can cost the selection. Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts of
participating in the GD.

Do’s of participating in a GD:

• Listen to the subject carefully

• Put down your thoughts on a paper

• Initiate the discussion if you know the subject well

• Listen to others if you don’t know the subject

• Support you point with some facts and figures

• Make short contribution of 25-30 seconds 3-4 times

 • Give others a chance to speak

• Speak politely and pleasantly. Respect contribution from other members.

• Disagree politely and agree with what is right.

• Summarize the discussion if the group has not reached a conclusion.

Don’ts of participating in a Group Discussion:

• Initiate the discussion if you do not have sufficient knowledge about the given topic.

• Over speak, intervene and snatch other’s chance to speak.

• Argue and shout during the GD

• Look at the evaluators or a particular group member

• Talk irrelevant things and distract the discussion

• Pose negative body gestures like touching the nose, leaning back on the chair, knocking the
table with a pen etc.

• Mention erratic statistics.

• Display low self-confidence with shaky voice and trembling hands.

• Try to dominate the discussion

• Put others in an embarrassing situation by asking them to speak if they don’t want.
 FAQS FOR JOB INTERVIEW:

1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

2. How did you hear about the position?

3. What do you know about the company?

4. Why do you want this job?

5. Why should we hire you?

6. What are your greatest professional strengths?

7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

8. What is your greatest professional achievement?

9. So far, What has been the biggest challenge you've faced and how did you deal
with it ?

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

11. What's your perception of a dream job?

12. What are you looking for in this position?

13. What type of work environment do you expect to work with?

14. How would your friends describe you?

15. What do you like to do outside your job?

16. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

17. What makes you a good team player?

18. Do you consider yourself successful?

19.What is more important to you, money or the work?

20. How do you handle criticism?

 Answers

1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

I am highly dedicated and ambitious. I have shouldered responsibilities and worked on to
deadlines.

2. How did you hear about the position?

Through college placement cell I came to hear about this position.

3. What do you know about the company?

As per my knowledge, your company is fast growing, a well-reputed company in the
market, employee oriented and also your company provides lots of opportunity in future and well
defined adaptable atmosphere.

4.Why do you want this job ?

I’m excited to see there’s a lot of opportunity to my skills in this position. Being able to
build my skills and continue to develop in a growing company is important to me, and there seems
to be long-term opportunities here.

5. Why should I hire you?

I want a platform to prove myself and improve my skills, technology, new ideas and new
things. If you hire me, I put all my efforts in your company and give the best results.
6. What are your greatest professional strengths ?
I can communicate efficiently and extract the work from the person. Also I am a good
team player.

7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses ?

I think one area I could work on is my delegation skills. I am always so concerned about
everything being done right and on time that I can get stuck in that mentality of “If you want it done
right, do it yourself.” Unfortunately, that’s not always possible and I’ve realized that I can slow
things down if I am too controlling.

8. For how long can we expect you to stay with us if hired?

If you hire me, I will work with you until I will feel that I am contributing to the growth of
the organisation and organisation giving me value for the same

9. So far, What has been the biggest challenge you've faced and how did you deal with it ?
One of the toughest challenge is I face and continue to face is living up to the expectations
I set for myself. I put high goals infront of me and sometimes when things don't work out the way I
want them to, it is tough to go forward. But I have never given up and always have found a way to
get the desired result. After I achieve one then I set another so it is a never-ending battle.

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I would like to see myself with deep expertise in construction sector and also like to take
managerial responsibilities. I am also excited to lead few projects.

11. What's your perception of a dream job?

A job that provides an environment for me to improve in my managerial skills.

12. What are you looking for in this position?

I ’m definitely looking for a position where I can grow—professional and its something
that’s really important to me since I hope to take on managerial responsibilities in the future.

13. What type of work environment do you expect to work with?

I enjoy working in an environment where the members of the team have a strong sense of
work ethic. I like working with competent, kind, funny people who like to get things done. It’s
important to me to feel that I can trust my team members to always do their best because I do.

14. How would your friends describe you?

My best friend would probably say that I'm warm, friendly, and understanding.

