India's first monorail tested in Mumbai on 18th feb 2012.

Phase-I of the project to be completed by November The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Saturday conducted an electrical trial run of the Mumbai monorail, from Wadala to Mysore Colony — a distance of 4.5 km. The first phase of the project, from Wadala to Chembur, is expected to be completed by November 2012. The project is being implemented by MMRDA, with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and a consortium of Malaysian infrastructure Scomi Engineering. Dilip Kawathkar, joint project director (PR), MMRDA, said: “This is one of the electrical trial runs that we conducted on Saturday. Phase-I of the monorail is expected to be completed by late October or November this year.” The project that would connect Wadala to Chembur (8.26 km) in Phase-I and Jacob Circle to Wadala (11.28 km) in Phase-II, will reduce travel time between the two localities from 90 minutes to 44 minutes. The tentative fare structure on the stretch, according to MMRDA, will range from Rs 8 to Rs 20. The project scope will involve design, construction, operation and maintenance (for three years) of the monorail system between Jacob Circle and Chembur. It is being done under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract. The 19.56-km corridor will cost around Rs 2,460 crore (plus taxes) for the two phases. The second phase is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2013. The civil work on the line in Phase-I is likely to end by August and the trial runs could begin thereafter.

Ground Improvement Class notes for 6th sem.

Ground improvement has been both a science and art, with significant developments observed through ancient history. From the use of straw as blended infill with soils for additional strength during the ancient Roman civilizations, and the use of elephants for compaction of earth dams during the early Asian civilizations, the concepts of reinforced earth with geosynthetics, use of electrokinetics and thermal modifications of soils have come a long way. The use of large and stiff stone columns and subsequent sand drains in the past has now been replaced by quicker to install and more effective prefabricated vertical drains, which have also eliminated the need for more expensive soil improvement methods. 
The early selection and application of the most appropriate ground improvement techniques can improve considerably not only the design and performance of foundations and earth structures, including embankments, cut slopes, roads, railways and tailings dams, but also result in their cost-effectiveness. Ground improvement works have become increasingly challenging when more and more problematic soils and marginal land have to be utilized for infrastructure development.

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L&T Build India Scholarship – M.Tech – Construction Technology & Management

L&T Construction, the Engineering Construction and Contracts Division of Larsen and Toubro – will sponsor fresh, deserving engineering graduates interested in pursuing M.Tech in Construction Technology in IIT (Delhi, Madras). The scholarship signifies L&T Construction commitment to enhancing industry-academic interface. The 24-month course will begin in July 2012.
 
Qualification: First-class graduates with minimum aggregate of 65% in Civil /Mechanical /Electrical Engineering graduating in 2012 from a recognized Indian University / Institute.


Age: Not more than 23 years as on 01-07-2012.


Minimum height: 160 cm.


Minimum weight:  50 kg


Vision: If wearing glasses, power should be less than ± 5.0 dioptres.


Selection process: Involves written tests / interview conducted by IIT (Delhi/Madras) in coordination with L&T Construction. Final selection will be subject to medical fitness.


Scholarship: For the 24-month course, L&T will pay candidates average a stipend of Rs.9000/- per month and also pay sponsorships to IITs.


Employment: Those who successfully complete the course will be considered for absorption in regular employment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the company. Total  emoluments on absorption at current rates exceed Rs. 4,00,000 per annum on cost-to-company basis. The company offers excellent career prospects.


Undertaking: Before the course, candidates selected will have t0 execute an undertaking for the value of Rs.3,00,000 t0 complete the course and subsequently, if selected for employment, to serve the company for a minimum of 5 years.


How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply online on the ‘Careers’ page at www.lntecc.com within 10 days. Provide accurate and complete details – full name, mailing address, date of birth, height/weight, examinations passed, year of passing, discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical), aggregate percentage of marks (taking into account all completed semesters, including I & II semesters, college university, location of university (State / Union territory), special merit awards and extra-curricular activities (if any). If applying by post, quote Ref. No. 999/STL/XXX on the application and the envelope, and send to the Manager (HR), Corporate Centre HR, L&T Construction, Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam, P.B.No 979, Chennai 600 089.

Types of Construction Contracts

While construction contracts serve as a means of pricing construction, they also structure the allocation of risk to the various parties involved. The owner has the sole power to decide what type of contract should be used for a specific facility to be constructed and to set forth the terms in a contractual agreement. It is important to understand the risks of the contractors associated with different types of construction contracts.

