Expert Talk on Design of Steel Structures
07 Jan 2026
The Department of Civil Engineering successfully organized an Expert Talk on “Design of Steel Structure” on 6th January 2026 for UG & PG students of Civil Engineering.
The session was delivered by Mr. Mavani Vasu, Civil & Structural Engineer, Kent Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, who shared in-depth industry-oriented insights on the complete design and construction process of Industrial PEB (Pre-Engineered Buildings).
🔹 Key highlights of the session:
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Step-by-step explanation of PEB structure design from scratch to completion
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Practical demonstration of STAAD.Pro for structural analysis and design
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Detailed discussion on load calculations including Dead Load, Live Load, and Wind Load
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Concepts of moment and shear force design
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Understanding steel connections and detailing
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Use of STAAD.Pro features such as geometry modeling, specifications, material properties, and 3D visualization
The session effectively bridged the gap between theory and real-world structural design practice, enabling students to understand how industrial steel structures are actually analyzed and designed in professional consultancy projects.
The expert talk was highly informative and beneficial, enhancing students’ technical competence and exposure to modern steel structure design practices.
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