15. What do you like to do outside your job?

I enjoy running and staying fit. I catch up with my friends in the weekend.

16. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't
become stressful. I actually work better under pressure and I've found thatI enjoy working in a
challenging environment.

17. What makes you a good team player ?

I can be relied upon and I will meet the deadlines. I would also keep up to my word and
provide a consistent work.

18. Do you consider yourself successful?

I define success as the ability to meet the goals you set out for yourself, so in many ways I
am both. I have been meeting the goals I set for myself, but I also set new goals that I have not yet
achieved. As long as I have goals I can never be completely successful, but neither am I
unsuccessful since I have achieved many of my previous goals.

19.What is more important to you, money or the work ?

For me, work and satisfaction is what matters the most. But having said that, I am not
neglecting the importance of money in my life. Money is the second priority as it needs in life as
well. I know, I have the potential and skill in this field which will surely be evaluated. I just want to
work hard for earning respect from others. If I am capable of doing so, I believe money is not the
factor I will have to worry for.

20. How do you handle criticism ?

I don’t see it as criticism. Instead I see it as negative appreciation. And afterall those who
criticize you will appreciate you after you achieve your goal. I will be calm over criticisms. This
helps me to analyze if the criticism is true and if it is true, it will help me to develop and correct my
mistakes.
 BIODATA

Name : Mohammed Duraid Falih .N

Age : 19

DOB : 14.01.1999

Blood Group : B+ve

Father's Name : Junaid Ahmed N

Mother's Name : Kouser Samreen L

Address : No. 741 Rajendren Apartments, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010

Educational Qualifications:

COURSE INSTITUTION YEAR PERCENTAGE

10th MCC Hr. Sec. School 2013-2014 95%
Diploma Murugappa Polytechnic 2014-2017 97%
College
B.E Civil Engineering SSN College Of 2017-2020 94.5%
Engineering, Kalavakam

Hobbies – Cricket, FootBall, Gym , Bike Riding

Area of Interests - Highway and Railway Transportation, Construction Management

Qualifications – Diplomo in Fire and Safety, Courses on Total Station

Software Skills - AutoCAD, Revit, STRATPRO, Microsoft Office

Languages Known - English, Hindi, Tamil

Intership Details – Internship in LNT Pvt. Lmt. At Ennore Port between May 16, 2018 to
June 16, 2018.
30 days Internship under PWD at Government Hospital construction opposite
to central railway station.
Internship @ an architect firm named Viveks and Associates, Teynampet for a
period of 15 days.
 COVER LETTER

From,

Shree Raman
Kilpauk,
Chennai-600010.

15 October, 2018.

To,

The Chief Manager,

L&T Construction Campus,
2nd Floor, TC 1 Building,
Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam,
Chennai 600 089.

Respected Sir,
Sub: Application for the post of Site Engineer in your company.
I was very excited to see your posting for the Civil Engineer position at River Tech. I have been
working in the engineering field for several years, and during that time I have been a part of
multiple projects, including ones that focused on the maintenance of several roads and the design of
Cloud Clearwater Bridge. I am particularly detail oriented, and I have always been praised for my
ability to foresee potential problems and make proactive plans.
In my previous role as Civil Engineer, I was responsible for examining the stability of the bridge
that we were building and assessing how it would withstand an earthquake. I also helped with the
maintenance and upgrading of several roads that needed drainage to make the roads safer for travel
and improve the longevity of the road’s surface.
I am not only attentive to detail when designing and maintaining roads and bridges. I am also
attentive to the criticism of others, and I highly value feedback that will make my projects run more
smoothly. I appreciate straightforward yet relaxed professional interactions, and I aim for that
dynamic with all of my colleagues and outside contacts.
I sincerely look forward to further discussing the role of Civil Engineer at River Tech. I’m also
excited to hear more about some of the projects that River Tech has been involved in as well as any
projects in the foreseeable future. I appreciate your time in considering me for this position.
Thanking You
Date: 15.10.18 Yours Sincerely,

Station: Kipauk Mohhamad Duraid Falih N