Expert Talk on “Quality Control in Road Construction”
24 Feb 2026
Darshan University successfully organized an Expert Talk on “Quality Control in Road Construction” for officials and technical staff of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation at the university campus.
The insightful session was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Ujjval J. Solanki, who shared practical, field-oriented approaches to maintaining quality standards in infrastructure projects.
🔹 Key Discussion Areas Included:
• Quality Control in Earthwork
• Granular & Bituminous Layers
• Importance of Prime Coat & Tack Coat with on-site application checks
• Quality Control during Concreting
• Use of Admixtures — types & dosage for enhanced workability
• Quality Control for Masonry Mortar
More than 150 officials and technical staff members participated in the session. Attendees also explored the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at Darshan University, gaining hands-on insights into advanced material testing equipment and quality assurance practices.
The event strengthened industry–academia collaboration and emphasized the importance of systematic quality control for durable and sustainable road infrastructure development.
Who we are?
Darshan University - having the foundation of its first Institution laid in 2009, and later on, established and consolidated under Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act of 2021. It is one of the leading institutes within Saurashtra that offers Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral Courses.