3 Days Interactive ICI Workshop on New IS:456 Draft

• Direct access to the IS 456 drafting team for real-time clarification of practitioner queries.
• Bridging academia, industry, and BIS for unified interpretation of the draft provisions.
• All feedback formally documented for consideration in the final draft of IS 456.

Prof. Mahesh Tandon

Managing Director, Tandon Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL) Guest Faculty Member, IIT Gandhinagar

Bio : He is a leading figure in India’s structural engineering consultancy sector, primarily known as the Managing Director of Tandon Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL) and a guest faculty member at IIT Gandhinagar. With extensive experience spanning decades, he has been instrumental in the design of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across India, including numerous bridges, flyovers, and major metro rail systems in cities like Delhi and Bangalore. Prof. Tandon is a former President of the Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE) and holds key roles in developing technical guidelines and professional development courses focused on concrete bridge design using Indian codes.

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Prof. Ravi Sinha

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay

Bio : He is a highly respected academic & structural engineering expert at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and previously as Dean of Alumni & Corporate Relations. His specialization lies in critical areas such as earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and the implementation of base isolation technologies for seismic safety. Beyond his academic role, he is a significant contributor to national engineering standards, notably serving as the Chairman for the Structural Safety Sectional Committee of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and co-chairing a panel of experts for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

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Prof. K V L Subramaniam

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad

Bio : He is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), renowned for his expertise in concrete materials, structural health monitoring, and material characterization. Holding a B. Tech from IIT Delhi and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, he has held key administrative roles at IITH, including Head of the Civil Engineering Department and Dean (Planning). His research is internationally recognized, focusing on the behavior of cementitious materials, sensor technologies, and 3D printing applications, earning him prestigious accolades such as the Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation (USA) and multiple teaching excellence awards at IITH.

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Prof. Rupen Goswami

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras

Bio : He is a Professor of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras, specializing in structural and earthquake engineering. With a B.E. from Jadavpur University and M.Tech and Ph.D. degrees from IIT Kanpur, he has built a strong academic and research career focused on improving the seismic safety of buildings and infrastructure. His work covers nonlinear structural response, performance-based seismic design, RC and steel structural behaviour, and earthquake-resistant design principles. He has authored books such as Some Concepts in Earthquake Behaviour of Buildings and has guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral students in the field. Through his teaching, research, and publications, Dr. Goswami has contributed significantly to advancements in earthquake engineering and to improving the resilience of civil structures in seismic regions.

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Er. Vinay Gupta

Managing Director, M/S Tandon Consultants Pvt. Ltd

Bio : He is a Civil Engineer from BITS, Pilani, Managing Director, M/s Tandon Consultants Pvt Ltd. Er Gupta over his 4 decades of rich experience specializes in bridges, flyovers, underground & elevated metro structures, precast & long span tall buildings. He is an active member of various Code Committees of BIS and IRC. He is recipient of several awards from IEI, IBC and UKIERI and the coveted S B Joshi Memorial Award 2019. He has been lecturing as Guest Faculty in IAHE, CRRI, CIDC, ISDA, DPC, etc. and presented about 100 technical papers. Er Vinay Gupta is all India Director General of IIBE (Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers) and Past President of ICI (Indian Concrete Institute)

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Er. Nikhil K. Agrawal

Principal Consultant, TCPL

Bio : He is a Civil Engineering graduate from VNIT Nagpur and postgraduate in Structural Engineering from IIT Roorkee, with 19 years of professional experience in elevated and underground metro and highway infrastructure projects. He has led the structural design of the Chennai Central Underground Station, widely referred to by The Times of India as the “Mother of All Stations.” His experience also includes involvement in complex double-decker (Metro + Highway) projects for Nagpur Metro and DMRC.

