great learning exercise are the three areas of its current
operation. The Centre aims to achieve excellence in the key
About VIT
VIT was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College
by the Chancellor Dr. G.Viswanathan. From its humble
beginning, the institution has grown exponentially to that of
having more than 33,000 students. Students from all the
states of India and from more than 50 countries are
studying at VIT. VIT deemed to be university status was
conferred in 2001 by MHRD Govt. of India in recognition of
its excellence in academics, research and extracurricular
initiatives. Currently, VIT has 4 campuses in Vellore,
Chennai, Amaravati (AP) and Bhopal (MP). The National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the MHRD,
Government of India, has identified VIT 10th in research,
12th in engineering category, 9th in university category and
18th in overall category in 2022. VIT has gone for
accreditation by NAAC [India], IET [UK], and ABET [USA]
and follows world class academic processes. VIT obtained
the highest possible grade of “A++” from NAAC during the
re-accreditation process. VIT has introduced many
innovations in academic processes which adds value to
every student - FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System), PBL
(Project Based Learning) for better learning, fully digitized
academic portals that assist students in equipping
themselves for 2022 market-place, Hack-athons/Make-a-
thons as part of curriculum exercise which kindles the
interest and the curiosity of students, which moulds them to
be better problem solvers, the 8 th module in every subject
being handled by industry experts, making the students
contextualize the concepts they study in the classroom, are
few of the innovations that VIT has introduced.
About CDMM
The Centre of Disaster Mitigation and Management (CDMM;
www.vit.ac.in/cdmm/) is one of most modern, well equipped
and progressive centres in India with passion for excellence.
CDMM addresses some of the most neglected areas of the
highest national importance. Innovation in Disaster
education, rendering of highly specialized disaster mitigation
services and Disaster Knowledge Network tagged with the
Objectives of Workshop and Outcome
To expose the participants to the recent developments /
areas of research on par with international standards and
techniques which are most useful for condition assessment of
regional issues and concerns, especially in Landslides and
concrete structures. To train students/researches for
Earthquake Disaster Mitigation and Management, Early
conducting/performing NDT.
Warning Systems, Mitigation Efforts and Disaster
Preparedness across India. The centre has a team of
professionals from various disciplines such as Structural & Target Groups
Geotechnical Engineering, Geological studies, and
Geospatial Technology and energy. The research focus of The Workshop is designed for practicing Engineers, Faculty
CDMM includes hazard mapping, vulnerability analysis, risk members and Students of Engineering colleges/Polytechnic
assessment, modelling and forecasting for both natural colleges.
disasters such as landslide, earthquake, cyclone, flood etc,.
Research and consultancy projects are carried out through Major Topics to be covered
sponsored funding from the Ministries and Departments of
Introduction to Non- Destructive techniques
the Government of India and International agencies like
Crack control mechanism and case studies
UNDP-India, Social Science and Humanities Research
Council (UK), Geophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Advances in Non- Destructive Techniques
Demonstration of NDT equipment
Sciences, etc,.
About the Workshop Venue Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management, VIT,
Vellore 632014
The utilisation of concrete is exponentially increased for
development of infrastructure such as powerplants, Irrigation Resource Persons
structures, bridges, etc. Concrete undergoes deterioration due Lectures will be delivered by experts from premier
to corrosion of reinforcement, ageing, and other environmental academic Institutions & Industry
conditions. For deteriorated concrete, it is necessary to
evaluate to assess the state of concrete and reinforcement Registration Fee
would help in to select proper remedial measures. The Students and Research Scholars: Rs.250/-+18%GST
condition assessment of old and new concrete structures can Faculty members: Rs.350/- + 18% GST
be done using Non-destructive testing methods. These NDT Industry persons: Rs.500/- +18% GST
techniques can play a supporting role in the decision-making
process of the conditional assessment of the structure. NDT
How to Register
methods are preferred because they will not alter the
To register for the programme please send the details along
appearance or functionality of the structure. The testing of
with online transaction number through email to the
existing structures is usually related to an assessment of
structural integrity or adequacy. The main objective this coordinator on or before 24th January 2023. Registration is
workshop is on the NDT methods used for condition open until seats are filled. Payment should be made through
assessment of concrete structures. only online using the link below
. Payment Link: https://events.vit.ac.in/
 Organising Committee

One Day Workshop on Chief Patron

Non-Destructive Techniques for Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor
Concrete Structures Patrons Vellore 632 014

Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President

25th January 2023
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President
Mr. G. V. Selvam, Vice President One day Workshop on
Name : .............................................................................................. Dr. Rambabu Kodali, Vice Chancellor
Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick Pro-Vice Chancellor
Non-Destructive Techniques for
Affiliation : ............................................................................................... Dr. T. Jayabarathi, Registrar Concrete Structures
Address : .............................................................................................. Convener
Dr. S.S. Chandrasekaran
25th January 2023
................................................................................................... Professor & Director
Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management
..................................................................................................
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Mobile Number: .....................................................................................
Course Coordinators
E-Mail ID: ..............................................................................................
Dr. P. Rama Mohan Rao
Professor
Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014,
To register for the programme please send the above
Tamil Nadu, India.
details along with online transaction number through
email to the coordinator on or before 24th January 2023. Dr. Arunava Ray
Registration is open until seats are filled. Payment Assistant Professor Sr.
should be made through only online using the link below. Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014,
Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact Details
Dr. P Rama Mohan Rao Organised by
Professor
Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management Centre for Disaster Mitigation and
Signature of the Participant Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Management,
Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore Institute of Technology,
Tel: 0416-2202282, Mobile: 9751354789 Vellore 632014
e-mail: rao_pannem@vit.ac.in
Tamil Nadu, India.