Lump Sum Contract

In a lump sum contract, the owner has essentially assigned all the risk to the contractor, who in turn can be expected to ask for a higher markup in order to take care of unforeseen contingencies. Beside the fixed lump sum price, other commitments are often made by the contractor in the form of submittals such as a specific schedule, the management reporting system or a quality control program. If the actual cost of the project is underestimated, the underestimated cost will reduce the contractor’s profit by that amount. An overestimate has an opposite effect, but may reduce the chance of being a low bidder for the project.

Unit Price Contract

In a unit price contract, the risk of inaccurate estimation of uncertain quantities for some key tasks has been removed from the contractor. However, some contractors may submit an “unbalanced bid” when it discovers large discrepancies between its estimates and the owner’s estimates of these quantities. Depending on the confidence of the contractor on its own estimates and its propensity on risk, a contractor can slightly raise the unit prices on the underestimated tasks while lowering the unit prices on other tasks. If the contractor is correct in its assessment, it can increase its profit substantially since the payment is made on the actual quantities of tasks; and if the reverse is true, it can lose on this basis. Furthermore, the owner may disqualify a contractor if the bid appears to be heavily unbalanced. To the extent that an underestimate or overestimate is caused by changes in the quantities of work, neither error will effect the contractor’s profit beyond the markup in the unit prices.

Cost Plus Fixed Percentage Contract

For certain types of construction involving new technology or extremely pressing needs, the owner is sometimes forced to assume all risks of cost overruns. The contractor will receive the actual direct job cost plus a fixed percentage, and have little incentive to reduce job cost. Furthermore, if there are pressing needs to complete the project, overtime payments to workers are common and will further increase the job cost. Unless there are compelling reasons, such as the urgency in the construction of military installations, the owner should not use this type of contract.

Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract

Under this type of contract, the contractor will receive the actual direct job cost plus a fixed fee, and will have some incentive to complete the job quickly since its fee is fixed regardless of the duration of the project. However, the owner still assumes the risks of direct job cost overrun while the contractor may risk the erosion of its profits if the project is dragged on beyond the expected time.

Cost Plus Variable Percentage Contract

For this type of contract, the contractor agrees to a penalty if the actual cost exceeds the estimated job cost, or a reward if the actual cost is below the estimated job cost. In return for taking the risk on its own estimate, the contractor is allowed a variable percentage of the direct job-cost for its fee. Furthermore, the project duration is usually specified and the contractor must abide by the deadline for completion. This type of contract allocates considerable risk for cost overruns to the owner, but also provides incentives to contractors to reduce costs as much as possible.

Target Estimate Contract

This is another form of contract which specifies a penalty or reward to a contractor, depending on whether the actual cost is greater than or less than the contractor’s estimated direct job cost. Usually, the percentages of savings or overrun to be shared by the owner and the contractor are predetermined and the project duration is specified in the contract. Bonuses or penalties may be stipulated for different project completion dates.

Guaranteed Maximum Cost Contract

When the project scope is well defined, an owner may choose to ask the contractor to take all the risks, both in terms of actual project cost and project time. Any work change orders from the owner must be extremely minor if at all, since performance specifications are provided to the owner at the outset of construction. The owner and the contractor agree to a project cost guaranteed by the contractor as maximum. There may be or may not be additional provisions to share any savings if any in the contract. This type of contract is particularly suitable for turnkey operation.

List of Theory and Practical subject for 7th semester GEU civil engineering

Theory  

TCE 701  Design of Steel Structures  

TCE 702  Environmental Engineering II 

TCE 703  Water Resources Engineering I 

 TCE 704  Earthquake Resistant Design of  Buildings 

   

Labs  

PCE 701  Environmental Engineering Lab. II 

PCE 702  Structural Detailing Lab. II 

PCE 703  Practical Training & Seminar 

CEP 701  Project ( Stage - I ) 

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List of Theory and Practical subject for 5th semester GEU civil engineering

Theory  

THM 501  Industrial Economics & Principles of Management 

T.N Chabra

TCE 501  Structural Analysis II 

Ramamurthan,Reddy,A.K Jain

TCE 502  Concrete Structure I 

Ramamurthan,A.K.Jain

TCE 503  Transportation Engineering I

Khanna and Justo

 

TCE 504  Geotechnical Engineering I  

B.C.Punamia,Gopal Ranjan

Labs

PCE 501  Structural Analysis Lab. 

PCE 502  Concrete Lab. 

PCE 503  Transportation Engineering Lab.  

SCE 501  SEMINAR* 

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