Career Episode 1
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1) Introduction
The project “An Algorithm for Design of Channel Bend Flocculator” was completed during my undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Babasaheb Naik College of Engineering, Pusad, India. I executed the project in my final year.
It was part of my last semester’s curriculum. I worked on this project from 2005 to 2006. I worked with a team of three. I served as the group leader under the guidance of Prof. P.V. Durge.
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2) Background
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Nature of the Project
The toxicity of polluted water harms human health and increases environmental hazards. The treatment of water was an emerging research topic in Indian rural areas when this project was conducted, and it remains so today. In this project, we designed a hydraulic flocculator that purifies water through its flow pattern.
The project focused on the design of the channel bend and he development of an algorithm for it. The project was mainly aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the helicoidally configured channel flocculator in eliminating turbidity. The determination of the variation in kinetic energy, velocity gradient, energy loss, and flow pattern was also carried out.
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Roles and Responsibilities
As the team head, I was responsible for conducting the project’s literature review. I was liable to sort the materials required for the experiment. I was accountable for preparing the turbid water and alum solution. I was also responsible for implementing the tests on the channel flocculator.
Similarly, developing an algorithm to determine flow properties was also within my responsibility. I was also liable for the managerial activities. I performed the component and material selection required for the experimental study.
Also, I prepared turbid water and an alum solution. Similarly, I calculated various factors, including kinetic energy, velocity gradient, and energy loss. Apart from that, I completed the algorithm development to determine the longitudinal velocity at any point along the curve.
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Career Episode 2
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1) Introduction
I joined ‘Creative Designers & Developers’ in 2006 after completing my graduation in Civil Engineering. I worked there from May 2006 to September 2009 as a Civil Engineer. I was responsible for site monitoring, material management, and coordination.
This career episode concerns residential and commercial buildings on the same premises. We, Creative Designers and Developers, were developing a site in Pusad, Maharashtra, India. The project began in December 2006 and was completed in January 2008. This project was conducted under the observation of Mr Aftab Ahmed (Founder & Owner).
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2) Background
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Nature of the Project
This project was an extension to the existing residential apartment project with additional residential apartments and commercial units along the periphery of the residential area. There were 60 apartments in two buildings. Each building had one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
In addition, there were 28 commercial units on two floors on the front side of the premises, including three water tanks with a capacity of 150,000 litres. The capacity of each was planned to be constructed at the backside of the boundary wall. The slab for these water tanks was supposed to be used for visitor parking, with steel-fabricated shades.
The project started with the site survey, studying drawings, selecting and estimating materials, and site execution. The aim was to complete the project on time and within budget, meeting the required quality and standards.
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Roles and Responsibilities
I was a Site Engineer for this project, responsible for site execution, planning, management, and monitoring, as well as liaising with the structural consultant and suppliers. This includes the following responsibilities.
- Understanding the scope of work.
- Initial site survey.
- Set out and lay out marking at the site.
- Material and labour estimation.
- Organising material and labour for work.
- Dealing with consultants, suppliers.
- Site execution as per the drawing and required quality standards.
- Solving site-related issues.
- Preparing weekly and monthly labour and material reports.
- Monitoring all the activities on site.
- Weekly stock check and arrangement of required material at the site.
- Successful completion of the project and handing over to the client.
Career Episode 3
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1) Introduction
I joined Kavlekar Constructions, Goa, India, in September 2011. I worked as a Project Engineer (Civil). I worked at Kavlekar Constructions until March 2013. I was responsible for site execution, labour and material management, material procurement, design, and drafting, as required, and for delivering the project to the required standards within the given time.
Kavlekar Constructions is a Goa, India-based contracting firm specialising in all structural and architectural work. They specialised in apartments, villas, and hotel projects. Devendra Kavlekar is the owner of the company. 55-60 people work in the company, of which 2 are office-based, 6 are supervisors, and the rest are other labourers.
This episode represents the construction of a residential building at Taligaon, Goa, India. The project began in November 2011 and was completed in September 2012. The total cost for the project (only structural and architectural work) was INR 7.00 Million. This project was conducted under the observation of Devendra Kavlekar (owner) of Kavlekar Constructions.
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2) Background
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Nature of the Project
This episode is about strengthening the beam for the wall above it. After the completion of structural work, the client wanted to add two extra walls on level 1. Per the client’s requirements, the two large rooms are to be divided into four smaller rooms by constructing a wall at two locations.
My responsibility was to build walls by strengthening the beams to take the load of the additional wall, analysing the structure, and using the most economical method.
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Roles and Responsibilities
- To analyse the architectural and structural drawings, evaluate the materials, labour, and equipment required, and execute the site.
- Analysis and design of a structure using the design STAAD Pro.
- Prepare construction methods and the construction program, and follow them on site.
- Coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, client for smoothly execution.
- Issuance of required material from the store and maintaining data in the system.
- Assessment and certification of suppliers’ and subcontractors’ claims.
- Maintain health and safety at the site. Download complimentary CDR samples from AustraliaCDRHelp.Com.