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Er. Shailendra Sharma

Former DG CPWD

Bio : He is a Highly accomplished civil engineering professional with over 38 years of Group ‘A’ service in CPWD, including tenure as Director General, leading landmark national infrastructure projects. An expert in planning, design, and execution of large-scale building, transportation, and urban development the Central Vista projects, notably the Central Vista Project and New Parliament Building. Academically distinguished with advanced qualifications from IIT Delhi, University of Roorkee, and international exposure from Japan. Currently empaneled as an Arbitrator & Dispute Resolution Board member with premier institutions such as NHAI, AAI, & DDA, bringing deep technical & dispute resolution expertise.

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Prof. Manu Santhanam

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras

Bio : He is a leading Indian materials and concrete technologist and a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras, where he also serves as the Dean of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR). With degrees from IIT Madras and Purdue University, he has built a distinguished career focused on cement chemistry, concrete durability, microstructural characterization, sustainable binders, and emerging technologies such as 3D-printed concrete. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering, contributing significantly to infrastructure durability, innovative construction materials, and heritage-structure conservation. Widely published and active in national and international professional bodies, he has received numerous awards, including recognition from the Indian Concrete Institute and INAE, underscoring his strong impact on concrete technology research and education in India.

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Prof. Anil Agrawal

Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad

Bio : He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Hyderabad. His research focuses on the behaviour and design of structures under fire, impact, and earthquake loading, the development of fire-resistant structural solutions, and lightweight structural applications using FRP composites. He completed his BTech and MTech at IIT Kanpur, where he contributed to the GSDMA project on revised earthquake design codes and commentaries. He earned his PhD from Purdue University in the area of structural fire engineering.

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Er. Aman Deep Garg

Managing Director, Creative Design Consultants and Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (CCEPL)

Bio : He is an engineer specializing in structural safety, resilience, and consultancy, currently serving as the Managing Director of Creative Design Consultants and Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (CCEPL). His professional focus often involves conducting crucial structural audits to assess and ensure the safety of existing building infrastructure. Garg is a recognized expert within the field, contributing to the development of national standards as an expert member of the National Building Code (NBC) panel under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

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Dr. V V Arora

Former Joint Director and Head, Centre for Construction Development

Bio : He is a Former Joint Director and Head, Centre for Construction Development and Research, National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh. A civil engineering professional with BE from PEC Chandigarh and M.Tech from BITS Pilani, bringing over 40 years of experience in construction, design, R&D, quality assurance, and training. Specialized in concrete technology, durability, service life design, and waste utilization in concrete. Currently Co-Chairman of BIS Committee CED 02 and Convener for revision of IS 456, with active roles in BIS, IRC, and ISO TC-71 committees, and author of 50+ national and international research publications.

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Prof. Manish Kr

Associate Professor, IIT Bombay

Bio : He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay, with a PhD and M.S. from SUNY Buffalo and a B.Tech from IIT Kanpur. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE), California, USA. His research focuses on developing tools, guidelines, and design solutions for structures subjected to blast, ballistic, and impact loads. He serves as Convener of the BIS Working Group on Blast-Resistant Structures (IS 4991) and has received awards from DRDO and MES for contributions to protective structures for defence applications

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Dr. P N Ojha

Joint Director & Head – Centre for Construction Development and Research

Bio : He is a senior expert in cement, concrete, and construction materials, with extensive experience in research & development, performance-based specifications, durability design, alternate and recycled aggregates, industrial by-products, and standardization. He has played a key role in revision, formulation, and harmonization of Indian Standards with international codes, contributing significantly in the revision of IS 456.

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Access from Major Transport Hubs:

• Mahindra University is approximately 30–35 kilometers away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, depending on the specific route you take. The drive usually takes around 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
• It is about 20–25 kilometers away from Secunderabad Railway Station. The travel time can vary, but it generally takes around 30–45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
• It is around 25–30 kilometers away from the main bus stations in Hyderabad, such as the MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) or Jubilee Bus Station.

For Any Queries Contact:
Prof. Hari Prasad Chennarapu: hari.chennarapu@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
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